Some Uses of Vicks VaporRub

Vicks VapoRub has been around for over a century, and it can now be found in many households across the globe. This Salve, with its combination of menthol, camphor, and other ingredients, which include oils of eucalyptus and nutmeg, cools and soothes at the same time. Individually, these ingredients have specific uses such as pain relief, itch reduction, increasing circulation, acne fighting and anti-fungal. Therefore, with all these combined properties, it's not surprising that it can be used as more than just a decongestant.
You probably have this very useful medical ointment sitting at home right now in one of your cabinets. So let us take a look at some of the unique and clever ways that Vicks can be used in everyday life.
1. Pimple Buster
Got a huge spot on your face that you think everyone is looking at? Dab some Vicks on it to dry it out and make it disappear.
2. Headaches
If you're suffering from a sinus headache, inhaling the vapors can help open your clogged airways to relieve the pressure. All you have to do is rub a small bit of Vicks under your nose. If you're suffering from a non-sinus headache, try rubbing a small amount of Vicks onto your temples - this is supposed to relieve the pressure you can feel from your headache.
3. Nail Fungus
Many of the compounds that make up Vicks VapoRub are anti-fungal and, as a result, it can prevent the growth of fungus on your nails. Simply apply it to your nails and let it get to work.

4. Itch and Sting/Bite Relief

Grandmas across the globe have been using Vicks to stop itching and pain from outdoor encounters for many years. Simply rub it into the affected area and let those magical ingredients do their thing.

 

5. Nausea 
Mint has always been a popular go-to for people suffering from nausea. To combat nausea, either rub some Vicks under your nose, or create a facial steam to inhale.
6. Burns
A minor burn can be soothed by using Vicks. This is because the camphor, along with some of the other ingredients present in this ointment, have the ability to heal burns and numb the pain.

7. Creaky Doors

If you have a really annoying creaky door, but can't get your hands on some oil or WD40, then try rubbing a bit of Vicks on the creaky hinges.
8. Bruises
Vicks, thanks to the camphor and menthol present in it, is able to help heal bruises faster. This is because the aforementioned ingredients help increase circulation. Simply rub some ointment onto the bruise to help it heal.

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Extra Uses for the Banana

Bananas are known as 'energy bombs' with very high nutritional values. It holds a multitude of vitamins, including vitamin A, vitamin C, many of the vitamin B family, potassium and three natural sugars - Sucrose, fructose and glucose. But if you thought nutrition is where the role of the banana ends, think again... 

1. Shining shoes
If you happen to be out of shoe polish, don't worry. After you've finished eating the banana, use the peel. Remove the remnants of the banana from within and then rub the inside of the peel on your shoe. To finish, use a paper towel.

2. Kick your smoking habit

The banana can help people stop smoking. The vitamins B12, B6 and the minerals potassium and magnesium found in the banana, help the body overcome the effects of nicotine withdrawal. 

3. Treating Bunions 

Vinegar and cosmetic creams can dry painful and ugly bunions, but when these aren't available or too expensive, a banana will also do the trick. Squish the banana and rub it on the affected area. You can use the peel to rub it on the skin, while some wrap the inner side of the peel around the bunion and leave it for the night.

4. Soothing stings and bites

The sugars in the banana peel will sooth an itchy and annoying mosquito bite, as well as the redness that accompanies it.

5. A solution for Aphids

Aphids can be very annoying when they attack your flowers and garden. Take a few pieces of banana peel and bury them about 1-2 cm deep around the base of the plant. Do NOT use the fruit itself, or else you will attract even more hungry insects.

6. Eases heartburn

The banana has natural anti-oxidants that may relieve your heartburn. Eat a banana to cool down.

7. Tenderizing meat

If you want to tenderize meat while thawing it, wrap it in banana leaves. This also works for fish. While cooking, add a ripe banana to help them soften, and add a sweet flavor while you're at it.

8. Relieving PMS pain

The B vitamins found in the banana regulate the levels of sugar in the blood, which directly affects the general feeling and mood. The potassium in the fruit neutralizes the swelling and the liquid build-up.

9. Make that hangover go away

After a harsh night of drinking, boil a cup of water and put 2 banana peels in it. Wait for it to cool and drink.

10. Treating bloody hemorrhoids

Steam 2 bananas with the peel, until they soften. Eat on an empty stomach, morning and evening, until relief is achieved.

11. Improving your quality of sleep

Bananas come with a great vitamin B6 boost that helps maintain a normal and functional sleep/Wake mechanism. Eat a small banana every day to get quality sleep.

12. Substitute for vitamin D

Research shows that a lack of vitamin D (the one we get from being exposed to sunlight) is a big contributor to depression. Since during winter this is hard to get, it is recommended to get your vitamin D elsewhere. Other than milk, fish and avocado, banana is a great source for that.

13. Return moisture to a tired face

To moisturize your dry skin, use a banana paste to relax the skin. 

Here is a simple recipe: 

2 spoons of almond oil

1 ripe banana

1 Egg yolk

Mash the banana with a fork and remove the thick pieces. Add egg yolk and almond oil and mix well. Wash your face and dry with a clean towel. Then put the mix on your face and leave for 20 minutes. Wash your face with cold water and dry well.

14. Helps fight anemia

The vitamin B family found in bananas encourage the creation of hemoglobin and help prevent and treat anemia.

15. Whitening teeth

Despite their yellow color, bananas can actually help whiten your teeth. Research shows that the minerals in the banana peel, such as potassium and bromine, help whiten the teeth naturally without leaving damage.

Cut the peel into little pieces, rub the inner part of the banana in circular motions on the teeth for 2-3 minutes and then don't touch for 15 minutes (don't eat, drink or rinse). Then rinse well. In a few weeks of this daily treatment, you will see great results.

 

 

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