http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/sore_throat19.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/sore_throat19.rss Sore Throat Cures from the Earth Clinic Community of Healers and Readers. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:30:51 EST en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=ACV_35149 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss1 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:49:37 EST Ruth from Butler, Nj writes: "I first tried Apple Cider Vinegar for a sore throat. I found the warm drink quite soothing and actually enjoy it in place of tea sometimes. I'm wondering if by adding hot water to the vinegar I am in some way diluting the effectiveness of ACV." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=ACV_34848 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss2 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:46:19 EST [YEA] Feeling Better Already from Northland, New Zealand writes: "I have to say that ACV diluted with warm water worked for me. The usual story, woke with an awful sore throat & couldn't swallow without feeling like I had sandpaper at the back of my throat. I remembered someone else mentioning ages ago that ACV helps. I hunted out a bottle that's probably been in the pantry since the beginning of time and I tried it. And you know what...? It works! First dose I knocked back 'straight'! (ugh..!) Wow - needed a warm water chaser then. Am now sipping it with diluted warm water & will continue throughout the day. Sore throat has not completely gone as yet, but definitely feeling so much better. I can actually swallow without cringing. It almost seems to have an anaesthetic effect too. I smell like a pickled onion, but more importantly, I can breathe & swallow & actually function almost normally. Great stuff I say! No more pharmacies & docs for me when I get a sore throat. Cheers! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=WHITEVINEGAR_34353 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss3 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:33:42 EST [YEA] Kiwi6262 from Cullman, Al writes: "My 5 year old had such a bad sore throat that he was nearly in tears for several hours, so I was desperate. After reading the suggestions and things that have worked for other people, I decided to try out the apple cider vinegar, honey, lemon in warm water. Only problem was, I only had artificial lemon juice, white vinegar, and yellow syrup, but like I said, I was desperate! So! I warmed some water, put in a TBS of artificial lemon juice, a TBS of white vinegar, and 2 TBS of yellow syrup and tasted it to make sure it wasn't horrible (my son is 5 after all, and reasoning with him to drink something awful just because it will make him feel better isn't really an option!) and it tasted fine. I gave it to him and before he had half the cup drank he gave it back to me and said "Good job Mommy! It worked! I'm all better now!" I'd say that's the best testamonial you could get!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=OREGANOOIL_32518 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss4 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:45:59 EDT [YEA] Dimetri from Toronto, Ontario, Canada writes: "For a sore throat I have found that Oil of Oregano works like a miracle cure. Apply one to three drops on the tongue, close your mouth and allow your saliva to wash it back towards your throat. You will feel a choking/burning sensation for about 10 to 20 seconds which will soon subside. Repeat as needed throughout the day. Usually by the second or third day, my symptoms have gone. During this time, stay away from processed foods and especially white sugar & sugar filled foods. Those little bacteria and viruses love that stuff. And remember to keep yourself hydrated - lots of water, not soda, not beer, not alcohol, not flavoured water, not crystal light, just H2O. Usually about 2 to 3 litres depending on your weight." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=HOTTEA_31866 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss5 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:10:43 EDT [YEA] Mountaingirl from Asheville, Nc, United States writes: "Hot Tea for sore throat 1/2 large lemon dash powdered cayenne dash powdered ginger 1 tsp. manuka honey 2 cups before bed took away my sore throat completely. I've tried this in the past but never with so much lemon. I enjoy sour and this was almost too much for me but did the trick amazingly well. I knew it was working from the pleasant burn during and after drinking it." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=BSN_30705 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss6 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:16:19 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Linda from Lincoln City, Oregon writes: "I have been dealing with candida mostly in my digestive track for 9-10 years now.In November of 2008 I had to take an antibotic for a surgery procedure at the time which I had an allergec reaction to.Well ever sense then I have had on and off a presistant extremely sore throat. I follow a fairly strict candiad diet outlined in Dr Crooks book. I had a white pustule in the upper left side of the throat.I knew it was due to the fungi in my system so I began a more aggressive program to treet it.I purchased Candida ___ from ___ ____.After taking this for 4-5 days I woke up with a crick in the upper right side of my neck (extremely painful) After a week and still taking it I became much worse (I had to sleep in my husbands recliner for probably 1 1/2 months)I went to see my ND Susan ___ who after looking me over said that the pain center manifesting in my upper right shoulder/neck was my gall bladder maridean. Susan asked what I had been taking lately. I happened to have some Candida ___ with me, she went over the ingredents and with some testing discovered I'd had an allergic reaction to the oregano in the Candida ___. Needless to say I quit taking that but it took about another month before my system completly cleared and I could sleep in bed again.Ykes!! What do I do now? Finally able to get back on the computer I have sense started taking, Caprylic acid, Olive Leaf extract and Trifala all 3 times a day with other supplements.Took these for 2 months still not much relief. Went on the cave man diet (which constipated me but helped some)At the same time though I was using 1/2 tsp sodium bicarbonate in 1/2 glass water 3 times a day. The sore throat left WOOHOO. I stopped the soda and the sore throat came back in 3 days with a vengence in spite of taking the my supplements. I made up a Turmeric paste used it like a losenge (some relief). Back to the computer I came across Dr.Simonsini (cancer is a fungus) again. In one of his statements he said he administered sodium bicarbonate by injeation or aresol. HUMMM I have a nebulizer so this is what I did. Mixed 1/4 cup boiled then cooled water to 1 tsp.sodium bicarbonate mix well.I filled up my nebulizer cup with the mixture, turned it on, started breathing the mixture and simply could hardly believe the YUCK THAT CAME OUT OF ME. I usually use collodial silver in the nebulizer but I tell ya the soda mixture worked 100 times better than silver did!!! The first go round I filled the nebulizer cup up twice and just kept getting rid of YUCK. I did this twice yesterday and two times today and doing much better. (I had no idea I had so much infection) I thought it was just a sore throat. I will only use it again tommorrow if the throat flares up. I am also drinking 1/2 tsp soda with some lime now that I found this wonderful site.THIS WAS THE MOST INCREDABLE EXPECTORANT I HAVE EVER USED!!!!!!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=ACV_30536 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss7 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:16:19 EDT [YEA] Pmstar from San Diego, Ca writes: "When a sore throat is coming on take a few zinc tablets right away then I agree on the ACV mixed with honey. It works on contact. If you're at work or out, almost any full service restaurant can provide it for you so the sore throat doesn't take a solid hold before you get home. Apple Cider Vinegar can be difficult to stomach when you are ill so add some ginger to help your stomach accept it. When I'm well, I drink a shot of ACV straight each day and I eat blueberries to quickly remove the taste from my mouth. Its a morning ritual." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=ACV_30492 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss8 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:18:55 EDT Bee from Edmonton, Ab, Canada writes: "I used to use raw organice apple cider for gargling when I had a sore throat. now I cannot find the recipe that I used to use. Any help would be appreciated." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=HOTSAUCE_30273 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss9 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:59:30 EDT [YEA] Ashley from Jacksonville, Fl writes: "Have had the worse throat infection, woke up crying it hurt so bad. I just finished off a bowl of noodle soup. I took about two cups of the soup and added knockoff tabasco sauce (_________) about 7-8 drops and my throat feels a lot better! Going to try gargling with it next!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=HANDTHERAPY_30103 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss10 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:30:32 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Terry from San Francisco, CA writes: "I tried the Hand therapy and had done for about five minutes. The pain hasn't fully gone away, but the pain has swelled down significantly." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=TURMERIC_30056 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss11 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:59:54 EDT [YEA] Grayson from Orlando, Fl writes: "SORE THROAT RELIEF: Having recently stopped a respiratory infection in it's tracks by spraying a solution of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide directly into the throat using a saline nasal spray bottle that I emptied of nasal spray and filled with H202, I found that the virus has left my throat raw, sore and irritated and I was coughing up copious amounts of greenish phlegm. To alleviate the soreness, I put approximately 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric in my mouth and held it there until it was thoroughly mixed with saliva then slowly swallowed the mixture aided with a little liquid of choice such as water or coffee,etc..A very similar technique to oil pulling except there was only turmeric and saliva-no oil was used.WHAT A RELIEF!!!The turmeric will slightly numb the tongue but this passes quickly. I do not spray the H202 into the nose as it tends to decrease my sense of taste." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=ACV_29902 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss12 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:55:02 EDT [YEA] Joe C from Bear Creek , NC writes: "I just tried a 3tsp acv, 3tsp honey with about 4 oz of water and it worked with the first sip. I decided on the 4 oz of water from some previous posts where people didn't experience immediate relief and it was suggested they not dillute as much. Any how, I sipped the stuff with a spoon and for the first time this week I have been able to swallow without tears. I have been taking amoxicillin for not quite two days, as I am lucky enough to have developed strep throat for the first time in over ten years during my summer vacation, but nothing I have tried would get rid of the burn in my throat. I wish I had found this site a few days ago and had a much better vacation!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=ASBS_29555 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss13 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:18:30 EDT [YEA] Freshcougarbabe from St Louis, MO writes: "2 asprins disolved with 1 tablespoon of salt and baking soda in warm water. I get sore throats all the time and I gargle with this mixture and in a day or two my sore throat is gone. Also I tried the apple cider vinegar, then garggling with the salt baking soda and asprin mixture, then garrgled with 1/2 teaspoon of cayeene pepper in warm water and then laid with a warm towel around my next and this really helped me out the last time because my throat was a little more severe than other times. So i suggest that you just play around with combinations until you find the right one for you." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=ACV_29589 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss14 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:19:35 EDT [YEA] Donna from Palm Beach, Fl writes: "Wow - my sore throat was slowly getting worse during the day despite lots of tea and water. It got so bad my ears were starting to burn and I could feel a distinct lump on my throat on the side where it hurt most. I was miserable and then found this site. I love ACV, using it as a salad dressing often - so I eagerly tried it and was amazed. I sipped about 4 ounces of the 9 ounces, slowly with a spoon and within a half hour I have had incredible relief. Not cured, but I can swallow without tears now. Will continue throughout the evening and hope it will go away before a big meeting tomorrow. thanks everyone for their posts!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=ACVBSC_29461 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss15 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:41:35 EDT [YEA] Paul from Melbourne, Australia writes: "Yes the cayenne pepper works wonders. so does baking soda because of its alkalinity. (bacteria love an acidic environment) But I highly recommend putting a roll of toilet paper in the freezer for when you need it, and boy will you need it. I felt like i was giving birth to a marine distress flare on the toilet. Also something that is of "enormous" help. WARMTH. keep the neck area warm as possible with a large towel. and sleep with it on all night. you'll be amazed at what a difference it makes. White blood cells in your saliva love love loves warmth, and they are more active in a warm environment. SO WHAT WORKS FOR ME. First gargle apple cider to quickly remove the flem to expose the bacteria or virus, then hit it with baking soda. the baking soda makes the infected area alkaline. then hit it with the cayenne pepper. then wrap up the neck area with a towel and sleep with it on. If that doesn't work, I'll be dammed !" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=ACV_29287 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss16 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:08:04 EDT [YEA] Kelly from Perth, Australia writes: "I used Apple Cider Vinegar straight and my sore throat faded immediately. When you swallow, tilt your head back and coat as much of your throat as possible. Although the taste is not nice, the results are really good, and really eased my throat as well as unblocked my nose. Leave it to sit for 30 minutes at least so it can do it's job, just bear the taste if you can." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=SWG_29272 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss17 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:51:04 EDT [YEA] Christian from Toledo, Ohio writes: "Its 10:25 here in Ohio, and im home alone. having a sore throut kills but the salt water remedy works!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=ACV_28768 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss18 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:50:28 EDT Inez from Reno, Nevada writes: "Apple Cider Vinager 3 tbl Honey 3 tbl water warm in microwave I had a sore throat since Monday and nothing was helping. I tried this mixture and it seems like a miracle cure, the scratchy throat is gone and my earache is almost completely gone.... will keep on drinking it throughout the day. I appreciate the posts....." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=ACV_28414 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss19 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:56:11 EDT [YEA] Circle of Fate from Chicago, IL writes: "I'm in a band and will be doing a very big show in two weeks. I don't want to get the other band memebers sick during practice and was woken up in the middle of the night with a terrible sore throat. It was really burning! I tried the acv and honey with hot water and it already feels much better than it did. I'm going to keep drinking this and see if I can get myself better by tomorrow. This is a great home remody!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=HYDROGENPEROXIDE_28360 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss20 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:25:41 EDT [YEA] Shaeness from Denver, CO writes: "I have been in terrible sore throat pain for 4 days now. Been to the the Doctors 2xs and was negative to strep. The size of my tonsils measure to golf balls and the are now covered with white pus! This afternoon my mother suggested that I try her old wives tale of gargling with peroxide! I poured a small amount into a cup, approx the amount that would be used to gargle with and instantly It foamed, i began to gag as huge amounts of mucus and began to pour out! I then rinsed with water a few times. As the afternoon has passes I still continue to have to spit out mucus but it seems to be doing the trick." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=ACV_27965 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss21 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:35:03 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] joker4422 from Galax, VA USA writes: "I have had a terrible sore throat for several days now. The pain has been terrible and taking advil or tylenol has been like drinking water. neither was any help at all. after coming here to see what home remedies were out there, i tried 3 tsp of acv 3 tsp honey, and 8oz very warm water and sipped it like tea. it did'nt cure me but i did get some relief on the first glass. I've drank 3 glasses since yesterday and although the pain is still there it's not as intense" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=PAINTINGWRISTSLYMPHNODES_27854 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss22 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:02:46 EDT [YEA] Dottie from South Georgi writes: "iodine for sore throat: I use iodine at the first sign of a sore throat. Works every time. Rub the iodine on your neck around the areas that it hurts inside.( I get a lot of only hurts on one side sore throats) Also the veins on the inside of your wrists........ these are closest to the skin surface, rub some on them as well..." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=ACV_27736 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss23 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Debbie from San Diego, CA writes: "I too am here in the middle of the night looking for a remedy for my sore throat. I have a straight forward cold with swollen glands and a sore throat. I tried the 3 to 3 ACV and whatever honey was in my cupboard and it's been less than an hour and I have no pain! At first I was wary and gargled, and now an sipping my "tea"...it worked great for me, but I am only sipping as to not have stomach upset. The taste doesn't bother me at all! Thanks so much for all of the feedback which helped me to decide upon trying this particular home remedy. God Bless." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=MRT_27553 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss24 Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [NAY] Kat from Vancouver, WA writes: "I tried gargling warm/hot saltwater, with as much salt mixed in as I could get to dissolve. It helped soothe my sore throat for less than five minutes. Then I tried gargling pickle juice and had about the same results. Finally I tried gargling hydrogen peroxide and the foaming made me throw up, which just made my throat hurt worse. It did seem to help clear out my sinuses a bit, but whether that was from throwing up or the hydrogen peroxide, I don't know. All the gargling seems to have aggravated the problem a bit too. I think I'll just stick to cough drops..." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sore_throat.html&name=CTP_27341 /CURES/sore_throat19.rss25 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT Coconut Doctor from London, UK writes: "Coconut cure for a sore throat: I found this recipe in Bruce Fife's book called Coconut Cures: Preventing and Treating Common Health Problems with Coconut. It's from Southeast Asia and uses coconut sugar, which is made from the sap of the coconut blossom as well as coconut milk. You can substitute the coconut sugar with honey. 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or honey 1/8 teaspoon cracked peppercorns 1 teaspoon powdered turmeric or turmeric root 1 cup water 1/2 cup coconut milk Mix together the sugar or honey, peppercorns, turmeric and water. Bring to a boil then simmer until the liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat, strain, and add coconut milk.Take two tablespoons every hour or two. Apparently it works wonders! cheers, Angie "