How do you get rid of a nasty cough?

How to get rid of an nasty cough?

• My Cough is killng me! I keep waking up at around 3 o' clock in the morning and my system refuses to go back to sleep. Is there any easy way to get rid of a pretty bad cough? ...show more

• Answer:

  Try avoiding dairy. In addition to being allergenic, it causes excess mucus. A better source of calcium, iron, and protein is a dark leafy green (kale, chard, collard greens). You might also want to give up any junk food or sweetened foods (such as yogurt). Instead, eat legumes, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. See Neal Barnard's web site for details.