Sore Throat Shots: The cure to the prickly winter throat

by Dr. Jessica Corbeille Harris, ND

Have you been burning the candle at both ends again this winter season?  When work and play aren't leaving us with many hours for sheep-counting, a sore throat seems to be the first way we realize we are getting a bit too worn out.  If this sounds familiar, try some of these Sore Throat Shots to ease that prickly throat:

The Spicy Lemon Drop
- 0.5 oz very warm water
- 0.5 oz lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- a pinch of cayenne pepper (as tolerated)
Shake and shoot - but WAIT!  Before you swallow, gargle this shot in the back of your mouth for 1 minute for an added pain killing affect.  Enjoy!

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Warming Winter Punch
- 0.5 oz very warm water
- 0.5 oz apple cider vinegar 
- 1/4 tsp grated fresh ginger root
- 1/4 tsp grated fresh garlic 
- a pinch of cayenne pepper
Shake until well combined.  Gargle and shoot!  
Tip:  Make this shot in bulk  so you can store the leftovers in the refrigerator for the cold/flu season.  The vinegar acts as a preservative as the antimicrobial constituents of the ginger and garlic infuse into the water-soluble mixture.  

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