Thanks to the lightening fast speed of life these days our bodies are under a lot of strain. We work long hours and even in our downtime, we are always doing one thing or another. While this is necessary to cope up with the demands of today, the consequences can be disastrous.
Getting sick in the middle of the week or any time for that matter isn’t great. Not only one has to skip work but there are also a lot of other personal activities that take a hit. But the slightly good news is that, more often than not, there are telltale signs when one is about to get sick. The biggest one of them is of course a sore throat.
While a sore throat may be harbinger of a fever or some similar ailment, taking care of a sore throat is really important. If one is lucky, this slight nuisance can be the only thing to worry about instead of a full blown fever. And that is why one needs to know what to do when one has a sore throat.
Contacting your doctor might seem like the thing to do but there are some home remedies that can really help. They will not only save you a visit to a doctor but they will also give you an excuse to spend some time at home relaxing. So if you are interested in finding out what you should do if you feel your throat starts to feel funny, then you have come to the right place. Listed below are a few remedies that can actually help you in such a situation. So let’s take a look.
Tea
A good cup of tea can really help with a sore throat and the best part is that it doesn’t matter what kind of tea it is. As long as it’s non-herbal, it will have the desired effect. The antioxidants present in the tea can help boost your immune system which in turn can help you quickly recover from a sore throat.
If you want to take it a step further, you can add some honey to your cup of tea. This combination is really good at boosting the immune system which is exactly what you need in such a situation.
Gargling
Another simple remedy for a sore throat is gargling with saltwater. This solution helps with the swelling of the throat. Not only that, it stimulates the mucus which helps with the recovery.
All you have to do is to add half a teaspoon of salt to lukewarm water and then gargle with this solution. You can repeat this several times a day. Just make sure that the quantity of salt isn’t too much for you. And remember to never swallow the saltwater and always spit it out.
Chicken Soup
Chicken soup kills two birds with one stone: it will not only help you with your sore throat by reducing the swelling but it will also help you avoid eating something solid which may be painful to eat. Chicken soup has a tons of nutrients in it so it is worth having a hot bowl of soup if you are up to making one for yourself (or if you have someone to make it for you.)
Fluids
If a cup of tea isn’t your cup of tea (pun intended) then you have another option: fluids. Taking in plenty of fluids will help your immune system while also keeping your mucus membranes moist which will help remove the irritants in your throat. You can keep it as simple as water but if you are tired of water then you can replace it juice or a sweet or salty solution according to your preference.
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