Old Style Remedies........

MrsRogers

Disclaimer: No information is to be taken as medical advice it is personal thoughts / opinions only (Sorry but you never know)

I know many will think this is mean't for the 'health board' but I am really after the 'Old Style' thoughts/opinions

Both DH and I are sat here full of cold and feeling very sorry for ourselves. I spoke to my mum who said to get some hot lemon and honey down us. This is the advice my mother gives every time anyone gets a cold so I already had the lemons in!

I have also started taking echinacea another of my mothers must haves when feeling unwell.

My grandfather swore by 1tsp of honey every morning and tbh I have no memory of him every having coughs/colds and he was a farmer out at 5am every morning 7 days a week. I am seriously considering this especially considering by parents are Bee keepers and swear by honey and its properties. Does anyone else do this?

This got me thinking..... Do the old style remadies really work? or is it placebo?

CH27

I swear by hot honey & lemon for a cold. OH & son always moan but begrudgingly admit it works:D

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