RELIEVE COLD SYMPTOMS

An easy and tasty way to quell cold symptoms starts with a lemon and honey. Sounds like a pretty easy way to soothe sore throats, quell coughing fits, ease congestion and getting one on the road to recovery. Combine 1 tablespoon of raw honey with the juice of a lemon and take it twice a day. Wondering how that will help? Raw honey is a natural cough suppressant, and it also inhibits invading germs. Fresh lemon calms irritated pain nerves, relaxes airways and breaks up mucus to improve breathing.

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When I was growing up in Southern Indiana this was the recipe for whatever ailed you! We still use it in our house. It has helped me through many sinus headaches.

SOOTHING A SORE THROAT

According to Dr. Lawrence Rosen (MD) for anyone ages 1 and up, you can make a cup of chamomile tea with a teaspoon of added honey to soothe a cough or sore throat.  Of course, that does not apply to anyone with allergies to honey.  What a tasty way to sooth these problems. 

Notice this says "soothe" not cure!  Any serious sore throat should be checked out by a doctor in case it is strep!

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When I was a teenager my family doctor recommended, I drink hot tea to soothe my sore throat. That advice has served me well over the years. It has also been helpful to several of my grandchildren.