Home Remedies That Work #1

Honey

Just one spoonful of honey can help quiet a nighttime cough, in children, better than over-the-counter cough syrups or suppressants. Honey can also help reduce coughs in older adults suffering from a cold.

Honey coats and soothes an irritated throat to help calm repeated coughing. It is generally safe and can be used repeatedly as needed; two teaspoons per dose. Older adults should make sure their cough is because of a cold and not a more serious condition that may not respond to honey. Also, honey does have a high sugar content, that may me inappropriate for older adults with diabetes.