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cure wasps stings

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When i was a child i got stung by a wasp i screamed REALLY LOUD! then the ...

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Wrap for sore throat

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My mother always used to do this whenever any of us had sore throat. You will need: ...

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eyes mask

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you mix one egge white with one table spoon of cornflour  and squeez of lemon .you apply ...

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Garlic for arthritis

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Swallow a clove of garlic every morning. Used by my husband for the last three years. Despite ...

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Sore Throat Remedy

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My nan had the following remedy for a sore throat – take a slice of turnip, place ...

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