GENERATIONS OF GRANDMA’S CAN’T BE WRONG… 

It’s sad that in this day of “Cold-Eeze” and “Airborne” and all these other new-fangled cold remedies, a lot of folks seem to have forgotten about the good old-fashioned, time-honored Hot Totty.

 Heat up some hot water in the kettle while you nuke about an ounce of honey and a squeeze of lemon juice in a mug for about 30 seconds.  Then add a shot or two of whiskey, and top it off with the hot water.  Drop in three or four cloves, a pinch of nutmeg and a cinamon stick, stir it for a second, and let the beverage sit for a minute or two before drinking ‘er down and hitting the hay.

This is a great remedy for a sore throat, and will, for obvious reasons, help give you some solid sleep.  Whip yourself up a Hot Totty next time you feel those early symptoms, and nip the misery in the bud!

PS - while in this author’s opinion the Hot Totty is a more effective remedy than the aformentioned commercial cold products, said store-bought solutions will likely be viewed in a more favorable light in workplace settings!

PSS - in a pinch, one can forgo the honey, lemon, cloves, and cinnamon.  And water.