Got A Sore Throat? Try These Simple Home Remedies

I don't know if it's something about the weather or maybe there are just bugs in the air, but a lot of people around me seem to be complaining about sore throats. A sore throat can be very irritating, it could even get so bad that speaking and swallowing become very difficult (I've had tons of experience with sore throats). Fixing a sore throat can be as easy as placing nice tasting lozenges like Dequadin or better still Strepsils (for those of you who think they are sweets, they are actually drugs o), but how about if you don't have any drugs handy? You don't have to abide that sore throat, the following home remedies are also very effective in ridding your throat of that scratchy soreness.

Saltwater: Gargling with warm saltwater several times a day can greatly reduce the swelling in your throat by loosening mucus and flushing out irritants and bacteria causing you harm. Simply mix half a teaspoon of salt in one cup of warm water. If it tastes too salty for you, add a bit of honey to sweeten it. Don’t forget to spit out the mixture instead of swallowing!

Fluids and rest: It’s critical to get your recommended eight hours of sleep every night, but especially when you’re sick. Ensuring that you’re drinking enough fluids will make it easier for your mucus membranes to remain moist and able to combat bacteria and irritants.

Tea: Warm herbal tea offers immediate soothing relief to a sore throat. Plus, no matter what type of tea leaves (black, green or white) you’re using, you will benefit from tons of immunity-strengthening antioxidants. Please note that the emphasis is on warm, hot tea will scald your throat and make the pain worse. Using honey (real honey, not sugarcane honey) in the tea also soothes.

Chicken soup: That’s right! Chicken soup can actually help get you over your sickness. I've told you before that chicken soup is just perfect in a lot of ways (see here).The sodium in the broth has anti-inflammatory properties. Plus, the warm soup will feel much better going down than solid food would feel on your sore throat.

Garlic: This might sound strange, but sucking on a piece of garlic like a cough drop can help soothe your throat immensely! A compound called allicin kills bacteria that causes strep and sore throats can be found in garlic. You don’t really want to bite down on it, but rather suck on it and slightly press your teeth into it until the garlic-y flavor is gone. Kindly brush your teeth (and maybe even have a minty sweet) after using this remedy!

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