Healing properties of Bourbon

[AnotherCigarGuy]

Suffering from a cold...sneezing, throat felt "weird", etc.

Went with some egg nog, warmed on the stove, with some

OGD 100 BIB and nutmeg.

Seemed to help. How 'bout you guys?

[squire]

I don't know if it helps in a medical sense but it makes me feel better.

[AnotherCigarGuy]

That's kinda what I was thinking. I usually drink neat, but just didn't "sound" good, the way I was feeling.

Always remember that some swear by warm milk, so.........

It did seem to soothe the scratchy throat, and I am feeling better, but may have been regardless?

[squire]

Oh no, it's definitely the whisky.

[mbroo5880i]

Oh no, it's definitely the whisky.

I agree. It is good preventive medicine.

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E03E0D71630F93BA25751C1A9619C8B63

I find that it helps to gargle and but not spit out bourbon when you feel like you are getting a cold. JK

[Richnimrod]

My personal experience is that Bourbon makes me feel better whether or not I'm 'under the weather'.

Therefor, drinking, or gargling without swallowing (I like that description!) is always the right prescription, Right?

[marco246]

I have found a cure for the common cold: a hot toddy. One shot of bourbon, one tablespoon of honey, one twist of lemon, and scalding water, taken before going to bed (but repeat as necessary) will banish the cold in about a week.

[AnotherCigarGuy]

I have found a cure for the common cold: a hot toddy. One shot of bourbon, one tablespoon of honey, one twist of lemon, and scalding water, taken before going to bed (but repeat as necessary) will banish the cold in about a week.

Tea, perhaps, in that scalding water? Must be some herb that can be brewed for healing?

[TunnelTiger]

I can testify that after 8 - 10 ours being surrounded by turkeys a neat pour of Boubon when I first get home is very therapeutic.

After a couple i'm back to being an eagle again.

[Guest]

I have found a cure for the common cold: a hot toddy. One shot of bourbon, one tablespoon of honey, one twist of lemon, and scalding water, taken before going to bed (but repeat as necessary) will banish the cold in about a week.

I swear by hot toddys during winter. My go to booze is either jameson or courvoisier vs.

[ethangsmith]

All jokes aside, I actually use whiskey as a daily supplement. I've mentioned it a few times before on here, but it was actually recommended to me to drink a shot or two of whiskey each day to help my poor circulation. Not only does the alcohol slightly thin my blood, but it also relaxes my veins (I have a mild case of Raynaud's Syndrome). Any more than moderate consumption can actually exacerbate the symptoms, so it makes me keep my drinks in check. I've been able to stay much healthier and fight sickness more effectively- Rock and Rye is probably my favorite cold killer. It's wonderful stuff if you've never tried it!

[mbroo5880i]

All jokes aside, I actually use whiskey as a daily supplement. I've mentioned it a few times before on here, but it was actually recommended to me to drink a shot or two of whiskey each day to help my poor circulation. Not only does the alcohol slightly thin my blood, but it also relaxes my veins (I have a mild case of Raynaud's Syndrome). Any more than moderate consumption can actually exacerbate the symptoms, so it makes me keep my drinks in check. I've been able to stay much healthier and fight sickness more effectively- Rock and Rye is probably my favorite cold killer. It's wonderful stuff if you've never tried it!

This very interesting. Moderation is key. I am glad to hear that it helps you!

[Flyfish]

I can testify that after 8 - 10 ours being surrounded by turkeys a neat pour of Boubon when I first get home is very therapeutic.

After a couple i'm back to being an eagle again.

So, it's hard to soar with the ER 17 if you're stuck with WT81 all day?

[dmarkle]

Speaking of hot toddys, this still might be my favorite Ralfy video. DAMN, he sounds miserable.

[bjhowell]

Well if I had to go without Bourbon I would likely end up in a bell tower with a sniper rifle, so I guess it would qualify as being good for the health of all concerned.

[B.B. Babington]

even in Mayberry they knew "the recipe" was good for what ails ya

[TheNovaMan]

I find that it helps to gargle and but not spit out bourbon when you feel like you are getting a cold. JK

[squire]

Just cradling the bottle while propped up in bed is comforting.

[straightwhiskeyruffneck]

Bourbon at room temperature is my favorite cold remedy, bib, or barrel proof. Calms the cough, helps the throat

[squire]

Soothes the nerves, quiets the temper, aids the digestion, makes me more agreeable generally.

[Guest]

My loved ones comented last night on how they hadnt seen my sick in the last few years, especially with all the diseases they have been bringing back from school/office, my only answer was whiskey, its actually the same period I have been into whiskey.

[squire]

That's convincing enough proof.

[TunnelTiger]

Another reason to start the day off with Bourbon in my coffee. It's just a healthy choice.

[T Comp]

Another reason to start the day off with Bourbon in my coffee. It's just a healthy choice.

Great for your chromosomes too :cool: http://arstechnica.com/science/2013/12/caffeine-alcohol-keeps-your-chromosomes-just-right/ .

[squire]

I consider myself as long term living proof.