Re: OT: uses for peroxide

Yeah, imagine that....

On 9/5/06, Kitty <kmrsy@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> cat scratches? Not from your Sugar!
>
> Kitty
> neIN, Zone 5
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pam Evans" <gardenqueen@gmail.com>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 10:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] OT: uses for peroxide
>
>
> >I still use Dr. Tichenors for cat scratches, that stuff is the best.
> > Marketed as mouth wash, but great for cuts and such.
> >
> > On 9/4/06, Judy Browning <judylee@lewiston.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Spot on Kitty. It is still used medically but diluted at least 1:1 more
> >> often 1:3 with water or saline ( .09% salt solution) for wound care. If
> >> you
> >> want to use it in your mouth, just a splash in a glass of water please.
> >> It
> >> is very drying to healthy cells and can slow wound healing or actually
> >> cause
> >> sores on mucus membranes, such as in the mouth, nose, other orifices.
> >> This
> >> is very reactive stuff, so not exactly harmless.
> >> Betadine is OK to use on intact skin, but a lot of people develop an
> >> allergy
> >> with repeated exposure. If you use it, wash it off completely.
> >> Scrubbing with soap& water is best. Water cleans, soap improves wetting
> >> by
> >> water and friction kills germs. Antibacterial soap is no more effective
> >> than
> >> plain soap.
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
> >> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> >> Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 10:28 AM
> >> Subject: Re: [CHAT] OT: uses for peroxide
> >>
> >>
> >> > This just in:
> >> > Hydrogen Peroxide is being eliminated from first aid kits.  It is no
> >> > longer used for cleaning wounds because it kills healthy cells along
> >> with
> >> > the bacteria.  Soap and water is recommended.
> >> >
> >> > Kitty
> >> > neIN, Zone 5
> >> > ----- Original Message -----
> >> > From: "pdickson" <pdickson@sbcglobal.net>
> >> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> >> > Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 12:01 PM
> >> > Subject: [CHAT] OT: uses for peroxide
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >>      I thought this was very interesting... so I wanted to share it
> >> with
> >> >> all of you...
> >> >>      I hope you are having a wonderful Labor Day.... I am loving
> this
> >> >> rain!!!!!!!
> >> >>      Tricia
> >> >>      Uses  for Peroxide  (Safer  and Healthier than Bleach)
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>      I  would like to tell you of the benefits of that plain little
> >> >> ole
> >> >> bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store.
> >> What
> >> >> does  bleach cost?  Have you ever smelled bleach in a doctor's
> office?
> >> >> NO!!! Why? Because it smells, and it is not healthy! Ask the nurses
> >> >> who
> >> >> work in the doctor's offices, and ask them if they use bleach  at
> >> >> home.
> >> >> They are wiser and know better!  Did  you also know bleach was
> >> >> invented
> >> >> in the late 40's? It's chlorine,And it was used to kill our troops.
> >> >> Peroxide was invented during WWI in the 20's. It was used to save
> and
> >> >> help cleanse the needs of our troops and hospitals. Please think
> about
> >> >> this.
> >> >>
> >> >>      1.  Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the
> >> >> bottle) and hold  in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it
> >> >> out.
> >> >> (I do it when I bathe.) No more canker sores and your teeth will be
> >> >> whiter without
> >> >>      expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash.
> >> >>
> >> >>      2. Let your  toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep
> them
> >> >> free of germs.
> >> >>
> >> >>      3. Clean your counters and table tops with peroxide to kill
> germs
> >> >> and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when
> you
> >> >> wipe, or spray it on the counters.
> >> >>
> >> >>      4. After rinsing off your  wooden cutting board, pour peroxide
> on
> >> it
> >> >> to kill salmonella and other  bacteria.
> >> >>
> >> >>      5. I had fungus on my feet for years until I sprayed a  50/50
> >> >> mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes)
> >> every  night
> >> >> and let dry.
> >> >>
> >> >>      6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide  for five to ten
> >> >> minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would
> >> not
> >> >> heal with any medicine but was healed by soaking in  peroxide.
> >> >>
> >> >>      7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide  and
> >> >> water
> >> >> and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your
> >> >> septic
> >> >> system like bleach or most other disinfectants  will.
> >> >>
> >> >>      8.  Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50
> >> >> mixture whenever you have a cold, plugged sinus. It will bubble and
> >> help
> >> >> to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes, and then blow your
> nose
> >> >> into a tissue.
> >> >>
> >> >>      9.  If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a
> dentist
> >> >> right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it
> >> >> for
> >> >> ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.
> >> >>
> >> >>      10.  And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair,
> >> >> spray
> >> >> the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it
> >> >> through.
> >> >> You will not have the peroxide-burnt blonde hair like the hair dye
> >> >> packages but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown,
> or
> >> >> dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually, so it's not a drastic
> >> >> change.
> >> >>
> >> >>      11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath  to help rid
> >> >> boils,
> >> >> fungus, or other skin infections.
> >> >>
> >> >>      12. You can  also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a
> >> load
> >> >> of whites in your  laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on
> >> clothing,
> >> >> pour it directly on  the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then
> >> >> rub
> >> >> it and rinse with cold  water. Repeat if necessary.
> >> >>
> >> >>      13.  I use peroxide to clean my mirrors. There is no smearing,
> >> which
> >> >> is why I love it so much for this.
> >> >>
> >> >>
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> > Pam Evans
> > Kemp TX
> > zone 8A
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Kemp TX
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