August 7, 2010
Your Questions About Home Remedies For Sore Throat

Thomas asks…
Good home remedies for sore throat?
I have a really bad sore throat. Do you know any home remedies that worked for you . Thnks.

admin answers:
Raw garlic is most effective, says Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D., but it can cause gastrointestinal upset. He suggests baking and stir-frying as other ways of getting garlic into your diet. Or, he says, take garlic supplements for all the benefit with none of the digestive upset. Garlic supplements are available in most health food stores and many drugstores.
Dr. Mindell recommends taking three capsules twice a day with meals until your symptoms clear up.
Herbal Therapy:
Try gargling with golden seal tea, says Varro E. Tyler. To make the tea, Dr. Tyler says to pour boiling water over one to two teaspoon of the dried herb, which you can buy in most health food stores. Steep for ten minutes, strain to remove the herb and cool before using as a mouthwash, he says.
Sage is another good choices for a sore throat, according to Dr. Tyler. He says to chop two teaspoons of fresh leaves (available in most health food stores), then pour boiling water over them and steep for ten minutes. Strain to remove the leaves and cool before using as a mouthwash, he says.
Dr. Tyler suggests that you repeat the gargles as necessary for a maximum of two to three days.

Maria asks…
Home remedies for a sore throat?
In the past couple hours, I've developed a horrible sore throat (which I never get) and I've tried drinking cold drinks, but it won't go away. I was wondering if anyone knew any home remedies or tricks to get rid of a sore throat quickly? Thanks!

admin answers:
Popsicles. & gargling salt water.

William asks…
Any doctors with home remedies for sore throat?!?(PLEASE!!)?
My throat hurts a lot when I swallow. I know I have sore throat, but I'm on vacation in another state so I can't go the doctor. Any doctors here who can recommend home remedies so that I can solve this and enjoy the rest of my vacation?!??

admin answers:
I'm not a doctor, but have had many sore throats, and to help them some, gargle warm salt water, really salty water…tastes nasty but helps for some time.
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