Bizarre Home Remedies That Actually Work

White Wine Vinegar For Cuticle Infection

Whether you have a bad habit of chewing cuticles or you cut them too deeply, treating most cuticle infections can be taken care of naturally. White wine vinegar is a natural antibacterial and anti-fungal that can kill most infections. The acidity of the vinegar helps to relieve itching while also restoring pH balance to the infected area. It is also a cheap solution found in most kitchens. Use the same ratio of water and vinegar and apply to the infected area for 15 minutes daily. This remedy works for both finger and toenail infections.

Stop Hiccups With Sugar

Many remedies and techniques exist on how to get rid of hiccups, but one of the most commonly prescribed remedies is to swallow a spoonful of sugar. Just swallow one or two teaspoons of sugar, which is usually enough to stimulate the vagus nerve helping the body to divert attention away from the hiccups, stopping them altogether. The granules of sugar are coarse enough to stimulate the nerves. Salt, which has the same consistency as sugar, could also work but would probably be much harder to stomach.