Magic Elixir

"... cures colds & cleans glass
without streaking!!"

I've got a cold.

Poo.  Not terrible, but just enough of a sniffle and a cough to be classified as "annoying".  And of course, when I look up helpful "home remedies" to cure the common cold, I literally LOL'd when Apple Cider Vinegar showed up at the top of the list.

I'm sure you've heard it too.  Crunchy granola people who are into homeopathic remedies will throw out the ACV as a "miracle wonder" for whatever ails you.

I laughed only because I'd already been drinking Apple Cider Vinegar on and off for the last few  weeks.  Yes, drinking.  Not at all pleasant, my friends.  Sipping a couple teaspoons of Apple Cider Vinegar in a cup of water to help with some nasty acid reflux.  Did it work?  Not sure exactly, but the tummy aches and heartburn haven't been as bad lately.  So it is possible.

So now that my taste buds have learned to tolerate this dreaded taste, I am willing to give it a try.  Apparently it's like instantaneously miraculous, so we'll know right away if this is just a bunch of hooey. 

Worse comes to worse, I can always dump the rest over my head. 

(Yes, read that too.  Rinsing your hair with vinegar helps get rid of shampoo build-up.   Sorta works I guess, but you've gotta rinse it out REALLY WELL.  I'm not joking about that.  And also, when you do it, KEEP YOUR EYES CLOSED.  It may or may not completely cure acid reflux, but it always stings when you get it in your eyes. )


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I'm sure in your travels or from things you've read, you could name more home remedies and magic cure-all's, usually passed down to you from some crazy well-meaning older relative.  In my case, it's my mother and her loyalty to the Salt Water Rinse.  Got a cold? Rinse.  Got an allergy? Rinse.  A broken ankle? Rinse.   It reminds me of the Windex gag in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding".

Share some of your Magic Elixirs... what are they?  And have they actually worked?