How to prevent and alleviate a sore throat
It’s almost cold and flu season again and as much as we want to, we can’t live in a bubble! If getting the flu isn’t bad enough having the sore throat that accompanies it makes it that much worse. Fear not, there are ways to prevent and treat a sore throat.
Here are some tips to prevent a sore throat:
Get plenty of rest. Sleep is crucial when it comes to getting better. It is recommended that you get at least 8 hours of sleep a night especially when you are ill.
Stay hydrated. It is hard to even drink water when you have pain in your throat, but it is important to stay hydrated. Staying hydrated helps your overall immune system as a whole which will help you fight your cold.
Stay away from irritating foods and beverages. You should steer clear of alcohol, acidic foods/beverages and refined sugars as this could further irritate your throat.
Use a humidifier. A humidifier helps keep your throat moisturized and prevents your nasal passages from drying out. This will help soothe your sore throat.
Gargle with salt water. Dissolving natural sea salt in a glass of warm water and gargling in the back of your throat can help ease the pain. It is also believed that the salt has natural anti-bacterial properties.
Drink lemon and honey water. Mix the juice of half a lemon with a tsp of natural honey in a cup of hot water. This makes a comforting tea that is great for your throat.
Use throat lozenges. Throat lozenges are designed to release medicine that will dissolve slowly. They are created to suppress coughing which can further irritate your sore throat.
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