You know that you should take an antacid like Alka Seltzer to help calm heartburn or a stomach that is acting up. Did you know, however, that your Alka Seltzer or other antacid can be used to soothe the sting of insect bites? This is because almost all antacids (like Alka Seltzer for example) have aspirin in them and that lowers how much pain and stinging you feel when you are bitten by an insect. Make a paste out of a smashed up antacid tablet, a small amount of oatmeal and a little bit of water. Apply it over the bite and you should feel better pretty much instantly. This usually works better than the products that are intended for the same purpose, like calamine lotion.

You already know that mouthwash can help you battle halitosis but did you know that it can fight athlete’s foot as well? There are also mouth abscess aloe vera tretments available. Alcohol based mouthwashes are really good in helping to keep your toes and feet healthy and clean. Soak a cotton ball with alcohol based mouthwash and then rub the cotton ball over the bottoms of your feet and in between your toes after you shower. The alcohol will kill any fungal infections that could be trying to take hold.

Baking soda has been used for decades for teeth cleaning. It works as an at-home tooth whitener and is good for an oral scrub. Did you know, however, that you can use baking soda and aloe vera treatments on skin conditions like sunburns as well as for teeth whitening? The properties found in baking soda have a neutralizing effect on skin pH levels. For the most relief, pour a full cup of baking soda into your bath water until it is entirely dissolved and then try to soak in the water for 30 minutes.

You know that aloe vera is excellent for dealing with skin burns. Additionally, aloe vera works as a skin soother and can alleviate the pain as a result of burns both mild and severe. But did you know that it can cure canker sores also? The same properties found in aloe vera that soothe skin burns can heal canker sores. Studies have shown that people who treat canker sores with aloe vera heal as much as 50 percent faster than those who use traditional cures.

These are just a few of the uncommon ways you can apply very common remedies. Rather than running out to buy the latest over-the-counter remedy for your problem, why not try something that is already on hand for you? Your cabinets are full of remedies that are great for more than what it says on the label–get the most value for your money!

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