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Home Remedies: Cold and Flu
The colors of Autumn might be lovely, but a few things about the season actually bring me down. I am talking about cold and flu season. If you're unlucky enough to have come down with some bug, you might be able to soothe some of your ailments with ingredients you have in your pantry.
Another Reason to Eat Chocolate: It Soothes a Cough
You know me; I am always looking for another reason to eat more dark chocolate. From lowering blood pressure to having a load of antioxidants to just tasting so darn good, there is yet another reason to eat chocolate. Hooray!
TREND WATCH: New Birth Control Method
If you never want to hear another peep out of your biological clock, just watch this video. (Anyone got any Emergen-C? I feel a cold coming on.)
Relax Already: Eucalyptus Steamer
For a relaxing steamer when you're starting to feel a bit under the weather, try this using:
6 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
6 cups of water
Bring the water and oil to a near boil. Using a towel, make a tent over the water and steam your head for 5 minutes. I would recommend turning the burner off and putting the pot on a trivet away from the stove starting to steam.
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Just a Spoonful of Honey
It's that time of year when dry coughs begin to interfere with sleep. You lie down and start coughing, and the coughing keeps you up. Never fear, there's a natural fix for the problem: honey.
Menthol (By mouth)
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Dextromethorphan (By mouth)
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Coughing 101
We all know that it’s more than polite to cover your mouth when you cough; it makes good public health sense. Oh, I can still hear my mother’s voice ringing in my ears. I can hear my own voice ringing in my daughters’ ears, for that matter.
Test Your Children's Cough Knowledge
Your wee one's hacking is keeping her up all night, but with no other symptoms, you are sure it isn't the H1N1 virus. With all of the talk about flu season, it's easy to forget that youngsters cough for a variety of reasons. From viruses and infections to second-hand smoke, take our quiz and see just how much you know about children's coughs.
Antihistamine/antitussive (By mouth)
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