by DrJoyce | May 27, 2019 | Blog
There’s a reason Grandma used to always suggest whiskey whenever anyone had a sore throat. The old folklore surrounding “Grandma’s cough medicine” has some degree of truth to it. One of the most common home remedies for a sore throat was for centuries the hot toddy. A...
by DrJoyce | May 27, 2019 | Blog
Smoking is one of the leading causes of sore throats. Cigarette smoke is still hot when it enters the throat, which can burn the sensitive tissues of the mouth and throat. On top of that, cigarettesmoke contains dozens of chemical particulates that can irritate mucous...
by DrJoyce | May 26, 2019 | Blog
Sore throats are often caused when the sensitive mucous membranes at the back of the throat get dried out due to snoring, coughing, or simply not enough moisture in the air. Using a home humidifier or vaporizer can return the air inside one’s home to a proper humidity...
by DrJoyce | May 25, 2019 | Blog
Honey has been used for sore throats for thousands of years, and honey has even been found in the tombs of ancient Egyptian pharaohs for use as a medication in the afterlife. Honey has numerous health benefits including relieving the pain associated with sore throats....
by DrJoyce | May 23, 2019 | Blog
Gargle With Warm Salt Water This age-old remedy persists as an “old wives’ tale” because it actually works. Gargling with warm salt water can rinse away the mucus and other fluids that can accumulate in the throat during a sore throat and prevent the body’s...
