2007-03-03 11:19:25 · 13 answers · asked by Mel 3 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
warm salt water gargles-4-5 times a day, Vitamin C and Zinc. drink hot clear fluids.
2007-03-03 12:29:32 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This one would boil some gingerroot and add some honey to it, then drink it piping hot. This also helps restore a "lost voice."
Take a piece of gingerroot (it may seem pricey per pound, but you don't need much -- besides, have you priced colds medicines lately?) and slice it fairly thin. Place the slices in a saucepan and add water. The water should cover the gingerroot by a couple of inches. Bring it to a good boil over medium to high heat, then turn the heat down a bit and let it simmer about 15-20 minutes. When it's done, strain out the pieces of gingerroot and discard them. Drink a mug of this stuff (I also call it 'swampwater' because of its muddy appearance) nice and hot with some honey stirred in so it tastes better. Because honey is a good natural antibiotic, use honey -- not sugar -- to sweeten this concoction. Add a little cream or milk, if you like. That doesn't mar its effectiveness and does improve the taste.
2007-03-03 12:18:21 · answer #2 · answered by thejanith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing over the counter is zinc oxide lozenges. You can find a product called "throat-eze" - a bit more pricey than your regular throat lozenge - but they work very well. Germ Defense and Cold MD also work very well. Don't forget the simple basics too - get lots of rest and drink plenty of fluids - especially water and orange juice.
2007-03-03 16:01:51 · answer #3 · answered by Monkey Lips 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mix a teaspoon of salt into a glass of warm water and gargle with it. The salt kills germs by dehydrating them. Also, for some reason it's soothing. Not too hot, though!
And yes, drinking a lot of fluids is supposed to make a difference.
2007-03-03 11:25:47 · answer #4 · answered by MailorderMaven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on how much money I had.
little money: buy a cough medicine with 'dextromethorphan' in it - works wonders for coughs/throat issues - menthol helps too
some money: put a 12 ounce empty glass glass in the freezer - when time to go to sleep, pour the brandy (from the fridge or freezer) into the cold glass - down this and expect a good night of sleep and a much better throat feeling in the morning
more money: whiskey
2007-03-03 12:32:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about cures, but hot tea with lemon helps a lot. Actually I could go for some right now.
2007-03-03 11:29:17 · answer #6 · answered by Surely Funke 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One method that has been proven to work is to let a zinc supplement dissolve in your mouth slowly. Another for the quick relief of the soreness is to let an antiseptic lozenge dissolve in your mouth.
2007-03-03 13:04:39 · answer #7 · answered by Yafooey! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can buy the ginger candy at your nearest store ....thats the easiest way to cure your sore throat
2007-03-03 12:30:06 · answer #8 · answered by johnmichael a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad always had me garggle with salt water. I am not sure this will cure it but I know it should ease the pain. It always helped me, but it tasts really gross.
2007-03-03 11:25:59 · answer #9 · answered by K.T. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of fluids?
2007-03-03 11:23:23 · answer #10 · answered by Godblu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋