For heartburn:
Take deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) as a chewable tablet 20 minutes
before eating to soothe mucous membranes in the digestive tract and
prevent reflux, says Tieraona Low Dog, MD, director of the fellowship at
the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine.
For back pain:
Try comfrey root salve, an ancient but proven back pain reliever. Low
Dog likes the product Kytta-Salbe f by Merck, available at smallflower.com.
For a common cold:
Sip thyme tea with honey, says Debra Brammer, ND, associate clinical
dean in the School of Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University. Put
loose leaves in a filter (if dried, use 1 rounded teaspoon per 1 cup of
hot water; if fresh, use 2 tablespoons) and steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
Thyme is a mild expectorant, and honey is a known cough soother and
antimicrobial.
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