My throat is killing me. I can't talk very well and it hurts to swallow. What are some methods to combat sore throat. peppermint seems to help for a little.
2007-01-14 09:52:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
My advice is to go to the Doctor and get some antibiotics, you probably have either strep throat or tonsillitis and both are contagious. To relieve it until you go to the Doctor try sucking on an aspirin or eating a raw onion I have heard these things work a little bit. Probably will work as much as your peppermint. Hope you feel better soon :)
2007-01-14 10:05:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Gargle with warm salt water; about 2 TBLs to an 8oz glass. Don't swallow!
Mug of Hot water, Juice of 1 Lemon, 1TBLS Honey (local is best).
Drink a couple cups a day.
2007-01-14 18:36:32 · answer #2 · answered by Wood Smoke ~ Free2Bme! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's two remedies from Earth Clinic:
Cayenne Powder
Hot Apple Cider Vinegar & Cayenne Pepper
2007-01-14 20:39:49 · answer #3 · answered by logon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister in law and I both swear by Royal Energy Tea from
www.beeroyalproducts.com everytime we start to get a sore throat brew up a cup or two add clover honey and its gone ..Good Luck
2007-01-14 19:03:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes gargling with salt water will help a little.
Hope you feel better soon. If not, go to a doctor. It could be an infection that needs antibiotics.
2007-01-14 17:58:13 · answer #5 · answered by princessmikey 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Try lemon and orange juice with a bit of honey. Take Acidophilus capsule every morning on empty stomach and drink plenty of water.
2007-01-14 22:44:53 · answer #6 · answered by Meike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First - gargle with warm salt water. Then drink a nice hot mug of water with lemon and honey. Lemon and honey both have healing qualities and the warm drink will soothe your throat.
2007-01-14 18:02:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
i hate sore throats. this is what i do. it always works. you need some tough cough drops... none of those sugary kinds. really strong ones, like halls. even if they taste gross, they help tons. gargle with some warm salt water, and drink tea with honey in it. all of this helps. i'd drink a cup of decaffinated tea about once an hour.. put in a movie and drink some. gargle with saltwater before your tea. in between tea cups, suck on cough drops religiously!
2007-01-14 18:03:13 · answer #8 · answered by justbreathe 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yogi Teas has a Throat Comfort tea that is really really good! I like it a lot.
2007-01-14 20:05:42 · answer #9 · answered by nomorenoodles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
break up a throat lozenger and boil water then make tea putting it in the tea. stir until it dissolves. also make hot tea and honey NOT sugar it will help you immune system to fight off your sore throat
2007-01-14 17:58:27 · answer #10 · answered by i hate undies! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋