A Natural Approach To Fighting Colds And Flu (NAPSA)—When it comes to fighting the flu and colds, natural remedies may be nothing to sneeze at. Recent research is showing that natural remedies can often be an effective way to treat the symptomsofcolds and theflu. For example, in a 2007 study conducted by Penn State University that compared honey, dex- tromethorphan (DM)and notreat- ment, parents rated honey most favorably for symptomatic relief of their child’s nocturnal cough and sleep difficulty due to upperrespiratory tract infection. Recent research is showing that natural remedies can often be an effective way to treat the symp- tomsof colds and theflu. her daughter Maty was born with severe heart defects and several operations weakened her immune system. Harrington devoted her- self to researching all-natural treatments and discovered many effective and underused home remedies. More than a decade later, Har- rington decided to share her discoveries with the public and founded Maty’s Healthy Products. The product line is named for her daughter. The company makes two kinds Carolyn Harrington created a line of natural remedies with ingredients that have been used for generations—and named the companyafter her daughter. With the recent news about the FDA’s concern for children intentionally or accidently abusing overthe-counter (OTC) cough medicines, many parents think it’s critical to find safe and healthy alternatives to treat colds and coughs. One parent went so far as to develop her ownline of remedies. Carolyn Harrington created her own natural products and home remedies with ingredients that mothers and grandmothers have used for generations. She discovered these all-natural and effective remedies when of all-natural cough syrup—a reg- ular and a kids version—made with antioxidant-rich buckwheat honey and nine other immunesupport ingredients. It also makes an all-natural baby chest rub that’s made with soothing euca- lyptus, lavender and chamomile. It’s free of both petroleum and menthol. Said Harrington, “The last thing I wanted to use on mychildren was anything that may have harmful side effects. I want to give customers the products I used and first made for my own family.” Maty’s Healthy Products are available at various retailers and on the company’s website. To find a retailer near you that carries Maty’s, please visit www.matyshp.com.
