How to Soothe a Sore Throat

Sore throats are not just painful, they can keep us from communicating. No one likes to talk while suffering from a pained or scratchy throat. Fortunately, you often can relieve the discomfort without taking any drugs.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Drink 4 to 6 glasses of water per day. Don't smoke or drink alcohol. Avoid very hot drinks and sugary colas because they can irritate your throat's delicate membranes.

2. A hot cup of water with 2 teaspoons of honey and the juice of half of a lemon is very effective. The honey soothes, and the citrus of the lemon kills germs.

3. Add 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a cup of warm water. Gargle a mouthful, spit it out and then swallow a mouthful. Repeat until the liquid is gone. Both the warm water and the vinegar will kill the germs infecting your throat.

[tessieann]

on 10/22/2009 Honey works for so many things! 5*

[gwensadler]

on 10/22/2009 Thanks as I just woke up with a sore throat.

[valorfox]

on 10/21/2009 Thanks for the tips on how to soothe a sore throat. My roommate needed the help. :D

[caungardh]

on 10/21/2009 I like it :) 10x

[captaincrispy]

on 10/20/2009 I really think drinking lots of water is key. I also enjoy a warm cup of tea when my throat is a little sore, obviously not to hot though. Great article.