SORE
THROAT
About Sore Throats
Most
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 Throats
Consider the following nutrition guidelines:
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Stop
smoking.
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Reduce
food intake for a few days, but drink plenty of warm soup, vegetable
juices, herb teas and warm water with lemon juice.
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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.
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Avoid
sugar, soft drinks, white flour, white rice, fast food, refined food.
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Gargle
with sea salt.
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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 Throats
Often, a combination of
supplements may help in alleviating this condition. You may
wish to consult a nutritional therapist for personal advice.
Supplements that may be helpful in alleviating symptoms are
shown below:
(please
also read this important notice concerning supplement
medical claims)
Recommended
Books
health book - Boost Your Child's Immune System
see also:
candidiasis
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