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Before you know it, cold and flu season will be upon us with a sore throat thrown in here and there just to make things more miserable.

While you’re waiting for the drugs to kick in, here are a few at-home remedies to ease the discomfort.

Gargle with Saltwater

While it feels a lot like getting a mouthful of ocean, the salt helps to flush out irritants and bacteria.

To try this:

• Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in a cup of water (ideally warm).
• Gargle with this mixture 3 to 4 times a day.
• Spit the water out when you’re finished gargling.

Tip: If the salty taste is too unpleasant, add a very small amount of honey to help sweeten it.

Drink Ginger Water

Ginger is an expectorant, it helps loosen and expel mucus from the respiratory system. It acts as an anti-inflammatory, and fights off bad bacteria. It boosts circulation, increases oxygen flow and flushes out toxins. More benefits about ginger here: 11 Benefits of Ginger That You Didn’t Know About

Full story at Lifehack.

Medicine like Grandma used to make it.