Topic: Remedies

The reader is likely feeling under the weather, throat scratchy, perhaps a bit of a cough, and has probably already cycled through lozenges, tea,…

Whiskey for a Toothache: Why It’s a Bad Idea, Not a Remedy Let’s be blunt: using whiskey for a toothache is a bad idea.…

When you’re dealing with a raw, scratchy throat, the thought of a quick fix — even a shot of vodka — can be tempting.…

You’re there, throat on fire, every swallow a painful rasp. The bottle of vodka on the counter glints, a tempting thought: maybe it’ll disinfect,…