Driving Notes

Today we shared more home remedy tips from the Who Knew? book from Bruce and Jeanne Lubin.

STRESS: Many people hold stress in the area between their eyebrows, and in time, vertical stress lines will develop there. When you feel your brow knit together with concentration or stress, take a moment to pinch the muscle there, working from the center of the brow along the brow line in each direction with a thumb and a bent forefinger.

SLEEP: If you’re having trouble sleeping, there’s an all-natural insomnia cure. At bedtime, drink a glass of water, then let a pinch of salt dissolve on your tongue. Just make sure the salt doesn’t touch the roof of your mouth. Studies show the combination of salt and water can induce a deep sleep. The essential oil lavender is also good for this.

CANKER SORES: Hydrogen peroxide can help reduce and relieve canker sores. Simply mix one part peroxide with one part water, then dab on any affected area several times a day…or swish around in your mouth for as long as possible. If you feel a canker sore coming on but it hasn’t erupted yet, hold a slice of fresh garlic to the spot for 10 minutes. It’ll make your breath stink, but it will also stop the sore from forming.

RICE HEAT? Here’s a tip for a homemade heating pad. Add uncooked long grain rice to a sock and tie it shut. Whenever you need a little heat after a long day, stick it in the microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes and you’ll have soothing warmth. You can also add a little scent to the pillow by adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the rice.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

Today’s Who Knew? focused on some natural remedies…

Bad breath? Eat some yogurt. The good bacteria in yogurt has been found to be effective in targeting the odor-causing bacteria in your mouth. Make sure you go for the plain kind, no sugar. Breath mints and sprays mask the odor but they don’t help the underlying problem.

You also don’t need expensive mouthwashes to get better breath. Simply gargle with a mixture of 1 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt. This combo will knock out any germs that are causing bad breath.

How much water is enough water? Divide your body weight in half. The number you come up with is how many ounces of water you should be drinking daily for example if you weigh 150 lb you should consume 75 oz of water each day.

Detox with lemon! Lemon juice not only smells great, it tastes delicious too. Mix it with hot water and try it as an alternative to hot tea and coffee. You may find it wakes you up just as well, and your body will thank you.

Craving sweets? Here are two quick tricks to eliminate the craving for sweets without hitting the fridge. One way is to place a small amount of salt on your tongue and let it slowly dissolve. The second is to dissolve about a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of warm water, then rinse your mouth out and spit don’t swallow. The salt or baking soda tends to stimulate the production of saliva which eliminates your sweet craving.

Furry friends. Playing with or petting your pet is known to reduce blood pressure, improve your mood, and reduce stress. It has been proven to work with all pets!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe