Soaking your feet in Listerine mouthwash for 15-20 minutes, twice a day, will cure most cases of toenail fungus. Listerine contains antiseptic and disinfectant ingredients; it has been used for everything from curing gonorrhea to cleaning floors.
Listerine is also good for curing blisters (dab onto blister 2-3 times per day to dry it out), and dandruff.
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Yogurt cures bad breath
Studies have shown that live bacteria in sugar free yogurt can suppress levels of bad breath-causing bacteria. If the bad bacteria can’t survive, your breath smells sweeter.
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Olive oil cures Eczema
Olive oil is rich in vitamin E, so it’s a great skin moisturizer. Apply extra virgin, unrefined olive oil to your skin after showering, while your skin is still damp. The olive oil seals in moisture and helps soothe painful Eczema flair-ups. (Link | Photo)
Sugar stops the hiccups
Hiccups are annoying, but now you can stop them within one minute simply by swallowing a teaspoon full of dry sugar. Experts believe that the sudden sweetness on the tongue overloads the nerve endings in the mouth and stops the hiccup spasm. (Link | Photo)
Chewing peppermint or cinnamon gum eases commuting stress
Studies have shown that chewing peppermint or cinnamon gum increases awareness and reduces fatigue by as much as 20%. Test subjects reported 25% less frustration and 30% increased alertness. The drive also seemed 30% shorter for those who chewed the gum, versus those who did not. (Link | Photo)
Duct tape cures warts
Duct tape: Is there anything it can’t do? Some people would go to great lengths to have warts removed. Typically, painful options like cryotherapy, acid preparations, laser therapy, heat, and tape occlusion are the treatment of choice, but even cryotherapy (burning the wart off with liquid nitrogen) has only a 60% success rate. Comparably, the painless practice of applying a small piece of duct tape seems to provide about an 85% success rate.
Simply apply a small piece of duct tape to the wart and leave it on for a week. Then wash the area and use a pumice stone to scour the affected area, and reapply the tape for another week. Repeat until the wart is gone. (Link | Photo)
Biting on a pencil cures headaches
Tension headaches can often arise from unconsciously clenching your jaw. Gently holding a pencil between your teeth forces your jaw muscles to relax, easing your headache. (Link)
Vodka cures stinky feet
Wipe your feet with a vodka-soaked rag to eliminate foot odor. Vodka contains alcohol, an antiseptic that is very drying. Alcohol destroys odor-causing fungus and bacteria and dries out the moisture that lets these organisms grow. (Link | Photo)
Olives and lemons cure sea sickness
Motion sickness causes excess saliva, which can make you queasy. Eating olives or sucking on a lemon at the first signs of sea sickness can help ease nausea thanks to the tannins contained in these items. (Link | Photo)
Tomatoes cure acne
Tomatoes have a lot of vitamins C and A, antioxidants and acidic content, so they can be used to treat a variety of minor skin ailments. This cure is especially good for oily skin. Mash one small tomato into a pulp, then spread the pulp on your face and let it sit for one hour. Wash it off with tepid water and pat dry. Repeat once a day for a week.
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Pears and cranberries are lower calorie fruits than most — yet they’re high in complex carbohydrates, which keep you fuller longer and subsequently help you eat less throughout the day, says Brennecke. Add a dollop of Greek yogurt on top to boost the protein content (and fool yourself into thinking you’re eating whipped cream).
Ingredients:
3 cups peeled, cored, and sliced pears
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons evaporated cane juice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup steel-cut oats
Prep:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat six 4-ounce ceramic ramekins with canola oil spray.
2. Mix together the pears, cranberries, cane juice, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a large bowl until well combined.
3. Mix together the butter, flour, brown sugar, canola oil, nutmeg, cinnamon, honey, and oats in a small bowl.
4. Fill each ramekin with 1/2 cup pear mixture, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of topping.
5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until light golden brown. Serve warm.
Each serving contains:
175 calories
33 g carbohydrates
3 g fat
3 g protein
2 mg sodium
5 g fiber
Napoleon of Heirloom Tomatoes and Mozzarella
“Tomatoes are low in calories and a good source of fiber — known to lower bad cholesterol and increase heart health,” says Brennecke. With the added protein from the mozzarella, this is a healthy, filling option.
Ingredients:
1 medium red tomato
1 medium yellow tomato
4 ounces fresh mozzarella
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Prep:
1. Slice each tomato into 4 equal slices.
2. Cut the mozzarella into 8 thin slices, each weighing 1/2 ounce.
3. Combine the basil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and toss together.
4. To build a napoleon, place 1 red tomato slice on a plate and top with 1 mozzarella slice. Place a yellow tomato slice on the mozzarella and top the tomato with another slice of mozzarella.
5. Top each napoleon with 1/4 cup basil-vinegar mixture.
Each serving contains:
95 calories
6 g carbohydrates
5 g fat
8 g protein
393 mg sodium
2 g fiber
Cake? Healthy? Yup! This mid-morning snack is made with whole grains and antioxidant rich blueberries, raspberries, or cranberries — all heart-healthy and loaded with fiber to keep you feeling full, says Brennecke.
For the crumb topping:
1/3 cup steel-cut oats
3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch sea salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
Ingredients:
5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese
1 1/3 cups evaporated cane juice
3 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 pound fresh blueberries, raspberries, or cranberries
2 cups chopped pecans
Prep:
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly spray a 10-inch round cake pan with canola oil spray and dust with all-purpose flour.
2. Combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and canola oil in a medium bowl and mix well. Set aside.
3. With an electric mixer, cream the butter, cream cheese, and cane juice in a large mixing bowl. Add the egg yolks and vanilla and beat until just combined.
4. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another large bowl.
5. Add half the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix briefly. Add 3/4 cup of the buttermilk and mix briefly. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix until just combined. Add the remaining buttermilk and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and top with the blueberries. Sprinkle the crumb topping and pecans evenly over the top of the batter.
7. Bake for 30 minutes. Rotate the cake 180 degrees and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack until the cake pulls away from the pan. Cut into 16 slices to serve.
Each serving contains:
310 calories
45 g carbohydrate
13 g fat
5 g protein
229 mg sodium
2 g fiber
Click here for the simple tutorial on this Cute owl nail art. Took me about 15minutes with a back of a small paintbrush, a glued up paintbrush as a tooth pick and volia. Pretty simple. Apart from i had to use my thumb nail for the owl as my finger nails are to small :( <3
Still need to be smoothed out with a top coat though and then hopefully some of it wont look so tacky. Haha
