What soothes a sore throat?

So, you woke up this morning and found your throat feeling like sandpaper? And no matter how much water you gulp down or how often you cough up phlegm, the scratching pain just won’t leave? Fret not friend! We’re here to give you some kickass hacks (and a few weird ones too) on what soothes a sore throat!

First things first: WHY is my throat bothering me?

Before we dive into remedies that could alleviate your discomfort, let’s look at why our throats may attack us with such vengeance.

  • Viral infection: This is probably the most common cause of sore throats. Thank ‘Ms. Rona’ for either gifting it to you firsthand or inspiring fear so great that within elements of pandemonium in your mind, when someone sneezes closeby- shrouded in sweat and paranoia -you welcomed tonsillitis into your life.

  • Bacterial Infection: Most commonly the cause behind Strep Throat- which alcohol kills by the way.

Now onto some magical cures!

Hoping this will be an impromptu winning poker draw where I promise more than I can deliver… but want to do better!
But stick around anyway…

Well-known & Traditional

In times of sniffles and rebellious mucous membranes attacking our vocal chords (cue Darth Vader voice), trusted home remedies come out like Michael Jordan in Game 7:

Saltwater gargle

A classic remedy passed down from generations. The anti-inflammatory properties of salt mixed with warm water can reduce swelling caused by inflammation; aka dial back those red raisins masquerading as lungs hanging from deep inside.

To make: mix half a teaspoon salt in eight ounces (one cup) of warm water.

Bonus tip: add a pinch of turmeric, the immune-boosting root that stains everything yellow (like Cheetos) but dissolves in warm water, making your throat Superman-strong.

Honey and Lemon

Lemon’s acidic nature stimulates salivation in the mouth; hence more movement and circulation around the spiky landmine cluster called tonsils. Plus, it contains Vitamin C! Honey is an encrypted treasure trove packed with Antimicrobial, Antibacterial & antioxidants helping to enhance our inner Jedi defense mechanisms while nurturing stressed tissue thanks to many ingredients including manuka-type methylglyoxal humming interference at bacterial malice creating their utopia goal!

To use: Squeeze lemon juice into 1 cup of hot water or tea, add 1 teaspoon honey

The Amazing Ginger Root

Keeping it simple works wonders on complicated problems – ginger root is one such simplicity!

Ginger composes compounds known as gingerols and shogaols which are volatile oils claimed for its anti-inflammatory properties.

With this calming spice on board expect decreased inflammation , congestion AND reduced airway irritation!! Could also help reduce nausea associated with sore throats – which take a hint from Adriana Grande sorta day just makes you wanna say ‘Thank U Next’ constantly.

To make: Slice fresh ginger exposed surface area roughly equal to one table spoon; boil said slices for about ten minutes.
For added flare can steep desired amount within boiling liquids like tea or soup

Exploring other avenues

Feeling experimental? Want something NEW to try?
Why not challenge yourself against store brands/pills by trying these out:

Pectin

That white powder hanging out in certain jelly packaging due to containing natural thickening agents (aka polysaccharides). But essentially binds together any irritants inside your esophagus Gollum-ing them out hearest.. thereby aiding pain relief among various other benefits.

  • To use: Mix 1 tablespoon of powdered pectin with 2 tablespoons of warm water and drink every few hours for relief.

Slippery Elm

Sounds like a glamorous Hollywood maid—the talk of the town, but did you know it also offers an immediate calming effect at the back end?

All jokes aside though…It’s been long known to ancient remedies as well. The tree’s inner bark creating mucilage (or gel-like substance) when mixed WATER along happily placed homes on firetrail forest regions.

Slippery elm coats your throat, reducing inflammation that causes pain and irritation—an attorney in a judge roster .

To use: Stir one teaspoon slippery elm powder into a glass of hot water; stir until it forms a gruel-like texture which we oughta spread carefully over steaming Brussel sprouts? Nah, probably just slug slurp appreciated down.

ACV

ACV standing for Apple Cider Vinegar not ‘Ablaughh!…Cough-vomit” – unless looked at from someone under six years old sneers towards food they personally don’t like introduced too often.
Hey.. remember simpler times? Let’s move on..

Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid to fight bacteria and honey antioxidants soothe internal wounds before amplification occurs making our cover hopefully Batakari level bulletproof….

-To make : Mix two teaspoons ACV alongside newly mentioned lemon juice & additional teaspoon honey together within one cup filled boiling H20

In Conclusion:

But as always my dear readers….Remember breathing is easier if done through nostrils so avoid sticking those tea-tree/elderberry/oil-infused steam pots slowly moving closer because regardless its poster guy should both seem awkward……
Plus plenty more conventional although unmentioned require patience than one would give during particularly grouchy moments with immovable objects/bosses/ex-spouses etc. Conveniently no need fixing broken windows when you could prevent them from damage arising in first place.

Just keep yourself hydrated, the rest shall follow like Jack and Rose (sans iceberg coupling their fun).
Take care amigo!

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