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Most homes have aluminum foil in the kitchen cupboards. It has several uses around the kitchen, from covering odd shaped pots on the stovetop to wrapping up food while baking in the oven or on the grill. But did you know aluminum foil can help with muscle and joint pain, as well as healing surgical scars? That’s right! Keep reading to find out the five amazing ways to use aluminum foil for your health!

Fight Effects of Fatigue

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Believe it or not, you can use strategically placed aluminum foil strips to fight off the aftermath of staying up all night. Start by cutting strips of aluminum foil and placing them in the freezer. Let them sit in the freezer for at least 2 hours (you’ll probably want to store a few in the freezer so you won’t have to wait 2 hours for this trick to work). Then, apply the strips to your cheeks, forehead, and eyelids. Keep the strips in place until you feel your muscles start to relax. Once you remove the strips, you’ll see the bags under your eyes will be gone, and color will return to your face!