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01/17/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Cough medicine debunked, try whiskey, lemon and honey for sinus infections

The hot toddy is heavily rooted in Scottish tradition, and has been touted as a cold cure for quite some time. Many people swear by them as the ultimate way to clear your sinuses and boost your spirits when you’re feeling under the weather, while others may turn their noses up at the thought of a […]

01/11/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

There’s no good evidence that cough medicine works; use natural remedies instead

Has winter left you with a scratchy throat and nagging cough? If you are like most people, you might already have reached for that bottle of cherry-flavored over-the-counter (OTC) cough syrup. According to the American Chemistry Society (ACS), a nonprofit chartered by the U.S. Congress, you’re not alone. Every year thousands of people worldwide spend […]

12/22/2016 / By Amy Goodrich

Fight your sickness by making your own DIY all-natural cough syrup

As we are nearing the end of the year, the flu and cold season is kicking into high gear. While it isn’t the cold weather itself that makes you sick – you can get a cold year-round – most people tend to get sick during the winter months. Most germs that cause the common cold […]

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