BY CLAIR WHITTY
As the colder months set in, I am seeing many customers asking for solutions for the discomfort of sore throats. A sore throat can be extremely painful. It can feel scratchy, and you may have difficulty swallowing. There are some natural solutions to help relieve the discomfort.
You might like to try some of the traditional home remedies first. For example, one of my favourite suggestions is to add salt to warm water and gargle. It is easy, cheap, and often gives some relief. It is worth trying. Mix half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and gargle with it 4 or 5 times throughout the day. This mixture may help reduce swelling, ease irritation, and can help to wash away bacteria.
Another home solution that I like is honey. When it comes to honey for sore throats, I like to use a good quality manuka honey or a local honey. Honey is well known for its soothing properties, and you will get a dose of vitamin C from your lemon. Mix a teaspoon of honey and a table spoon of lemon to cooled boiled water and sip. This can help reduce inflammation and help boost your immunity.
Fresh ginger is a great option, something else that you might have in your cupboard. Boil about 2 inches of fresh ginger for about 10 minutes, strain, add honey, and sip. This can help reduce pain and help fight of infection. You can use a combination of these throughout the day.
For convenience you could try A.Vogel Throat Spray. It’s a natural remedy with Echinacea and Sage herbs and can treat symptoms of colds and flu, including sore throats! It is designed to reach irritated parts of the throat. It is easy to use. Simply pump two sprays into the back of your throat. You can do this several times per day. A convenient remedy to carry in your bag or pocket, the spray is suitable from 18 years of age. It could be taken alongside throat lozenges. Or, for extra support you could add in A.Vogel Echinaforce tincture, you can add this to water and sip three or four times per day to help support immunity.
I hope you get relief from your painful sore throat.
