Most Sore throats are caused by viral or bacterial infections. Allergies, asthma, cigarette smoke, and pollutants are some other culprits. A Sore Throat will respond well to bed rest, gargling with warm salt water 3-4 times a day, Vitamin A, C, bioflavonoids, and zinc. A sore throat is sometimes a symptom of a more serious condition distinct from the common cold (such as strep throat) that may require medical diagnosis and treatment with appropriate antibiotics. If you do take antibiotics, remember to take acidophilus along with them or after your complete course to maintain normal intestinal flora. Best Remedies for Treating A Sore Throat Add a teaspoon of sea salt (not-iodized salt) to 8 ounces of warm water. Stir it well to dissolve and then gargle and spit the water out. Gargle until all the water is gone. Do this 3-4 times per day. Drinking warm liquids (such as caffeine-free tea, water with honey, or warm soup broth). Using a humidifier to moisten dry air is important. If a sore throat is caused by infection, it is important to drink plenty of fluids and to rest to prevent dehydration and to allow your body to properly recover. Baking Soda and Sea Salt: The National Cancer Institute recommends gargling and gently swishing a combination of 1 cup warm water, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. They recommend using the rinse every three hours as needed. Marshmallow root contains a mucus-like substance that coats and soothes a sore throat. Simply add some of the dried root to a cup of boiling water to make tea. Sipping the tea two to three times a day may help ease throat pain. Licorice root has long been used to treat sore throats. Recent research shows it’s effective when mixed with water to create...

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