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March 2021 Viewpointe, Page 27

Let’s Hear It For GGM And /Or GrGGM!!!

By Harold Katz, R.Ph. 3. Vanilla extract for a toothache There are many other aphorisms attributed to our
Dip a swab into vanilla extract and coat the gum around GrGGMs, and some not attributed to our forebearers, but
Not too many years ago, the tooth. (for temporary treatment!!) should be. For example: The last time you ate out in a
we would refer to (and believe 4. To treat hiccups restaurant your waiter poured a glass of water into your
to be true and helpful) many A teaspoonful of sugar rubbed along the roof of the mouth glass before he even took your order. GrGGM’s wisdoms
of the wisdoms referred to as with tongue until dissolved … or hiccups cease. at work! “Drink some water at the start of every meal.
“grandma used to do this” or 5. Tea bags for tired, puffy eyes. It gets the digestive juices flowing.” There are medical
“grandma always suggested Dunk two tea bags, allow to cool, place over each closed recommendations today that suggest just that wisdom.
this” for a variety of household lid for a few minutes. GrGGM functioned in an environment devoid of
and common family problems 6. Witch hazel for insect bites, stings, abrasions. today’s modern equipment or supplies… no telephone,
that needed resolution. With cotton swab, paint the affected part. no TV, no internet, no electric appliances, possibly
Today’s grandma was born in the television and early 7. For athlete’s feet no electricity. Working with what was available, she
electronic age, so it would be more accurate to quote great Apply a mixture of garlic and olive oil to the affected formulated and passed on to the next and successive
grandma (GGM) and even great-great grandma (GrGGM) parts. generations many wisdoms still valid today. Thank you
to identify the original source of these wisdoms. 8. To treat an earache GGM and GrGGM!
Here are a few of these bits of knowledge that have With freshly squeezed lemon juice on a swab, delicately
survived the passage of time. Are they valid and useful? rub inside ear. Harold Katz R.Ph., Edgewater Estates 
Those of us who use them believe they are: 9. For poison ivy
1. A bowl of chicken soup to treat a cold. Rub the inner side of a banana peel against the rash to
Warm soup comforts a scratchy throat, headache, and relieve itching.
stuffy nose. 10. To treat constipation Seeking Viewpointe
2. Olive oil for chapped lips Eat freshly steamed beets, then drink the water it was
A thin coat of olive oil lubricates and protects the lips. steamed in. Writers

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