![]() Shown below are some suggestions I found online for how to cure/soothe a sore throat, apart from visiting the urgent care, that is! Mostly old-wives' tales, but some of them are based in scientific fact as well as connected to modern genuine remedies. I just thought I'd write a different kind of blog article today and ask my readership what is their favorite way of treating a sore throat, chiefly because I got one today (after months of being perfectly fine and like a typical guy, I'm in denial that I'm even sick). I like to say macho things to my wife like "I don't get sick" and other comical statements, just so she can post what I say on Facebook! Anyway, my personal favorite is ginger tea and sleeping with a handkerchief around my neck, much like the turtle neck suggestion. I find it really works. It might have something to do with raising the ambient temperature in my throat (much like a fever would) and making it easier for my immune system to be bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal, not sure which. I'm curious about just eating a lettuce leaf - that one just seems way too simple to work...... What do you do? If you have a scientific basis behind what you do, especially if it works, I'd love to hear it! Simply add your comments below or at facebook.com/Doctorisinstl
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