Four hundred of the nation's most popular lipsticks contained trace levels of lead when tested recently by the federal government, confirming similar results of earlier analyses but on a much wider scale and at higher levels thanApple cider vinegar and baking soda can do more than just unclog the kitchen sink. It’s also a great remedy for the common cold. Instead of treating symptoms with chemicals, go green with natural and effective remedies for complaints as varied as toothaches and wrinkles. Try these holistic remedies:
•Feel a cold coming? Pour a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in cup of warm water. Drink this mixture several times.
•Runny nose? Add a pinch of salt to an eight-ounce glass of warm water. Dribble the mixture into one nostril, hold it as long as you can, then blow it into a tissue. Or allow the water to flow through your nose and out the other nostril. Again, clear the nose by blowing into a tissue. Do the same with the other nostril.
For more tips, check out “Clean Cures: The Humble Art of Zen-Curing Yourself” (Sterling; $11) by eco-activist and green living expert Michael DeJong.
