3 DIY cures for a sore throat
Invade the kitchen pantry rather than the medicine cabinet to cure your sore throat.
• Honey - It coats the throat and has mild antibacterial properties. Stir 1–3 teaspoons honey into 1 cup (250ml) warm water and gargle two or three times a day.
• Salt - Salt water has been used as a gargle for centuries because it works so well. It draws moisture from the mucous membranes (and helps to dilute the mucus) and helps to cleanse the throat of phlegm. Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon salt in 1 cup (250ml) warm water and gargle the mixture three or four times daily.
• Peppermint - The menthol in peppermint helps open the nasal passages, especially when you gargle strong peppermint tea. Pour 1 cup (250ml) boiling water over 3 peppermint tea bags and let steep for 4–5 minutes. Gargle with the cooled solution two or three times a day.
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2 Comments |
| Debra on 11 July 2012 ,13:09 Peppermint tea is also great for bloat. |
| Sonia K on 01 June 2012 ,11:12 That is one great advise as medicines rip off your immunity system.. So home cures are wonderful options. Thanks for this article. |
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