The Simple Ingredient Texans Use to Make Cold Season Disappear

It’s finally winter here in Texas, which means flu season, allergies, and whooping cough have made their way into the great state. Of course, staying updated on your shots and taking proper precautions—like washing your hands, keeping hand sanitizer nearby, and eating and drinking plenty of vitamin C—is a must. But there is one remedy Texans have been using for generations to help keep sickness away.

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This Old-School Remedy is Making a Huge Texas Comeback

Homemade remedies have been around forever, and Texans swear they work. I remember being a little girl, and whenever I was sick, my mother used the same remedies every time. Here in Texas, the cedar can get really bad, and because of that, many people find themselves dealing with respiratory infections, sinus infections, and, of course, the flu.

Local honey was always something we kept in the house during allergy season. Two tablespoons of local honey mixed with hot tea and lemon was always the starter pack to keep sickness to a minimum. And if you ever felt so sick you thought there was no return, local honey mixed with a little bourbon, two peppermint sticks, and lemon juice to make a hot toddy was definitely the next option.

One Kitchen Item Texans Use to Immediately Feel Better

Now, keep in mind that washing your hands, keeping your distance, and having hand sanitizer close by are still essential. But keeping these simple remedies in your home is just what Texans know to do.

If you find yourself feeling sick this year, give some of these remedies a try and see how they work for you. Of course, over-the-counter medicine and seeing a physician should always be part of your plan as well.