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| ACV AND CAYENNE | |||||||||
| ACV AND RASPBERRY TEA | |||||||||
| ACV, BAKING SODA, CAYENNE | |||||||||
| ANTISEPTIC MOUTHWASH | |||||||||
| APPLE CIDER VINEGAR | |||||||||
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Sore Throat Cures
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ACV AND CAYENNE
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[YEA] 02/13/2007: Carol from Elmwood Park, NJ writes: "Sunday I awoke with the most painful sore throat of my entire life. I couldn't swallow at all. Talking was painful. Sunday I bought an OTC spray Chloraseptic for my throat. Worked a little and then not at all. By Monday morning, I was in complete agony!!! Then I found this website... I followed the remedy of the sore throat tea. I boiled about 12 oz water and added capful of ACV, large heaping tablespoon of honey, 1/2 lemon squeezed and 1/4 tsp of Cheyenne pepper. Immediately with the first cup it soothed my sore throat and I was able to swallow again. I let the hot liquid lay in my throat for a few long seconds before swallowing. The pain came back after about an hour and I made more tea. Altogether I had about 4 cups throughout the day. It is now Tuesday morning and the pain is almost completely gone!!! I can swallow today! WOW!!, that's amazing to work that quick and that great. It's only been 24 hours and I can swallow without that terrible knife pain in my throat! Thank you Earth Clinic for this website! I will recommend you to everyone. Thank you"
Replies[YEA] 06/18/2011: Katherine from Nanaimo, British Columbia replies: "I've had a tickle in the back of my throat for the past couple of days and today the pain started and got worse within about 2 hours... I couldn't even talk. Out of desperation I tried this, and was very skeptical because nothing ever works for me and usually when I gargle stuff I gag really bad. Well, I did gag but I gargled twice within the hour and I can already talk! Hopefully it will be pretty much gone by tomorrow, thank you so much for this! "
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[YEA] 01/11/2007: Sheri from Scarborough, Ontario Canada writes: "I TRIED A FEW OF YOUR REMEDIES FOR SORE THROAT. I TRIED THE REMEDY OF CAYENNE WITH WATER, GARGLING IT EVERY 15 MINUTES. HOWEVER IT WAS TOO HOT FOR ME TO CONTINUE PAST THE FIRST TRY. THEN I DECIDED TO TRY THE REMEDY OF WATER WITH ACV... AND IT WORKED WONDERS, MY SORE THROAT VANISHED WITHIN A FEW DAYS. I THEN RECOMMENDED IT TO MY FAMILY WHEN THEY CAME DOWN WITH A BAD SORE THROAT THAT HAD LASTED FOR MORE THEN A WEEK. THEY TRIED IT ALSO AND TO THEIR AMAZEMENT, IT WORKED IN A FEW DAYS. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS REMEDY. I ALSO HAVE HEARD ACV IS GOOD FOR WEIGHT LOSS, I INTEND TO TRY THIS IN THE FUTURE FOR THIS REASON."
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[YEA] 12/31/2006: Laurie from Corona, CA writes: "I got sick Christmas Day and Could not talk. My throat was on fire it felt like it was closing up and I couldn't hardly swallow. I used the cayenne pepper remedy and it was still real bad. I got thirsty after all that hot pepper gargling so I drank some ice cold water which I thought was going to make it worse. Almost immediately my sore throat went away and it never returned. My son 15 yrs old got sick with a sore throat the next day and couldn't hardly swallow. I told him to try the cold water and his throat stopped hurting also, but it started hurting again hours later so we're going to repeat the water and gargle with cayenne pepper and APV remedy. This is much cheaper that all the medication I use to buy every time one of my 4 kids gets sick. I love this site, I hope you stay around forever! Laurie"
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[YEA] 12/23/2006: Natasha from New Zealand writes: "Cayenne & apple cider vinegar in hot water with a dash of honey relieved the pain of my sore throat almost instantly. Will keep it up for the rest of the day and hopefully it will not come back."
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[YEA] 12/15/2006: Tina from Helena, AL writes: "Hi There. I ran across this website the other night as I was searching the internet in search of a natural approach to cure a sore throat that was so advanced that my tonsils were red and looked blistery and I could hardly swallow. It was very painful. I ran across the recommendation for the Cayenne pepper gargle but then saw that if I added ACV to this that I could drink it and it would cure my sinuses also which I have had a problem with for years and had a discharge of mucous every morning that was almost a reddish-brown color and tons of pressure in my head and had been taken Advil cold and sinus for it. I began drinking it yesterday morning and still did the Cayenne pepper and water gargle last night. My throat is already cleared up and I believe my sinuses are beginning but I am not sure what is happening with my sinuses. It seems to me like I am coughing up alot of stuff that has probably been there for while and I noticed that my mucous is now a light yellow color. My nose is also stuffy and I feel like I am literally coughing up stuff out of my chest that I didn't even know was there (lol). I am still drinking this little mixture today and will continue to as I believe that what is happening is that I am healing and that all of this that has been there is beginning to come out and I can tell because although my mucous is not clear yet and is very light yellowish, it is not brown/reddish which says something (lol). Despite all of this (The stuffy nose and coughing up mucous) I seem to feel great with a very high energy level and no pressure in the head causing it to ache. So I will let you know the final result and am very grateful for this remedy and this wonderful website and will be consulting it regularly for my health concerns and my clients."
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[YEA] 08/14/2006: Natalie from Carmel, IN writes: "I have a cold that started two days ago and was beginning to really suffer from sore throat and loss of voice. I made a tea of acv and cayenne pepper (non-organic grocery store kind) and sipped two mugs w/in 20 minutes last evening. By the time I went to bed, my throat no longer hurt and this morning I am able to speak more clearly. I know from experience that my colds last quite a long time and this wonderful tea has reduced my sick time. In fact, I didn't get to the "feel worse before you feel better" part! I will continue sipping throughout the day for good measure. Thanks for the great, healthy help!"
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[YEA] 07/06/2006: Ani from Ontario, Canada writes: "Well i'd been struggling with some form of tonsillitis for over a month. Viral (not strep since two swab tests came back negative, though only AFTER i had already taken an entire bottle of Penicillin!). It became so bad this week that i could hardly swallow. I'd never seen my tonsils so swollen, they were covered in white stuff and the doctor pointed out they were secreting puss - eeeuu! Well I made a tea using hot water, a couple spoons of apple cider vinegar and about 1/3 - 1/2 tspn of cayenne pepper. All symptoms are COMPLETELY gone after only 2 days of drinking this once or twice a day. REMARKABLE! I will drink this in a more diluted form on a daily basis as it gave me energy and makes me feel great in general"
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[YEA] 06/15/2006: Ed from Ocoee, fl writes: "First time I have ever been to the Earth Clinic site, and as I had a terrible sore throat and the beginnings of the Flu, I thought I'd try anything. I tried gargling with ACV and Cayenne it took care of it immediately, could not believe anything would work that fast. The next day I woke up with the Flu. I tried the ACV drink and without taking anything else, the Flu was gone in two days. Truly amazing! I have told everyone about the site and my cure. Most impressive - Thanks"
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[YEA] 05/08/2006: Diane from PA writes: "I developed swollen lymph nodes inside my throat - right one was so swollen I could feel it through the outside of my neck and this all developed in 2 days. My doctor is on vacation and I remember hearing something about vinegar so I looked it up and wound up mixing straight apple cider vinegar (store brand) and McCormick Cayenne Pepper powder in a glass and gargled 3 times. The pain was significantly reduced for me and now I am having a hot cup of Irish Breakfast Tea with honey and lemon juice. I plan to keep going with the cayenne and vinegar."
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[YEA] 05/04/2006: Steve writes: "This hit me last Sunday, as I was exhausted, for no reason. Then I woke up Mon. with a slight sore throat, that got worse later in the day. Tues. it hit me like a freight train. I had a horrible sore throat that went all through my neck up to my ear. There wasn't a spot on me that didn't hurt to the touch. Every joint ached. My teeth even hurt. I started taking my wife's ACV on Tues.. Yesterday I put in a little red pepper. Last night I woke up in a cold, thick sweat. Today I feel 100% better with only a mild sore throat and no aches. I am still very weak though, I don't what this was, but I'm sure it was some type of flu. The guys at work gave me this and they went to the Dr. so I'll ask them. Thanks for the tips!!!"
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[NAY] 04/02/2006: Kristin from Dallas, TX writes: "Sorry guys I tried the ACV and the Cayenne Pepper mixed together and diluted down with some water and had no success as of yet. Then, out of desperation, I did a straight shot of the AVC and rinsed with water, still no results. I'll keep trying and see how the day goes!"
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[YEA] Julia from Santa Ana writes: "This is a fantastic combo. My throat felt immediately better and I am now highly energized. Still spitting out mucous 10 minutes after finishing the drink. I had no idea there was so much mucous in my throat (couldn't feel it). Yikes. I will continue to drink this as a daily health tonic, I think."
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ACV AND RASPBERRY TEA
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[YEA] 08/15/2007: Lynn from Waterville, Maine writes: "I learned about raspberry tea and started using a cup of warm raspberry tea with 1/2tsp of apple cider vinegar to gargle with and spit back out. I freaked when I saw the gunk it was nasty. If caught in time it gives a nice relief of a sore throat. From time to time I just gargle to keep from getting a build up of gunk. Especially during allergy seasons. I hope this helps as it did for me."
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ACV, BAKING SODA, CAYENNE
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[YEA] 07/11/2009: 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 !"
05/15/2010: Sundrop881 from Rockford, Illinois replies: "I would be careful about using the baking soda as a great uncle of mine used it almost daily as an anti-acid and eventually it burned holes in his stomach.
I had a sore throat. I just took my tonic (composed of lemon juice, tomato juice, grated garlic and some hot sauce) with 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper and swallowed when I was on my back. I took about 3-4 sips and now my sore throat is gone and I feel like a human being. Other than my stomach is a little jittery, I feel Okay. My nose is still plugged, but I am working on it with a saline nose spray. Thanks, I can finally do some work now."
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ANTISEPTIC MOUTHWASH
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[YEA] 10/14/2008: Jane from Grove City, OH, USA writes: "Listerine. It cures your throat sores immediately, doesn't taste gross, and it makes your breath smell better. Use the amount you usually do for mouthwash rinsing, or if you haven't used it before use about one tablespoon. Gargle it as far back as you can without swallowing it. It really takes away the burn!"
Replies[NAY] 11/26/2008: Joey from Toronto, Ontario replies: "This stuff is a lie, it makes you foam haha, I tried it, don't try it, it doesn't even work either."
[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 02/04/2009: Jennifer from Atlanta, Georgia, USA replies: "I used anticeptic mouthwash during the first day I noticed an irrated throat. I used the normal amount stated on the bottle for mouthwash but I made sure to allow it to reach the far back of my throat. It does help it to immediately feel better, but I wouldn't say that it cured my ailment. I have had a sore throat for several days and today I tried both Cayenne, and later ACV straight with honey like a shot. Just now I tried the salt water gargle. All have helped but we will see how fast I recover."
[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 02/18/2009: Matthew from Philladelphia, PA replies: "Antiseptic Mouthwash [Listerine] made my sore throat better, but not cured. It took the sharp edge off of my sore throat, but it definitely didn't cure it."
[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 04/18/2009: Andrew from Lansing, Michigan replies: "when i heard that listerine worked, i tried gurgling it in my mouth a couple times. It works but it doesnt cure your sore throat completely. It makes your throat feel alot better. And it gives you a fresh breath."
[NAY] 12/16/2009: Lea from Wabash, In replies: "The Antiseptic mouth wash work slightly for me when I treid this. I think relief in that area the mouthwash was able to reach lasted for a total of 5ish minutes. I have an extreme sore throat which from what I've read sounds like it could be strep or Mono. Though I've had both tests done for it, saddly it isn't either but a bad viral one. Salt Water provided more relief for me than mouthwash."
[YEA] 07/16/2010: Emily from Cape Coral, Florida, United States replies: "I had a really bad sore throat and my friend was supposed to come over later. I read this, ran upstairs, and started to gargle. To be honest I didn't check how much I used, but I would assume it was about two tablespoons. As soon as I started gargling I started to feel better. It definantly worked for me."
04/22/2011: Gerald from Columbus, Ohio replies: "Listerine will help with a sore throat, but only a little. The reason for that is the fact that you are not swallowing the listerine. So basically you are only treating the upper part of the throat. The other remedys are having you swallow some of the concoction so the entire throat is being treated.Basically, for any sore throat remedy to be really effective it needs to be something you swallow, and be something that clings to the surface of the throat tissues after you have swallowed so it continues to work even after you have finished gargling/swallowing. Thats why pepper works well.... the particles cling to the mouth and throat."
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
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[YEA] 12/17/2011: Angle from Lawrenceville, Ga writes: "I use 2 tbsp. Apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp. Honey, lemon juice and a little hot water to dilute. It's still potent but more bearable. The first time I used it years ago, my throat was completely swollen and "closed" up like a strep infection. I used it 3-4 times a day and knocked it out. I only use a little water so that I'm done quicker :) then drink water after to wash it down."
Replies[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 01/24/2012: Happy! from Savannah, Georgia replies: "I have had a horrible sore throat for a couple days. I did this gargle, minus the lemon juice and immediately the stinging in my throat is gone! I can swallow without pain for the first time in several days. The soreness is not completely gone of course, but is much less painful. I will definitely keep this up for the next few days! Thanks :)"
[YEA] 02/01/2012: Cynthia from Greenville, Sc replies: "Third day with strep. Fifth time in 5 months. Waiting on surgery in the next month. This time the worst pain ever. Temps of 102. Fever, chills aching all over. Have been taking antibiotics for 3 days. Using magic moth rinse religiosly. Also taking ibuprofen every 6 hours. 3rd night and the pain so severe up all night researching other remedies. Found this one but did not have Apple Cider Vinegar in the pantry. Used white wine vinegar instead. Have used several times this morning. Feel the best I have in days. Feel as if I can actually get some sleep now. Wish I had known this much sooner. Thought it was a crazy shot in the dark but am thankful I tried it."
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 11/25/2011: Jenny from Perth, Western Australia writes: "A very bad sore throat caught me out the other night and now I can't seem to ditch it. I've tried drinking warm water with ACV and honey (even gargling with it) 3-4 times per day and while it feels a little better, it's still very much there."
Replies[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 01/14/2012: Brenda from Surprise, Az replies: "I must agree. I have been suffering from an ear infection, sinusitis, and post nasal drip. I have been on antibiotic but it's actually not helping much. Normally I do not have a sore throat lasting longer than two days max. This is a constant sore throat as long as there is drainage so I was encouraged by all the "Yea" votes that I decided to try the ACV gargle. How much of a "sting" that was present was reduced very slightly. Although helpful, my sore throat is still very much a BIG bother. I was tested for strep and it came back negative, I also was cleared of mono. Maybe I will give the honey a try. Not a honey fan, but maybe this is the key element I am missing. I give the ACV an overall (eh... So so) rating. It was worth a shot though. Good Luck all. It seems to be working for the rest of you. Wish I could say the same."
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[YEA] 08/31/2011: Daisy from Portland, Dorset, England writes: "i have a sore throat and think your cure is actually working well. It still aches and hurts but im feeling better by far."
Replies[YEA] 11/07/2011: Taryn from Aurora, Wisconsin replies: "I had a slight sore throat for the entire day. I went to bed and slept for about 3 hours before waking up with the worst sore throat I have had since I had Strep in High School. Desperate for a remedy I checked earth clinic and was going to try the Cayenne pepper remedy. When I got to the cupboard I found that we were all out of Cayenne pepper. So I settled on the ACV, Honey and warm water.I had a few sips for good measure and then gargled the rest over a period of probably 7-8 minutes. About 4 minutes in to gargling my sore throat had reduced by at least 50%. After 8 minutes I would say it was only slightly irritated. I went back to bed. Slept like a baby. Woke up the next morning with no throat pain whatsoever.
I seriously doubted that it would work, and then was I felt it working I doubted that the effect would last thought the night but IT DID! I am so amazed by this especially because a lot of other Apple Cider Vinegar remedies on this site have not worked for me.
If you have a sore throat, even if you are skeptical, you should give it a try. You may be pleasantly surprised."
11/30/2011: Desertpunky from Socaldesert, Usa replies: "ACV, salt and water as warm/hot as you can tolerate-gargled and not swallowed will work great on a sore throat."
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[YEA] 07/04/2011: Meg from Montreal, Quebec writes: "I put 1 tablespoon of ACV in about 8oz of peppermint tea flavoured water, and after the first gargle, my sore throat started to feel better instantly! I can swallow now without my throat feeling raw.
It tastes like crap, even with the peppermint, but hey - nothing else has ever soothed a sore throat faster! It's worth it :)"
Replies[YEA] 08/23/2011: Mandy from Mandeville, La replies: "I was skeptical at first, but got desparate in the middle of the night after 7 days' duration. I had tried all of the over the counter remedies but nothing helped my dry, painful sore throat caused by post-nasal drip. Since I had ACV on hand, I figured it couldn't hurt. My throat felt better almost immediately. The soreness didn't completely go away, but I would say it was 80% better. It continued to feel better until morning, when I gargled and sipped ACV in water again. I will keep using it throughout the day. The ACV also helped my nasal congestion and thinned the mucous so I could blow my nose. Definitely worth a try in my opinion."
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[YEA] 05/24/2011: Luann from Grand Haven, Mi writes: "I've used apple cider vinegar for years on sore throats. A tablespoon full in a half glass of water if you can handle it works for me as a gargle. The one time I didn't use it on a sore throat I ended up with Strep.
Also to the person that was really tired, I was falling asleep during the day while working and driving. The fatigue would come on really fast and I couldn't keep myself awake no matter what I did. I went for a sleep study and was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. I didn't fit the profile. I'm a female, under 125lbs and don't snore. I was shocked when they came in and said that I stopped breathing as soon as I fell asleep. Go get tested, your life depends on it."
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[YEA] 02/28/2011: Alicia from Chapel Hill, Nc, Usa writes: "Yea - read the suggestions last night after 3 days of a sore throat that wouldn't quit. Did the 3 TBS of ACV and 8 oz of hot water. I'm on a diet so only did 1 TBS of honey. I sipped and gargled it as slowly as I could although I did feel pretty lousy after (no sugar no carb diet probably didn't help w/ACV in my stomach). BUT, I woke up this AM feeling a little better and now 24 hours later my sore throat is almost completely gone. I'm going to try ACV for seasonal allergies, which are starting here, just will make sure to have something more on my stomach. Thanks Earth Clinic - now off to find cures for wrinkles and gray hair :-)."
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[NAY] 02/07/2011: Victoria from New York City, Usa writes: "I tried this. First I did 2 tblsp of this in a glass of water and drank it. That didnt work. Then I mixed the ACV in a mug of tea. That didnt work. Finally I just took the ACV straight to the head. This didnt work either. So now I have a disgusting taste in my mouth and still a sore throat. :/"
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01/15/2011: Anna from La Crosse, Wi, Usa writes: "I'm trying this for the first time right now, and I think it's working. I gargled with straight ACV first, and then made a pretty dilute tea of honey, ACV, lemon juice, and hot water, Because I was a little overwhelmed by the stinging feeling in my throat as the lemon juice and ACV are so acidic! Anyway, great herbal remedy! "
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10/18/2010: Klouise from San Carlos, Negros Occidental, Philippines writes: "Help! My throat became sore and it is painful to swallow. I have been taking Apple Cider Vinegar for almost a year and it helped me much in a lot of ways. However, recently, I took 1/8cup Apple Cider Vinegar in a glass of water to relieve my rhinitis and it caused a lump in my throat. I tried to gargle baking soda and added 1/4 tsp in my 2tbsp. It relieved my clogged nose and my throat is less painful but the lump is still there. What dosage shall I take? I need Apple Cider Vinegar for my rhinitis."
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[YEA] 10/02/2010: Rene from Greatna, Usa writes: "I just came across this site for sore throat and tried Apple Cider Vinegar with honey and warm water and believe me it worked instantly."
Replies12/23/2010: Audrey from Jacksonville, Florida replies: "I have had a horrible sore throat for the last two days, I've tried so many things to try to get rid of it, Pills, lozenges, hot cloths, about 20 cups of hot tea with honey, and none of it worked, but I just tried one tbp of ACV in a big cup of ice water and I feel so much better. This really works, try it."
[YEA] 03/19/2011: Brenda from Clarendon, Pa replies: "Thank you all who said ACV and honey, it helped me get some much needed sleep last night :) "
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