On occasion, when I'm attempting to avoid work, I check out google's "news" page to check headlines just in case I'm missing something important. And here it is: "Honey Beats Meds at Soothing Kids' Coughs" (see the original article here http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/healthday/071204/honey-beats-meds-at-soothing-kids-cough.htm)
As it turns out, a recent study has shown that giving honey to kids (over 1 year old) is more effective than giving them cough medicine or (surprise, surprise) no treatment.
Side effects include mild hyperactivity but a better night's sleep.
Who knew?
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My mom always gave us hot water with lemon and honey. It's still my favorite thing when I've a cough or my throat is sore. I'm glad science has proved her right.
We always got Jack Daniels...now that I think about it, that explains a lot. :) I'll have to try this out!
I thought honey was supposed to be bad for kids. I can't keep track...lay them on their back...no, on their stomach...no wait, their back...feed them peanut butter for protein...we have to ban pb@j. I hate doctors.
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