Does chicken soup have healing powers?!


Question: Dr. Stephen Rennard, MD at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, thought his family's chicken soup really did work, but as a scientist, he wanted proof.

"One day we were discussing chicken soup," Rennard explains. "My wife says that grandma says this is good for colds, and I said maybe it has some anti-inflammatory action."

Rennard tested his theory and added his wife's home made chicken soup to white blood cells, called neutrophils. To his surprise, the soup did slow the neutrophils. In fact, he claims that chemicals in the broth-based elixir clears a stuffy nose by inhibiting inflammation of the cells in the nasal passages.


Answers: Dr. Stephen Rennard, MD at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, thought his family's chicken soup really did work, but as a scientist, he wanted proof.

"One day we were discussing chicken soup," Rennard explains. "My wife says that grandma says this is good for colds, and I said maybe it has some anti-inflammatory action."

Rennard tested his theory and added his wife's home made chicken soup to white blood cells, called neutrophils. To his surprise, the soup did slow the neutrophils. In fact, he claims that chemicals in the broth-based elixir clears a stuffy nose by inhibiting inflammation of the cells in the nasal passages.

Yes, but it's actually the chicken fat thats in the chicken soup. It has antiviral properties.

its actually mind over matter

yes and the chicken is easier to digest
the clear liquid is great for your body when you are vomiting and the other to keep from getting dehydrated

The chicken fat supposedly has antivirals and the vapors are good for congestion. Also, the warmth makes you feel cozy and drowsy and is comforting.

Yes, it offers a lot of nutrients and it's one of the most soothing comfort foods.

...everyone forgot the main ingredient.....its made with "Love"

depends on the chicken





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