Many over-the-counter cough and cold remedies can elevate blood pressure, a situation potentially dangerous for the elderly including my Mom. Yet, we are lucky to have a few tools in our cupboards. To help my Mom sleep through the night, I massage Garlic Oil it into her feet. When Garlic Oil<\/a> is applied to the feet, it enters the system and heads straight for the lungs. To prove the connection \u2013 simply take a piece of garlic out of the jar and place it between your toes, sleep, and you will wake up with garlic breathe \u2013 crazy but true. Please do not put garlic straight onto a little one\u2019s or elder\u2019s foot as their skin is much more sensitive and the garlic may burn them, garlic oil is okay though. Many people eat garlic for its antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, immune boosting, blood pressure and cholesterol lowering properties. Garlic is a great soldier in fighting all bronchial infections. It is also known to kill antibiotic resistant bacteria. It really is fantastic. Moreover, and most of all, it tastes great in most dishes.<\/p>\n Our little jar of garlic oil<\/p><\/div>\n Garlic Cough Remedy Recipe<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u2022\u00a0 Chop up several large cloves of garlic<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u2022\u00a0 Add garlic and olive oil to a small clean jar and cover<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u2022\u00a0 Let sit for at least an hour; the longer the better<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Massage some garlic oil on the soles of the cougher\u2019s feet (use about the size of a nickel); perhaps focus some attention on the areas just below the toes as it\u2019s connected to the lungs.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u2022\u00a0 Put on socks to protect the linens<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u2022\u00a0 Sleep soundly (everyone!)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Although, my Mom is still struggling with her lingering cough, she can now sleep through the nights. And, the most important remedy for illness is sleep.<\/p>\n What do you use from your kitchen cupboards to heal? Please share and I will continue to share.<\/p>\n All information is shared for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.\u00a0 This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I love healing with food and herbs. It\u2019s thrilling when I can open my kitchen cupboards and find a remedy that comforts and relieves. This is particularly helpful knowledge for soothing the young and elderly. Their constitutions are particular sensitive … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.knowyouroots.com\/ijustgottashare\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Garlic-oil-951x1024.jpg?resize=193%2C207\"){kind=spacer}
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<\/a>Before bed, I also give Mom a \u00bd teaspoon of Raw honey\u00a0<\/a> (be sure it\u2019s raw as commercial honey growers often supplement the bees with sugar water, which dilutes the medicinal qualities of the honey). Honey is one of my favorite remedies for coughs and is so simple. We are not sure exactly why it works but perhaps when you combine honey\u2019s soothing sweetness, which coats the throat with its antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and expectorant qualities, you may find part of the answer.<\/p>\n