Tonic water has become synonymous with "the thing you mix with gin." It's a bitter, carbonated beverage that a lot of people find off-putting when drunk solo. Its bitterness comes from a compound ...

Tonic water is a classic bar mixer that is beloved for its bubbles and bittersweet taste. The drink has changed over its 150-plus year history and is now crafted in blends to give traditional ...

The Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of quinine to treat leg cramps. Although this drug has been available for centuries, the FDA has determined that it is far too dangerous to use for ...

According to MedlinePlus, a 12-ounce (oz) can of the leading soda brands can include 90 to 179 calories. Plus, each can of ...

Q: I get leg cramps at night. I used to have a prescription for quinine which would immediately end the cramps. Doctors are no longer allowed to prescribe quinine for cramps, so I drink a few ...

The word “tonic” is defined as something promoting vim, vigor and vitality — a refreshing remedy, a cure for what ails ya, a potable that puts the pep firmly back in your step. That’s precisely the ...

This is a spicier, heartier version of Todd Thrasher's original homemade tonic (see the recipe link online). As with that recipe, you must first make a tonic syrup and then either mix with sparkling ...

Q: I have been suffering with leg cramps for years and years. Recently, my doctor told me about tonic water with quinine. It does help the leg cramps, but it is making me feel ill. My symptoms include ...

Water is life. Although the percentage of it in our body will vary over our lifetime, the average is 60% as it ebbs and flows through our cells. There was a time when everyone simply turned on the tap ...

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