Sore Throats

Sore throats or tonsillititis can be helped by Hepar sulph.
Especially sore throats which cause ear pain when swallowing or where the throat feels as if something is sticking in it.
If you also lose your voice or become hoarse this remedy is for you.
Colds with an itchy throat that go on to become sore throats with swollen glands can benefit from Hepar sulph.

Lachesis is also useful for sore throats and swollen glands.
Choose this remedy if it is worse on the left side of the throat and the throat feels closed and very sensitive.
If the glands are so swollen that you can't breathe properly or if your throat is so sensitive that you cannot bear anything near it, or round it - this may be the remedy for you.

If you have a sore throat try gargling with salt every few hours. Salt has antiseptic properties and can kill germs.
If your throat feels raw, sore and itchy - soothe it by sipping warm water with lemon juice and honey in it.
Lemons are a great source of Vit C which helps you fight off germs and honey will coat and soothe your throat.

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