Duct-tape treatment can cure some warts Aug 26, 2008
" A small piece of duct tape is placed over the wart for a week. Remove the tape, soak the wart in warm water, file it down with an emery board and put on a fresh piece of duct tape the next day. Repeat this for up to two months. More wart remedies can be found at www.peoples pharmacy.com. About 40 years ago, a doctor told me to increase my potassium intake. A few years later, I found Morton Salt Substitute. I sprinkle about 1/8 teaspoon on my food about once a week, and I haven't had a muscle... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Your Health: For people with leg cramps, many home remedies exist Jul 6, 2008
Many readers of this column have also reported success with milk of magnesia applied to the armpits. It is nonirritating and controls odor without staining clothes. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
First Aid Kits for Pets Jun 2, 2008
Understand how to induce vomiting or how use milk of magnesia or activated charcoal to absorb a toxin in the event of poisoning. Notably, pet owners should always contact their vet before inducing vomiting because in some instances, more harm may occur if the animal vomits. (Suite101.com)
Magnesium rich foods Apr 7, 2008
As with all nutrients, more is not better a high dose of magnesium acts as a laxative (like milk of magnesia) so the upper limit for supplementation is suggested to be 350 milligrams. People with kidney disease should not take magnesium supplements and may even need to control the amount of magnesium in their diet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Post a comment Feb 27, 2008
Whenever I hear Hillary s comments about how much more experienced she is than Obama, it sounds like she s trying to get us to take our Milk of Magnesia - good for us, but the taste is awful. Posted by: Donald Seekins, Okinawa, Japan 26 February 2008. (International Herald Tribune)
Glad You Asked: Are you allowed to drive around with a 'For Sale' sign in the window of the car? Dec 23, 2007
Soak the newspaper in a solution of milk of magnesia and club soda if de-acidifying sprays are unavailable. Photocopy the original before soaking, and test-soak a small scrap before committing the entire clipping. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
You better get ready for Saturday night fever Nov 18, 2007
Do I dare try the mystery bottle I think is cough syrup but smells like Milk of Magnesia. The season of coughs, sore throats and diarrhea is quickly approaching. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Denning Township Nov 7, 2007
Milk of Magnesia, just pure old chalk, with no flavoring or other diversion, was the favored laxative. Liquid Pepsin was the remedy for an upset stomach. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
A not-so-brief history of the city of Los Angeles Sep 26, 2007
It also reveals how the City Council in 1874 acted to prohibit the sale of milk injected with such additives as chalk, plaster of Paris and magnesia to give it a false "appearance of wholesome richness when it actually lacked any fat content.". Michael Eberts' essay on recreation and parks explains the design significance of the original pueblo plaza at what is now Olvera Street, and how MacArthur Park came to be. (Los Angeles Times)
The joy of almonds Sep 7, 2007
Magnesium helps keep bones strong, is important for the proper functioning of the nerves and heart, and is an important aid in elimination (think Milk of Magnesia). Previous studies have shown that almonds play an important role in achieving that healthy lifestyle I so often recommend. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Working at drugstore taught many a lesson Sep 6, 2007
Vicks Vapo-Rub, Turpin Hydrate, horehound and Smith Brothers cough drops, camphorated oil, rubbing alcohol, aspirins, Anacin, Pepto-Bismol, Alka-Seltzer, Milk of Magnesia, Ex-Lax, Mineral Oil, Cod Liver Oil. Carter s Little Liver pills, Doan s Kidney Pills, vitamins and skin cremes were among the more popular over the counter items. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Devotion or dementia? Make the call Jul 27, 2007
Slim: (continuing to cook dinner) Yeah, thank goodness he still had that bottle of Milk of Magnesia in the bathroom ... I m gonna load him up with cheese for dinner and flush it out reeeeeeeeal good with my special Dulce de Luche de Magnesia cheesecake for dessert. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Historic Bedford Springs Resort Hotel Reopens Jul 21, 2007
The springs include The Magnesia Spring, which the Native Americans would use to help stomach ailments (as in Milk of Magnesia); The Iron Spring waters were used for strong bones; The Black Spring, the largest of the springs, which produced as many as 600,000 gallons of water a day (It currently produces around 400,000 gallons of water daily, which is used to irrigate our golf course. The Sweet Spring was known for producing the best water. (Fulton County News, PA)
Poor Iron Nutrition Jul 16, 2007
Interestingly, pica, the practice of eating starch (amylophagia), clay (geophagia), blocks of magnesia, numerous candy bars, ice (pagophagia) and perhaps even pickles and ice-cream during pregnancy is common and bears a special relationship with iron deficiencies. The practice of pica is said to be rooted in custom and superstition and is present among black women in the south and west, and strongly suggests that the presence of iron deficiency is a factor for practicing pica. (Suite101.com)
Let's not play that game Jul 3, 2007
Now pouring Milk of Magnesia in MLB s pineapple smoothie mix they re gonna have for lunch. enjoy the shake gentlemen you can also have that smoothie on a waffle cone if you like. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Bedford Springs is bubbling Jun 17, 2007
The magnesia spring is reportedly good for your stomach; the iron spring, a tonic for your blood. Locals regularly fill jugs with crystal spring water. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Make the love jones last May 25, 2007
I ve also thought about a colonic, but like Du I m not so cool on the idea of the hose thingy wondering if a little Milk of Magnesia would do the trick instead LOL. Have you ever done a foot bath or accupuncture. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Hard drives, words fuel Computergate May 13, 2007
After years of being terrorized by big sister June and brother Johnny, who gave my cats Milk of Magnesia and taunted me for being the spoiled baby, it was a new beginning. I gave my little sisters and brother their baths and put them to bed. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Taking an ‘ethical’ sick day Apr 29, 2007
Some tips you ll find on this Web page include (and attempt these at your own risk, I accept no responsibility): Drinking a bottle of milk of magnesia and allowing nature to take it s course in front of your boss in order to get the next few days off, going to work when you re actually sick so your boss won tthink you re faking when you really are faking, and to "move slowly, rub your eyes and be a little rumpled" when you first come back to work. I didn t have the stomach to run these by Dr.... (The Trentonian, NJ)
Kids and plumbing problems Apr 22, 2007
Over the counter products such as milk of magnesia or Metamucil are not habit forming and are effective. The goal should be a soft, daily BM. The dose should be increased until this goal is reached, but decreased if diarrhea develops. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Cheap and easy deodorant in an unusual product Apr 11, 2007
Others are enthusiastic about topical milk of magnesia for this purpose. Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist and Teresa Graedon is an expert in medical anthropology and nutrition. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
More of this story Apr 10, 2007
We call it the magnet, which came from the ore magnetite, which was plentiful in Magnesia, a district in Asia Minor. Loadstone, or magnet, back then was as precious as gold, even kings were fascinated by it. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Alexander Litvinenko's Widow Speaks Dec 22, 2006
I said, "Sasha, let's rinse your stomach out with some milk of magnesia." He drank it and started to retch again. And again He said, "Marina, I'm going to sleep in the other room, since you have to get up at 6 tomorrow morning." He went into the other room. (Ocnus.net)
Researchers Find Controls To Gold Nanocatalysis Aug 9, 2006
"We've been searching for methods for controlling and tuning the nanocatalytic activity of gold nanoclusters, said Uzi Landman, director of the Center for Computational Materials Science and Regents professor and Callaway chair of physics at Georgia Tech. I believe the effect we discovered, whereby the structure and dimensionality of supported gold nanoclusters can be influenced and varied by the thickness of the underlying magnesium-oxide film may open new avenues for controlled nanocatalytic... (Science Daily)
New UWF exhibit features 'patented' medicines Jun 1, 2006
Products still sold today, such as Coca Cola, Fletcher's Castoria and Phillips Milk of Magnesia. WHEN: Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. (Pensacola News Journal)
Help for the oversexed Apr 19, 2006
A. We have heard that applying milk of magnesia (the antacid/laxative) to underarms can control sweating and odor. One reader wrote that "Your suggestion for milk of magnesia as a deodorant has been a lifesaver!". (Buffalo News -- Arts)
Aspirin Unsurpassed in Prevention of Heart Attack and Stroke in Wide Range of Patients Mar 13, 2006
These include Bayer(R) Aspirin, Aleve(R), Alka-Seltzer Plus(R), Bactine(R), RID(R), Phillips(R)' Milk of Magnesia, Midol, Alka-Seltzer(R), One-A-Day(R) vitamins and Flintstones(TM) vitamins. Bayer HealthCare, a subsidiary of Bayer AG, is one of the world's leading, innovative companies in the health care and medical products industry based in Leverkusen, Germany. (PR Newswire)
A Little More Time Feb 18, 2006
" So schedule that eye exam, buy those new prescription sunglasses and head to the drug store and load up on milk of magnesia, aspirin and hay fever medicine! Just remember to submit your claim within the time specified by your FSA provider. Hope this helps, Gail If you have a question for Gail Buckner and the Your $ Matters column, send them to: , along with your name and phone number. SEARCH ADVERTISEMENT FNC EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SEARCH COMPANY NAME COMPANY SYMBOL. (Fox News -- Headlines)
