2006-11-27 04:52:55 · 16 answers · asked by tttyhin 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
DO ONE SIMPLE THING
Lemons r loaded with vitamin C n can make a soothing n beneficial drink 4 sore throats when make into a hot drink. Squeeze d juice of lemon into a cup of boiling water n add a teaspoon on honey...
Dietary Factors:
1. Get lots of vit. C.
2. Eat plenty of fruits n veg.
3. Try zinc lozenges.
4. Avoid alcohol.
Good choices includes milk shakes, fruit juices broths n soups, and semiliquid foods such as custards, puddings n gelatin.
The most time-honoured favourite is to gargle with salty warm water; u cn make an alternative gargle by adding 2 teaspoons of cider venegar 2 a half cup of warm water.
2006-11-28 23:28:27 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargling with 1/5 Hydrogen peroxide and WATER (don't 4get the water) work well. As does 1/5 Salt & Water. They will help you get rid of a sore throat. Hot tea with honey & lemon will make it feel better and relieve the pain but not cure the problem.
2006-11-27 16:55:30 · answer #2 · answered by WriterChic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargle with salt water...not VERY salty, or you'll gag. But like half a teaspoon in an 8 oz glass.
Also, drink pineapple juice or eat pineapples. They contain some sort of chemical that breaks down the irritation in your throat.
My mom tells me both of those EVERYTIME I get a sore throat, which is often.
2006-11-27 12:59:46 · answer #3 · answered by Reubs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't eat any sort of dairy product -- it'll increase the mucous production in your throat and further irritate it.
Brew some hot water with juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 tablespoon of grated ginger, a small(!) pinch of cayenne and some honey and drink 'er down -- works like MAGIC and clears your sinuses too.
2006-11-27 13:25:24 · answer #4 · answered by Voodoo Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargle with salt water. Drink Chamomile tea with honey. Stay away from milk and dairy products as it will build up mucus...
2006-11-27 13:52:34 · answer #5 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tea with Honey
Popsicles
Aspirin
Swallow a teaspoon of Honey
2006-11-27 13:00:09 · answer #6 · answered by Kristi a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot water with honey and lemon. My family also makes a cough syrup consisting of honey and lemon. Honey has wonderful antibacterial properties and lemon of course has vitamin C.
Be sure to cook with lots of garlic and/or onions while you're sick, because they are very antibacterial too.
2006-11-27 13:03:43 · answer #7 · answered by Victoria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a tea out of slippery elm root (try a co-op or health food store to buy this). It tastes a lot like licorice.
2006-11-27 12:58:44 · answer #8 · answered by steve d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've always found celestial seasons' lemon zinger tea to work wonders on my sore throat. add a little honey and it will work even better.
2006-11-27 15:19:28 · answer #9 · answered by kiki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some hot tea and put a teaspoon of lemon juice in it.
eat some icecream
take a hot shower
2006-11-27 13:01:18 · answer #10 · answered by marissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋