Herb' N Wisdom And Natural Living Podcast

I love when something makes my life easier or more efficient. With these life hacks, I can do just that even if I don't have what I would call the right product for the job. Substituting isn't a bad thing as long as the job gets done in the proper way. So read on for these simple health and beauty hacks. Disinfect A Cut No rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide? An alcohol-based mouthwash can clean a shallow cut and disinfect your skin. Alternatively, you can dab a few drops of lemon juice directly on the cut. Treat Minor Burns If you sustain a minor skin burn, quickly pour some baking soda into a container of ice water, soak a cloth or quake pad in it, and apply it to the burn. Keep applying the solution until the burn no longer feels hot. This treatment will also prevent many burns from blistering. Another option: Apply vanilla extract. The evaporation of the alcohol into vanilla extract cools the burn. Ease Achy Spots For pain in your knee or other joints or muscles, rub in some warm