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I am currently feeling a big cold coming on (headache, chest hurts etc) and I've been upping Vit C, D, taking oil of oregano and the symptoms are subsiding - BUT - I am getting a really sore throat. I have been gargling with salt, but it's not helping much.

Does anyone have any pale-friendly sore throat remedies (that work)

Thanks!!

flag	asked Mar 4 2011 at 22:32 Thumper 12.3k●2●10●48

Jason · Accepted Answer · 2011-03-04 23:04:44Z UTC

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Works for me all the time: warm water and about a teaspoon of cayenne pepper -- gargle with it every 15 minutes or so for a couple hours. It almost always clears my sore throat up before the two hours is up.

answered Mar 4 2011 at 23:04

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	I'm going to try this when i get home - I'm a little scared I'm not going to lie. I think the cayenne pepper is just going to scare the sore right out of my throat ;) – Thumper Mar 5 2011 at 0:25
	It's not bad at all. Let it rest on your throat for like 10 seconds, then spit. I work in radio -- my voice is important so when the throat hurts, it affects my work. This always works for me. – Jason Mar 5 2011 at 4:56

sarah-ann · Answer 2 · 2011-03-04 22:43:03Z UTC

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Honey and lemon in warm water, proven antibacterial and soothing qualities.

answered Mar 4 2011 at 22:43

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I am drinking this as I write this (I had both at my office) and it seems to be working pretty well thanks!! – Thumper Mar 5 2011 at 0:26

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turmeric powder + honey + lemon juice mixed into a paste = best ever throat soother. – Lindsay Mar 5 2011 at 4:04

.. try and use raw honey if you can – Resurgent Mar 5 2011 at 8:48

only ever raw honey (and as local as possible) – Thumper Mar 17 2011 at 14:50

Dexter · Answer 3 · 2011-03-04 22:51:24Z UTC

I have read that some take 50,000IU of Vitamin D3 at the onset of symptoms for a week or so and that seems to nip the problem. Then they cut back to their regular 5000IU a day. Vit D3 is known to increase the immune system and wards off colds and flus.

I have been supplementing with 5000IU for three years and have been cold and flue free for that period. I would usually get a couple of bouts of the flu prior to switching to paleo and sup with D3.

FanOfSunshine · Answer 4 · 2011-03-05 04:07:52Z UTC

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Drink apple cider vinegar with warm water before bed, like Bragg Organic. It works for me.

www.homeremediesweb.com says: Reduce sinus infections and sore throats

answered Mar 5 2011 at 4:07

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WordVixen · Answer 5 · 2011-03-05 03:38:27Z UTC

Sage tea- you can add peppermint and any other herbs that are good for a sore throat. It only works until you eat or drink something else, though.

Warmed orange juice with honey (it's surprisingly good)

Hot water with lemon juice and whiskey (or a more paleo-ish liquor, I use Glenfiddich)

Black tea with lemon

Bone broth

All of the above work best when warm or hot. I liked the hot water with lemon and whiskey so much that I kept drinking it even after I got over my cold.

Tactical Savage · Answer 6 · 2011-03-05 12:08:12Z UTC

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Chew on some Osha Root, also called Snake Root. Used by my people for centuries, it is excellent for throat ailments.

answered Mar 5 2011 at 12:08

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	where would I find some of this? thanks – Thumper Mar 7 2011 at 3:17
	I'm sure you can find it on-line. – Tactical Savage Mar 7 2011 at 10:40

Sore throat remedies - paleo friendly and effective

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