By Jen Green, ND, FABNO. Metabolic syndrome is a common condition that can increase complications in breast cancer treatment and increase risk of recurrence. While metformin is a promising therapeutic agent, intensive lifestyle interventions and natural therapies can be safely and effectively implemented in people with metabolic syndrome before they become diabetic. Natural medicine interventions such as exercise, dietary counseling, herbal medicine, and dietary supplementation can help optimize outcomes during and after cancer treatment.
Honey and Coffee to Reduce a Cough
A mixture of honey and instant coffee was significantly more effective at relieving persistent cough than steroids or placebo. This treatment is safe, effective, pleasant tasting, inexpensive, and uses natural food ingredients. What more could we ask for?
| Honey and Coffee Recipe Based on Studies Reviewed |
| 500 g honey (about 1 lb) |
| 70 g of instant coffee (about 2.5 oz dry weight or 13 T or 6.5 oz liquid measure) |
| Mix the honey and coffee and add 1 T of it to 1 cup of warm water and drink it 3 times a day, about every 8 hours. |