How to Soothe a Sore Throat With Sea Salt

Quality sea salts are rich in vitamins and minerals, have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and are useful both internally and externally to boost health. Whether a sore throat is caused by a cold or flu, laryngitis, strep throat or aggravation caused by acid reflux, sea salts can help to soothe the pain and heal the throat.

Instructions

1

Combine 1/2 tbsp. of fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tbsp. of honey, 2 tsp. of sea salts and a pinch of cayenne pepper in a small pot. Each and every one of these ingredients has healing properties to help soothe and cure a sore throat. The sea salts not only help to reduce inflammation, they gently remove any mucus, pus or foreign substances from the throat, increasing the healing power of the additional ingredients.

2

Heat the ingredients on very low heat, stirring constantly. Only heat the mixture until warm, avoiding simmering or boiling which can destroy the medicinal qualities and dissolve the salts.

3

Place the liquid in your mouth and gargle for at least 30 seconds. Do not worry if you happen to swallow a small amount, as none of the ingredients are harmful; however, because the remedy is cleaning infection and bacteria from your throat, it is best to spit it out.

4

Spit out the sea salt gargle and then fill your mouth with plain yogurt, swishing it around in your mouth. The yogurt further helps to eliminate harmful bacteria and will neutralize any burning sensation caused by the cayenne pepper. When the burning sensation stops, you can swallow the yogurt.

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Repeat your sea salt gargle three or four times daily to soothe a sore throat.