Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Step 1
Use a vaporizer or humidifier in your bedroom.
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Step 2
Gargle with warm salt water (1/4 tsp. salt in 8-oz. glass of water) several times a day.
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Step 3
Increase your fluid intake.
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Step 4
Drink tea or even plain hot water with honey.
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Step 5
Mix honey and lemon juice together and drink.
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Step 6
Use zinc lozenges for healing and pain relief.
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Step 7
Take a high-potency multivitamin and echinacea to build up your immune system.
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Step 8
Reduce exposure to dust, cigarette smoke and other chemical irritants.
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Step 9
Avoid very spicy or hot foods.
Comments
Willboywonder said
on 6/10/2008 Great article. Lots of useful tips.
irishmedic said
on 12/16/2007 Is there any evidence in randomised trials for these remedies? I know that Zinc does not improve or speed recovery for viral infections. High potency multivitamins do not improve immune function, unless lacking, which is very rare in developed countries. There is conflicting evidence for echinacea.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 - Put about 3 tablespoons of clover honey in a bowl.
- Microwave for about 20 seconds, or until the honey melts (it will be hot, so watch out).
- Add about 2 or 3 tablespoons of lemonade.
- Stir it and sip slowly or eat with a spoon.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 This can immediately make your throat feel a hundred times worse. Suck on a throat lozenge for relief.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Buy some licorice root at your local health food store and steep it in boiling water for a few minutes. Sip the tea slowly. It really takes away the pain! Also, there are many sore throat tea offerings that are pre -mixed. Many include licorice root, raspberry leaves, echinacea. They have been a great help to our family.