Over the centuries, many cultures have used honey to treat colds,
as well as upper respiratory ailments. In fact, a 2007 research study
by the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics reported
that honey will help children suffering with colds to cough less and
sleep better. Another study showed that eating honey every day will
reduce the length of the common cold. In this study, individuals who
were given two ounces of raw honey each day and it actually reduced the
duration of their cold symptoms by two days.
Honey contains several antibacterial and antioxidant properties that work in helping individuals to recover faster from their colds. Raw honey was used in these studies, and it is the type to use instead of pasteurized honey because natural honey keeps its beneficial antibacterial properties. It's important to note that honey should never be given to children who are under the age of one year. Listed below are some quick and easy remedies on how to use honey to help fix your cold.
1. Honey and Lemon Tea - Perfect for soothing your cold!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of raw honey
1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup of boiling water
Directions:
Add the lemon juice and honey to a mug or tea cup. Add boiling water and stir. Optional - add a half teaspoon of fresh ginger. This simple drink can be consumed as often as you like because all of the ingredients are natural. A variation to this recipe just uses the honey and water combination to make honey tea. You could also add honey to your favorite tea because it will make your tea more soothing to your throat.
2. Honey Gargle For Sore Throats - You'll get relief fast!
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons of raw honey
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
1 cup of hot water
Mix all three ingredients together. You can gargle with this mixture several times a day to soothe your sore throat.
3. Honey and Lemon Cough Syrup - Tastes great!
Ingredients:
1 & 1/2 cups of raw honey
1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
Directions:
Mix together all of the ingredients and then heat the mixture until it is steaming, do not boil. Transfer the syrup to a clean jar when it has cooled down. Children can be given a tablespoon of this natural cough syrup as often as they need it because it contains no harmful chemicals.
4. Homemade Honey Cough Drops - Natural, sweet flavor that is very effective!
Ingredients:
1 cup of raw honey
1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder - optional
Boil the raw honey to 300 F degrees. Drop by 1/2 teaspoon amounts onto parchment paper or you could pour the mixture into small candy molds. Wait until it has completely cooled down before removing from the molds or parchment paper. Enjoy!
When you have a cold it is important to keep your body hydrated because this will help loosen the congestion that has been caused by the virus. Honey has proven it can strengthen the immune system so it should be part of your daily diet. It certainly makes sense to have a little raw honey every day because it will not only make you feel more energetic, but also help you to stay healthy.
By Laurel P Abell
Honey contains several antibacterial and antioxidant properties that work in helping individuals to recover faster from their colds. Raw honey was used in these studies, and it is the type to use instead of pasteurized honey because natural honey keeps its beneficial antibacterial properties. It's important to note that honey should never be given to children who are under the age of one year. Listed below are some quick and easy remedies on how to use honey to help fix your cold.
1. Honey and Lemon Tea - Perfect for soothing your cold!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of raw honey
1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup of boiling water
Directions:
Add the lemon juice and honey to a mug or tea cup. Add boiling water and stir. Optional - add a half teaspoon of fresh ginger. This simple drink can be consumed as often as you like because all of the ingredients are natural. A variation to this recipe just uses the honey and water combination to make honey tea. You could also add honey to your favorite tea because it will make your tea more soothing to your throat.
2. Honey Gargle For Sore Throats - You'll get relief fast!
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons of raw honey
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
1 cup of hot water
Mix all three ingredients together. You can gargle with this mixture several times a day to soothe your sore throat.
3. Honey and Lemon Cough Syrup - Tastes great!
Ingredients:
1 & 1/2 cups of raw honey
1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
Directions:
Mix together all of the ingredients and then heat the mixture until it is steaming, do not boil. Transfer the syrup to a clean jar when it has cooled down. Children can be given a tablespoon of this natural cough syrup as often as they need it because it contains no harmful chemicals.
4. Homemade Honey Cough Drops - Natural, sweet flavor that is very effective!
Ingredients:
1 cup of raw honey
1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder - optional
Boil the raw honey to 300 F degrees. Drop by 1/2 teaspoon amounts onto parchment paper or you could pour the mixture into small candy molds. Wait until it has completely cooled down before removing from the molds or parchment paper. Enjoy!
When you have a cold it is important to keep your body hydrated because this will help loosen the congestion that has been caused by the virus. Honey has proven it can strengthen the immune system so it should be part of your daily diet. It certainly makes sense to have a little raw honey every day because it will not only make you feel more energetic, but also help you to stay healthy.
By Laurel P Abell
