
No one wants to fall prey to a sore throat, which can leave your voice hoarse and make swallowing painful. Wouldn’t it be great if you could simply go to your fridge or pantry to find relief? Well, you can! Many natural sore throat remedies are staples you probably have on hand.
Saltwater gargle
Saltwater helps reduce sore throat pain by drawing out fluids from tissue in the throat area. This reduces swelling, which in turn reduces pain. As an added benefit, gargling with saltwater can help flush out the virus causing your sore throat.
Warm and cold fluids
When you consume a warm drink, on the other hand, salivation increases. This increases lubrication and makes your throat feel better. One study demonstrated that people suffering from the cold or flu experienced immediate relief from symptoms of sore throat, chilliness, tiredness, cough, sneezing, and a runny nose after drinking a hot fruit drink. The same drink at room temperature did not provide the same symptom relief.