fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days agoIs it a good idea to have a hot toddy when you're sick?
The hot toddy has a reputation as a folk remedy for illness. And if you're sick, a steaming cup of whiskey, honey, lemon, and water can sound like a lot more fun than crackers and broth. But what about the alcohol? Here's what experts say about hot toddies and colds. Overall, it's not a great idea, experts say. Patients sometimes bring up hot toddies as a cold remedy, says Jesse Bracamonte, a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona.
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