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11/15/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Yet another highly effective herb for sore throats: Icelandic moss is full of nutrients and has been used for eons

Sore throat is the dry, scratchy feeling in the throat can be annoyingly painful. Throughout the years, people have come up with natural ways on how to treat it — from using honey and lemon to gargling salt water, and now even moss. A new study reveals that the plant, particularly Icelandic moss, is extremely […]

01/11/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

There’s no good evidence that cough medicine works; use natural remedies instead

Has winter left you with a scratchy throat and nagging cough? If you are like most people, you might already have reached for that bottle of cherry-flavored over-the-counter (OTC) cough syrup. According to the American Chemistry Society (ACS), a nonprofit chartered by the U.S. Congress, you’re not alone. Every year thousands of people worldwide spend […]

10/08/2015 / By Greg White

Top 10 throat-soothing herbal remedies

Sore throats are a literal pain in the neck. They are often triggered by a bacterial or viral infection and can last anywhere from two days to two weeks. Many people run to the nearest drug store to treat a sore throat. Yet viral infections do not respond to antibiotics, and many over-the-counter drugs leave […]

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