SORE
THROAT
About Sore ThroatsMost
sore throats are caused by viral infections such as the common cold. Streptococcus bacteria can also be responsible. In most cases an acute sore throat will go away on its own within a few
days or a couple of weeks and this can be speeded up with the dietary and
supplementation advice given below. They
are often a first sign of other disorders, such as cold, flu, glandular fever, candidiasis,
lowered immunity, and so on. Very
rarely they may indicate a more serious problem such as laryngeal cancer, or
there may be an abscess around the tonsils. Nutrition Facts & Diet Advice for Sore ThroatsConsider the following nutrition guidelines:  | Stop smoking. | | Reduce food intake for a few days, but drink plenty of warm soup, vegetable juices, herb teas and warm water with lemon juice. | | Drink goldenseal tea, catnip tea, cats claw tea, fenugreek tea, marshmallow root tea and raspberry tea. You can get the loose herbs from places such as Neils Yard. Cats claw tea is available from Higher Nature. Be careful which herbal teas you drink if you are pregnant – get individual advice. | | Avoid sugar, soft drinks, white flour, white rice, fast food, refined food. | | Gargle with sea salt. | | Change your toothbrush now, and every month thereafter. If you’re prone to sore throats, store your toothbrush in a solution of water and grapefruit seed extract (Citricidal available from Higher Nature) |
Health Supplements for Sore ThroatsThe following health supplements should be considered: (click on supplement to go there) |
