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Curing Troubled Throats

October 13, 2008


Curing a troubled throat could prove to be a rather painful affair. Dealing with sore throats can be quite a nuisance, and recovery takes its normal course regardless of the medication used. Though medicines may help soothe the throat temporarily and give short-lived relief, the best way to address problems of the throat is to use simple remedies available at home.

Gargling is the best method to give the throat instant relief. Use hot water that is mixed with turmeric and salt and gargle for a few minutes. Notice the difference it makes immediately. Another substitute to the salt and turmeric is the use of a paracetamol. This is useful if the condition is very severe.

Make a fine powder of black peppers. To this add a few drops of honey to make a viscous solution. Every half hour, take a drop of this mixture and suck on it. It is proven to give instant relief.

A concentrate made using ginger extract, honey, and lemon juice is very soothing, and also helps heal sore throats. This can be safely administered upto four times a day. A note of caution is that this concentrate produces a fair amount of heat in the body. Hence, moderate use is recommended if the climate is a little warm.

The best treatment for sore throats is turmeric. Turmeric has a healing property that not only cures but also soothes irritated and wounded areas. Have a glass of warm milk with half a teaspoon on turmeric added to it. When taken before going to bed, it not only ensures you sound sleep, but also heals the throat faster.
It may be worthwhile to stop and look in your own household medicine chest before you run to the chemist for lozenges the next time you have a throat problem. Not only are you saving your body from unwanted medication, but also giving yourself a safer, better cure.


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