It soothes an irritated throat and relieves chest congestion and phlegm. The bad news: it tastes terrible -- it really does -- but if you have a persistent cough, it's worth a try.
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons water
Mix and take by the teaspoon.
So last night I was drinking lemon juice with honey and it wasn't too bad. It would help for a little bit, but then it would come right back. It was very sour, Billy was laughing at the faces I pulled while drinking it.
We also read that some people drink 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, I wasn't too excited about this one either. As we were getting ready for bed and I was having another cough attack, Billy decided he was going to go to the store and buy some apple cider vinegar. I thought ok, it will probably taste like strong apple cider and I can drink a couple of Tablespoons of this. Oh my GOODNESS! It had no taste of apple in it, it was pure vinegar, so much for my hopes of the apple taste. It was so strong and disgusting, I think it ruined yummy vinegar on my salads for a while.
I did cough last night, but they were more coughs that seemed to finally be helping clear my throat out better. I have been much better today, so I think the vinegar thing might have worked its magic. Hopefully I don't ever have to do it again and NEVER have to do the first little remedy shown above...gross!
If you are wondering why I don't just do the cough/cold medicines, they make me crazy. I get jittery and then I won't be sleeping at all. It is really weird, even the PM stuff.
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4 comments:
I am so sorry that you are sick! That is not fun! That remedy sounds horrible - I don't think I could do it!! I hope you get better soon!
Sorry your sick :( I'm not a big cruise person either. We went on a cruise during Christmas last year and I was pregnant. I got really sea sick one night and barfed and was really motion sick the rest of the time. I really like solid ground!!
hey! We just found your blog--it was so fun to see pictures of you guys! Your daughter is ADORABLE!!! Hope you guys are doing great and like Dallas!
Jacee,
I agree ewww yuck! My mom is totally into the health food stuff so unfortunately I have tried the cayenne pepper remedy. It totally works--but I think because it burns so bad you have no nerves left to be sore. Anyway I hope you feel better! I hope you guys are doing well in Texas. Emily said you guys hang out. Sounds fun!
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