Arod's Small Tip
Yesterday I was talking about resting instead of gymming or exercising when sick because it can have harmful effects on your heart and body! So for those of you who are sitting at home struggling with a sore throat here are some remedies you can use at home!
Nothing beats gargling salt water. It helps dry the yucky stuff and will help clear it from your throat. Mix a teaspoon salt in a cup of warm water and gargle 4 times a day.
For a soothing warm drink add honey and lemon to warm water. The honey and lemon will sooth the throat and also add some vitamin C from the lemon to combat the flu.
Lastly if you don’t have a humidifier, boil water and pour it into the bowl then add a teaspoon of Vix into the bowl of water. It adds moisture to the air and the Vix will help clear you nasal passages and will help you breathe!!
Natural sore throat remedies
A sore throat burns, feels scratchy and may cause pain that makes it hard to talk or swallow. The usual cause is a virus or bacteria, though throat irritation may also be caused by smoking, dry heat, postnasal drip or an allergic reaction. Try these sore throat remedies to feel better fast.
What you can do for a sore throat
• For fast and effective sore-throat relief, nothing beats an old-fashioned saltwater gargle. Salt acts as a mild antiseptic, and also draws water out of mucous membranes in the throat, which helps to clear phlegm. Dissolve a half-teaspoon salt in a glass of warm water, gargle and spit out. Repeat up to four times a day.
• Alternatively, gargle with a baking-soda solution. Dissolve one-half teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of warm water.
• Run a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier in your bedroom. Adding moisture to the air will help keep the air from drying out and prevent the lining of your throat from becoming too dry. If you don’t have a humidifier, place a bowl of water on your radiator or heating vent each night. It will work as well as a store-bought device.
• Quit smoking. Cigarette smoke is extremely irritating to the lining of the throat. Breathe through your nose, rather than your mouth. It’s a natural way to humidify the air you breathe.