use pineapple juice as cough syrup

When it comes to treating persistent cough and cold, pineapple juice can soothe a sore throat and helps to cough out all the stubborn mucus. One study that compared over-the-counter cough syrup and pineapple extract showed that pineapple was five times more effective. Patients recovered 4.8 times quicker when taking the natural pineapple remedy, and had an overall improvement in their cold symptoms.

In 2010, a group of Indian scientists looked into different treatments for tuberculosis. They discovered that a mixture of pineapple juice, raw honey, pepper and salt helped to dissolve the mucus in the patient’s lungs.

When you reach for pineapple juice as your healing modality, it is important to get unprocessed natural juice. Store-bought brands often contain a lot of sugar and not much real fruit. If you have a juicer at home, the best option is to make your own fresh juice. Just follow this simple recipe:

• 1 cup of fresh pineapple juice
• A quarter of a cup of fresh lemon juice
• Some fresh ginger
• A tablespoon of raw organic honey
• Half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• You can also add some turmeric (this will help with your digestion)

Mix all the ingredients and drink two to three times a day. Now you have your own cough remedy with no toxic chemicals added.

[via paula]