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Asthma
Massage the chest with undiluted white vinegar during an asthma attack . If skin is sensitive, mix equal parts vinegar and lavender flower infusion and rub onto the chest .
Anti-Fungal/Athlete’s Foot
Soak feet in a mixture of two parts hot water and one part of pure white vinegar or cider vinegar and a handful of coarse salt . After soaking, rub feet with shea butter mixed with a few drops of geranium or juniper essential oil and wear a pair of old socks overnight .
Foot Odor
Soak feet in a mixture of two parts hot water and one part of pure white vinegar or cider vinegar and a handful of coarse salt . The vinegar acts as an antiseptic and deodorant .
Insect Bites
Soothe insect bites (wasps, bees, spiders, mosquitoes, etc .) by swabbing with apple cider vinegar . Vinegar relieves itching . It can also be used as an inexpensive mosquito repellent to replace insecticide . Vinegar can also be used as an inexpensive non-toxic and insecticide-free mosquito repellent .
Lice
To protect children’s scalps from lice and nits: heat a mixture of one part white vinegar and two parts water in a pot to a temperature that is as hot as can be tolerated . Rinse the hair, and leave on 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water . Very effective in case of allergies to store-bought treatments .
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