The Wonders of Olive Oil

Olive Oil, the same stuff that you use to cook with actually is a wonderful item to have on hand for several ailments. For these purposes, you will get the best results if you use Extra Virgin.

Constipation: Yup, we all get it and it is uncomfortable. If you suffer from occasional constipation you can take 1 teaspoon of Olive Oil mixed with some Lemon Juice on an empty stomach.

Moisturizer: You can even use Olive Oil as a moisturizer. Simply massage into affected areas and let soak overnight.

Tooth Pain III

When you have a sore tooth, it doesn't seem like you can get to the dentist fast enough. If it is really giving you trouble you can try although it sounds really weird….

Take a bit of ice and wrap in into a towel or washcloth and dampen the cloth over the ice with a bit of water.

Now, rub the ice cube in the webbing of skin between your forefinger and thumb.

Very strange, but it does work in most cases!

Liquid, Gummy, Chewable or Gummi Bear?

Getting kids to take vitamins can sometimes be a real trial.

You see that there are a lot of different varieties out there, but you aren't sure which ones are better than others.

Which ones will your kids take? Which ones are the most effective?

Really, in the end, it doesn't matter. You can have the best vitamin in the world, but it won't do your child any good if they won't take it.

Keep buying different kinds in all kinds of delivery methods.

Once you find one that they will take regularly, stick with it.

Every now and then try a different one for variety.

The Cup Runneth Over at Night?

If you have issues with leaky diapers at night and you have tried every kind of diaper on the market, try this.

Get a box of Maxi Sized and absorbent Feminine Napkins and place one in the center of a clean diaper just before bed time.

This will give the extra absorbency to hopefully get you through the night with out a leaky mess.

Dog Allergy Help

You have been battling allergies for years now. You have cleaned all of the house from top to bottom with all of the special sprays and cleaners. You dust and Vacuum daily and still you battle them. In the car, at home and at work.

Now your child wants a dog….. Ok, it is not the end of the world and you don't necessarily have to say no.

Try to find a dog that has short hair and a female. Some allergy friendly dogs have been reported to be Basenji, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Poodles, Poodle Mixes, Bichon Frise, and Chinese Crested.

Research has shown that females tend to produce less allergens than males.

Get the animal from a reputable place, and don't be shy to go to the dog pound.

Spend some time with the dog before you bring it home to see how it interacts with you and your family.

Once you get it home make up a bed/kennel of it's own, (not in a bedroom) to keep most of the allergens concentrated to one area that is easy to frequently clean.

Finallhy, if you bathe your pet weekly and brush to remove excess hair you should be able to find a happy compromise.

Medicine Scheduling

When a child is sick, or even you for that matter, it is hard to remember when you took your medication or gave it.

Here is a quick and easy tip to help you remember when medication was given, and other family members can also see so that an overdose will not occur.

Grab a grease pencil and leave it in the bathroom next to the mirror.

Now when you give or take medicine make a note of it on the mirror.

No more having to guess when medicine was given, especially when you are having to change shifts with someone else.

Leg Burn Lament

Ladies, you love your electric razor for your legs, but sometimes you get these little burns from it sticking to your skin.

You can sprinkle some baby powder onto your legs before you start. This will help prevent these “burns” from happening.

Toothache Pain I

If you have a toothache sometimes it seems like you cannot get to the dentist soon enough. Try this handy little tip for some temporary relief!

In case it will be a bit before you can get in you can try drinking some peppermint tea.

Peppermint tea has an anti-inflammatory tendencies as well as a soothing property.

It may not work for everything, but it is certainly relaxing!

Washing Hand Woes

The kids have been outside playing fortress and their hands are just covered in dirt and who knows what.

If you have problems getting them to wash hands, try this to make it a bit more fun.

Fill up the bathroom sink with water and add a bit of bubble bath or dish soap to the water to make bubbles.

Now just add your kids favorite toys and let them have fun splashing up the fun.

Don't worry about the mess, just throw a large bath towel on the floor to soak up the mess.

Healing Heating Pads

When you need to sooth an achy shoulder, neck or back you reach for your heating pad. It just doesn't seem to form to the contours that you need it to. You actually have the perfect makings for the perfect heating pad in your kitchen.

Grab a clean sock and fill the sock about 3/4 full with rice. Tie it off with a colorful ribbon and pop in the microwave for a minute.

Now just place on your ache and relax.

For a little aromatherapy you can add a few drops of essential oil before you microwave.

Shampoo for All

Shampoo can be used for more than hair. If you find a great deal on a large container, you can use it for body wash or bubble bath.

If you want you can mix 1 part water to 2 parts shampoo and use as liquid soap.

I even use it for cleaning the rings out of the bathtub.

Home Made Body Scrub

You don't have to spend a fortune on body scrubs when you can make your own at home quite easily.

Find an airtight container and pour in 1 cup of Granulated Sugar. Grab some Olive Oil and pour in just enough to cover. If you have some extracts that you want to add, just use a few drops. Popular scents are Lavender, Lemon or Orange.

Stir well and cover tightly. Now just use a small scoop when you need it.

Monitoring Illnesses

Don’t get rid of that baby monitor when the babies are grown. Hang on to them and use them around the house.

If your kids get sick leave in their room and carry the handset around with you. Now you will know instantly if your kids need you.

This works great for kids of all ages, including spouses……

Tooth Pain IV

When you have a sore tooth, it doesn't seem like you can get to the dentist fast enough.

If you lost a filling and you have a bit of time before you can get in to see your dentist here are a couple of things that you can do.

You can find some temporary filling at the local drug store.

If you can't find any of that you can use a piece of softened sugar free gum to fill the crater.

This will only protect the exposed area from food getting in and getting stuck or causing too much pain.

You will still have to eat with caution as it will still hurt or possibly damage the tooth more as it is weaker than normal with the filling missing.

Home Made Body Scrub

Instead of paying the big bucks for body scrub, you can make your own at home!

When you are ready just mix together ½ cup Epsom Salts, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil (or Canola Oil) and a few drops of any citrus fruit (orange, lemon, grapefruit, lime)

Combine well and with your fingers gently apply to dry skin in a circular motion. Rinse well.

Self Tanning Streaks

You are using a self tanning lotion, but you are beginning to notice a few streaks.

Grab some pure lemon juice and using a cotton ball gently rub over the streaks. The citric acid in the juice is a natural exfoliater and lightener to help remove the streaks.

Don't have any lemon juice handy? Grab some baking soda and sprinkle some onto a damp washcloth. Gently rub the streaks in a circular motion. Baking soda also acts as an exfoliant to start removing some of the streaks.

To help prevent the streaks when you apply your tanner, combine the tanner with an equal amount of moisturizer. Mix it gently with your palms before applying and it will help to give you a more natural looking color.

Chemical Concerns

If you are concerned about what chemicals you are subjecting your family to, there is now a website that you can use.

You can visit here to see what the toxicity levels are for products ranging from Cleaning products to Paint.

You can search by product, ingredient or even symptom.

http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/