2006-10-30 16:41:36 · 10 answers · asked by Emily 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Only one thing will help a sore throat: Enabling it to heal as quickly as possible. Gurgle with a salt and baking soda mixture at least twice a day, as well as before bed. Use a 50/50 mixture in a small amount of water. It'll burn at first, yes... but it's for the greater good, as salt helps to kill bacteria that cause infection while having very minimal toxic effect on the body. If killing the pain is a big concern and you simply need a quick solution, then try cough drops along with the salt/soda mix. Most doctors recommend this advice, and it works!
If sympoms persist more than three days--or you develop a fever--call your doctor prompty. A sore throat could indicate a serious underlying condition, although most are a harmless (if irritating) product of colds and flus, dust inhalation, or even sinus congestion which would force you to breath through your mouth at night, drying the mouth and throat.
2006-10-30 16:54:03 · answer #1 · answered by writersblock73 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You'll think I'm a freak but this works. I warm a bit of Aloe Vera gel to liquify (not too hot) and pour it in my ear. It goes down the eustacean tube to the back of the throat where gargle can't reach. also I do believe in salt water healing. If I feel the slightest twinge of a cold I inhale warm salt water (in the nose, out the mouth) to flush the germ out of the nasal passages.
2006-10-31 05:42:15 · answer #2 · answered by Californiamama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most important is rest, get a good full nights sleep. Take some Echinechea for an immune system boost, eat a diet high in vitamin c, oranges and green vegtables, and gargle with salt water.
2006-10-31 03:06:11 · answer #3 · answered by cannoninthehouse 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take these Homeopathic Remedies together thrice a day half hour before meals till 100% relief, BRYONIA 30, BELLADONNA 30 and CAUSTICUM 30. No side effects and No complications, 100% relief. Thats what Homeopathy is all about .
Take Care and God Bless !
2006-10-31 01:37:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Do not gargle with Hydrogen peroxide...that will make things worst!!!
Try mixing honey and lime...take a couple of tablespoons every few hours.
Echinechea is suppose to work too.
2006-10-31 02:16:34 · answer #5 · answered by Kimmy R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Phillips Blackberry Brandy, or a Hot Toddy.
2006-10-31 00:46:22 · answer #6 · answered by David S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gargle water mixed with salt.
2006-10-31 02:02:18 · answer #7 · answered by wickedly_funny66 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That sore throat spray would work, although it tastes horrible.
2006-10-31 00:51:23 · answer #8 · answered by Bignizz66 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tea with honey always helps me.
2006-10-31 00:50:07 · answer #9 · answered by Jamir 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gargle with Hydrogen peroxide. It gets kinda foamy and is pretty gross, but works.
2006-10-31 00:51:47 · answer #10 · answered by Ashleigh 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋