Vicks Vapor Rub - not a joke.
12-23-2010, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by auntmag
My mother-in-law used rubbing alcohol for everything including on a sprained ankle.
Originally Posted by ajohn52
I had to laugh at this. My dear Mother (died in '81)used Vicks on everything. We used to swear she'd use it to fix a broken arm. Never heard of using it on the feet though. I'll try that and pass this on to my kids and gr-kids.
12-23-2010, 02:09 PM
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I've used it like that for years now, and it does work! Another thing it works well for is CURING arthritic knuckles and toes. And yes I did say CURE...not RELIEVE.
Just put it on with a bandade on top of the knuckles that are bothering you and the swelling and tenderness will leave within a couple of days of doing this and never return
Just put it on with a bandade on top of the knuckles that are bothering you and the swelling and tenderness will leave within a couple of days of doing this and never return
12-23-2010, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Kitsie
Originally Posted by Japonica
Oh, and since I am new to this, what perfect binding tute???? R u willing to share?
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-51632-1.htm
12-23-2010, 07:38 PM
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Works great on the feet! I have used it many times for my myself, my husband, grandkids and even recomended to a good friend that is an MD. She tried it on her son, after nothing else seemed to work. She told me that it did the trick and he was able to sleep without coughing all night.
12-23-2010, 08:12 PM
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I'll keep this in mind, I never knew that!
Totally off topic, but I use Vicks vapor rub on things I want puppies not to chew, I rub it on electrical cords, furniture legs, the edge of our stairs, etc. The smell alone makes them say away
Totally off topic, but I use Vicks vapor rub on things I want puppies not to chew, I rub it on electrical cords, furniture legs, the edge of our stairs, etc. The smell alone makes them say away
12-23-2010, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltmom04
This is the EXACT wording of the article on snopes.com. She must have passed on the article, but didn't actually compose it as it leads us to believe. In any case, I'll have to give it a try!
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