SALT WATER GARGLE

[NAY]  11/30/2008: Sara from Jacsonville, Florida USA writes: "the salt and water so works.......wrong! it hurt my throat even worst."

[YEA]  10/02/2008: Moe Fizpatrick from Newbury, VT USA writes: "For my sore throat, i tried gurgling saltwater. I have been using this trick since i was a little kid. It's never failed me, just like may Dad used to say. It does kinda taste bad after, but it goes away really fast. Hope i helped!"

[YEA]  07/13/2008: Kaila from Springdale, Arkansas writes: "Welll i try salt and vinigar with hot water to gurgle. It might taste odd but it helps alot. Use five teaspoons of salt and a half cup a vinigar. but it does not mater how much water you use! Hope it helps!"

[YEA]  05/27/2008: David from Dallas, Texas writes: "Sore Throat Remedy Feedback: YEA this works. The saline solution numbs the pharnyx, leaving you with no pain at all! This is byfar an extremly well remedy!"

[YEA]  05/12/2008: Carla from Cork, Ireland writes: "its a well know fact that the most basic remedies work the best and salt and water is no exception salt is know for its anti-septic properties, and, although it may not cause instant pain relief, it will remove the harmful bacteria causing the sore throat. just mix 2 teaspoons of salt with a mug of warm-hot water (the warm water willl help sterilse the surface of the throat) gargle 2-3 times a day and within a day or so your sore throat will dissapear! this is an ideal subsitute for anti-biotics and other harsh treatments. hope you feel better!!"

[YEA]  08/16/2007: Beth from Clearfield, PA writes: "I really enjoy this site and have tried some of the suggestions with much success. I have been ready about the Cayenne Pepper for a sore throat. I can't even imagine how that must feel. I am not a fan of spicy hot things so I know I would never try the Cayenne Pepper. If there is anyone out there that is not a fan of this type of remedy, I have one that I have used for years with total success. Gargle with salt water. I can't give you the exact measurements, because I don't make the same amount every time, but I can tell you that the solution should not be any saltier than your tears which is not all the salty. This remedy has worked every time for me and my family. My husband's aunt, who was an army nurse during WWII, told me that they used salt and sugar solutions to cure a lot of things years ago when she was growing up. Both items have healing properties when used correctly. Hope this suggestion helps someone."

[YEA]  12/07/2006: Norman from Anaheim, CA writes: "it's now 12:20am. been lying in bed and trying to sleep since 10:30pm but my constant coughing and really sore throat prevent me from sleeping so i got up and google "the best way to cure sore throat" and this site is on the top of the results. since the only thing that's available for me at this hour is the salt, i tried and gave it a shot. i heated up water and put a great amount of salt on it. i gargled it and i really felt much better. although, i can still feel it being sore, it made me stop coughing and the itchiness on my throat is gone. thanks!"

02/23/2006: Brittany from CA writes: "The salt water gargle helps get all of the mucus out of the throat and nose."

[NAY]  02/01/2006: Lashyah from Orlando, FL writes: "salt and water, i did gargle salt and water and it helped me get my voice back but i'm still suffering from strep throat does any one have a cure for that?"

[YEA]  01/17/2006: Christina writes: "YES USING SALT WATER DID HELP SOOTHE MY THROAT, BUT ALSO IT IS BETTER WITH COLD SALT WATER. HOW CAN SALT REDUCE SORENESS THOUGH I JUST DON'T GET IT."

[YEA]  01/11/2006: Tammy from Pampa, Tx writes: "I had a really bad sore throat, but was really hungry. I snacked on some really salty peanuts. It a matter of minutes my sore throat was no longer hurting. I do believe that salt really works. I used to do the salt and water as a child. Pickle juice seemed to work as well."

[YEA]  Ruth from Fountain Inn, SC writes: "I swear by gargling salt water. My mom always used it. I tried that chloraseptic spray, it only numbs. Cough drops don't work because once you eat them they are gone. Salt will actually heal the throat. You can look it up. I think that it kills the bacteria that causes sore throats. I just know that it works. I use warm water and enough salt that I can stand it."

[YEA]  Tiggy from London writes: "a glass of tepid water with about 1/2 teaspoon of salt helps reduce soreness!!"

[YEA]  Felicia from Georgia writes: "The best way I have found to soothe a sore throat is to mix 2 tsp salt with 1 cup warm water and add a crushed baby aspirin to mixture, and gargle several times."

[YEA]  Gerrad from St. Louis writes: "Salt Water Gargle helped too!! Use the hottest water that your mouth and throat will tolerate without being burned and uses Sea Salt if possible."

[YEA]  Leo from Macon, GA writes: "I used the the warm water and salt, and it worked well for me, because I could barely go to sleep, and after gargling some salt water, I was able to sleep, and was much more better the next morning."

[YEA]  Jess from MI writes: "I tried the salt water trick, and in about 30 minutes my sore throat was history. But that morning it wasn't so bad then it got bad REALLY bad. So I tried to look for a cure and I saw the salt water trick so, I tried it and it worked so you should try it! You can also add a couple drops of lemon juice if you would like. This may not cure it, but it makes it go away."

[NAY]  Brad from Bolton writes: "I have used salt water and gargled for my sore throat, it only reduces the soreness, and it dries your throat."

[NAY]  Teia from Hawyard, CA writes: "I tried the salt-- it didn't work, it seemed to make it even worse."

[NAY]  Dylan from Kenosha, WI writes: "It stings and dries up my throat."

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