How to Help Stop a Cough Naturally

A cough can be both painful and annoying. Treating a cough with over the counter products can be costly, and often times the products do not work. Here are some natural remedies that I have used before and they do WORK!

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tea
• Honey/Lemon
• Vicks Vapor

1. 
    
   Tea

   Prepare tea as directed on the box. I use the decaf type, and make it with 1 and 1/2 cups of sugar. You can fix it to taste. Either make the tea warm or heat it for 1 minute, or until warm, in the microwave or on the stove.

2. 
    
   Honey

   Add 1 teaspoon of honey to the tea while it is warm. Add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice to the tea and honey. Mix them together well and sip it either day or night. This is why I use the decaf so it will not keep you awake.

3. 
    
   Vicks

   Place a liberal amount of Vicks Vapor Rub on the bottom of the feet of the person coughing. After you have completely covered the fee, put on a very thick pair of socks. This works great for bed time. It can soothe a cough for most of the night. Also rub a small amount on the chest and under the nose.

Tips & Warnings

• Warm tea with honey and lemon is great in the morning after just waking up.
• Cover the feet with a good deal of vicks.
• If coughing persists, see a physician.

[static404]

on 12/9/2009 Natural remedies are always the best. Next time I have a cold, I'll give your advice a try.

[noahcurtiss]

on 11/18/2009 Vicks my mothers receipe for most all cold and I still use it.

[makaksa]

on 11/18/2009 Good information on stopping a cough naturally.

[nutritionist5]

on 11/18/2009 I am not of a big fan of over the counter medication! This is a great article and I will recommend!

[candoitall]

on 11/17/2009 Will try this!