Sore Throat Soothers: Effective Home Remedies for Sore Throat

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HOW TO TREAT SORE THROATAT HOME
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Home remedies are the first step of treatment
that most people all over India follow for
generations now. This blog mentions a lot of
things that are readily available at everybodys
home and can help in treating sore throat at home.
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SOME OF THEM WHICH CAN HELP IN TREATING SORE
THROAT RE-
HONEY
Precaution It is NOT safe to use this remedy on
children (less than 1 year) as they are very
sensitive to a bacteria called Clostridium
botulinum that could be present in honey. This
bacteria can cause a dangerous disease
called BOTULISM in children. Use pasteurized
honey that is free of contaminants.
USES It immediately suppresses the irritation in
the throat and is very effective in curing
sore throat because of its immune properties. It
is also an anti-oxidant that helps in
weight loss, improves digestion, and so on. It
also lubricates the lining of the throat and
gives a soothing sensation.
Ways of consumption
2 tablespoons of honey mixed in warm water
Honey with ginger or lemon tea
Honey with cereals or grains
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SALTWATER GARGLE
Ways of consumption Salt ( 1/2 teaspoon) mixed
in warm water (1 cup) and gargled.
Precaution Do not drink the solution. It is
safe for people of all age groups, provided that
they know to gargle. Use warm water to reduce
contaminants.
USES Salt helps in killing microorganisms that is
causing infection in the throat. It breaks down,
liquifies, and dissolves the excess thick/sticky
mucus blockage in the throat. Reduces swelling in
the throat
Gargle such that the solution touches the
infected area and then spit out the solution.
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BAKING SODA GARGLE
Ways of consumption Baking soda (1/4 teaspoon)
mixed in warm water (1 cup) Salt (1/8 teaspoon)
also can be added to it
Precaution Do not swallow the solution Use warm
water
USES Helps in killing the microorganism infecting
the throat Reduces mucus secretion. Fights pain
and swelling.
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GARLIC
Ways of consumption Tablets Consuming raw garlic
or adding it to the food Garlic powder
USES It contains ALLICIN which helps in curing
the infection in the throat. It also decreases
mucus blockage and clears the upper respiratory
tract Easy breathing Decreases pain while
swallowing food
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