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3 Simple Natural Treatments for Sore Throat

April 13, 2013 by 1 Comment
Sore throat relief

Sore throat relief

A while ago, I wrote something about relief sore throat in natural way. Today, I will talk about another ways you can try to relief the sore throat symptoms.

I understand itchy, swollen and tender throat is not only uncomfortable. It is pretty painful to the point of having difficulty in swallowing.

A sore throat can either be caused by a viral infection usually coming with colds, flu and cough or a bacterial infection accompanied by a throbbing head.

It can also be caused by other things like allergies, infected tonsils and throat abuse like excessive shouting and even coughing!

Whatever the cause is, a sore throat is brought about by an inflamed pharynx and should receive proper treatment. Here are a few home remedies for sore throat you can try at home.

  • Saltwater. Make saltwater by mixing in salt with a cup of lukewarm water. Gargle saltwater every now and then but no more frequent than per hour. Saltwater can help in swelling reduction. I emphasized this in my previous article.
  • Raspberry Tea. You can also use raspberry tea as gargle to relieve sore throat. Simply place 2 teaspoons of dried raspberry leaves in one cup of boiling water. Let it seep for 10 minutes and strain the dried leaves. Use as a gargle.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar. Combine 8 ounces of hot water, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon of honey. Drink the concoction while it is hot. This drink has been a very popular home remedy for sore throat across countries. You can also make a gargle by dissolving 1 teaspoon of salt in 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar and mixing it with 1 cup of warm water.

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Simply way to Treat Swollen Gums and Mouth Inflammation Naturally

March 23, 2013 by 1 Comment
Salt gargling is effective to relief swollen gum

Salt gargling is effective to relief swollen gum

Swollen gums or a medical term for Stomatitis which is an inflammation of the soft tissues of the mouth which includes the mucous lining, cheek area, the gums, tongue, and all area of the mouth and its linings.

It is characterized by redness of the area of the mouth, swelling, blister formation and in severe cases there will be bleeding on the affected part. If left unattended or untreated this will cause infection to the respiratory system.

What you can  treat your swollen gum with the natural remedy by using salt gargling application. Try to apply three times a day before meals. Let the salt solution roll in your throat and mouth for few seconds.  This is what I usually do whenever I have gums problem.

Not only this will relieve swollen gum, but also throat congestion, relaxes throat muscles, reduces inflammation, relieves throat itchiness, canker sores, and relieves sore throat. Salt gargling can also be best done after your meals for cleansing of your throat, gums and mouth.

swollen gum

Normal gum and Swollen gum

Another helpful remedy is by doing massage of the gums with clean fingers every after salt gargling. This application will promote blood circulation to the area and promotes fast healing.

On the other hand, there is another organic remedy for Swollen Gums and Mouth Infection. Boil 1 cup chopped Guava leaves in 2 glasses of water for 10 minutes. Strain it and save the juice.

Use the extracted juice from the boiled leaves for gargling and use for mouth wash after meals. This will dry the mouth area and promotes fast healing of the gums and mouth.

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Tired of Having a Sore Throat? Organic Remedy is Here

March 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment

The biggest hassle is the result of this sore throat. What is a sore throat? It is a congestion or an inflammation in the throat due to infection of the tonsils, pharynx or larynx.

man with sort throat

Man with sore throat

Most of the common cause of this kind of infection is the staphylococcal infection. This is characterized by pain in the throat, inflammation and harshness.

In advanced stages, there is a fever due to the infection. Symptoms are very visible, so you can apply the water and herbal medication, as soon as possible.

Home remedies for sore throat are proven and are not detrimental to your health.

Water Treatment:

  • You can apply a hot salt gargle everyday three times a day before each meal.
  • Hot water compress in the throat area during bedtime or night time. You can apply it again in the morning after waking up.
  • Steam inhalation application before breakfast and even at bedtime.

Herbal Medication:

  • Ginger lozenges are the most common. Wash and peel a small ginger ad chew it slowly for 15 minutes. The hot juice is important.
  • Garlic lozenges are also effective by chewing it and keep it in the mouth for 15-20 minutes or until there is no more juice.
  • Oral hygiene is very important to avoid breeding of the bacteria in your mouth.

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How to cure sore throat naturally

February 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
Rinsing your throat with saline water may help relief sore throat

Rinsing your throat with saline water may help relief sore throat

Everybody in their lifetime has once in a while suffered from the painful sore in the throat. This sometimes happens when we have cough and colds and there are times that our throats get irritated when we have too much sweets intake.

More commonly, our tonsils get inflamed when we have sore throats. In my early childhood, we were thought to gargle warm water with a pinch of salt every morning before eating or drinking anything.

Salt has been known to alleviate inflammation and with this simple procedure, sure enough, sore throat has slowly diminished. This is for the usual and simple cases when there is no underlying cause.

Oftentimes, when I know that I would soon have sore throat, I avoid drinking cold beverage and avoid eating spicy and sweet foods. Another natural way is to swallow a piece of ginger like a candy.

Ginger has a lot of healing properties that has been known to soothe pain and decrease inflammation. This does not suit me. I would rather drink a cup of hot ginger ale.

This is a powder form of ginger that is available in supermarkets. Serve a teaspoon or two in a cup of hot water and drink like tea. Often times, there is no need to add sugar.

There are a lot of natural remedies out there that will help cure the simple sore throat. But if you notice that despite these natural techniques, your sore throat keeps coming back, better consult a physician.

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