The June 2008 issue of Consumer Reports' ON HEALTH confirms that a number of "home remedies" do work.
* Saltwater nasal baths, "Neti Pots" help relieve symptoms of Sinusitis, Colds, and Rhinitis. I know this to be true from personal experience. Since using one I have not had a sinus headache.
* Chewing gum hastens normal bowel activity after abdominal surgery, relieves heartburn, and may dull appetite.
* Chicken Soup reduces symptoms of a cold and has a mild effect on inflammation.
* Yogurt relieves diarrhea, eczema in children, urinary infections, shortens a cold, and improves digestive problems.
* Honey works better against coughs than OTC drugs. Honey also has anti-viral and anti-oxidant qualities.
* Cranberries are an almost sure guard against bladder infections. You can also use them as soon as symptoms appear with good effect.
* Staying warm will stop a cold. "An old wives tale"? Nope! Not getting chilled will help you stay cold free.
So there! Yo Momma don tole you! Yo Daddy too.
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I swear by my cure for the common cold: A big hot bowl of Campbell's chicken soup with as much tabasco sauce as you can endure, and hot buttered toast. Works every time.
Gotta be the Tabasco.
Did you know it is addicting? Got that from a former executive of the company.
The Saltwater nasal baths are the best. It makes since as I always feel healthier after a day at the beach.
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