Strep Throat Treatment – How to Treat Strep Throat Naturally
Home Remedies
Strep throat is a very common problem, driving countless individuals to see a doctor for antibiotic treatment. But as with virtually all other problems, no drugs are required for strep throat treatment. In fact, you may be able to use some simple and natural solutions for staving off and treating a case of strep. Unfortunately, not all of us know about these reported fixes, but here you can learn how to treat strep throat naturally.
Symptoms
First, it’s important to know the symptoms of strep throat. Here is a list of symptoms before moving forward:
- Sudden and intense sore throat
- Yellow and/or whiteness in the throat
- Pain and/or difficulty swallowing
- Swollen tonsils or lymph nodes in the neck or throat
- Fever over 101 degrees fahrenheit (38.3 celcius)
Strep Throat Treatment Gone Wrong
As mentioned, with strep throat (which is contagious) comes some rather painful and uncomfortable symptoms. Symptoms like a sever sore throat, difficulty swallowing, body aches, and a high fever are enough to ignite a doctor visit if you don’t know of any solutions. But here’s the problem: a sore throat isn’t always strep throat.
Unfortunately, the over-prescribing of antibiotics has been a huge issue for years. When antibiotics are over-prescribed and not taken properly, we start to see a surge in antibiotic-resistant bacteria which can no longer be taken out by antibiotics.
One example of this can be seen when individuals go to a doctor with a sore throat, only to be given antibiotics to mend the issue – just in case it’s strep. But what we’ve found is that these sore throat cases are often not strep throat. The result? Over-prescribing.
The heavy use of antibiotics, which are always prescribed to treat strep throat, are found to be perpetuating illnesses impossible to treat.
If you want to know how you might be able to treat strep throat naturally, begin implementing and experimenting with the following solutions.
Potential Solutions for Strep Throat – How to Treat Strep Throat Naturally
- Apple Cider Vinegar – Perhaps the most effective method for strep throat treatment and known to help the body recover from countless conditions, apple cider vinegar really is an amazing liquid that could rid you of throat problems. Adding on to the many benefits of apple cider vinegar, you can help treat strep simply by gargling with the liquid after it has been diluted in a glass of warm water.
The amount of ACV used may vary from person to person, but using 1-3 teaspoons in 8oz of water may be enough. You could always use a different amount, such as 1/4 cup of ACV in 16oz of water. This solution could work in as little as 30 minutes, but don’t be worried if it takes a bit longer. If you enjoy or can handle the taste, try mixing it with some water and sipping it throughout the day. Use raw organic apple cider vinegar with “the mother” for optimal results.
- Vitamin C – Although vitamin C is widely known to cure scurvy, the vitamin can be taken to help combat viruses, stress, and promote health overall. Taking 1,000mg of quality vitamin C 3 times daily can produce amazing results, especially when combined with other solutions for treating strep throat.
- Cayenne Pepper – Next to apple cider vinegar, cayenne is also one of the most revered natural remedies for strep and sore throat. Try taking some cayenne and mixing it in a small amount of water, or simply utilize the powder on its own. Then dip a Q-tip or some other usable brush into the solution and dab it on the back of your throat. You could also make a paste out of raw organic honey and cayenne pepper by mixing about 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the honey, and then rub the paste on the back of your throat – the health benefits of honey are also incredible. Alternatively, you could use fresh lemon juice for the mixture instead of warm water or honey.
The best part about the above options for strep throat treatment is that they also boost overall health – quite the opposite of pharmaceutical drugs. Now that you know how to treat strep throat naturally, you can start bringing natural solutions into your life. Please share your experiences with others, and what has worked and hasn’t worked for you.
If you decide to try these home remedies and nothing seems to be working, please do not hesitate to see your doctor for a antibiotic prescription – antibiotics are the first line of treatment for strep, and it works.
Important Note: This information is for educational purposes, and is not meant to replace advice from a doctor. While many people may want to try different home remedies and natural solutions before turning to conventional medicine, strep throat can become serious, and we still do recommend that you seek professional medical attention.
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Second time in bed with strep throat. Please be carrful, if it is really strep throat, some of the mentioned remidies won t work as it is a bacterial infection, not w virus. Took me 2 weeks with no improvement using home remedies until i finally got the antibiotics. I d recommend to check with your doctor in any case if you see yellow dots in your throat!
Eating healthy with such pain is hard unless you have a smoothie maker 🙂
Good advice!
Sugar can block your immune system. Get rid of all sugar while you are recouping.
Change them monthly too!
You are very correct that strep is serious and should be treated aggressively, but my daughter took antibiotics and the strep still came right back. They are not the be-all, end-all. They have failures too. And they can cause candida and super infections if over used, AND can morph are create microbes that are immune to them.
I’ve been on the healthiest, cleanest diet possible for the last 2 months. You would think my immunity would be at an all time high, but after a run last week I immediately fell severely ill with bronchitis and once I was healing from that, out of nowhere I came down with a case of strep throat. So I am proof that you can still become ill while eating healthy. My theory is that the hard breathing and long run I did lowered my immune system just enough for me to catch something.
Any kind of prolonged stress on the body weakens it.
You can’t make yourself healthy overnight. 2 months is ‘overnight’. Think of it this way, how long you ate unhealthy or not always healthy? 18 years since birth? OR 10 years since leaving moms homecooked ‘Balanced meals’. It you ate wrong for 10 years, then it may take 2 to 5 years to correct that, maybe more. Besides the Post Below from jennyjones has a good point. Stress of Not eating right for years. And stress of working out until your Body gets used to it which could be 1, 2 or 3 years.
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Illness boils down to a matter of biochemistry, there is no chamanic magic in flushing with cayenne or vinegar.. It will work because changing the pH of your mouth creates a hostile environment for bacteria to keep spreading.
Acetic acid (vinegar) has a pH of around 2.7.. And bacteria need a confy 4 to 6 to stay alive. The problem is when the infection is not superficial but rather spreading to the inner tissues.
Believe me when i say you will BEG for penicillin when this happens. Antibiotics are simply clever ways to either destroy the walls of bacteria, or stop their molecular biology from working.
A housemade remedy will work in 90% of the soft cases, but some bacteria will simply dance the “cha cha cha” on pH changes.. Being able to happily survive on extremly acidic mediums.
For those guys… Go to a damn doctor and rely on modern medicine for god’s sake. Pharmas invest billions on research not only to get rich, but to actually CURE infections.
Funny you should mention that. Did you know that arsenic, in the right amount, will kill your cancer, but not harm the rest of your body? How many chemotherapy meds can you say that about?
I fully agree with your fact. Many naturally occuring elements and compounds have lots of benefits and medical applications in the right dosage (just as synthetic meds). Too much of anything, even water, can kill.
My point is: the fact some chem occurs in nature or plant doesn’t mean its better/miraculous/healthier than modern engineered meds.
Unfortunately not even nature has all the answers, and phatogens keep evolving novel ways to kill us.
It is a good idea to look at both sides of the coin. When nature can do the trick, use natural methods. When that doesn’t work, use pharmaceuticals. But you can’t undo an unhealthy lifestyle overnight. Natural methods work best for those who are already living a healthy lifestyle. They fail often in those who eat a lot of sugar (poor immune response), are sedentary (poor circulation to get the medication to the target area), or have other physical challenges that keep natural products from doing their job.
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Very important thing to remember is that not treating strep with antibiotics can leave the bacteria in your body, and cause a much more serious condition called Scarlett fever. Before settling for natural remedies, you might want to weigh the risks of getting a potentially life threatening condition later in life because you don’t trust conventional medicine or doctors. I’m also very surprised that the author of this post has failed to mention such a serious risk and is putting people in harm’s way by neglecting to mention that.
There’s no way I could dab “anything” on the back of my throat without coughing up a storm, gagging big time, and barfing up anything I’ve eaten even when feeling healthy, let alone doing it wherever the bacteria was. Well, at least you didn’t recommend “urine” therapy.
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I eat crushed garlic when I have strep. it always works. I did it the first time because I didnt have insurance. But you cant do it just once to work. you have to take it every day 2 times like you take antibiotics. My sore throat always goes away within 48 hours.
If you dont like garlic you can do it this way: you cut up a clove with a plastic knife. not metal. you put it in a glass cup and pour a little boiling water over it. let it sit for 5 minutes and you take 3 spoons of the water. you take a spoon of the water every few hours whenever you remember. you do it every day. the sore thaot will feel better by 24 hours. and will be gone by 48 hours.
As with anything, moderation is definitely the key. For something as serious as strep, which I am getting over now, I will take a short round of antibiotics like a Z-pack, and of course add to that some good common sense natural remedies and practices as well. My favorite (because I get nosebleeds so easily) is to make a tea with cayenne–a big coffee mug of water with about an eighth of a teaspoon up to 4 times a day. In between, I hydrate with herbal tea with local honey and maybe some lemon. Also, dealing with your toothbrush is seriously important, simple, and cheap. I try to always have a clean one or two in a drawer for travel and sickness.
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The only thing that strikes me about your experience is that, from what I can read most places, strep throat normally will run its course in 3 – 7 days untreated. When you say your experience progressively got worse until after midweek then started to get better until you felt much better once a full week had passed leads me to wonder if anything you did really had an overall effect on your recovery. You did mention that the oil of oregano helps soothe your throat, which is good… but I’m not sure I’d go to the conclusion that it or the other things helped you recover any faster than your body just gradually fighting it off.
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I will be sitting it out my kids were treated 6 yr old is taking the amoxicillin my 2 yr old is refusing the medicine and spitting it out. Ryan 2yrs old pretty much fought it off on his own I assume since he has been spitting most of his doses away. As for me I called yesterday to set an appointment but they can’t see me this week. So I have no choice. I’m going on day 4 of my symptoms. I’ve been drinking chi tea since it has cloves and made me a mushroom soup. Still no fever yet and no yellow spots. I have been very tired but I’m managing. I’m also eating plenty of friuts
Let thy medicine be thy food and thy food be thy medicine
A juicer is the better choice. Making vegetable juices at least two times a day, extracts the nutrients rather than pulverizes them from more raw superfoods other than fruit which is quickly absorbed by the body and hots the cells faster because of the way the nutrients are broken down.
Both
I use both. But I like to juice my veggies to use in my nutribullet. The juiced veggie nutrients is absorbed quickly therefore hitting your cells faster which aids for speedier recovery and also, juiced veggies taste better than the pulverized ones from the nutribullet.
can you use these remedies as a precautionary tactic when you know you have been exposed or must you wait until the symptoms have started? are there any side effects of these remedies and/or dosage recommendations? not looking to be called an idiot- i am just under-educated in the general subject of homeopathy and am searching for knowledge. As i have just began eating cleaner and recently have done a full body cleanse, as well as quit smoking- i am not looking to put unnecessary chemicals in my body if it can be avoided.
Or you could buy a stick blender or any good blender and just learn how to make healthy smoothies. Nutribullet (to people who actually eat healthy and know about food) is like buying that silly little machine to make baby food when the best baby food is made from a hand cranked food mill. I say keep it simple and learn about high end smoothie bases you can add different ingredients to each time you mix one up. The recipe base we use is mostly hemp protein powder, and raw cacao with some vanilla powder, stevia and true cinnamon (not the “cinnamon” we get in this country which is actually a plant called cassia). That’s the base and then we make the smoothie different each time. Sometimes it has almond butter and greens in it, sometimes yogurt and/or avocado, sometimes banana, sometimes berries…the possibilities are endless but starting with a nutribullet and “following” recipes will teach you nothing about actually eating healthy. Well, saying it teaches you nothing is going a littler far, but c’mon–recipes? Make your own!
Whatever, blenders blow for smoothies, nutribullets are way better.
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The problem is, you don’t know if you have strep unless you are tested for it. A big swollen throat with white spots, fever, body aches, etc, could also mean a viral infection, in which case antibiotics are not to be used, and instead bed rest and “suffering in silence,” as my doctor puts it, are what will cure you. But if you do have strep, the bacteria attacks your heart, not just your throat, and that’s why truly being cured of it is important. If you did cure yourself from strep naturally, that’s great, but you should at least get tested for it to be sure it’s gone.
Dead wrong about the bacteria attacking your heart. It’s not that, it’s the slim yet very serious chance of the immune system creating an anti-body that also attacks heart cells.
Criminally bad advice for a bacterial infection that, left unchecked, will spread in bloodstream. Why didn’t you just suggest praying to the moon?
Same.
Oreganol p73 worked magic on the throat and some sinus infections. ACV is nice, so are silverbiotics, but Oreganol is the best.
Agreed! Antibiotics DON’T ALWAYS WORK. They didn’t work for my daughter and now we are looking for an alternative. I know oregano oil works on many infections from experience.
I have had good results with oregano oil too, but it’s really hot and unpleasant to the taste! It’s not too bad in capsules, but the liquid is good only for the most stout hearted!
Elizabeth – sorry for the delay – I almost never check this. Try “Kid-E-Kare” from the company that makes Oreganol p73. The children’s version, liquid, is pretty palatable even for adults. Cinnamon and good!
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maybe you should try honey from Australia or new Zeland ‘manuka?” (or something like that). it’s antibiotic, it’s a little expensive but for my daughter was cured with it or helped her a lot since she ate it she had not more throat problems or infections.
what is KYOLIC GARLIC? WHERE CAN you get it?
well this comment was written a year ago but just in case, what is ACV? and how do you use the oil of oregano (and thyme both are antibacterial) and where can you get silvercillin? and what herbal teas are you using? I will appreciate if anyone knows the answers.
2. It seems to me your immune system is a little weak. may be you should get or do something to improve it? natural ways.
3. Are you sure there is not a free clinic where you live that they can see you (a doctor) for free or very low price? (even a hospital) you should check on that.
Apple Cider Vinegar. Must be the nasty looking stuff with “the mother” in it, like Braggs.
Oreganol p73, ON (not under) the tongue and/or SinuOrega – can get on scamazon or local vitamin store. Also can take capsules of Oreganol. I have all three and am never without them in winter.
SilverBiotics, I think you can find on scamazon or any sources. It’s brilliant for pinkeye, styes or ear infections where you wouldn’t put oregano b/c oregano oil burns.
Cone flowers are growing now (echinacea) and you can make your own immune boosting formulas.
Male 56 y/o: Our family has always used a warm salt water gargle (made with table salt) for treating a sore throat. This usually clears up sore throat symptoms in 1-3 days, sometimes over night. Also when sinus infection is present, you can snort warm salt water with an eye dropper. Be sure to drink plenty of purified/filtered water!
What is a nutribullet? You have great points! everyone should eat natural foods and not processed! Not too sure why that makes you “an idiot” lol but thanks for the tips!
IT IS A electric blender/juicer (brand name) that its in ‘fashion’ now on TV. I THINK he, Rodney, was jockeying in his comments.
the best its to take the minerals and vitamins and herbs together that ‘pump your immune system and at the same time ‘disinfect’ and its antibacterial : like thyme, oregano and other herbs, Zinc, VIT. C.etc and eat chicken soup. rest, that will help
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Nutribullet (which you probably know by now) is a smoothie type blender that makes is easy to (eat/drink) include lot of fruit and veggies in your diet.
Because sugar, meat, dairy, and cake are not natural at all. Idiot.
lol…I think they’re promoting a vegan diet which may be great for short periods of time (ie, during illness), but it’s not a diet for everyone all of the time.
They said nothing about vegan, just natural. Eating meat that was bought raw is natural and there are meats that are organic meats. However, they are probably suggesting to stay mostly in the produce isle and out of the middle isles of a grocery store.
He never said to avoid meat, or dairy, and sugar is not always natural. Also it suppresses the immune system, so yes cake should be avoided when sick. If you want something sweet while sick, fruit would be the best option. Avoiding processed, pre packed, and fast food is suggested by the guy above. They are loaded with all kinds of chemicals and sugars that are harmful to ones health.
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You just called cake natural…..
I swear human stupidity always boggles the mind.
I am a huge advocate of natural remedies, however being a physician and knowing the fatal complications of strep – it is highly recommended to take antibiotics for this infection – as it is preventive. If you only go the natural route- the Group A Strep bacteria will slowly enter into your blood stream and start to accumulate on your heart valves – this is how rheumatic heart disease develops – that is why antibiotics are so important.
I agree with you. We shouldn’t play games with something so serious. If it’s something else not this serious ok to go with herbal +vitiamins+ mineral way.
I’m 13 and I don’t know for sure if I have strep throat all I know is I have red bumps on the back of my tounge and my throat hurt what should I take
This can be caught by a cold, a SEVERE one that is. It can be passed on from human to human.
i have had strep throat since last Friday, was put on amoxicillon pills & they haven’t started to work yet. a few people said it takes awhile to kick on (depending on severity); are there any home remedies that will 100% work? im so sick of feeling like this!
so what would be a “quality” vitamin c ?
You should so stupid. For real.
Oh my gosh! I know this was from 10 months ago, but I hope you didn’t keep on your antibiotics. You’re obviously allergic to them! I found out I was allergic to antibiotics after the first time I had strep throat. I was allergic to the first two they gave me, finally they gave me steroids, benadryl and a third antibiotic (that I thankfully was not allergic to) before I finally felt better. If medication causes you to break out in a rash, you should contact your doctor and find one you’re not allergic to!
Lucia ; You can use several things regarding your throat the two most dangerous infections are staph. and strep.bacterial infections for both you can use olive leaf extract (from solgar or source naturals ) colloidal silver and if you mix in one tablespoon of pure honey with 3 drops of tea tree essential oil and two drops of bergamot essential oil. and stir it very thoroughly with a smal fork till the honey turns whitish cover it with a piece of clingfilm(make it in a little glass or porcelaine bowl cause essential oils can dissolve plastic upon contact). Now this will be your daily dose for an adult take a dab of this on your finger and rub it gently on the left and right on the back of your throat 4 or 5 times a day . make a new batch evryday and do this silver, olive leaf and honey mix for at least a week even if you feel better continue otherwise it will return.regarding your toothbrushes i always put my toothbrush in a mixture of 50 ml of 50% pure alcohol with 5 drops of tea tree oil i put this in a longdrink glass and cover it with a lid leave the brush in at least 10 minutes. if you do this every time after you brushed you will rarely get infections in your mouth. by the way if you have an infection your partner might have it too and should also be treated.
True strep is much more rare than sore throats which can vary in severity. The idea of letting your body do the fighting is currently supported by many medically informed practices. Typically the body is actually strengthened when it faces these naturally occurring confrontations. But 1st and foremost, healthstudent (below comment) is correct. Strep is dangerous. When symptoms or incidence of real strep in a localized area arise, it needs to be cultured to be sure. True strep can go asymptomatic. It is the height of folly to second guess it because consequences can be permanent. People used to routinely die from strep in the era prior to antibiotics. Rheumatic fevers can actually contort the heart’s position. Complications later in life are assured even when one survives. Gum disease and lost teeth are only some of the more common results of strep infections that are left untreated. Homeopathic and alternative treatments do not guarantee anything when it comes to strep, and masking symptoms is a dangerous path. The fact is that treating strep as soon as possible will reduce potential complications, and any other course is dangerous. Once again this does not apply to standard sore throats that often run there course for the normal person and will respond nicely to a throat gargle astringent of any kind. One point is to avoid sugars that not only feeds bacteria but has a tendency to enlarge the glands as a result. This is especially true at night before bedtime. The one question we generally ask in our family is…do you know of anyone around your circle of friends that are sick, and were they diagnosed? Strep in schools and around holidays is more prevalent. By all means treat your sore throats at home and with educated common sense. But if you suspect strep is a real threat it should be swabbed and cultured. Confirm it and be sure…otherwise stay away. It would be nice if Home kits were available, but that is where the money trail starts!
It really would be great if they had kits like that, it would help one decide whether one should fight the infection naturally or not.
True infection with the Strep bacteria should be treated with antibiotics. This prevents possible sequelae, the most serious being damage to the heart. A simple sore throat is fine to treat with homeopathic remedies, but suggesting a treatment that could lead to permanent heart damage is irresponsible at best.
a cousin of mine got strep throat when he was young. it went to his heart He died in his 30’s of heart problems. He didn’t go to a doctor because there was a war and couldn’t find any at the time. IT COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS if not treated.
In what percentage of cases does Strep Throat result in heart damage? Thank you.
A bunch dumb ass
why r u insulting for?
Because you people are morons, strep throat gets worse and worse until you get a life-threatening condition, antibiotics cure it in about two days. Antibiotics have bad side effects but they’re better than dying.
“A bunch”
Is the best you got?
YOU sound like a true dumb ass.
No, you’re a fucking moron. Grow a brain and research rheumatic fever
0.3% according to the top Google result when I asked it that question.
I’ve had Rheumatic Fever , precipitated by Strep twice. The third time I had Strep, I was very ill. I have had a heart murmur for most of my life, but now that I am older, it is beginning to be a problem.
Antibiotics DESTROYED me.
No thanks.
Bummer I live in canada.. move here ..strep sucks I’d rather give birth again than strep …
I have strep right now. I did the cayenne pepper thing.
Lets just say it went in and came up n out 5 min after I swallowed.
so how much cayenne are you taking and how?
Actually, most of these items are NOT just treating symptoms; for example, raw honey is an antibiotic (kills bacteria). Most of these things assist the body’s own immune system in fighting off the disease, which is what the immune system is all about. Common strep is not a flesh-eating bacteria. No one actually dies from fever alone. Fever means your body is fighting infection, as uncomfortable as that may be. I’m guessing most people posting on here have done more study on biology and remedies than you have, Alex.
So many people think they can’t go to the doctor because they don’t have insurance! Ok, it’s going to cost you more, between $40-$80 for an office visit, but insurance is not a necessity to visit the doctor. I don’t understand why so many people can find money for their cable bill, their cell phone, cigarettes and alcohol, but won’t spend some money when they are sick. I realize there are some true hard luck stories out there, but I just want to dispel the myth that insurance is a NECESSITY to go see a doctor for strep!
I have to second that thought. I normally go to the doctor as soon as a figure out I have strep, and I’ve had it enough times to tell the difference between a regular allergy or cold induced sore throat and strep throat. However, with it being Christmas yesterday, I’ve been trying the honey, garlic, and cayenne pepper method. It certainly helps sooth. It has been about 24 hours since my onset, and it doesn’t seem to be getting any worse. Normally with strep I would be in agony by now.
I will most likely be making an appointment to see the doctor this morning though. ..or at the very least I’ll be heading to the grocery store for some ACV, because I couldn’t even buy that on Christmas.
But they don’t work! Just read the latest medical testing, and I am living proof they don’t work!!!!
maybe they give you the wrong antibiotic or is generic, not all generics work, specially if they are made in India or China. Tell the doctor to change the antibiotic. eat and drink herbal teas -oregano+thyme+…ginger+ coconut water+ … all are antibacterial. *****I will like to know how is the cayenne paste is used. you just eat it???
Been DXwith strep 10 times in 2 years, tried every antibiotic out there
and i am a health nut.
Now I know its back 1 week after 10 days of Levaquin and now I am trying the garlic, cayenne, and honey. I hope it works BC antibiotics don’t.
Thats great coz this thing really worked for me too. I think it needs to be used according to the proportionality.
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I was wondering how you are doing? I have been battling with on and off strep for the last 7 months with 5 cases. I got retested after my last round of antibiotics and tested negetive for strep but a month later I am feeling the onset again. The funny thing is that my first case was severe but all of my reoccuring cases have not been severe, just itching in my ears, a twinge of pain in my throat and major fatigue but I still just force myself to go through the day normally but just don’t have energy. I am worried to go back to the doctor as they will want to take my tonsils out and was wondering if any of these remedies worked for you.
I just got strep throat today I want to cure it fast
Okay
I am surprised that gargling sea salt and warm water didn't make the list.
I recently got a bad sore throat, and the phlegm I've been spitting out is a dark-ish yellow.
What are some good treatments for a sore throat? Home treatments (such as tea and honey) or medicines (syrup, Cepacol, etc)?
Please let me know, thank you!
As i was reading i cant hadle all the stuff stucking im my throat so i went to the pharmacie and asked for solution they gave me amonium choride (white powder) and told me to put it on brush or finger and apply to the throat after i did this couple of times in the day it was healed in like 24h i can say adults use only coz it burns the shit out u of it :))) but it helps
I have had a cough & a kind of sore throat for about 2 weeks now. It's ridiculous. Also, my throat glands (or whatever it's called) feel incredibly swollen. It hurts really bad to lift my tongue up too & even when it's just in it's normal position it STILL hurts. WTF?
I don't have any meds, can't afford that stuff. So, what are some natural, home remedies for this? Could it just be allergies?
How many times a day should the ACV solution be used, and for how many days?
Amazing! But, what if you just got prescribed to some pills from the doctor for strep? Is it still safe to use the natural remedies the web site referred to?
how exactly caused? please reply
I want to point out something none of you are talking about. While I'm sure all of the remedies above work, you have to make sure that you are not hitting a brick wall. For many of you, these natural resources would work faster, if you ate the correct foods while on these remedies. You can't take a remedy, then head over to mcdonalds for a big mac.
Bottom line is the body is sick. It doens't matter the name of the disease, because in reality all natural stuff is the only thing that should be in the body anyway, and if our lifestyle was of natural foods only, we wouldn't get sick most of the time. Heres what I suggest. While fighting your illness, go get you a Nutribullet. Use the recipes and use them hard. You will gain valuable nutrition while usin the remedy which will fight off your problem fast, no matter what the disease.
Do not eat cakes, sugar, fake juices, meat, dairy, or any of that. Eat natural foods only.
Right on buddy! I 100% agree. & I love my nutribullet. I got sick after a recent trip to vegas where it’s not so easy to eat healthy like I do at home but I refuse to go see a dr who will only prescribe me antibiotics, which will damage me even more. Thanks for the reminder that I am my own healer! 🙂
IEveryone's body heals differently and all of these suggestions can work but aren't necessarily the best option for everyone.
I came down with strep yesterday morning, 24hrs later my throat was swollen out of control, painfully red, and was excruciatingly painful to swallow. I went to an urgent care and after dishing out $170 for a visit the doc told me that strep will in most cases go away on its own after a day or two without use of any medications. He continued to tell me that the Penicillin is a preventative measure to keep from getting a possible heart disease as well as other diseases that are sometimes the result of strep.
I haven't been to a western medicine doc in 4 years and try to use holistic medicine for most illnesses but I think its important to take meds when you have a possibly life threatening illness such as strep.
I've been drinking lots of tea with honey, lemon, and fresh ginger as well as keeping myself very hydrated. day two I began feeling better and by the evening of day two I'd say i'm about 50% better with help of antibiotics. I just began drinking/gargling with the ACV which I've heard is great for a numerous amount of ailments.
As for the pain i've used tylenol sore throat syrup, it works instantly and lasts long. This time around my local walgreens was out of it so I picked up Chlorasepitic throat spray which works great but I still prefer the tylenol syrup more.
I also gargle with colloidal silver several times a day as its the only thing I use to get over most illnesses.
Oil of oregano is great but to painful for me to deal with while having a sore throat.
Hope this info helps, sore throats are the worst…
i always suffer this too…good to know that their are easy to find home remedies readily available. real great blog post you got in here. thanks a lot.
I have a severe case of strep throat, started one kind of antibiotic, got a big tummy rash, so Dr. gave me another, not my rash is worse and my gums are getting swollen… .. do I keep on the antibiotics in spite as I don't want to risk any further heart damage. MY ears, swollen glands, jaw, throat all are darn hurtful
I researched a natural cure for strep and found a site that had several treatment options, including ACV, garlic, honey, tumeric, cayenne pepper, echinachea tea, etc. I chose the honey, garlic and cayenne paste, and ate it several times a day. My strep came on as a sore throat, no big deal, and then blew up overnight Friday a couple of weeks ago. Since it was the weekend, and since I don’t have insurance, I wanted to wait until Monday to go to urgent care. Then I started looking for a way to treat myself. Guess what? It worked. It seemed like the infection was gone – no more pain, no more spots. Here is the lesson; don’t stop taking your chosen remedy. I stopped after about 4 days, and it has now come back. However, it obviously works, because I had it on the ropes when I thought it was cured. Think about it – for how long do they tell you to take antibiotics? Right, 10 days. So why would I assume that a natural cure could eradicate the bacteria in less than half the time? Whatever you choose, take it for 10 days.
Not sure if I have strep, but I woke up with a pretty sore throat. Didn't have ACV, but did have pepper and honey. Made the paste and put it on with a Q-tip. It burned a little for a second, but wasn't bad and my sore throat is basically gone.
I’ve had strep for about a week now and it is very painful I have white patches on my tonsils and got to the point where my body was so weak I had the chills and a really bad fever. I’ve been taking antibiotics and I still don’t see much of a difference. I’m a little scared now because I’m getting really nauseous and my heart is starting to beat harder when I sleep I’m worried but I’m not covered yet with health insurance so idk what to do….
My throat is killing me and I have white patches all over my tonsils so I'm almost positive it's strep. First, does strep throat go away without treatment? And second, what can help with this killer pain? Would Tylenol, Advil, Aleve or something else be best?
Thanks in advance!
These, and other natural remedies I've read up on seem valid for adults, but what do you recommend for a child? There is no way I can get my 3-year-old to gargle anything, nor allow me to rub anything on her throat. When she's sick, she is ubber cranky. I want to avoid another round of antibiotics because she already had a round at the beginning of this month.
I had a 2 year old that has strep. what did you end up doing for your 3 year old?
I have strep now, and have had it for almost two months. I took two courses of antibiotics, and thought it was cured. A month later, it's back. I am now on my second course of antibiotics, and it's not going away. I'm not getting better. My doctor says they have been seeing more cases of strep that seem to be resistant to antibiotics!
I will try all these remedies and hope something works! For those of you who say antibiotics are the only cure, I have bad news for you: they aren't working any more!
Brian,
I would suggest if you haven't already to change your toothbrush. It could be recontaminating you.
Research strep and the gut. It can live in your gut.
Try gargling with snake oil mixed with some houndstooth mushroom gills
Instead of antibiotics you can just get the shot. Not sure why people take the pills when you only need the shot once.
Throat coat works wonders too, but without meds it's just going to keep coming back.
well i took antibiotics for 10 days as directed and a week later my strep was back. And as for the shot, its pointless cause it doesnt, nor hasnt worked on anybody i know. Like many others have said, Antibiotics dont work anymore!! All they are doing is creating a SUPER BUG!! Thats just as deadly as if the infection spread without being on antibiotics! So since ive tried antibiotics over and over again and got nothing!! im going with the natural course of life. Not something the government created to make there pockets bigger!
I had strep throat for 3 days and had fever that won’t go down I need help bad
These are effective alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs however they only work if you use them at the onset. Strep can be dangerous if it continues and you will need antibiotics.
I'm 23 and my entire life, if i got seriously sick, I'd go see the doctor and take antibiotics. I've gotten strep throat several times in my life. Well I just got it 7 days ago again. I don't have health insurance so didn't want to pay to see a doctor and then buy the antibiotics.
So I looked for a natural approach to curing it. I searched and found multiple remedies, but less than a handful seemed widely popular.
What I used: oil of oregano, silvercillin, acv, cayenne pepper, garlic and some herbal teas.
However, what I believed really did the trick and took the strep out was the oil of oregano with the silvercillin in 2nd place.
Last Sunday morning I felt a sore throat coming on, but it was nothing big then. The next day I wokeup and had a nasty sore throat and felt like crap, very sluggish. So I drank hot herbal teas as well as crushed up garlic and acv. It helped, but not by much. The next day (tuesday) I wokeup with an even nastier sore throat. Now I had a fever and really felt like crap. I looked at the back of my throat and saw a couple white/ yellow spots in the back. I knew I had strep. I went out to a natural health store and was recommended to try Silvercillin. I bought it and sprayed in 6-8 times about 4-6 times/ day.
I wakeup the next day (Wednesday) and my throat is terrible. The night before I could hardly sleep because the pain of swallowing. I was getting tempted to just say F it and see a doctor because of the pain. My tonsils were HUGE, had a fever and everything ached. I researched oil of oregano and bought some. I use 2 doses at 5 drops before going to sleep.
Thursday, still the same pain, same terrible throat, huge tonsils, fever and felt like the walking dead. Half of me wants to go to the doctor really bad, the other half tells me to wait it out a day or 2 more. So I take about 4 does of oregano at 6 drops each time throughout the day. I use the silvercillin about 4-5 doses also. The oregano does help soothe your throat a bit instantly.
Friday, feeling much better, but still minor sore throat, still huge tonsils…but no fever and less body aches. I continue thursdays regimen and keep drinking herbal teas.
Saturday and I'm feeling pretty dang good. About 80% of my sore throat is gone, no more body aches and I'm feeling a bit more energized, a bit more like my normal self. I continue the same regimen of oregano/ silvercillin.
Today, no sore throat at all, no body aches at all, and I'm feeling about 95% back to normal. My tonsils are at about 90% and almost back to normal. I only take 2 doses of oregano and 2 of silvercillin.
So I can finally say… I beat strep throat naturally! All of the haters out there against natural remedies and have the "take the antibiotics or your dead" belief, you are wrong! Yes you will have to take some pain. I was in excruciating pain Monday night through Thursday..everytime I swallowed I would have to pinch myself or something to distract me from the pain. But just take the oil of oregano and silvercillin, drink your herbal teas and eat your chicken noodle soup. It works!
Sorry for the longgggg post, but when i was in serious pain this is all i wanted to read. Exact remedies to take and to know exactly what to do and someone who had great results.
Good luck to you!
thanks for the info. glad to hear it worked for you!
Perhaps if I caught it early, maybe some of this
stuff would work. But let me be a voice of warning, if you truly have Strep, don’t mess around for 2 days like I did. Because I really wanted to treat myself, I waited 3 days before going to the Dr. and man, that was a mistake!! My throat was so painful and swollen, I could barely speak or swallow my own saliva. The infection ended up also affecting my larynx and I ended up with laryngitis as well.
I’m not a big advocate of antibiotics, but in cases of Strep, I’m gonna have to go with a little bit of chemistry 😉
What if you have no insurance and no doctor because of the economy, not because you are a natural grue? Then what are you supposed to do? I can go to any store and buy natural ingredients, but I can not go to a pharmacy and purchase a drug that is prescription only. Any suggestions?
Eating a bunch of garlic and taking echinacea at the first sign of symptoms would be just as effective as prescribed antibiotics. Only at the beginning does it really matter, as strep is a virus.
I felt terrible yesterday, so drank white vinegar (had no acv), popped echinacea, ate garlic and apple sauce, drank orange juice, apple juice, and water. Today I don’t feel feverish nor do I have the chills, started spitting up mucus as soon as I awoke. My throat is still inflamed with sores, so now that I feel awake enough to drive I’m going to get some cayenne.
Oh, also, don’t get those throat drops that you suck on. My friend picked some up for me and they are LOADED with crap and sugar.
Work up on Tuesday with a horrible pain in my throat and swollen glands. I didn’t want to go to the doctors ad I am a firm believer that the body heals itself but you have to treat it and nourish it properly. Since I did not go to the doctors I decided to Google natural remedies to cure strep throat…which I came to this website and I am glad I did. I immediately started to garglr acv diluted with water. I can’t tell you the instant relief I had from my sore throat. It was amazing. I took 2000 grams of vitamin c once in the morning after I gargled a few times and also sipped on dilutede acv throughout the day and about 2 days later my symptoms were almost gone 95% gone! I couldn’t believe it. I am so greatful that I found this site. I will utilize the recommendations for natural remedies this site has to offer more and more.
When sipping throughout the day, do you swallow it?
What kind of ACV did you use-?
Mia,
I am all for natural remedies to treat symptoms.nsaids are not great for your organs and cough drops are filled with sugar and artificial ingredients. But strep is least serious in the throat, and if the bacteria spreads to any of your vital organs it can do swift and irreparable damage. That is what bothers me about these sites, these are symptom remedies, not cures. The symptoms are not what is dangerous, it is the flesh eating bacteria strep. Mike barret, you need to be careful. If this mia girl gets seriously sick because you’ve instructed your readers to “chuck” the antibiotics, you would be 110% liable. Antiobiotics are why nobody dies from “fever” anymore, and can be combined with your suggestions to promote overall health. Best of luck!
Vinegar will actually kill the bacteria, so will the acid in black tea. Research before you start posting crap, please.
My wife has strep throat and we went to the dr and got some med but it is not getting better. I am going to try the ACV and see how this work. I am hoping this helps…thanks for the help.
What ever cure you use you need to throw out your toothbrush, use a new cheap one while taking your cure, and when your throat feels better throw out that toothbrush and get another new one. The germs live on your toothbrush and if you do not change it when you are done with medication your strep will come back. I found this out the hard way many years ago with 4 rounds of strep before someone told me to use a new toothbrush..
the toothbrush!!! ahhhh I can feel strep coming back for third time and although there are other factors at play, I can't believe I didn't think about that sick germy toothbrush I've used all along even when having strep and after… DUH!!! Thanks for that!!
great point. my dr. just confirmed me with strep today and she mentioned that
Yep, that just happened to me too! I just threw out my toothbrush yesterday, but my strep is already coming back strong. I have been taking Zinc, Vitamin C, 500PPI Collodial Silver and just drank my water with ACV. I feel a bit better. Hopefully it won't be a long night.
Soak your toothbrushes in peroxide! It will totally clear the germs!
But if you have severe allergies to antibiotics you have to use alternative remedies. Antibiotics can cause bacteria to form biofilm forts for protection. When the coast is clear, the bacteria are back with a vengeance and folks just keep taking more and more antibiotics creating tougher bugs.
I think the natural way will work the best if you can start it immediately . Don’t wait till your symptoms are full blown
that can actually be one of the best.. and i guess i've got to agree with you know… it will be into something..
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The article helped. My throat was horrible the last 3 days…now im eating tacps in disbelief
I have strep throat right now and I live with acute bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema. On top of that my allergies are terrible. When they begin to drain I end up very sick. My chest feels like someone is standing on it and it’s ready to explode. They prescribed me an steriod inhaler as well as an albuterol inhaler. I have to take allergy medicine that never seems to work. Last night my chest was so heavy and my throat was killing me. Since the breathing treatments wasn’t working nor the mucinex d (of which wires me and keep me up all night) I resulted in trying my own remedies. I took 4 tsp of acd with cayenne pepper mixed, then I took a hot hot bath. It opened my airways and made my chest stop hurting. This morning I awoke and immediately began coughing up all that junk in my chest. Coincidence? Not sure but ill be taking a teaspoon everyday from now on. My grandma used give me a tsp of honey and acv when I was little for sore throats. Turns out she was right again.
4 tsp of acv not acd, lol apple cider vinegar.
I think that the author of this article has a gross misunderstanding of strep throat and its treatment. Physicians do NOT prescribe antibiotics to cure patients of their throat pain, or even the throat infection itself. Antibiotics are given for strep throat to prevent serious and potentially fatal long-term complications of a strep infection, including rheumatic heart disease and kidney failure. I am supportive of natural cures whenever possible, but if someone has an actual strep throat infection (not just throat pain), they should receive medical treatment.
I completely agree. The first time I unknowingly had strep I never went to the doctor and my symptoms went away after about a month but the bacteria spread and was present during a cholesterol check in my blood. I eat apple cider vinegar daily and put cayanne pepper on everything not realizing it was a good home remedy, just my favorite foods. without antibiotic treatment after that lucky cholesterol check it could have spread to my heart or my brain and I could have had permanent brain damage or died. It is very important to see a doctor and not take treatment into your own hands!
You are contradicting yourself. as in "antibiotics are given for strep throat". Not everyone is at risk for the whole enchilada of illnesses you are describing here; most are not.
Heddy, You are right about my contradiction, and I apologize if my wording was confusing. I should have written that antibiotics are prescribed "with the presentation of strep throat" and not necessarily "for strep throat." You are also right in saying that not everyone is at risk for rheumatic fever or kidney damage post-streptococcal infection. However, it is not based on commonality but on severity that physicians choose to prevent these illnesses with antibiotic therapy. It is also probably due to antibiotic therapy that their commonality has decreased significantly in the western world over past decades.
generally natural cures don't have side affects while prescriptions do. for example amoxicillin can cause nausea and vomiting. gargling apple cider vinegar doesn't do that to your system. I'm not saying that prescriptions are bad, and in some cases they are necessary, but natural solutions are generally the better route to take.
I agree completely. Quazi and Stephanie, I have strep throat now and have already taken 2 pills from the doctor. I'm very young so as this Mike is saying the prescription is necessary for me, but natural remedies are much more comfortable and sometimes quicker without side effects and all.
I dabbed cayenne pepper on my throat after waking up in the middle of the night with sore throat and thick congestion in my cough that was felt in my chest. The cayenne helped break up the congestion which was trying to build up while I was laying down trying to sleep. When I woke up in the morning no thick congestion like the last time. This is the first time it reversed overnight I have taken antibiodics from doctor that have eased the pain but the congestion was still built up by morning time and it took longer it seems for the actual unhealth bacterial virus to weaken. I would like to know how the drugs from MD help fight virus because the sooner virus leaves the sooner sympoms and danger to other areas leave. I work at a place where docter had to stop prescribing natural remedies like vitamins at the same time the economy started doing really bad. But I am open to get an understanding of how theantibiodics work better then the natural remedies in efforts to fight the actual virus not just symptoms.
white vinegar works also.
From what I've found, most white vinegars are GMO.
IMMEDIATE comfort with the ACV. Thank you. I'm looking forward to seeing if it stops the infection completely.
My best friend of 16 years over the last year has shown how she has been an alcoholic for a long time and she is in self-destruct mode. She's had help and now she is refusing help and she's only been out of a home 5 days and already she has been found drunk and has fell over in the street and couldn't remember where she lived a taxi driver had to use her phone to contact one of us to tell us I feel so sad I can't help my friend who must be in so much pain
maybe your friend should try some tomato juice,cayenne pepper, and vodka(garnish with celery). That's the perfect cure for being a self-destructive drunk.
Dear Source. It looks like you posted in the wrong place, but I am a recovering alcoholic with strep throat so no biggie. 🙂 I have this advice for YOU and not your friend. You need to go to an al-anon meeting asap. google al-anon in your area. It will help you understand what to do for your friend and it will help you to heal.
Great article. Always love reading about alternatives to pharmaceuticals. Definitely worth trying and definitely something I will share with my blog readers! Thanks!
I guess if you are treating with the right treatment then for sure you'll have to recover quickly.
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The EARLIER you catch the sore throat —- the BETTER the results
Collodial Silver is a broad spectrum antibiotic and is all natural. Good for fungus, bacterial, and any other sort of infections. We use it on ourselves and our animals. NO SIDE EFFECTS and it doesn't ruin the good intestinal bacteria we all need to stay healthy. Pharma antibiotics can't say that.
I am using a collodial silver gel. I also have the liquid. It doesnt seem to be working very well. The lady at the herb store said it kills the bacteria within 6 minutes of contact. Any advice?? I am a firm believer in natural cures and refuse to take antibiotics.
here's a link to Mayo Clini about Collodial Silver: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/colloidal-silver…
Eat yoghurt containing live bacteria (4-6 times a day). The more live bacteria in the yoghurt, the better. Don’t drink afterwards, let the yoghurt sit on your throat and in your mouth. Should start to feel better by the next day… continue eating it for a week. After this treatment the strep thoat may never come back again.
There is a child in the hospital I know of that had a stroke from strep. It can also cause heart valve damage if left untreated for too long.
we don't know how sick or weak that child was to begin with, and how the hospital conditions contributed to worsening the case, as they often do.
My daughter just had strep throat and we used silver and mushrooms which worked well for us. But my husband had it last year so badly we did have to get antibotics. I will try the acv for sore throat next time though.
this article is hog malarkey. You can cause damage to the heart by allowing strep to go on without antibiotics. I am all for natural cures, but if I cut off my hand, i will visit an emergency room.
not a comparison.
Oh yes it is! Strep throat is EXACTLY like limb amputation!
talk to a veteran with an amputated limb. they'll trade a week or two of strep for their limbs back.
I got that last year and promptly gargled w/ seasalt/warm purified water, and 3% hydrogen peroxide not diluted much and water, and it was gone in two days- i couldn't believe it it was miraculous sereously unbelievable- I am a believer in that remedy and if it doesn't work for someone then they arn't able to get the gargling done correctly i made sure the solutions were touching my infection in the back of my throught for as long as i could and did this severel times a day and stayed home while i did this. three days i was as good as new.
Since childhood, I suffered from strep throat yearly and multiple times per year. the amount of antibiotics i took was outta control! this resulted in candida outta control growth, nail fungus and weight gain, until I learned the very simple secret! The most effective treatments I have ever tried are raw and organic coconut oil, one tablespoon three times per day, and cultured yogurt or kefir throughout the day. Fast, simple and safe! I would get plain and organic yogurt, and mix it with raw honey and cinnamon powder.
Look up for yourself Oil of Oregano and follow the instructions you find. You will be healed in no time
It's all Crap. I have strep now, its been 8 days and pain only got worse. I have no fever or aches. One day on antibiotics and the severe pain has dulled to just pain. If I didn't take antibiotics then I' sure I'd still have severe pain. I've tried gargling with salt, Cayenne, vinegar and nothing works except antibiotics.
Well you must of being using the wrong vinegar! I am lying in bed with strep right now! Apple Cider vinegar is giving me rapid relief. I would not believe it if it weren't for taking the advice and trying it out.
I am so happy i didn't read your comment before i tried it. Shame it didn't work for you, but i'm guessing you didn't even try it!
I really need this to work. My throat is killing me, so I'm going to try to garlic, honey and lemon juice. I don't have cayenne pepper do you think that matters
resting and forcing yourself to sleep and rest is key as well.
I have always tried to heal my four children with natural cures. They practically lived on Kyolic garlic extract when they were little. Although a few years ago they all came down with their first bout of strep. Three of them did fine with getting better. My youngest was not so fortunate, she ended up with a sore on her leg that was caused by the strep and it landed her in the hospital for 3 days. The doctors told me we were fortunate because strep can sometimes lead to these ulcerative sores on their internal organs and they give extremely sick before you realize what is going on. So needless to say, strep is one thing that I DONT mess with! Everything else, we still believe in our trusty Kyolic garlic extract.
can't chalk that whole situation up to strep, there were other weaknesses in this child's system clearly.
You are an idiot, don’t play around with viruses that could potentially kill you or someone you know and/or care about. For an adult it might be safer to try these so called cures, but for a child, you have to be out of your fucking mind!
I made a syrup with three fresh cloves of garlic(natural antibiotic), one lemon and one table spoon of raw honey.
1. Grate the garlic (very small)
2. Add lemon juice and honey
Zip small amount constantly. It will give quick relief and save you from getting antibiotics or going to the doctor. It went away in less than two days and the second day just a slight pain. Take it specially at night.
My strep throat was very painful.
Ana
Is it true? i am having strep throat now and i am suffering! I have got some antibiotics from the doctor but they don't seem to work that much.
gargling with pickle juice and drinking it (vinegar) is helpful.
THE BEST CURE I have used, better than antibiotics,,is RED TEA. I bought a box of Celestial Seasonings' brand madigascar red (has a pic of a lion on red box). This tea is organic and one of the least expensive on the market is also caffeine free.
rooibos is another name for red tea. from south africa, the red bush is used for medicinal properties
i prefer the cs brand because it infuses vanilla , they also have other flavors.
I was probably in the second day of strep , I had suffered 3x the year before from strep and the antibiotic treatments (yeast was a result :() SO I was very aware of what
I was dealing with. I made a cup of the tea by instructions on the box and added a little local honey to sweeten and sooth throat. I was drinking it bcause i love the tea. but I drank the entire box in 2 days and ate garlic a couple of times with dinner, coincidentally. And guess what?! no more strep and I wasnt even sore (o, hot baths and relaxed too)
I am convinced this tea is a healer. If I hadn't felt better from drinking the tea, i was going to the hospital the next day, but pain had decreased and i could swallow. go figure.
as for the advice about cayenne, i think if you used it on 1st or 2nd day it might not be so bad, but otherwise add it to the apple cider because cayenne pepper has proved to be a pain reliever many people take a tsp to a tbls for headaches and esp when they get caffeine headaches it apparently works and is much easier on your kidneys and liver. rooibos tea does work and by the way you can steep the bag multiple times, because it is a bush not a leaf, altho if you're using a flavored bag, i suggest just steeping 2cups at a time, otherwise the flavoring (vanilla, etc…)will be gone because it tends to survive one steeping
I am sure you are right too! Also Holy Basil, also called Tulsi tea. I drink both.
Honey is an anti bacterial food. Haven't heard about the red tea before to fight infections but I do know honey can.
I have Strep Throat, which I have gotten in in the past. But antibodics do work sometimes it went away fast sometimes it took almost 3-4 weeks. But maybe ill try the ACV.
I was thinking the Pepper parts a scam to trick you because that would burn like hell!
Best way of not getting it is do not share your drinks, ciggerettes, or randomly kiss more than one partner
Believe it or not I have strep right now and I mixed cayenne pepper, honey, and grated garlic and it is super soothing to my throat. Yes I was hesitant on the cayenne but I tried and it soothed it. Surprise!!!
Cayenne pepper is a great natural healer. You can also use for relief in stomach ulcers. Yes at first you will feel a burning sensation as the pepper begins to heel, but afterwards the discomfort is no more.
My mom is a nurse and has been using cayenne pepper for years. She says that yes, it does burn for a few seconds, but it does wonders. Also, physical contact is not the only way to get strep throat. It can be airborne or caught by surfaces. The best way to defend yourself is washing hands continually, avoiding large crowds during high risk times, and keeping your own immune system boosted through your diet. A good probiotic is a must if you do go the antibiotic route especially for women.
Yes, I will dab cayenne pepper on my raw, oozing, ulcerated throat. Good lord.
There are valid times for antibiotics. Strep throat is one of them. Anyone who has has a full blown case would never be able to gargle or dab anything (let alone cayenne!) on the back of their throat without screaming in pain.
Antibiotics should not be taken for strep,they cause more harm than good.
I agree. Strep is a time when antibiotics are needed. Yes they are over prescribed but in this case i would use them.
possibly needed by some, but not by everyone, and not in every case.
if you use antibiotics it comes back again more frequently, i haven't tried the cayenne pepper or those other methods but the streptococcus would develop an immunity to the antibiotics after the first bout, so yes they do do more harm than good, AFTER the first round of antibiotics
If you wait that long, to do some treating, not very smart. the time to act is as soon as there is even slight discomfort.
I use a homeopathic product called throat and tonsil dr. It saved me from getting my tonsils pulled some years ago.
Everyday without fail, I take one tablespoon of Braggs unfiltered vinegar, first thing in the morning, and a sprinkle of organic cyanne pepper, a tiny bit of not processed honey. I also take at least 500 mg of vitamin C a day and if someone around me is sick, I double up on C. I take Elderberry syrup, every morning as well. That is the start of the day. Now to make your life a lot healthier, incorporate anti- inflammatory foods and herbs. Get serious about consuming garlic, I use a lot in my cooking.
Start now, and you will be completely shocked as to how well you will feel. I've weathered grandaughters being sick this winter, and this has been by far my most healthy winter I've ever had. I was determined to get the " cocktail " right this winter. In the past I picked up whatever the girls came home from school.
It sounds like it would be painful …. Until you try it. Quit being a wimp. Remember a spoonful of sugar (or honey) helps the medicine go down …. In the most delightful way 🙂
Back in February, my daughter went the "natural route" of treating her strep throat and wound up with an Abscess that had to have emergency attention. $14,000 dollars later, with the use of antibiotics, within 2 days actually started feeling better again. Rather than taking care of it with the visit to a doctor, she wanted to go the natural and she got much sicker and her throat was in the process of closing up due to the abscess. I am all about natural health, but there is a time for conventional medicine.
Kristi, you are incorrect on a few points. First, someone who understands what antibiotics actually do to you will find a way to deal with the pain that sometimes has to be endured with a natural cure. Second, I had a full blown case of strep, and I did swallow a mixture of cayenne pepper (the max recommended amount), raw garlic and natural honey. It did burn a bit, but I survived and recovered. Finally, if you are going to invoke my Lord's name, have the respect to capitalize it.
I just recovered from strep throat. Every time I swallowed, it felt like I was swallowing nails (this is no exaggeration) and it looked like someone just threw shredded mozzarella cheese at the back of my throat.
So, I mixed cayenne pepper and garlic powder into honey. You swallow it—no poking puss pockets or gagging. Ironically it doesn't hurt to swallow the mixture. The honey instantly coats your throat and the garlic and cayenne pepper heal the infection. You take a teaspoon every hour you're awake. After the first two or three doses, I was able to eat soft food without wanting to kill myself. After a day of treatment, the pain was subsiding and the swelling had reduced significantly. Granted, it can be cumbersome to remember to take a dose every hour, but if you want to get better you'll do it. Missing a dose or two while you're awake won't hurt, but don't rely on 3 doses a day to heal you overnight.
I highly recommend this working , tried and true natural remedy if you're worried about antibiotics interfering with other medications, pregnancy, or just can't afford to get medically treated.
As always, supplement treatment by brushing your teeth, and gargling. Also gargling with ACV or warm salt water will help as another supplement to whatever primary treatment you prefer.
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I tried the vinegar and the vitamin C but they did almost nothing. Only gave slight results and overall condition has worsened. I wish I had just gone to the doc in the first place. 🙁
this needs to work .