tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789551681702149486.post6141030864991170684..comments2023-08-05T05:50:11.629-05:00Comments on My Modern Country Home: Now go brush your teeth.....I drive my tractor in pearls...http://www.blogger.com/profile/01407596354977355550noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789551681702149486.post-25019898682057435922009-08-31T05:01:07.687-05:002009-08-31T05:01:07.687-05:00Pearls,
You can do without soap in the shower - u...Pearls,<br /><br />You can do without soap in the shower - use the shampoo for allover cleaning. I have used liquid hand soap for years - and keep plenty of refill on hand.<br /><br />You might need deodorant and toilet water/cologne - or make do with baby powder. And never notice the lack.<br /><br />A couple of things border between everyday toiletry and first aid. Epsom salts is cheap, goes a long ways, and is as good for tight and sore muscles, bruises, and infections as it was for centuries. Saline Nasal Mist cannot be shared with anyone - but can be a wonderful comfort item for allergies or sinus infections (twice in each side, once an hour, and blow, according to my family doctor) - or for frequent dry-weather nosebleed. An alternative to saline mist is a neti pot with salt and baking soda to mix a nasal wash solution. Washable, the neti pot can serve several people.<br /><br />It is also misery to run out of toothpicks. <br /><br />Is Oatmeal a physic dose, or breakfast food? What about prunes for snack or stewing? For excess mucous "events" (cold, allergies) and constipation I keep a can of psyllium husk - the generic kind like Metamucil but without the sugar and flavoring. A plastic canister lasts for a really long time (I drink lots of water).<br /><br />For those with GERD or frequent heartburn - hot tea (I like green decaf or Celestial Seasonings Honey Lemon Ginseng) with honey. I buy honey from a local firm (Schoonovers in Braman, OK) in quart jars, and refill the plastic bear dispenser. Honey is good for healing the acid burns, the hot/warm liquid speeds digestion.Brad K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18378344866487206569noreply@blogger.com