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How to Soothe a Sore Throat Naturally
How to soothe a sore throat naturally. If you are at all like me then this is something you are wondering right now. Sore throats are the bane of my existence in the Fall and Winter months. So I’m often searching out new and natural ways to soothe the raw, sore feeling. While sore throats are a very real, very annoying, and uncomfortable part of the winter months for both myself and my kids, I’m not always eager to throw medicine at the problem, especially with the kids. If there’s a natural option to help with colds I am happy to check that out and maybe give it a try…
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Battling Cold and Flu Season $85 Get Well Kit Giveaway #ad
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Well, cold and flu season is here. Every year, it’s the same story. Despite our best efforts, most of us will be forced to admit defeat and retreat to our sofas with a healthy supply of tissues and hot liquids. Trust me I am more than familiar with this. My youngest daughter started in with coughing almost immediately when she returned to school. She battled bronchitis for weeks, and a cold as well. Naturally we all ended up with this nasty bug. This season the cough is the thing…
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5 Common Cold Myths and Misconceptions
The common cold is the scourge of people everywhere. It’s hard to keep away from it, because there are so many strains in so many places. It’s also difficult to prevent and alleviate the common cold, as I know all too well this week after having spent a week working from bed. UGH! Cold and flu season are dreadful and I find as a person with Crohn’s Disease I really have to take extra precautions to not get sick. There are so many myths surrounding colds. Will you get a cold if you don’t wear a hat? What if you catch a chill? Here are just a few of the cold myths…