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by CoolDudette on February 6th, 2007

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I HATE TEA! but I have a really bad sore throat. Is there anything else that would help this? I can't see a doctor either because I am in the process of switching insurances.

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  • by staffie on February 6th, 2007

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    . Garlic: Raw garlic is an effective treatment for sore throat, because of allicin. This pungent smelling compound has antibiotic and antifungal properties that are effective against sore throat. For clearing up the symptoms, eat two or more cloves daily. If pungent raw garlic is too much to take, bake or stir-fry them. Even garlic supplements are available.

    b. Tea: A special tea concoction used as a gargle is quite effective for sore throat. To make it, take one to two teaspoons of the dried herb, available in most health food stores, and pour boiling water over them. Steep for ten minutes and then strain to remove the herb. Use it as a gargle after cooling.

    c. Sage: This plant with strong smelling leaves is used as a herb in cooking. These leaves are made into an effective gargle to get rid of sore throat. To make it, chop two teaspoons of fresh leaves and pour boiling water over them. Steep for ten minutes and then strain to remove the leaves. Use it as a gargle after cooling.

    a. Juice: Natural anti-inflammatory agents are found in ginger and pineapple that speed up the healing of a sore throat. This can be had as a cocktail. To make it, take three pineapple rings and a quarter-inch piece of fresh ginger and juice them.

    b. Vitamin C: Taking 10,000 milligrams a day of vitamin C at the first sign, can help prevent the infection and speed up the healing process. However, drink plenty of water to flush away excess nutrients.

    c. Ayurveda: This age old Indian science of holistic healing recommends salt and turmeric treatment. Mix half-a-teaspoon of salt and one teaspoon of turmeric into a cup of hot water and gargle before going to bed. Your sore throat will disappear.

    d. Homeopathy: Homeopathic drugs like Belladonna, Lycopodium and Lachesis have proved effective against various kinds of sore throats.

    f. Aromatherapy: To speed up the healing of a sore throat, apply a thin film of carrier oil externally over the throat area. Canola, sunflower, grapeseed and safflower are popular choices.

    e. Other therapies: Reflexology and hydrotherapy are also known to work for sore throat. In reflexology, the throat reflex points on the feet are worked upon. In hydrotherapy, sucking on a paste of activated charcoal powder and cold water, for as long as it lasts is said to heal sore throat.

    Natural remedies for sore throat are effective, but if they fail to have any improvement in the condition of your throat within a few days, go see a physician.

    http://www.natural-remedies-for.com/sore-throat-remedies.shtml

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  • by Area51 on February 6th, 2007

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    Gargle warm salt water for a little while should help soothe the throat.
    Also popcicles and ice cubes make it cold and numb.

    or OTC throat sprays (Ludens, chloriseptic throat spray)


    Feel better!

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