With the cold season coming, parents should make sure to have vinegar on hand to treat many common ailments. The fifth-century BC Greek physician Hippocrates is said to have recommended a vinegar/honey mixture to his patients to clear up phlegm and ease breathing. Vinegar was used in hand washing in the 10th century to prevent the spread of infection. During World War 1, vinegar was used as a disinfectant. Contrary to popular belief it does not promote weight loss. Also, it does not cure cancer, [...]