when you have a sore throat?
I feel awful.
I feel awful.
Does honey and lemon with hot water actually work...
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Posts: 495 (11/03/2009 11:42 AM) |
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Posts: 4932 (11/03/2009 11:52 AM) |
I usually squeeze some lemon and honey into a cup of hot tea. It helps soothe my throat when it hurts.
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Posts: 108 (11/03/2009 11:53 AM) |
i've never done it w/water. i always put honey and lemon into hot tea. it works wonders for me. i assume it would have the same effect w/water but would
probably taste better in tea, if you are a tea drinker.
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Posts: 8609 (11/03/2009 11:56 AM) |
It does help soothe but I'd start with a warm water and salt gargle then get your nice honey/lemon drink to sip on afterward.
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Posts: 496 (11/03/2009 12:36 PM) |
Okay thanks guys I'll try the tea thing now.
i would try the salt thing but salt water makes me gag. I'll trythat as a last resort. Thanks xx |
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Posts: 1638 (11/03/2009 1:05 PM) |
Spiced Rum works much better.
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NancyOttawa |
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Posts: 8612 (11/03/2009 1:12 PM) |
It's just that the salt water mixture is good to fight off any possible throat infection, the lemon/honey is for soothing. Two different uses.
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Posts: 4980 (11/03/2009 2:15 PM) |
Honey has antibacterial properties as well, so it's great for a sore throat.
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x Pahk The Cah x |
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Posts: 16378 (11/03/2009 2:17 PM) |
It only made my throat feel better when I was actually drinking it when I had mono. The honey was good before I went to bed, though.. and it kills the
bacteria.
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Posts: 1336 (11/03/2009 2:33 PM) |
Yes, it does.
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Rysi |
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Posts: 4178 (11/03/2009 3:21 PM) |
When you have a sore throat you want to avoid anything with acid in it, because it can make your [sore] throat worse. So, leave out the lemon. Also, avoid
orange juice, grapefruit, etc.
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 javajoint |
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Posts: 5032 (11/03/2009 6:52 PM) |
go get some Throat Coat tea! I have used that for YEARS. it's by Traditional Medicinals and i just swear by it.
Whenever i just get a tickle in my throat, i start drinking that and get relief right away. I read that it's the slippery elm that mkes it so effective. It
smells good and tastes good and it gets even better if you add honey to it.
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Solo Mish |
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Posts: 4895 (11/03/2009 6:52 PM) |
JustJN wrote: |
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