What helps soothe a sore throat?

Ah, the joys of having a sore throat – the feeling of someone taking sandpaper to your already sensitive larynx. It’s not fun at all! The good news is that there are ways you can soothe your throat and get some relief. Here are some tips on how to do just that.

Drink Up!

Keeping yourself hydrated when you have a sore throat can help ease the pain and promote healing. Drinking plenty of water (at least 8 glasses per day) will keep your throat moisturized and wash away any irritants. You could also try warm tea with honey or lemon as both are known for their soothing properties.

Gargle With Salt Water

Gargling with salt water might sound like something out of an old-time cure-all book, but it does genuinely work wonders for a sore throat. Add half to one teaspoon of salt in warm water, swirl it around until it dissolves completely then gargle this mixture several times daily especially before bed time if possible.

Slurp On Soup And Broth

Soup is comforting at any time, but even more so when you have a sore throat because warm liquids encourage blood flow, which helps reduce inflammation and speed up healing processes when fighting infections or issues in general including colds among other things! Chicken soup has been passed down generations as tried-and-true surefire way to feel better during sick days.

Pucker-Up For Some Honey & Lemon Drops Or Lozenges

When attempting to heal from an irritated mouth lining, honey provides rustically sweet comfort whereas natural acidic juices found in citrus fruits, such as lemons offer nourishment directly from nature itself, helps kill bacteria by creating an environment too low in pH for them.

Now combine these two into lozenge form? Pop those bad boys into your mouth and show that inflammation who is boss! This remedy will not only help soothe your sore throat but also coat it, for a longer-lasting on-the-go solution.

Use A Humidifier

When you have a sore throat, breathing in dry air can aggravate the swollen tissue located there. Setting up humidifier at home could be beneficial because they add moisture to the air which helps loosen up any blocked sinuses and makes swallowing much easier due to proper swathed hydration. Got one close by? Let it do some of the work before bedtime so that morning breathes come with lesser pains!

Chill Out With Ice Cream And Popsicles

Yes, You read correctly: ice cream and popsicles! While dairy should generally be avoided during times of phlegmy grossness(cold), creamy frosty desserts might provide relief from soar throats especially when they’re less cold than traditional ice creams(any discomfort caused by cold foods may prolong an itchy feeling). Plus all frozen treats including smoothie mixes typically contain high amounts of sugar which instantly lift moods .

Remember moderation when indulging though. Sugar can lower immune system functions!

Sip Some Spiked Drinks (Astragalus Root)

An idea straight outta left field , but hear me out! If you’re looking for a more ‘adult’ way to soothe your sore throat while still making sure it’s included in your plan over beverages or brews try adding some astragalus root syrup to them(a botanical herb occasionally used as health supplements), let its natural anti-inflammatory properties reduce swelling around inflamed tissues all whilst sipping away.

That’s All Folks…

We’ve shared our knowledge regarding how we battle these nagging ropes every time our throats hurt. Whether through consuming delicious soup/broth, pretending like lozenges are candy alternately drinking honey/lemon infused liquids till stomachs ache or just cuddling to ice creams, at least now you will have a fighting chance against that cold!

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