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16. I say go bold with the old classics.

Mon Feb 10, 2020, 05:15 PM

Feb 2020

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For Kid's Coughs, Swap The Over-The-Counter Syrups For Honey [View all] Malmsy Feb 2020 OP

Been doing this for years! It works! Happyhippychick Feb 2020 #1

Honey & whiskey Cirque du So-What Feb 2020 #2

No! And please don't post this. Listen to your doctor. SlogginThroughIt Feb 2020 #3

NPR addressed this in the story. (eom) Malmsy Feb 2020 #5

Per the article... Roland99 Feb 2020 #6

It doesn't say what I am saying... SlogginThroughIt Feb 2020 #18

For a cold? If my child was running a fever, sure Roland99 Feb 2020 #25

Also my wife is the GC for a supplement company SlogginThroughIt Feb 2020 #19

Mine has asthma gollygee Feb 2020 #4

Local honey is very effective for coughs from local allergens. tavernier Feb 2020 #7

I'm sure you're right. The theory behind this is faulty. tavernier Feb 2020 #13

Not just honey d_r Feb 2020 #8

That's what my granny gave me. Honey, lemon, brandy w/ hot water. oasis Feb 2020 #10

Exactly what my old-world parents gave me eissa Feb 2020 #14

Was a time, a pharmacy had bulk cough syrup stock, sans the medication Brother Buzz Feb 2020 #9

Except for those younger than 1 year, because of the risk of botulism. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2020 #11

DO NOT GIVE HONEY TO INFANTS UNDER THE AGE OF ONE YEAR! Coventina Feb 2020 #15

I say go bold with the old classics. Crunchy Frog Feb 2020 #16

This is your link mfcorey1 Feb 2020 #20

THANK YOU!!! I had two stories open, and I copied the wrong link. Malmsy Feb 2020 #21

If you go with honey, make sure it's organic womanofthehills Feb 2020 #22

Oh, yes - totally! Malmsy Feb 2020 #23