Sore throat / Cough

If you find you're coming down with a sore throat or have a bad cough and irritated throat, here's a simple way to soothe and alleviate the symptoms. Try this every night for about 3-4 days and you will find it provides a fair amount of relief.

Salt and turmeric gargle:

Here's how:

• Warm about 8 oz of water - be careful not to overheat or boil it. The water temperature should be just right for you to gargle, without burning or hurting your mouth or throat.
• Add a teaspoon of salt and a small pinch of turmeric (around quarter teaspoon), stir and gargle gently.

The salt and turmeric help to soothe the inflamed and sore tissues in your throat.