{"id":17438,"date":"2018-02-06T14:11:03","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T19:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=17438"},"modified":"2018-02-20T15:00:19","modified_gmt":"2018-02-20T20:00:19","slug":"soothe-a-sore-throat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/soothe-a-sore-throat\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Natural Ways To Soothe A Sore Throat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you feel like you spend half of winter with a sore throat, you\u2019ll try anything to be able to swallow without cringing. No matter how torturous your sore throat may be, though, there\u2019s only so much cherry-red syrup you can chug.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, there are a number of natural foods and drinks that can soothe your soreness. The next time your throat is a fiery tube of anger, keep these five throat-savers in mind.<\/p>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 100%; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\n<div class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 41.37466307277628%;\"><iframe class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/r.curalate.com\/v2\/widget\/obgjR8sOQM3CFoV2MKIqwPNLGcTMZP2d?shopButtonText=View Details&replaceTabs=false&autoShowProducts=false&spatialTagIcon=tag\" width=\"1484\" height=\"614\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/_y9eTzcCBm35vgbbufi1t_J4OnN5NmQ33fiw4cJSOls=\/d\/l\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image lazyload\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/_y9eTzcCBm35vgbbufi1t_J4OnN5NmQ33fiw4cJSOls=\/d\/l\"><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" async defer charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Licorice<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A Twizzler has never (ever) cured a sore throat, but actual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/licorice-root-450-mg-100-capsules\/vs-2088\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">licorice<\/a> root might be able to help. The sweet root has been traditionally used for its soothing, coating properties and can benefit your everyday sore throat, says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kellyjonesnutrition.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kelly Jones<\/a>, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D., L.D.N.<\/p>\n<p>You can find licorice in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/licorice-root-450-mg-100-capsules\/vs-2088\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supplements<\/a>, candies, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/organic-licorice-root-tea-24-tea-bags\/aj-1127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">teas<\/a>\u2014just be careful to only use regular licorice when needed, since over-consumption can increase sodium levels and affect blood pressure, Jones says. If choosing a supplement, look for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/dgl-deglycyrhizinated-licoric-100-chewable-tablets\/vs-2510\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">‘deglycyrhizinated licorice’ (DGL)<\/a>, which doesn’t affect sodium levels.<\/p>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 100%; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\n<div class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 41.37466307277628%;\"><iframe class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/r.curalate.com\/v2\/widget\/N7C01YWpyHTaeR8jPZt3cKhT7Zp8coEW?shopButtonText=View Details&replaceTabs=false&autoShowProducts=false&spatialTagIcon=tag\" width=\"1484\" height=\"614\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/k1oretdke74XEWaArRUeuHzlJFn0xL1zJTcb36Ty_Pw=\/d\/l\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image lazyload\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/k1oretdke74XEWaArRUeuHzlJFn0xL1zJTcb36Ty_Pw=\/d\/l\"><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" async defer charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Ginger<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Need a break from your same old throat drops? Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/search?search=ginger%2Bcandies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ginger candies<\/a> instead. Not only are they deliciously warm and spicy, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/ginger-root-550-mg-300-capsules\/vs-2066\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ginger<\/a> is packed with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/07\/antioxidants-good-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antioxidant<\/a> compounds called \u2018gingerols\u2019 and \u2018shogaols\u2019 that can help your immune system pull through.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK92775\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Research<\/a> suggests that through its interaction with our immune systems, ginger has a calming, soothing effect throughout the body. In addition to candies, it\u2019s also popular in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/triple-leaf-teas-ginger-tea-20-bag\/tf-1004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">teas<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/ginger-root-550-mg-300-capsules\/vs-2066\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">capsule supplements<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 100%; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\n<div class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 41.37466307277628%;\"><iframe class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/r.curalate.com\/v2\/widget\/AALlkL9zaK5kbqkKtZJGmsMmrq36AQ2Y?shopButtonText=View Details&replaceTabs=false&autoShowProducts=false&spatialTagIcon=tag\" width=\"1484\" height=\"614\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/By8rsPtVm1yalrbTD2yKY75hAK2WF-eU3xxdxgS26ds=\/d\/l\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image lazyload\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/By8rsPtVm1yalrbTD2yKY75hAK2WF-eU3xxdxgS26ds=\/d\/l\"><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" async defer charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Sage<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This delicious herb\u2014a staple of Mediterranean diets and Eastern schools of medicine alike\u2014is revered for its potent antioxidant activity, making it a helpful immune system-booster when you\u2019re feeling under the weather. In fact, one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3351972\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study<\/a> found that throat spray made from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/nature-answer-sage-leaf-1000-mg-1-oz\/bb-1291\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sage<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/echinacea-goldenseal-complex-100-capsules\/vs-2028\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Echinacea<\/a> (another herb known for its immune benefits) can soothe a sore throat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/18\/cold-season-supplements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>5 Supplements Nutritionists Take During Cold Season<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Incorporate more sage into your routine by sprinkling it into warm soups or sipping on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/alvita-sage-caffeine-free-24-bag\/aj-7017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sage tea<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 100%; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\n<div class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 41.37466307277628%;\"><iframe class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/r.curalate.com\/v2\/widget\/sq70zCw4RAlN5AfiR2gHbmkh3zqE1DGW?shopButtonText=View Details&replaceTabs=false&autoShowProducts=false&spatialTagIcon=tag\" width=\"1484\" height=\"614\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/58vEkdfSqoerZsZC3VN5786s18LuPWQVRNUnnN4EAh8=\/d\/l\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image lazyload\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/58vEkdfSqoerZsZC3VN5786s18LuPWQVRNUnnN4EAh8=\/d\/l\"><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" async defer charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2><strong> 4. <\/strong><strong>Tea & Honey<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Speaking of tea\u2026 \u201cThe warmth of tea alone can work wonders on a sore throat, but certain ingredients, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/plnt-raw-honey-24-oz-honey\/vs-0152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">honey<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/triple-leaf-teas-ginger-tea-20-bag\/tf-1004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ginger<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/nature-answer-slippery-elm-inner-bark-2000mg-2-fl-oz\/bb-1156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slippery elm bark<\/a> can add extra benefit to your mug,\u201d says Jones. Raw local honey has long been thought to support the immune system, thanks to its polyphenol and antioxidant content, but honey\u2019s thick consistency also provides some relief by coating the throat. You can add it to your tea or eat it straight out of the spoon.<\/p>\n<p>Like honey, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/nature-answer-slippery-elm-inner-bark-2000mg-2-fl-oz\/bb-1156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slippery elm bark<\/a> also coats the throat, Jones says. Its moistening effect makes it able to relieve dryness and itchiness.<\/p>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 100%; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\n<div class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 41.37466307277628%;\"><iframe class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/r.curalate.com\/v2\/widget\/uABUtjz8F1W0jVe3720rzv8zZAfgP4l2?shopButtonText=View Details&replaceTabs=false&autoShowProducts=false&spatialTagIcon=tag\" width=\"1484\" height=\"614\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/Hg_DsRq_0UNhi2Kd46HHSqQUwkfkgcnooRNLHiEEoVg=\/d\/l\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image lazyload\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/Hg_DsRq_0UNhi2Kd46HHSqQUwkfkgcnooRNLHiEEoVg=\/d\/l\"><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" async defer charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2><strong> 5. <\/strong><strong>Applesauce<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If your sore throat has left you with a hot or burning sensation, integrative medicine expert <a href=\"https:\/\/elizabethtrattner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elizabeth Trattner<\/a>, A.P., recommends eating cool, smooth foods like applesauce for relief.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to its slightly throat-numbing chill, applesauce also contains <a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=4be0bf1f-5ff2-1ecf-e054-00144ff88e88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pectin<\/a>, a type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/fiber\/N-cp99ju\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fiber<\/a> found in fruits, that becomes gel-like and can coat and soothe the throat, Trattner says.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you feel like you spend half of winter with a sore throat, you\u2019ll try anything to be able to swallow without cringing. No matter how torturous your sore throat may be, though, there\u2019s only so much cherry-red syrup you can chug. 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