Eliminate bad breath and whiten your teeth by brushing them once or twice a week with white distilled vinegar.
Getting Into Winter Workout Mode
Fitness expert John Basedow has some great in formation about how to work out and stay motivated during the winter months. Be sure to watch the related videos for more fitness tips.
This is a guide about working out in the Winter. When the sun is shining and the outdoors are inviting, it's easy to get out and exercise. Winter can be a different story though, it can be tough to stay motivated when it is cold and wet outside.
Yoga is a perfect way to stay fit and healthy during pregnancy. Here is a wonderful video series, by Kathy Duke, that details how to do yoga while pregnant. Watch the related videos for additional poses and yoga instruction.
Aspirin For Cold Fingers and Toes
My toes felt frozen throughout the entire month of October and winter was just beginning. I searched for answers on the internet and came across one remedy that I felt was thrifty and worth trying.
Has anyone out there been diagnosed with peri-oral dermatitis? If so, what type of treatment was successful for you and are there any home remedies for this awful skin problem?
Home Remedy for Restless Leg Syndrome
Does anyone have a homemade or natural remedy for restless leg syndrome? I have had RLS for most of my life. Until recently I was taking Requip and was extremely satisfied with how much it helped.
Important Health Warning for Neti Pot Users
In case you missed the very few news report warnings this past week about using Neti pots I felt it would be only right to share this information with fellow ThriftyFun members because many of us here do use Neti pots to irrigate our sinuses.
I have tiny blisters inside my lips and my lips are little puffy. What could be causing this? What can I do to treat them?
Closing Gaps Between Teeth With a Retainer
You know lots of kids have braces because they have straight, but not together, teeth. Well my daughter has that situation. So can she wear a retainer without having braces? Please let me know about your experiences, before 12/22, if at all possible. Thank you.
My legs tend to cramp at night. I tried elevating on a pillow but I always lost it at night. So I started putting my heavier reading pillow, the kind that fits behind you and props you up, under my legs at night.
My son and his friend were playing in the bushes, little did we know there was a bee's nest lurking in there. The kids came out screeching after being stung several times, one was right on the tongue! Ouch!
This is a guide about using a pull up bar. Many pull up bars now come with a variety of configurations and ways to use them.
Epsom Salts for Morning Muscle Cramps
My nurse practitioner suggested Epsom salts soaks, for their magnesium content, to help with the awful leg, foot, and thigh muscle cramps I get almost every morning when I try to get out of bed. I can't take magnesium orally.
Reviews of Using Astaxanthin as a Supplement
I've been advised to start using the supplement astaxanthin for a variety of medical conditions. Has anyone else used it with success? How long have you been using it? How long did it take to show results? My nurse practitioner suggested it.
Saving Money on Resistance Bands
This is a guide about saving money on resistance bands. Resistance bands are an inexpensive way to work a variety of muscle groups without the aid of gym membership of expensive exercise equipment.
This is a guide about saving money on a pull up bar. Whether you are getting an over the door style or one that is wall mounted, pull up bars can be expensive.
This is a guide about saving money on kettlebells. Buying the cheapest kettlebells is not going to save you money in the long run because you will just have to replace them.
I have canker sores often and have used may different home remedies, over the counter medication without great success. A friend told me to rinse the area with lemon juice.
Sanitize To Go Lids To Stay Healthy
In Canada, we love our coffee and I have spent a lot of time observing customers and staff in various coffee shops. When the coffee is poured, the lid is pressed on with the same hand that just handled your money and everybody elses.
Tips for Avoiding Office Illnesses
With cold and flu season almost here, one of the thriftiest and best tips is to avoid getting sick. You save money on doctor visits and medications and, most importantly, you stay healthy and productive.
Nine Tips to a Great Night's Sleep
Counting sheep just isn't cutting it anymore! I know tons of people who envy their dog's deep, dreamy sleep. Cats may be good at napping, but when it comes to a full night's shuteye, there is no beating man's best friend.
How to Reduce Allergens in Your Home
One in four Americans suffers from allergies. Many allergies are caused by outdoor allergens such as pollen, but they easily find their way indoors and
cause health problems inside. Other common household allergens include mold, dust mites and pet dander.
How To Bike More And Drive Less
Whether you ride your bike to work, to school, or to the grocery store, biking is a safe, inexpensive and fun way to get around. It's also good for your waistline and the environment.
