COUGHS

    Our bodies produce phlegm and mucous in the throat and lungs when exposed to severe temperature changes, chemical irritation, or allergens. We instinctively cough to remove this phlegm and foreign substances. Smoking is the most common cause of chronic coughs.
    Severe coughs can cause bleeding in the throat or even an inner ear infection. They can also be one of the body's early warning signs. Persistent coughs may indicate a potentially serious medical problem. Contact your health care provider, particularly if there are other medical problems present. If coughing is caused by a common irritant, or by the flu or a cold, the following may help alleviate symptoms.

    * Treat the cause and eliminate your exposure to the irritating substances. In mild cases, breathe the vapor of 5 drops of T36-C5 in a bowl of steaming water for 15 minutes while holding your head over the bowl. Make a tent over your head and the bowl with a bath towel. Repeat morning and evening. Drink the Melaleuca Herbal Tea throughout the day. Use CounterAct Cough Relief Medicine as directed. CounterAct Cough Drops are formulated with menthol and Melaleuca oil to reduce coughs and sore, dry throat, as well as vitamin C to help boost the immune system.
    For a more serious cough, apply T36-C5 followed by Moisturizing Hand Creme on your upper chest and around your throat. Dab T36-C5 under each nostril, as this will help you breathe easier.
    Placing a cool mist humidifier by your bed each night with 10 drops of T36-C5 Melaleuca Oil and 2 capfuls of Sol-U-Mel, added to the water will help with your breathing and thus your cough. Also, try placing a few drops of T36-C5 on your pillow at night.
    Try these simple dietary tips: eliminate milk and milk products, substituting other sources of calcium; eat garlic regularly for its antibiotic effects; and eat fresh horseradish and hot mustard to help liquefy bronchial secretions.