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Mint Medicine: The Natural Cure for Sore Throat, Cough and Colds
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Mint Medicine: The Natural Cure for Sore Throat, Cough and Colds

Jamison Starbuck, ND | January 14, 2019

Over-the-counter cold medications are notorious for causing side effects. Not so with these 3 herbal therapies that are great for winter ailments…

There’s a Surprising Fix for Colds, Sore Throat and Sinusitis: Essential Oils
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There’s a Surprising Fix for Colds, Sore Throat and Sinusitis: Essential Oils

Jamison Starbuck, ND | November 12, 2018

It’s easy to pop a pill when you’re suffering from a cold, sinusitis or sore throat. But essential oils are safer and work faster. Read on…

Got a Summer Cold? Here’s What to Do
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Got a Summer Cold? Here’s What to Do

Murray Grossan, MD | July 10, 2018

Summer colds can feel worse than winter ones. Here’s what may be going on…and how to feel better fast.

3 Natural Sore Throat Cures
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3 Natural Sore Throat Cures

Jamison Starbuck, ND | February 13, 2018

If your go-to-fix for sore throat pain is a box of lozenges, here are threee natural cures that work much better. Read on for details...

Watching Your Sugar? Watch Out for Cough Syrup!
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Watching Your Sugar? Watch Out for Cough Syrup!

Miranda Wilhelm, PharmD | October 23, 2017

If you have diabetes, or are watching your sugar, you might be surprised at how much sugar is in cough and cold medications. Here's how to choose wisely.

Don’t Let A Spring Cold Slow You Down
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Don’t Let A Spring Cold Slow You Down

Neil Schachter, MD | February 28, 2017

Get well much quicker—even if you have allergies, too. Whew! Now that winter is ending you can say good-bye to…

Natural Relief for a Nagging Cough
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Natural Relief for a Nagging Cough

January 12, 2017

Stop coughing with these homemade treatments.

Garlic Between Your Toes Cures Colds
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Garlic Between Your Toes Cures Colds

December 8, 2015

You know that garlic is good for a cold, but you don’t like the idea of eating it raw. Here’s…

Don’t Let a Spring Cold Slow You Down
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Don’t Let a Spring Cold Slow You Down

Neil Schachter, MD | March 25, 2015

Get well much quicker—even if you have allergies, too. Whew! Now that winter is ending you can say good-bye to…

The Surprising Cause of a Chronic Runny Nose and Cough
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The Surprising Cause of a Chronic Runny Nose and Cough

Andrew Rubman, ND | February 14, 2015

If you have chronic postnasal drip, a frequent cough and/or a sore throat that won’t quit, you might quickly blame…

Stinky Tea for Cold Relief (It’s Not Garlic!)
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Stinky Tea for Cold Relief (It’s Not Garlic!)

December 19, 2014

You probably know that garlic can ward off a winter bug. But did you know that the onion is also…

Instant Cough Fix
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Instant Cough Fix

November 20, 2014

We all have a cough center in our brain. It's generally motivated by an irritation in the respiratory tract. In…

#1 Chicken Soup for a Cold
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#1 Chicken Soup for a Cold

October 30, 2014

You hear it every time you get a cold—eat some chicken soup! That's great advice, but not all varieties are…

Hot Fix for Cold Coughs
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Hot Fix for Cold Coughs

March 3, 2014

The chills, body aches and profuse nose-blowing of your cold all are gone, but you still have an annoying cough!…

Is It a Cold, Flu, Allergies…or Something Else?
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Is It a Cold, Flu, Allergies…or Something Else?

Murray Grossan, MD | February 27, 2014

How to tell what it is and the best way to treat it... Sniffling, sneezing and wiping your eyes? You…