Salt Water
One of the old home remedies for flu and other infections is gargling with salt water. It’s easy to prepare, and the things you need are immediately available at home, making it convenient and cheap. Even science backs up its efficiency. It’s proven to take water out of the oral tissues. It then blocks water and other organisms that may cause diseases by creating a barrier through the salt. A study also suggests that a salt gargle prevents the flu from returning more effectively than a vaccine.
Besides the flu, there are other health problems that you can naturally treat by gargling salt water, like a sore throat. You can quickly treat a mild sore throat with it. However, for more severe conditions, it’s best to use it with ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Allergies may also cause sore throat, including animal dander and pollen allergies. Again, salt water is an excellent treatment option.
Even if you don’t have a sore throat, you may still want to gargle with salt water as it can fight harmful bacteria in the mouth. In addition, it improves overall dental health and prevents problems like cavities and gingivitis.
