How to Naturally Cure A Cough
Everyone has theories on what's best for a cough, from lemons, spices to tea. Here are some natural remedies for curing, or at least, quieting a cough.
Instructions
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Mom was right, chicken soup is just what you need. The protein from the chicken will help your body heal and the heat will help the body release fluids which will drain your chest. See recipe under resources.
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A recent study showed that a cup of hot chocolate quieted a cough more effectively than cough syrups. Make yourself an antioxidant rich cup of cocoa from raw cocao powder to get the most antioxidants as possible. See recipe under resources
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Teas made from oregano, thyme or anise are effective cough fighters.
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Avoid all irritants such as smoking while you have a cough.
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Make your own cough syrup by chopping an onion and boiling it in water with a little honey. Onions have useful resins to increase expectoration and are anti-viral and anti-bacterial. When warmed, they increase blood flow.
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Heat up a rice pack or use a heating pad and apply to your chest for comfort and increased circulation. Plus it's very soothing when you have a cough.
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To alleviate coughs, roast lemons until they crack open. Mix their juice with brown sugar and fresh pineapple juice and drink. The pineapple adds powerful digestive enzymes to those of the lemon to help rid mucus from the throat.
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Tips & Warnings
See additional resources for recipes
Chronic use of anise can be toxic, don't use longer than a week
