• Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain most immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional "pain relievers."
• Speaking of headaches, here are some natural remedies for hangover symptoms: Cinchona 12x (for throbbing head, noise sensitivity), Lobelia inf 12x (for nausea, dizziness, headache), Nux vom 12x (for headache, light sensitivity), Quercus gland sp 6x (for dry mouth and throat), Rhodendron 30x (for wine sensitivity, fatigue), Ranunc bulb 12x (for headache, fatigue), Zincum met 30x (for fatigue, headache, nausea).  More (plus how to prevent hangovers and drink toxin-free)
• Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns?
• Speaking of burns, some natural remedies for sunburn:  Aloe vera, baking soda compress, cucumbers, lemon water, ice, yarrow, yogurt, and more...click for complete list and instructions
• Speaking of sun, you may be interested to know that most sunscreens actually promote cancer
• Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.  Also: Wasabi (or those wasabi peas that Trader Joe's sells)
• Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.
• Sore Throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.
• Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms.  Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly even though the product has never been advertised for this use.
• Eliminate puffiness under your eyes..... All you need is a dab of preparation H, carefully rubbed into the skin, avoiding the eyes. The hemorrhoid ointment acts as a vasoconstrictor, relieving the swelling instantly.
• Castor Oil remedy for sprains... Soak Castor Oil into a piece of flannel and wrap around sprained area.
• Honey remedy for skin blemishes... Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a band-aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin, sterile,  and speeds healing. Works overnight.
• Listerine therapy for toenail fungus... Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus  by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.
• Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the  threads of the screws before tightening them.
• Coca-Cola cure for rust... Forget those expensive rust removers. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain.  The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.
• Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground instantly.
• Smart splinter remover... just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue all over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.
• Hunt's tomato paste boil cure... cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste as a compress.  The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.
• Balm for broken blisters... To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine... a powerful antiseptic.
• Heinz vinegar to heal bruises... Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.
• Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dish washing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas.
• Kill ticks instantly on people or dogs. Put undiluted pine sol on a cloth and apply over the area .. wait a couple of minutes, then wipe with a cloth and wash the area with soap and water...
• Rainy day cure for dog odor... Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet,  instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.
• Eliminate ear mites... All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat's ear.  Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days.  The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.
• Vaseline cure for hair balls..... To prevent troublesome hair balls, apply a  dollop of Vaseline petroleum jelly to your cat's nose. The cat will lick off the jelly, lubricating any hair in its stomach so it can pass easily through the digestive system.  (Update I received: PETROLeum jelly is NOT natural!  There is a product in the health food stores called UNPETROLEUM which IS all natural. People think petroleum jelly and mineral oil are ok but they are horrible toxins our bodies don't need.)
• Quaker Oats for fast pain relief....  It's not for breakfast anymore!  Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.

TREE SAP REMOVAL (from wood, clothes, patio brick, stucco, etc):

Pitch stains, or crystallized sap, found mainly around the knots of pressure-treated wood, can be removed with turpentine or simply scraped away. Turpentine will not harm an existing coating. Pitch is a non-water soluble, organic wood extractive material found in species such as Ponderosa, Southern and White Pine.”
http://www.deckwashguys.com/diytips.shtml

“Tip: Tree Sap Removal from Wood DeckFirst, check your deck for any loose boards or nails that might need hammering back into place. Then clean the tree sap off using mineral spirits. Rinse very well, then follow with an all-purpose cleaner and water. Rinse well.”
http://cleaning.lifetips.com/cat/1266/cleaning-outdoor-items/

“Cleaning a wood surface prior to sealing is very important. The cleaning will remove any dirt, tree sap, algae or mildew. It also will remove the decaying wood fibers destroyed by the UV rays. All of these things prevent the wood sealer from adhering or penetrating into the wood.

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“Q. I have a freshly painted stucco wall that has pinesap that has dripped on it. How do I remove the pine resin without damaging the paint job?
A. Pine sap is easily removed with solvent cleaner, but solvent is likely to remove paint, especially if latex. I have read that peanut oil or peanut butter removes pinesap, but I've never tried it. Orange concentrate cleaner reportedly removes pinesap, too. Whatever you try, test first in inconspicuous area.”
http://doityourself.com/clean/qnacleaning7.htm

“Q. Pine trees have left a sticky mess on our deck. Will Concrete Degreaser help?
A. Concrete Degreaser also lifts off tree sap and resins from concrete, masonry, etc.”
http://www.cleanadvantage.com/HAfaqs.html
http://www.cleanadvantage.com/frame1.htm

Removing sap from clothes:
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“First take an ice cube and freeze the sap till it's good and hard. You should be able to remove chunks of it that way. Then if it's not all gone, try good ole WD40. That should remove the rest. Rinse the WD40 off with a vinegar and water solution and don't wash the pants with anything else until they have been laundered once. The WD40 can transfer to other clothes.”
http://forum.doityourself.com/archive/index.php/t-7833.html

“How to clean pine sap stains
For a pine sap stain, sponge with dry-cleaning solvent, all-purpose spot remover, or spray spot-remover containing a grease solvent such as petroleum naphtha or trichlorethylene. If the stain is not removed, use a solution of liquid laundry detergent and ammonia. After using chemicals, rinse with cool water until the entire residue of the cleaning materials are gone. Blot up the excess moisture.”
http://extension.usu.edu/files/fampubs/text.htm

“How to Remove Pitch aka Pine Tar/SapDirt sure don't work!
Here is what I think is the best.
Get a bottle of isopropyl alcohol and wet a rag. Blot if on clothes, if on hands pour alcohol in a bowl and vigorously scrub. Pitch will come right off and hands are clean again. Ladies, you may want to follow up with lotion as the alcohol will dry out your skin.”
http://www.kountrylife.com/content/how89.htm