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Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Kelly (Minneapolis, Mn) on 06/30/2018
★★★☆☆
The apple cider vinegar treatment was ineffective for me. I've had a chronic cough off and on for seven years that no doctor has been able to treat. I found this site recently and started taking 2 tablespoons of ACV mixed with 1-2 teaspoons of honey and about 1/4 cup of warm water, three times a day. It's been over a week now and there's been no improvement in my cough, unfortunately. I'm giving ACV three stars only because I don't mind the taste and it seemed to help reduce some phlegm, at least for a few days.
My new doctor thinks this is a neuropathic cough and wants me to take a bunch of supplements (probiotics, magnesium, multivitamin, digestive enzymes) and possibly Gabapentin, which has shown some promise for helping chronic coughs.
Yellow Propolis
Posted by Tim (Georgia (Rep.of)) on 06/30/2018 20 posts
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Hi, Kelly
Here is tested remedy for chronic cough (consumption, phthisis) -
You must take 100gr of yellow propolis (not with black parts), freeze it at home in your freezer- it can be crushed in small parts or cut- freeze it once again for a few hours - take 3-4 small parts from freezer each time ( to avoid defrost) and grind it in coffee grinder - place grined propolis in 1 litre glass jar - poure 250gr of 75-degree alcohol (ethanol) - shake it well, close the lid and place the jar in fridge (don't freeze) for 10 days - shake it several times each day - outcome is natural tincture of propolis.
Melt on fire 250 gr high quality butter together with 2 tiles of dark chocolate, let it cool down a bit, and mix with tincture. Finally, add 250 gr of raw honey. That's all.
Can have 1 teaspoon on empty stomach twice a day.
Increase the dose up to 2 teaspoon twice a day after two weeks, if no allergic reaction.
Take until it's over.
Use it during a year in severe case (phthisis, along with regular prescriptions).
Good luck
Lecithin
Posted by Ann (Campbell, California) on 02/21/2016
★★★★★
After trying the gargles and remedy 'shots' suggested for my dry, irritating cough, I did not experience any relief. Just to be clear, I had already detoxed to the point that my body had no more phlegm or any actual bad stuff I had to get rid of.
It was just this nagging, dry cough that kept persisting and kept me from sleeping or even relaxing. Seeing no other remedies suggested for this, I stopped to think what was happening, and realized that if I could just coat that spot in my throat with something soothing that would stay put (and not just disappear when I swallowed), that might help. I did not want to use honey because the sugar could make the condition worse. So I thought of trying liquid lecithin. I happened to have a silicone head toothbrush, and used that to apply the lecithin.
Method: Place a small amount of liquid lecithin on the tip of the clean silicone toothbrush. Gently reach the toothbrush into the back of my throat (on and around the irritated spot) and lightly dab the lecithin where needed. The relief was instant. Eventually, the lecithin washes away and may need to be reapplied.
Pickle Juice Brine
Posted by Sarah (Montana, US) on 02/09/2015
★★★★★
I've had this cough now for 17 weeks. When I tried the pickle juice, it was like wow! I feel a lot better. But I still cough once in a while. But it works!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 01/15/2015
Deedra, for chronic cough, try eliminating dairy and wheat for a bit and see if it makes a difference.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Merriam (Alabama) on 02/05/2015
Some hbp meds cause chronic cough. Needs to be changed. Also, check out oil pulling therapy for lots of things, including cronic cough. Extra virgin coconut oil is best for oil pulling. I was doing this and was better after reading Dr. Bruce Fife's book, "Oil Pulling Therapy, " I got lax & let up on my regime & the allergies & coughing, runny nose spells all came back. I started back w the coconut oil & could immediately feel myself getting better. Also luv the ACV/honey/Echinacea, Golden seal tinture/warm water regimen. I know dairy is bad. & whatever but I luv the stuff. However, whenever I do all of these things it is livable. I luv this site. I hav received more helpful info from sites such as this, plus that oil pulling therapy book of Dr Fife's than from any doctor.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Vince (Salt Lake City, Utah) on 02/19/2012
★★★★★
My 5 yrs old son cough like crazy. I use your remedie, its work like a champ! He sleep through the night and feel better the next morning. Thanks a million!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Samantha (Surrey, British Columbia) on 03/17/2008
★★★★★
I've had a horrible cough for the past four nights. It keeps me up well into the night, extremely painful and sometimes I feel like I'm going to throw up. So I looked online for a remedy and came across the recipe for AVC and honey on this website. I tried two tablespoons of AVC and 1 tablespoon of honey and it soothed my cough greatly. Now, I must admit, it tastes horrible, but it works! And it's worth it.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by ramzi (dubai, UAE) on 02/28/2008
★★★★★
had this nasty chronic cough and cold and i was sick of taking drugs so i hit the google and found this website . found the ACV comments . went out and bought it . 3 big spoons of ACV honey and hot water . it really works . done with flu drugs forever
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Virgina (Highland Ranch, Colorado) on 09/29/2007
★★★★★
I had chronic cough for 6 years. I have been in Jewish Medical Center in Denver for many tests but the conclusion is nothing wrong with me. Every time I catch cold and it make me cough for three or four months. In August 17, 2007, I search for chronic cough remedy and stumble in to this site. I start taking ACV and honey the same day. The cough stopped the third days. I had surgery for my both knees, and the pain is constant. The ACV stop knee pain after the fourth day I take ACV. It's unbelievable. The cough does not go away completely. The ACV cure my cough about ninety percent. After suffer so many years, I am happy with the result. I still have to take ACV every day. Thank you for all of you who post your experience at the site.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by trevor (st clement, jersey,channel islands) on 07/31/2007
★★★★★
My mother is in her 70s now and has had a persistant cough for the last 9 months, her throat was sore sometimes and very phlegmy, she would have bouts of coughing that would leave her chest in pain,doctors had prescribed click inhalers, we had tried all kinds of medicines,no cure though.i decided to check the net and found this sight, i read about the cider vinegar and honey remedies so i got a jam and filled it to halfway with apple cider vinegar and added the equivelant in honey, closed it and gave the mixture a good shake,its 9 hours now since my mother had her 1st dose(1 tablespoon)and 3 hours since her 2nd,she coughed up a scab from the throat within an hour, apart from a couple of minor coughs,all is quiet.To think of all the money these so called doctors make,and a simple remedy like this has appeared to have done the trick,many thanks to this site, p.s,taking the mixture myself, i've had a bit of a phlegmy throat myself for a long time,and my eyes have been extremely puffy, read it could cure the eye problem, will keep you posted on that one, once again thanks.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by J (FL) on 01/29/2025
Do Not take Gabapentin without research. The mfgr fought and lost a lawsuit then sold it to AKC for pain in dogs. No proof it works
Breathing Exercises
Posted by Heather (New Zealand) on 05/30/2018
★★★★★
I had a deep cough for a year and antibiotics didn't help.I had a x-ray and there was no infection the hospital said. I found a book on breathing properly called belly breathing.. Not breathing from the upper chest. After a little while the coughing stopped.
MSM
Posted by Rae (Calgary, Alberta) on 05/25/2018
★★★★☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
I have had a chronic cough for several years now, that the doctors tell me is asthma. Which I believe it is but after seeing a Naturopath, I now know that I also have an inflamed digestive system that also makes me cough. I initially took the supplements that the Naturopath gave me but decided that I was spending too much money. So now I'm following the Naturopath's food guideline (not strickly) and taking MSM. I started about a month ago at 1/4 tsp in a glass of water each morning before I eat. I am currently up to 1 tsp and I have been experiencing light nose bleeding when I lay down at night. My cough is not gone, but it is greatly diminished so I don't want to stop taking the MSM. Is the slight nose bleeding a problem? I do not have any other side effects that I'm aware of.
Vapor Rub
Posted by Veena (Denver, Colorado) on 02/21/2015
★★★★★
I used this remedy for my children when they were still babies for coughs and colds.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Michelle C. (White Rock, Bc) on 12/31/2017
Maybe, after all that you went through, you needed the sleep and it allowed you to be comfortable enough to rest finally?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Veronica (London, UK) on 06/12/2009
★★★★★
My mother is 85 and has been suffering from a terrible cough for at least 2 years. The doctors had given her so many antiobotics she had given up. The cough was a proudctive one has well. As i was on the site fro my own problems... i happended to look up coughs and decided I would make my mpther some ACV and honey! My fod - we still cant beleive it - it is GONE... Gone! the first day - nothing hapened - she said lets just continne for another 5 days! well by the end of the 5th days all coughing has ceased. No monrning could - throughout the day and no night cough.
I used just a quarter of ACV and 3 tablespoons honey - with a litle water.
So glad I found this site .. it has made mu mother very happy. To think a simple household remedy could bring this amount of joy is unbeleiveable. my family are amazed!
Thanks Earth clinic.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by PayItForward (PNW) on 03/26/2025 64 posts
★★★★★
Works for me. I'd say your Greek father in law is a smart man :)
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Ginger (Wadsworth, us) on 10/11/2007
★★★★★
My 6 year old daughter was coughing uncontrollably EVERY 2 seconds yesterday. She has allergies and a cough that accompanies it. Her allergies and cough lasts throughout the school year. However, yesterday she sounded like she had bronchitis. The cough was non- stop. I was very desperate for a solution for her cough. I stumbled across the site and went out and bought Apple Cider Vinegar. I tried the remedy and it worked. Today I bought _ Apple Cider Vinegar with "The Mother" and THAT DID IT. It has been 20 mins now AND NO COUGH. I am SO AMAZED I FEEL LIKE SHOUTING IT FROM THE ROOF TOP. I have spent so much money on cough syrups that DON'T WORK... this is all it took. My entire family will be taking this EVERY day as it has MANY MANY other health benefits as well. If you are desperate for a cough remedy THIS IS IT... please go and get ACV NOW, IT WORKS..
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Debbie (Corrales, New Mexico) on 04/18/2007
★★★★★
I had started to cough 2 months ago. I went to my doctor on several occasions just to be told to take claritin for my "allergies". Then, she told me it must be acid reflux and prescribed medication (w/o sending me to an ENT doctor). Both claritin and the acid reflux med DID NOT take my cough away. She also suggested I see a lung doctor which scared the hell out of me. So, I decided to take my health into my own hands and found your website. I went out that night to p/up ACV at my local organic store. I took 2 tablespoons w/water once a day. In 3 days, my cough subsided 90%. This stuff really works. I also don't feel bloated anymore (no matter what I eat) and have lost a couple of pounds!! I'm SO happy I'm not coughing anymore! THANK YOU!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Tony (Olmsted Falls, OH) on 04/04/2007
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I've had a cough for over a month. Saturday night it was worse than ever. I feel like I literally coughed for 6 hours straight. I was sure I was going to pass away. With nothing to loses, I started searching the internet and found this site. I used two table spoons of _______s ACV, two teasp of all natural honey, and 1/4 tsp of baking soda. I took it every few hours for a total of 3, or 4 times on Sunday. I only coughed a couple of times that night and by the next day it was 99% better. So, now that I know it works, I need to know how. It's really quite incredible! Thank you so much for having this site!!
Apple Cider Vinegar, Baking Soda
Posted by Art (California ) on 07/16/2016 2443 posts
M to M,
Some nebulizers can not deliver enough silver particles to the lungs because the surface area of the lungs can be close to the size of half of a tennis court.
https://www.reference.com/science/surface-area-human-lungs-ffc6ae1756c2f2e
Another way to get enough silver particles into the lungs is using an ultrasonic humidifier. Something to keep in mind in case the cough returns.
Art
Sea Salt
Posted by Janet (In) on 03/07/2016
Bill. I agree. The last few years have been "go back" years. I mean go back to Ted's and your advice. Every time I use a remedy from Ted, I have success. If I try something else I usually wind up going right back to his remedies. Amazing body of work he provides. E.C. is the other miracle as we have this information at our fingertips. Your contribution is pretty great too as I get up to go get my sea salt in water I should have started last night.....I was using my ammonia spray from ted. Coughing is mold for me every time. Except this time. Forgetting that basic remedy number 1 is sea salt. Thank you Bill Thompson. Janet
Avoid Olive Oil
Posted by Om (Hope, Bc Canada) on 09/29/2015
Hello, Jin (Birmingham, UK) ---
Not too long ago the board that deals with olive oil internationally, decided to make it legal to sell olive adulterated with GMO and other chemicals and olive oil might only be a small percentage when the consumer purchases it.
Ordinarily, no one has complained so far about pure olive oil till the decision to deceive the consumer was made. Somebody even wrote a book about this travesty. Today there is not really a way knowing what one brings home and one has to research and use caution as there is no transparency.
Namaste, Om
