The cold medicine business is booming, as anyone who’s been to a drugstore knows from looking at the rows and rows of displays of name-brand and imitation brands. Is it worth refilling all these chemicals just to get rid of a nasty cold? Or is there another way?
Personally, I lost faith in the over-the-counter drug business a long time ago. Going to the store to buy cold medicine or sore throat lozenges was more of a formality than something she really believed would work. I’m sure millions, millions of people feel the same way I do now, and maybe you do too now that I’ve given you a rundown.
listed below are the most Effective natural remedies to cure a sore throat
1. Raw garlic
Raw garlic is one of the most potent sore throat relievers, but be sure to buy fresh and organic whenever possible and eat it raw. Cooking kills most of the beneficial effects of garlic. The enzymes that are destroyed during cooking are necessary for our body to properly absorb the benefits of garlic. Raw garlic can be added to green smoothies (along with fruit…it’s an acquired taste) or simply tossed into a homemade olive oil-based salad dressing.
2. Oil of oregano
Oregano oil is perhaps the most potent and concentrated of all nature’s wonder foods for fighting bacteria and viruses and has a long history in Greek and other natural medicine systems. You can buy this in small containers, but don’t worry, a little goes a long way.
This oil can even be applied externally to soothe the throat.
3. Increases vitamin D
Most sore throats occur during the cold months in cold-weather states, and it’s no coincidence. Flu season is really just a catchphrase for lack of strong sunlight which means lack of vitamin D in the body. It will be prudent to ingest large doses of natural vitamin D at the first symptoms of a sore throat. All the sunlight you can get is welcome. If you get a sore throat in hot weather, get outside and relax in the sun for much of the day, and try to go barefoot if you can on the beach or grass. Recent research suggests that having bare feet “grounded” greatly aids the healing process.
4. Vitamin C is equally important
Doctors have experimented with intravenous vitamin C treatments to cure chronic patients of many diseases. Using this same concept, I built my own plan to cure pending illnesses like sore throat. The simplest home remedy for a sore throat involves plenty of water and a good source of vitamin C.
The richest source of natural vitamin C is fruits, especially citrus fruits. Never go for the cheap synthetic substitute sold as ascorbic acid drinks. Oranges, various types of bell peppers, strawberries, grapefruit, acai berries (South American), broccoli, and many other citrus and green vegetables, as well as berries, are her favorite foods for vitamin C doses.
However, perhaps the most potent Vitamin C on Earth comes from the Camu Camu berry from the Amazon rainforest, and this is an amazing supplement to have on hand to support near-instantaneous healing in some cases.
5. Cut out as much meat, dairy, and sugar as possible
Refined sugar and artificial sugars feed the bad bacteria that cause health problems or kill off the good bacteria that provide balance, respectively. Stay away from them as much as possible when you feel like your throat is going to hurt.
Meat should also be restricted and eaten from an organic or grass-fed source if possible, and again, cut out dairy due to its mucus- and phlegm-causing properties.
Making a short-term sacrifice with your diet can be difficult at first, but remember that you need nutrition, not a full stomach, to fight disease. Consider going on a juice fast after purchasing a high-quality juicer and your cells, and your throat in particular, will thank you.
6. The Honey of my health!
No natural cure is complete without a touch of honey. In fact, honey is one of the fastest remedies for an itchy throat. The honey you need comes from a farmer’s market or natural store; Please ask the seller whether it has been heated or not before buying. The vast majority of honey must be heated before it hits grocery store shelves. Some creative ways to drink honey are with Organic Tea, mixed with ground cinnamon or ginger tea.
7. Anti-inflammatory boost
Finally, adding some anti-inflammatory foods, herbs, or supplements will go a long way. Try cayenne pepper in your tea, or sprinkle it over hummus or some other raw food, as well as turmeric, which is also antibacterial and antiviral. Sage, licorice root, and slippery elm also help.
Once you experiment with these foods and supplements and invest more in natural health, you’ll be amazed at how easily you can combat sore throats and even eliminate them from your life altogether.
