March PSA -Honey: A Healthy Alternative to Cough Medicine: 45 seconds

Millions of children suffer withcolds and viralrespiratory infections.

While many parents treat the symptoms with over-the-counter drugs, the FDA warns against these products for children under the age of six.

Welcome reliefcould be as close as your kitchen cabinet!

For children over the age of one, a simple mixture ofraw honey and warm water can provide relief ofsore throats, coughing spells and sleep disturbances.

Honey is known for its anti-viral and mucus releasing qualities and builds immunity - -just like grandma advised!

That’s why the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a not-for-profit organization, joins healthcare professionalsnationwide in alerting parents to the effectiveness of using honey tohelp children overcome a cold while avoiding potentiallyharmfulmedications.

In fact a 2007 study from Pennsylvania State University found children and parentsreported honey to be helpful with cough and sleeping problems related to colds.

For more information visit the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Web site at www dot F4 CP dot org or call 866.901.3427...that's 866.901.3427"

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