Coughing up bloody or pink-tinged phlegm; Self-care measures. Cough medicines usually are used only when the cause of the cough is unknown and the cough causes a lot of discomfort. If you use cough medicine, be sure to follow the dosing instructions. Don't give children under age 4 over-the-counter cough medicine without first checking with your child's doctor. To ease your cough, try these tips: Suck cough drops or hard candies. They may ease a dry cough and soothe an irritated throat. Don't give them to a child under age 6, however, because of the risk of choking.
Iron is an essential component of hundreds of enzymes and proteins in your body. As it is with other trace minerals, a little iron goes a long way. More specifically, your body needs about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of iron at any given time to carry out its everyday metabolic activities.
An iron supplement can keep you from being one of the millions of people who may not be getting enough iron every day.***. Iron helps support normal red blood cell production.**. Iron is a necessary component of hemoglobin. Iron is a key player in energy metabolism .**.Iron is involved in neurotransmitter synthesis. An iron supplement can counteract some common nutrients (like calcium in fruits and vegetables) that can decrease the bodyâs ability to absorb Iron from food.he body's normal supply of iron is maintained by the body itself; it adjusts and controls the amount it absorbs from the food we eat. 1  Every living cell contains iron. 2  Iron promotes normal red blood cell production. 3  Iron is a vital component of hemoglobin. 4  Hemoglobin is the protein that transports oxygen in the blood.