I just received the January 2015 edition of the Oprah Magazine. Dr. Oz has an article on page 42 that I found very interesting. The title is "What's the Best way to Treat a Sore Throat? At-home cures for a common winter woe."
According to the article, "A recent study in JAMA Internal Medicine found that physicians prescribe antibiotics for 60 percent of the patients they see with sore throats - even though research indicates that only 5 to 15 percent of cases actually require meds." Isn't that interesting? I have mentioned some of my sore throat natural remedies in past posts (sore throat links). People have been using natural remedies for thousands of years. Doctor Oz apparently uses some to.
Dr. Oz's Favorite Natural Sore Throat Remedies:
1. Spray with Sage and Echinacea
According to the article, "In one small study, nearly two-thirds of patients reported that their sore throat symptoms were lessened by at least 50 percent after just three days of using a spray composed of sage and echinacea extracts - a response nearly equal to that found with an anesthetic spray."
2. Gargle with Licorice
The article says that licorice contains a number of ingredients with anti-inflammatory and healing properties. It also mentioned that sipping licorice tea may help.
3. Lock In Moisture
This recommendation is for a humidifier. Dry throats are a common culprit and adding moisture to the air can help.
4. Pop a Lozenge
Dr. Oz recommends trying a throat lozenge. He states, "certain ingredients known as demulcents may ease the pain that comes with swallowing by coating the throat with a protective film." He also mentions that honey is an excellent demulcent. "And hothe anesthetic properties in menthol lozenges gently numb throat tissue." Of course, not all lozenges are the same. Some are full of sugar, so it is important to choose wisely.
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