Between allergies, colds, and flu threats most of the college students I know stay well stocked up on cough drops and other similar products. I must confess though, I absolutely loathe cough drops. I avoid them at all costs. I don’t know if it’s the menthol that bothers me or what, but I never could stand cough drops. Then one day I was emailed by the folks at Bee MD. While the thought of trying any cough drops repulsed me I decided to give Bee MD a try because they are all natural honey drops, as opposed to those cheap mentholated ones you find in the drug store. The immediate thing that drew me to trying these is that they are made of honey and I’ve always been fond of the healing properties of honey. So, we agreed to try them and we received two bags; a Natural Honey and a Honey Lemon pack.

I can be iffy about my love for honey lemon, so I opted to try the Natural Honey drops for this particular review. While I have admitted to not liking cough drops in any form, I can say that I immediately noted the benefit of these Natural Honey Drops. Unlike mentholated cough drops these are not overpowering. You do notice the sweetness of honey, but it is not overwhelming. You also notice a tingling sensation that gives the drop an added zing. It’s not anything that will bother most people, but it is something that you’re likely to notice. When I took this I had a bit of a sore throat but it soothed the scratchy feeling that often comes with it. I liked them so much I had Dominick give them a whirl, too. I figured that he would know best because he uses cough drops quite a bit.

Dominick is always looking for something that will help to soothe his throat. He’s a singer and they have to be very conscious about how they take care of their special instrument. A cold can do damage if it is not handled the right way. At the very least it can keep you out of commission for a few days. So, he gave some of the Natural honey a try and he found much the same results that I did. He enjoyed the tangy, honey flavor. More importantly, he loved the fact that they helped his throat after practicing. Many singers drink tea with lemon and/or honey, but he’s not a major fan of doing this. These drops give him much of the same benefits without having to go through a ritual that he’s not fond of. Not only that, but you can take these anywhere with you and use them on the go.

As cold and flu season rears its ugly head, I will be sure to have some of these on hand when going to the college and when I’m at home. The smallest things can make the difference and something tells me that Bee MD will be one of those things. According to the Bee MD website you can find packages of these drops at most general and drugstores. However, if you cannot find them you can also get them online. I haven’t noticed them in stores (though I commonly avoid the cough drop aisle most days), but I did look them up at Drugstore.com. According to the website, a package will run you about $3.50. The package is quite big so unless you’re chain-popping these you should find that the price is worth it in relation to how well they works.

If you need something to soothe your throat, don’t waste your money on over the counter generic mentholated cough drops. Treat your throat better and give it some Bee MD. It will make your throat feel great, stop your cough, and the honey will set its healing powers in motion from the first drop that falls into your mouth. Its a much better alternative than the usual option.

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