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Is it good to take honey and chyawanprash for cough?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from a cough for the last two days. Irritation is there inside my neck. The cough is getting worsened day by day. I am drinking lots of water daily. Till now no medication yet. I am thinking to take one tablespoon of honey. So, I bought it today. Is it good to tak... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and here is my advise. Honey has a soothing effect and it can be taken. You can also mix half teaspoon honey and half teaspoon ginger juice and take it early in the morning. Your cough could be because of posterior pharynx irritation or inf... Read Full »
Can my diabetic father use honey instead of sugar?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like your professional medical opinion on the medication named Lyrica, but first, let me give you some background about my father's health condition. He is a 73 years old man who has been diagnosed with diabetes type 2 10 years ago. He also suffers from hypertension, gout, neur... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. He can drink honey considering its beneficial effects. Honey is not dangerous like sugar. As he is having gout it is better if he avoids beer with or without alcohol. Lyrica is for only symptomatic purpose. It does not cure or treat the disease. It only suppresses the s... Read Full »
Is raw honey healthy to eat daily to control my allergy?
Query: Hello doctor, I have two questions. I have had mild sinus and allergy symptoms for years that I can manage but I did find this great idea about raw honey, where it includes bee pollen; which somehow has many benefits also for sinus and allergies. What I want to know is this; is a teaspoon of raw hon... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your health query and want to add that you can safely take one teaspoonful of honey that is 5 mL per day. There is no harm in taking it. Honey is beneficial in many ways and helps cure a lot of diseases. Yes, infrared can be harmful to your eyes... Read Full »
What are the benefits of natural remedies for chapped lips?
Query: Hello doctor, What are the benefits of natural remedies for chapped lips? Can almond oil, cucumber, lemon juice, coconut oil, a humidifier, sugar and honey, green tea bags and olive oil be used as natural remedies for chapped lips? I would like to know the skincare expert's view. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For chapping of lips, the following can be used: 1. Coconut oil has a good emollient effect and forms a barrier over the lips that prevent further chapping. It can be used two to three times a day. 2. Olive oil is another option to treat chapped lips and he... Read Full »
What are the disadvantages of drinking honey with hot water?
Query: Hello doctor, Every morning I used to take hot water with honey and lemon. Can it have any side effects if I keep taking it for so long? Does it help to reduce body weight? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query on this platform. No, it will not have any side effects. Neither will it reduce your body weight but, it will help to detoxify your body. If you have to lose weight then you should decrease calorie intake in your diet and increase physical exerci... Read Full »
Are there any home remedies for chronic cough in elderly?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like to ask about my grandpa's coughing situation as it already lasted for almost three weeks. He has been taking his medicines since then. But his cough still remains the same. Are there any suggested medicines or easy home remedies to follow? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems your grandfather is having a cough for three weeks. Cough in adults are classified as acute, subacute, or chronic based on the duration. Acute cough lasts up to three weeks, subacute cough lasts three to eight weeks, and chronic cough lasts longer than eight we... Read Full »