So if you opt to try a neti pot , do so only as needed and use distilled or sterile water, per the FDA's recommendation. If your throat is aching, sitting in a room with dry air is bound to make it way worse. In order to avoid this unpleasant environment, try a humidifier! This handy machine fills the air with moisture, making it much easier and more pleasant to breathe, which should calm your symptoms as a result.
Yep, mom was onto something: The CDC recommends sucking on ice chips or a popsicle to help soothe a sore throat. While the store-bought one aren't necessarily the healthiest option, these homemade versions —ones that even contain turmeric or avocado—are better for you and pretty easy to make. To get our top stories delivered to your inbox, sign up for the Healthy Living newsletter.
Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Save Pin More. Easy, non-prescription remedies that can help ease soreness and scratchiness. Start Slideshow. Here are 14 to try the next time you're feeling scratchy, hoarse, or just plain sick.
Credit: Getty Images. Bottom line: Ginger root tea may help fight infection, reduce inflammation, and relieve sore throat pain. Coconut oil is a versatile food with several health benefits. Animal studies suggest that it may help fight infection and reduce inflammation in areas exposed to it 19 , Read about some other ways to use coconut oil here.
Limit coconut oil consumption to about 2 tbsp 30 milliliters [ml] per day, as it can have a laxative effect at higher dosages. When using coconut oil for the first time, start with 1 tsp 5 ml at a time to minimize potential side effects. Bottom line: Coconut oil is very soothing on the throat and may have anti-inflammatory effects.
Take up to 2 tbsp 30 ml per day alone or in warm beverages. Cinnamon is a fragrant and delicious spice with a high antioxidant content.
It can also provide antibacterial benefits Cinnamon tea is available for purchase in most grocery stores, in both herbal and regular varieties, and online.
People can also add cinnamon to herbal or black tea. Another option is to make cinnamon almond milk, which may be especially soothing for a sore throat. Bottom line: Cinnamon may help fight throat pain and infection due to a cold or flu. Try drinking cinnamon tea, or adding cinnamon to a warm beverage, to ease throat discomfort. Although swallowing may be uncomfortable, drinking plenty of water or other fluids will ultimately make the throat feel better.
Drink tea, herbal infusions, water, or other beverages at whatever temperature feels most comfortable. Bottom line: Staying hydrated, by drinking enough fluid through the day, will allow the throat to remain moist so that it can heal.
Chicken soup is a well-known natural cold and sore throat remedy. It is also a comfort food that allows people to get more fluids when they are sick. Try adding garlic to the soup. Garlic contains bioactive compounds that can also provide benefits during times of illness A person can buy canned chicken soup ahead of time and store it until needed, or they can prepare a homemade chicken soup. Bottom line: Chicken soup is a comfort food that may help soothe a sore throat.
Adding garlic may provide additional benefits. Peppermint tea contains anti-inflammatory compounds and is very soothing to the throat. The mint may also slightly numb the throat, thereby relieving pain Peppermint tea is caffeine-free, and its naturally sweet taste often requires no additional sweetener.
To make peppermint tea at home, steep fresh peppermint leaves in boiling water for 3—5 minutes, then strain off the leaves. Bottom line: Peppermint tea is a tasty, refreshing beverage that may help reduce inflammation and throat discomfort. Chamomile is a daisy-like plant that people have used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Some research suggests that chamomile tea promotes restful sleep, which is important for healing Other studies have found that chamomile may help fight infection and reduce pain Chamomile tea has a pleasant, mild aroma and flavor.
Like other herbal teas, chamomile contains no caffeine. Facebook Twitter Email. Fact check: Store-bought marshmallows do not contain plant extract with medicinal qualities.
Show Caption. Hide Caption. Take a peek at how Peeps are made. The marshmallow candies have been around for more than 60 years.
They contain gelatin and glucose, and are soft and sweet on the sore, aching lining of your larynx and tonsils. But they won't do much to heal you.
Omid Mehdizadeh M. Gelatin has been linked to tissue and collagen repair in people with inflammatory conditions, but it doesn't appear to show any benefit for infected throat linings. While modern marshmallows won't do any good, the theory might have its roots in a far older sore throat remedy.
Old-school marshmallows were made using derivatives from the marshmallow herb , Althaea officinalis, an African and European plant with roundish leaves and small flowers. The leaves and roots of this herb have historically been used to treat swelling in the respiratory system, as well as coughing and even laryngitis.
Marshmallows were originally made from the sap of the plant.
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