'Dr.' Grandma Had It Correct: A Teaspoon or Two of Honey Beats Cough Medicine Hands Down
Grandmothers have long known that honey -- in tea, in milk, or straight up -- soothes kids' coughs and helps them feel better. A December 2007 study proves that, again, Grandma is right.
Honey performed better than cough medicine or no treatment at all in easing coughs due to colds and flu. Honey also helped kids sleep better.
Be mindful that if your child is under 15 months of age, honey is a no no. Believe it or not, there is a risk in children this age of contracting botulism.
One non-scientific benefit of honey is that -- unlike flavored over-the-counter cough medicines -- kids aren't very likely to overdose on honey should they get their hands on an open bottle when you are not looking.
Besides, ever hear of Winnie the Pooh getting stuck trying to break into a pharmacy? Us neither!
Adapted from: Germ Proof Your Kids: The Complete Guide to Protecting (Without Overprotecting) Your Family From Infections.
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