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  • Causes of a Sore Throat

    sore throat causes a burning or scratchy feeling in the throat. There are many different causes of sore throat, ranging from infections and allergies to pollution, smoking and cancer. You should se...

  • Signs of a Sore Throat

    Sore throats are most commonly caused by an upper respiratory infection. A virus can attack anywhere along your throat, from the back of your nasal passages down to the back of your mouth and esoph...

  • What Causes a Sore Throat?

    ... the body. Fortunately, the causes of a sore throat have specific treatment options.

  • What Are the Treatments for a Sore Throat?

    ...rritating feeling in your throat called sore throat can result from infections, allergies and environmental irritants. Viruses cause most sore throats. These viral infections usually resolve on ...

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Food for Thought

Hot ginger tea with honey

Cold coming on? Sore throat? Chest feels snowed in? Hot ginger tea, made from freshly grated ginger root and raw hone...

Calories: 63     Fat: 0.0351     Cholesterol: 0     Sodium: 0.6162     Total Carbohydrates: 17.7148     Fiber: 0.0952     Sugars: 16     Protein: 0.0818     Vitamin C:    

Beka's Green Tea Toddy

...ly on my regular diet - but great for a sore throat and cough.

Calories: 105     Fat: 0     Cholesterol: 0     Sodium: 2.001     Total Carbohydrates: 17     Fiber: 0     Sugars: 16     Protein: 0     Vitamin C:    

Vitamins

  • Perilla

    Perilla is a traditional crop of China, India, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and other Asian countries. The seed oil is use...

  • Slippery elm

    Slippery elm is native to eastern Canada, and the eastern and central United States. Its name refers its slippery con...

  • L-Carnitine

    Perilla is a traditional crop of China, India, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and other Asian countries. The seed oil is use...

  • Betony

    Betony has been regarded as a cure-all by many societies including Greece, Italy, Spain, and Britain, as far back as ...

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Conversations On Sore Throat

  • sore throat


    • Posted On March 19, 2008 09:46:25 AM

      is it ok to workout with a sore throat, headache, and runny nose? i dont feel too bad right now, back in january i got like this, worked out, then got REALLY sick..just curious..no fever tho, that ... Read More

    • Posted On March 19, 2008 09:53:52 AM

      No, its not ok. Stay home, get better. Return to your workouts when you feel 100% again. Read More

  • Sore throat help


    • Posted On October 24, 2008 12:26:51 PM

      ...y other warm drink that might help? My throat is all scratchy and I think I've had my fill of cough drops today. Read More

    • Posted On October 24, 2008 12:48:33 PM

      ... they melt and add a zing that helps my throat! chloroseptic spray? it'll numb your throat...but the spray also gags me when i first spray it. sorry hun! Read More

  • painful sore throat! help! =(


    • Posted On August 11, 2008 03:08:19 PM

      ...t's almost better. But my throat is SO sore it hurts really bad. I do not have strep throat, I was tested for it at the doctor, and my mom looked yesterday for me. I don't have it. But it's ... Read More

    • Posted On August 13, 2008 09:27:39 AM

      ... you coughing a lot? Is that why it is sore? Do you have a lot of mucous? If so, gargle with Alkalol + hot water (50/50). Alkalol can typically be purchased from your local pharmacy (behind ... Read More

  • Sore throat and heading off to film

    Hi everyone, sorry I haven't been posting lately. It's been a bit hectic! We are off to New Jersey on Friday to film our third episode on the shores of the Atlantic. I will have the laptop along...

    • Posted On September 10, 2008 06:24:38 PM

      I hope you get to feeling better Priscilla. Enjoy your trip and shoot...wishing you much success! Read More

    • Posted On September 11, 2008 05:40:10 AM

      Oh no Priscilla, I was just at Atlantic City not even a month ago. I totally would have powerwalked with you! I'm sorry I missed you. I'm on an assignment in northern NJ, so I'll be thinking of ... Read More

  • Sore Throat - From Vitamins?


    • Posted On December 12, 2008 02:20:37 PM

      ...es when I take vitamins, I have a minor sore throat the next morning. The vitamins are Vitamin C and a Multigenix Chewable, I think. Am I allergic to these vitamins? Is this normal? ___________... Read More

    • Posted On December 13, 2008 04:03:26 PM

      ...king up into your throat, it is causing soreness when you wake up in the morning. I don't take vitamins because they bother my stomach (mainly the 'B's). Read More

  • Working out with sore throat/congestion?


    • Posted On March 12, 2007 09:08:00 AM

      ... I came down with a cold... a wicked sore throat and runny nose... you know, a cold. I know if you have a flu, you shouldn't exercise, but wasn't sure with a head cold? Should I still work... Read More

    • Posted On March 12, 2007 09:25:20 AM

      Does exerting yourself make you short of breath? Does it make your head hurt? Does it make you dizzy? Don't work out. If none of the above is true and you feel okay exercising, you are prob... Read More

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LadyWyn: it's no fun to have massive headache, agonizing sore throat and nausea upon waking up. What's wrong with you? What's wrong with you huh?

autumnhaac: I have a sore throat and a fever. COMPLAIN WHINE MOAN.

shainalamb: Sick with a fever and sore throat on St. Patrick's Day. Lame.

Healthy_Fit: Slippery Elm: Recommended by Dr. Christopher to reduce fever, to ease a sore throat, stomach… http://goo.gl/fb/lWdH

Prota4U: A decoction of the powdered bark is widely taken to alleviate pain, e.g. headache, sore throat, back pain and painful menstruation.



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