Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee, US) on 11/14/2014
Dear Brent,
I would try high doses of Vitamin C. You can take vitamin C to "bowel tolerance." In other words, keep increasing the amount you take in a day until you begin to get diarrhea. Then cut back a bit. You could try 1,000 mg every hour. I like to use the powdered sodium ascorbate form of C. (Actually, I make my own by mixing 1 part ascorbic acid with 1/2 part baking soda.) I add it to water or juice.
I take 5,000 mg 2-3 times a day when I am sick and could probably tolerate even more but I get busy and don't take it as often as I might.
You might also try Bill Munroe's hydrogen peroxide inhalation therapy. There is a lot written about it on Earth Clinic.
It is best to avoid dairy products when you are dealing with a cough.
Is your cough dry or productive? Do you have any other symptoms?
I hope you feel better soon.
~Mama to Many~
Replied by Timh (Ky, US) on 11/15/2014
Have you any history of lung or pulmonary problems?? Or do you feel this is entirely a condition of the throat??
Try upgrading your home indoor air quality by changing to a clean and more efficient filter and consider also adding a room Negative Ion or UV air purifier.
I occasionally get a persistent cough which is usually terminated almost immediately following a Zinc/Vit-C Lozenge. I have also had good results w/ Zinc/C/Elderberry Lozenge. Last night the Lozenge did not work and I was hard pressed to get some sleep when I decided to do 3 pumps Hemp Oil/CBD which is sweetened w/ Stevia for taste, and boom, the cough was immediately ameliorated.
Replied by Nickie (London, Uk) on 11/14/2014
Hi Brent
Check out this site. Only just started this stuff but it's helped me.
http://www.earthworkshealth.com/How-Diatomaceous-Earth-Works.php
http://www.earthworkshealth.com/human-use-testimonials.php
Hope it helps. Nickie
