Clinically Proven Natural Cures and Home Remedies for Cough
 There are so many truly effective home remedies for cough available today that there is absolutely no reason to suffer. One important consideration is to cut down or eliminate dairy products from the diet until the cough is gone. | Dairy products are notorious for causing and triggering respiratory problems. | We are not designed to digest them and they are mucous forming. Consuming dairy products while trying to heal will work against your home remedies for cough. Whatever the type of cough, there are three parts to the healing protocol. All three of these home remedies for cough should be in place for healing to be complete and permanent.
Healing Herbs for CoughSince cough is an ailment involving the respiratory system, let’s bring those herbs into the mix. Regardless of cause or type of cough, the following tea will be very helpful: Respiratory Tea
This tea is one of the best home remedies for cough. It strengthens the upper and lower respiratory systems, clear- ing out mucous and relieving cough and breathing problems. 
2 parts Wild Cherry Bark 1 part Marshmallow 1 part Mullein 1 part Nettles 1/2 part Yerba Santa> Respiratory Potion 
1 part Gaia herbs elecampane extract 1 part Gaia Herbs marshmallow extract 1 part Gaia Herbs mullein extract 1 part Gaia Herbs Echinacea Supreme
| The ideal way to utilize these healing herbs is to prepare the tea and spike it with the extracts, but this can be too demanding for some. There are several other ways to utilize these herbs for healing. Click here and scroll down for guidelines on preparation and utilization.
Reminder: the key to healing a cough lies in strengthening the respiratory system and in cutting down on mucous producing dairy products. Herbal Cough Medicine Recipes

1/4 cup lemon oil 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp. grated ginger 2 minced garlic cloves Combine in jar. Cover. Let steep for at least one hour. Dice one onion and place in saucepan. Cover with honey. Simmer on lowest heat for forty minutes. Put in glass jar and cover. Allow 2 minced garlic cloves to infuse into warm olive oil for 2 hours. Apply oil to feet at bedtime. Cover with socks.
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Additional Types of Alternative Medicine for Cough (helpful, but not necessary):
FastingFasting is a great home remedy for cough because it clears mucous quickly. Visit our fasting section for further info. JuicingHere is a juicing recipe with powerful healing properties for the respiratory system: 

1 bunch parsley 1/2 garlic clove 3 carrots Here’s another one: 4 ozs. watercress 4 carrots
| If you use either of these juices for your PowerUp health and energy drink, you’ll be flyin’ I call this the double whammy. See Juicing page for triple whammy and additional guidelines on juicing. Reminder: When you undertake a holistic protocol for a particular ailment, the remedies will have side benefits such as increased energy and other improvements in overall well being.
ReflexologyLung/chest/upper back spot is in the middle of the ball of the foot. Press this spot with your thumb for five minutes a day on each foot. You may have to press down kinda hard and wiggle your thumb around till you find the point. You’ll know you’ve found it when you feel a twinge of pain (sorry).
Click here and scroll down for chart. 
Homeopathy
Bryonia 30c Belladonna 30c Take as directed on package.
See homeopathy section.
Aromatherapy
Add a few drops of eucalyptus to a carrier oil and rub on your chest. Inhaling essential oils can stimulate your lungs to expel phlegm. Put 10 drops of eucalyptus oil in boiling water and inhale the steam. Eucalyptus is a good decongestant and expectorant. 
The use of inhaled steam can be very effective in liquefying mucus and reducing irritation. To control the steam, bend over the steaming water while holding a towel over your head. Cypress: Add three drops each of cypress and juniper oil and a drop of ginger to a pot of steaming water and inhale the vapors. Cedar: Dilute 3 drops of oil of cedar in one teaspoon of carrier oil, such as olive, sweet almond or jojoba, and massage onto your chest several times a day.
See aromatherapy section.
| These home remedies for cough will defeat even the most stubborn chronic coughs. Please visit our Healing Forum for support, encouragement, inspiration and personalized assistance for your health challenges. Otherwise, contact me and I will assist you. Health and Energy Drink Healing Herbs Whole Foods
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