Guest guest Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 We keep going through colds and coughs in my house--I have four kids!! You know those kids--they always have to find the colds. I really don't want to keep using that over the counter stuff in most drug stores if I don't have to. I'd rather use a more natural approach. Does anyone know of a natural cough suppressant? Is there a recipe that I could try? Thanks in advance for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 If you can still find cherries this time of year, buy some. Take a cup of so of destoned cherries, some ice, and a little purified water, put it into the blender and mix until it gets to a nice slushy consistancy. Taking water is a relatively well known way of temporarily knocking out the cough, not to mention the gag reflex. There is something in the cherries themselves that will help stop coughs, but what that something is escapes me at the moment...combine the cherries with the water (along with a little honey from around your region) and you have a mild and pleasant tasting way to get rid of the coughs. One thing about the honey -- the reason I mention the local honey is that it contains the pollens from your region. Even if the coughs are not due to pollens or dust, you have a built in way for the body to become accustomed to the pollens and such without creating a massive immune response. Hyssop is good...peppermint in small doses is as well...best taken as teas. The dosage is relatively low, so it is safer to use this way with children. If the coughing is due to something sinusy, then goldenseal may be something you want to look at. One thing about goldenseal - it is used to dry up the mucous membranes a bit...it can very easily do its job very to the point of almost too well. Make sure that if you decide to go this route, that you and the kids are drinking plenty of water. I hope some of this is helpful... Best regards, Dawn Gilbreath , " Jeannette " <jenetty4 wrote: > > We keep going through colds and coughs in my house--I have four > kids!! You know those kids--they always have to find the colds. I > really don't want to keep using that over the counter stuff in most > drug stores if I don't have to. I'd rather use a more natural > approach. > > Does anyone know of a natural cough suppressant? Is there a recipe > that I could try? > > Thanks in advance for your help! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Jeannette - go to http://www.abouthomeremedy.com and click on home remedy for cough. Some interesting remedies here. Judy - Jeannette Wednesday, January 24, 2007 3:42 PM Cough suppressant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 My husband swears by a salt and warm water gargle. That's his favorite remedy. One natural thing I've done with my 7-year-old is get her to lie on her side, then I help her to focus on her breathing. When you have a cough, you tend to start breathing very shallow, and this adds to the physical and mental stress of the coughing. If you can help them to breath all the way down into their stomach, very slowly and using the breath to help relax themselves, the coughing is greatly diminished and sometimes even stops completely as they are able to relax and sleep. Rubbing their back and neck and even arms and feet will help them to relax. We also keep them away from milk products when they have throat problems, as milk seems to worsen the problem. If you can teach all your kids relaxation techniques, this will help in all kinds of situations, including school, physical discomfort, and mental/emotional stress. Good luck, Renae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 Hi, Chew a clove slowly & swallow bit by bit. MM ============================== Jeannette wrote: > We keep going through colds and coughs in my house--I have four > kids!! You know those kids--they always have to find the colds. I > really don't want to keep using that over the counter stuff in most > drug stores if I don't have to. I'd rather use a more natural > approach. > > Does anyone know of a natural cough suppressant? Is there a recipe > that I could try? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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