Soothing a Sore Throat

lexibelk
lexibelk Posts: 83 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Anyone have any home remedies for a raw/sore throat? Do you think hot or cold works better? ...Because I'm really craving a chocolate shake right now lol!

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  • bms34b
    bms34b Posts: 401 Member
    I'd say definitely not to the chocolate shake, sorry. As someone who has had strep throat about 10 times, (I wish I were exaggerating,) stick to:

    -drinking as much water as you can. Seriously.
    -butterscotch candies are really good for soothing throats.
    -tea, especially "throat coat" tea, the organic herbal remedy
    -I've heard that Hot Toddis are great for sore throats

    Stay away from dairy and fried foods, as they both thicken mucus that could be the cause of your sore throat anyway if it's from post-nasal drainage.

    Most importantly, get lots of rest and get a humidifier running.

    Feel better!
  • GateCrasher1
    GateCrasher1 Posts: 108 Member
    I always go with an extra hot caramel apple cider from Starbucks, but you can request it without the caramel.
  • tiptoeketo
    tiptoeketo Posts: 271 Member
    Hot tea with honey and lemon.... works every time!
  • jenniet04
    jenniet04 Posts: 1,054 Member
    Hot tea with honey and lemon.... works every time!

    ^^^^THIS
  • Beatlenut
    Beatlenut Posts: 5
    green tea with honey. honey is a throat soother and also helps get rid of the bacteria:)
  • shellyc7182
    shellyc7182 Posts: 261 Member
    No no no! Stay away from dairy! That's the worst thing you can do for your sore throat!
  • sugarbeans
    sugarbeans Posts: 676 Member
    I usually have hot water with honey and lemon, I find the more lemon the better but that could be just me. =)
  • directorj
    directorj Posts: 537 Member
    Gargle with warm water + salt. It works wonders.
  • sugarbeans
    sugarbeans Posts: 676 Member
    oh and according to my ND and Acupuncturist avoid oranges if your sore throat is due to a cold. Yes they have vit C but they also promote mucus production and I have actually noticed this to be true.
  • sister_bear
    sister_bear Posts: 529 Member
    rooibos tea, hot
  • dreamgurl2324
    dreamgurl2324 Posts: 191 Member
    as weird as this is...i've never expierenced all of these suggestions working to well for me..but what does work is a coke slushy..so crazy!
  • lexibelk
    lexibelk Posts: 83 Member
    Thanks all!

    I didn't go with the chocolate shake, but who doesn't crave one every once in a while, right??

    I haven't much luck with a lot of these like the hot tea and honey. But I will continue drinking lots of liquids and forge ahead!
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Stay away from milk products when you have a sore throat it breads bacteria.
    Gargle with salt water. IF you still have it after 2 days it could be strep and you should see a doctor.
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