Natural Sore Throat Remedies
Untitled Document NATURAL SORE THROAT REMEDIES Soothe Your Sore Throat With These Natural Sore Throat Remedies!  | | Stuck with a sore throat? Allergies, the cold virus, bacterial infections and dry indoor air can all cause a an itchy and scratchy throat, and while throat lozenges can help to relieve the pain temporarily, they won’t help your throat heal. | | Thankfully, there are several natural remedies that will speed up the healing process and make it easier for you to swallow your favorite foods and beverages. From lemon and honey tonics to a cayenne pepper compress, here are some of the most effective natural solutions for curing a sore throat: | Use sea salt as a gargling rinse. If you have a really bad sore throat, mix together some sea salt, lemon juice and cider vinegar with warm water. Salt helps destroy bacteria and will reduce your risk of further infection. |  | | - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | | Use a cayenne pepper compress for burning. If you’re throat is very itchy on the outside, mix a whole clove of garlic with cayenne pepper and warm salt water. Soak a clean cloth in the solution, and gently press it on your throat. This will soothe the skin and help to keep blood circulating which speeds up the healing process. |  | | - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | | Take an Echinacea supplement. Echinacea has antibacterial properties that help to fight infections and give your immune system a boost. Take a natural (preferably organic) Echinacea supplement to relieve irritation and speed up the healing process. |  | | - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | | Whip up some homemade lemonade. Fresh lemon juice also contains antibacterial agents and will help to relieve itching and burning. Mix up some fresh lemon juice with a pinch of baking soda and honey, add some warm water, and drink up! The acid in the lemon juice will provide some immediate relief from the pain, and will also help with any congestion you’re experiencing. |  | | - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | | Drink some lemon tea with honey. Any type of decaffeinated green tea with lemon, or just plain old lemon tea with raw honey will soothe your throat and give your immune system a boost. Avoid using sugar or consuming sugary foods because these will only irritate the esophagus. Use raw (not processed or refined honey) in your tea for even more health benefits. |  | | - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | Drink Chamomile tea before bedtime. Chamomile is very calming and soothing, and is a natural analgesic which will help speed up the healing process. You can sip on chamomile tea before bedtime (add some honey for flavoring), and enjoy a restful night’s sleep.
|  | Here are some more popular sore throat remedies: Some of the remedies will work within a couple of hours, while others will only take effect overnight. If you don’t see any improvement after using these remedies, make an appointment with your doctor; untreated strep throat can be especially dangerous, and may require antibiotics. In some cases, even the most powerful natural remedies won’t be able to kill off a bacterial infection or a virus. Read More Natural Health Solutions Sabah Karimi writes on health, fitness and lifestyle for DivaVillage. |
