"Just because nobody complains doesn't mean all parachutes are perfect." Benny Hill

Burns
Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns. from Gina

Headache
Did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately -
without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional "pain relievers." from Gina

Blocked nose
Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose. from Gina

Sore muscles
Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles. from Gina

Sore throat
Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria. from Gina

Vinegar to heal bruises. 
Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process. from Gina

Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer.
Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly-- even though the product was never been advertised for this use. from Gina

Honey remedy for skin blemishes. 
Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. It works overnight. from Gina

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus.
Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again. from Gina

Balm for broken blisters. 
To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine which is a powerful antiseptic. from Gina

Easy eyeglass protection.
To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them. from Gina

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer.
If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409 Insects drop to the ground instantly. from Gina

Smart splinter remover. 
Just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue. from Gina

Hunt's tomato paste boil cure. 
Cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head. from Gina

Arthritis pain.
Quaker Oats for fast pain relief.  It's not for breakfast any more! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain. from Gina