2006-06-23 00:53:57 · 13 answers · asked by matsrani 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
A. As there is no actual evidence that chicken soup can help cure a cold, most doctors agree that it can have positive results when treating your cold.
First, the steam from the soup can help unclog congestion in your chest and nose loosening up mucus. So why not just have a hot cup of tea instead you ask?
There is another reason you might want to make yourself some of grandma's chicken soup.
Researchers found evidence that the broth has anti-inflammatory properties that aid in soothing your sore throat and helping to stop the movement of neutrophils (white blood cells that encourage the flow of mucus that accumulates in the lungs and nose).
2006-06-23 00:56:47 · answer #1 · answered by nefariousx 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DON'T TRY CHICKEN U MAY GET BIRD FLU..TRY THIS..
Natural treatment and comfort measures
GARGLE WITH WARM SALT WATER It helps soothe the throat and reduces swelling in the tissues. This is the safest, least expensive, and probably the more effective treatment of a sore throat. Mix a tea-spoon of salt to an 8-oz. glass of warm water. Gargle every 3-4 hours. Contrary to popular belief, gargling with aspirin dissolved in warm water is not advisable as it may cause further irritation to the membrane. You need to swallow aspirin for the body to absorb it as a pain reliever.
SIPPING WARM LIQUIDS like hot tea or soup can be soothing to the tissues of the throat and help with healing by drawing circulation to the tissues.
COUGH DROPS or HARD CANDY can also soothe your throat.
REST YOUR VOICE as much as possible. Avoid straining your voice by screaming or loud talking.
STOP SMOKING, or at least cut down. You may be carrying the cause of your sore throat in your pocket.
COOL AIR and HUMIDITY will help keep your throat moist and more comfortable. Turn down the thermostat and use a vaporizer if you have one, or turn on a hot shower to create steam.
ANTIBIOTICS are not effective in curing a sore throat caused by viral infection such as a cold or influenza. The remedies recommended above provide the best relief.
2006-06-23 07:57:00 · answer #2 · answered by opentogainknowledge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the tipe of soup that cures you, it's the fact that it's a hot liquid. Dinking hot tee has a simillar effect.
2006-06-23 07:57:31 · answer #3 · answered by urshalak2525 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basicly it is the hot liquid in it together with chicken and vegies
that helps restore the balance in the body, and boost your body's
defence vs viruses.
2006-06-23 07:59:35 · answer #4 · answered by love 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bird flu from chicken soup...idiocy.
2006-06-23 07:57:52 · answer #5 · answered by Melanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's an old wifes tail.
if you gargle salt in water ( say 1 tablespoon to 1 cup of lukewarm water), once a day, you would start to feel better.
salt helps kill germs.
2006-06-23 07:59:52 · answer #6 · answered by blueyes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not by eating soup, but warmth!
2006-06-23 08:39:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reasons are listed here: http://www.quitguide.com/sniffle-busting-chicken-soup.html
2006-06-23 08:38:40 · answer #8 · answered by megancrtr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it won't be cured, but the salt wil lmake you fell better for a while
2006-06-23 07:55:09 · answer #9 · answered by Caus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the feathers swab your throat
2006-06-23 08:17:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋