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Sore Throat Remedy
Mildly salted water makes an effective mouthwash. Use it hot for a sore throat gargle.
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Brass, Copper and Pewter
Clean brass, copper and pewter with paste made of salt and vinegar, thickened with flour
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Beat Egg -Fluffier
A tiny pinch of salt with egg whites makes them beat up fluffier.
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Cracked Egg
Add a little salt to your boiling water when cooking eggs; a cracked egg will stay in its shell this way.
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Fresh Eggs
Test the freshness of eggs in a cup of salt water; fresh eggs sink; bad ones float.
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Fish Descaling
Soak fish in salt water before descaling; the scales will come off easier.
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Silver Jewelry
Cleaning silver jewelry with chalk (powdred soft) and , rinse after cessation of work on the jewel in the lukewarm water and dry. Success guaranteed!
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Diamond Care
A diamond should be soaked for 20 minutes in a solution of one cup warm water and cup ammonia. Gently scrub it with a soft-bristle toothbrush. This helps get into the small areas between the diamond and the setting.Rinse with warm water, and lay on a tissue to dry.
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Gold Care
Avoid wearing gold jewellery in swimming pools because chlorine can discolor the metal.
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Pearl Care
Pearls should be worn after cosmetics and hair spray are applied these can discolor pearls.
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Turquoise Cleaning
Turquoise should be dipped in warm water and then gently scrubbed with a soft toothbrush. It should be rinsed with warm water and then air-dried. The stone should not come in contact with cleaning fluids like ammonia.
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Mosquitoes #3
Do not allow water to accumulate anywhere in your yard for more than two days. Cans, buckets, pots, plastic swimming pools and tires are all containers that tend to collect and hold water. Removing these items will help control the number of mosquitoes that hatch in your yard.
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Ants In The KitchenTo prevent ant from returning, place a few pieces of mint gum around point of infestation. They can't stand the mint.
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SIDS
Make sure you place your baby on his back to sleep as this reduces the risk of SIDS.
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Nappy Rash #1
Clean the genital areas of the baby, every time after he/she defecates. Allow the area to dry completely, before putting on a new diaper.Change the nappy of your baby frequently, even if a nappy can soak the urine for a long time.
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Infant Jaundice #2
Sunbath is an effective remedy to treat jaundice in newborns. Remove the clothes of your baby and place him/her under direct sunlight or in a warm room for about 10 minutes. Lay your baby on a blanket, under the window, so that the sun's rays bathe his/her entire body. Be sure to block your newborn's to avoid direct sunlight. The best time to sunbathe the baby is early morning hours, between 7 am and 8 am.
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Infant Jaundice #1
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to reduce the amount of bilirubin in the blood of the newborn, because mother's milk contains some of the important nutrients required for the development of the baby's functional organs. Breast-feed your baby every two hours post birth. Frequent feeding can help the baby pass the excess bilirubin through his poop and thus, reduce the jaundice symptoms.
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Blood Pressure Control - During Pregnancy
Laying on left side, drinking lots of water and reduced intake of salt will avoid high blood pressure during pregnancy.
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Pregnannt Women - Do Nots #1
Don't ever change a cat's litter box when pregnant as it can contain toxoplasmosis that can cause birth defects.
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Sleep Posture - Pregnant Women
Sleeping on your back when pregnant may harm your back, as the added weight sits straight on your spinal cord. It's best if you sleep on your side, preferably on your left side. This position also ensures optimal oxygen flow to your baby.
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