2007-01-14 03:55:58 · 17 answers · asked by monapepper 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
i dont like lemon and have none no maney for meds
2007-01-14 04:01:57 · update #1
warm, lemony, honey, salty, anything that might "burn" away your infection....and constantly gargle with warm salty water
2007-01-14 03:59:07 · answer #1 · answered by jesuscruz 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honey has many healing properties.
If you have a sore throat, take some honey.[ Honey has powerful antimicrobial properties, which can soothe your raw tissues. Pour a teaspoon of honey into a large serving spoon and then top off the spoon with lemon juice. Swallow the concoction (without water) every few hours until symptoms clear up. Some people add a pinch of black or red pepper to increase blood circulation to the throat.] Due to its natural anti-inflammatory effect, it will help to heal the wounds more quickly.It also has different phytochemicals--chemicals found in plants and different foods--that kill viruses, bacteria, and fungus making it a good substitute for wound dressings. The taste may also take your mind off the pain. There is evidence that honey diluted in water will help with your stomach aches and dehydration.
2007-01-14 13:32:52 · answer #2 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot tea with lemon will often soothe a sore scratchy throat, especially if you feel you are coming down with a cold. Hot chicken broth or chicken noodle soup can also provide at least temporary relief as well as open up your sinuses if they have become stuffy. As far as over the counter products, Chloraseptic is probably the best one for relieving sore throats, especially if you need something while you are at work or school. I hope you feel better soon!
2007-01-14 12:01:26 · answer #3 · answered by MickeyMouse28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All good answeres, also very important to gargle with salt water; 1 tsp per 8 oz warm water. Gargle, and let a little go down the back of your throat before you spit it out (gets the back of the throat) also on the last gargle go ahead and swallow a little of the salt gargle, it will get to the soreness deep in your throat. Good also to hydrate and drink warm water as well.
2007-01-14 12:03:13 · answer #4 · answered by redford 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get to a health food store purchase Slippery Elm lozenges they coat the throat and really help. Also singers by them to protect their throats, and voice boxes. Give a try they come in different flavors and last a long time and are fairly inexpensive. And it's also something you can take around with you wherever you go. And no side effects.
2007-01-14 12:02:23 · answer #5 · answered by Pearl N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always used honey and lemon, heat up a little honey pour into a cup squeeze a little fresh lemon and let it set in your throat for a few seconds and down the hatch.
2007-01-14 12:00:19 · answer #6 · answered by n2tapas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may sound GROSS, but cut up an Onion in about a cup of water,,,, boil this until the onion is really soft and soupy. Add sugar, about 2 tablespoons,,, I always add more. Wait for it to cool a bit, then drink about a shot of the liquid. Hope it helps.
2007-01-14 12:01:29 · answer #7 · answered by Joseph L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try hot tea with honey. You don't have to put lemon in it either. The salt water gargle is good too.
2007-01-14 12:04:01 · answer #8 · answered by Lil' Dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can mix about a teaspoon full of salt in a glass of warm water, stir it around and then gargle with it. Make sure you don't swallow and spit out the salty water.
2007-01-14 12:00:16 · answer #9 · answered by Darby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Halls
2007-01-14 12:03:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wrap a scarf around your neck tightly, the heat from your own neck will warm up your throat and help it heal faster. Gargle salt water too. Take zinc, viatmin C, echenacia, airborne, E
2007-01-14 11:59:29 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋