Sore throats are caused by viruses and bacteria, although other things may cause it to occur. Nearly everyone gets a sore throat at some point in their life, and most do once a year. It’s painful, annoying and can be very interfering. You want to get rid of it as quickly as possible and as easily as possible.

Antibiotics is usually the first choice for a sore throat problem. They work quite well, and are no doubt efficient and rapid, but they have one notable problem: bacteria can develop a tolerance for it. And a tolerance for antibiotics is not a strength you want those pesky bacteria to possess.

Fortunately, as always, nature has a solution to this problem. There exist numerous items within the treasure chest of nature that can stymy, combat and defeat convincingly those illnesses from which you suffer. They’re not a one-stop solution for all your problems, and you certainly should consult a doctor for a comprehensive opinion, but they are a great supplement to personal health care. We highly recommend these home remedies.

So, if you’ve a got frustrating sore threat, here are some remedies to help you:

1. Honey

You would have seen this one coming. Honey is one of the most popular go-to solutions for a sore throat and has been so many many centuries. This only goes to show how effective it is as curing the even older problem of the sore throat. Many studies have been conducted on the effect of honey on sore throats and cough and they all turn up very good, which is very good for us.

To employ honey in your attempt to cure your sore throat, a few slightly different methods exist. The simplest is to simply take honey by itself. A teaspoon or two is recommended. Honey can also be mixed in warm water or tea and drunk. Choose the method you like, but don’t not consider it! It’s one of the better remedies available.

2. Salt and Water

Coming close behind in second to honey is salt water. Like the honey remedy, the old salt water gargle is popular all over the world. Your mom will recommend it and so will your doctor. It’s simple, effective and it’ll take no time out of your day.

You know how to go about it: take a half teaspoon of salt and add it to a glass of warm water. Gargle thoroughly. Do this a few times a day and you’ll feel much better.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar is a not too common but certainly effective choice in the fight against a sore throat. It isn’t too difficult to guess that the acidity of the apple cider vinegar is what gives it the ability to fight the sore throat so well.

Mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in one tablespoon of honey and a little warm water and drink up.

4. Garlic

Garlic can be taken in a lot of forms, from pickle to . They’re all delicious and they all benefit your body. Garlic is a strong antimicrobial agent and works very well against sore throats.

There are two ways to do this: you can either suck on a garlic clove and extract the juices from it. You can also boil a few cloves in water and gargle with the resulting solution.

5. Peppermint

Peppermint has a lovely fragrance and can help with sore throats as well, which is a pretty sweet combination.

A peppermint oil spray has been noted as being effective in dealing with sore throats.

As we said, nothing can replace the advice and opinion of a trained medical professional. If you feel that your illness is taking on a far more sinister form, then a visit to the doctor is absolutely necessary.

But if it’s just a regular sore throat, do make use of these suggested remedies. You’ll feel much better quickly.