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The Healing Power of a Salt Water Gargle for Sore Throat Relief

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Salt Water Gargle
Posted by Unknown User (Land Of The Free!, Idaho United States) on 11/23/2012
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It did not work at all! It worked for like 10 minutes and afterwards I felt like crap.... It makes your throat dry and miserable. I highly don't recommend it.

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Posted by Roberto (Newport, Tennessee) on 10/17/2012
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This remedy is a complete joke, I have been sick for a day now and have fought off all other symptoms except a sore throat..... I tried this remedy and immediately felt a burning in my throat that was worse than before!!!!!!!

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Posted by Ellenah1 (Stafford, Va) on 09/10/2012
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I gargled a whole cup of this stuff but it only worked for like 30 seconds. It didn't taste all to great afterwards either.

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Posted by G (Jacksonville, Fl) on 12/29/2011
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Salt water garggle does not work. It provides slight relief for a few minutes. It is also unpleasant. I suggest ginger and honey tea instead.

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Posted by Peter (Boston, Massachusetts) on 06/08/2011
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It did not help my soar throat at all and it actually made it worse I feel like shit now.

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Posted by Elaine (Key Largo, Fl/united States) on 11/12/2010
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I am sorry to say this but.... It doesn't work..... It dries up your throat, it hurts still, and it makes your mouth super super dry..... :(

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Posted by Sara (Jacsonville, Florida USA) on 11/30/2008
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the salt and water so works.......wrong! it hurt my throat even worst.

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Posted by Lashyah (Orlando, FL) on 02/01/2006
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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?

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Posted by Brad (Bolton)
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I have used salt water and gargled for my sore throat, it only reduces the soreness, and it dries your throat.

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Posted by Teia (Hawyard, CA)
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I tried the salt-- it didn't work, it seemed to make it even worse.

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Posted by Dylan (Kenosha, WI)
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It stings and dries up my throat.



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