COUGH!!!!

Coughing is your body’s way of breaking up mucus, clearing airways and getting rid of irritants. As annoying as it can be, it’s actually best to let your body take care of itself and do what it needs to do. But when your throat is painfully raw, or you’re trying to sleep, sit in meetings or handle business calls all day–persistent coughing is irritating and you want relief.

Here is a collection easy remedies and home treatments.

Homemade Honey & Lemon Syrup: 1/2 cup honey 1 lemon (juiced) Heat the lemon juice in a saucepan without bringing to a boil, add to honey and glycerin, mix thoroughly. Pour into sterilized glass jars and seal. Refrigerate. Instructions for use: Take 1 to 2 tablespoons as needed for relief.

Apple Cider Vinegar & Honey: This one’s easy, just mix 1/2 tsp of apple cider vinegar with 1/2 tsp of honey and drink.

Rose Hip Tea: Soothe a tickly cough by adding 1 spoonful of honey to rose hip tea. Make tea with 2 tsp dried rose hips per 1 cup of boiling water, steep for 10 to 15 minutes (from Rose Hips: Tips & Recipes).

Tips

For relief from dry coughs, try an Essential Oil Decongestant Diffuser Humidifier. I highly recommend Respir-Aid by Posergy. See www.posergy.com for more info on the humidifier.

Try adding a teaspoon of honey to your favorite tea–this might be all you need to find some relief!

For a chronic cough that just won’t go away after a few days, make sure to see your doctor. You could have more serious issues going on that need to be tended to.

Remember: Honey shouldn’t be given to children under 1 years old (risk of infant botulism).

Note: These are simply tips and remedies I’ve collected, they’re not professional medical advice.