Since we were kids we all have that wonderful grandma that used to rush to our aid when we were ill by going to her kitchen or medicine cabinet in order to conjure a concoction remedy of her own invention to make us feel better with her love and care. Some times they would taste awful and some other times it will be tolerable, but in the end they always made us feel better, nothing like grandma’s wisdom to insured that her grand kids will always be well; with this series you will remember some of those great remedies and you might end up learning a few new ones as well.
Sip on some hot tea with honey.
A hot tea, a hot toddy, hot water with honey and lemon – hot beverages seem to be a grandma favorite when it comes to curing a cold. Surprisingly, the secret ingredient that packs a punch in these concoctions isn’t necessarily the tea. It actually is more likely to be the honey.
Cough medicines typically aren’t recommended for very young children, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. However, in children age 2 and older, a couple of teaspoons of honey has proven to be an effective and affordable substitute for over-the-counter remedies.
