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"Viruses cause the common cold, most sore throats, the flu, and many gastrointestinal infections. In spite of this, physicians routinely prescribe antibiotics for the treatment of colds, sore throats, and stomach pain. Because these conditions are typically caused by viruses, antibiotics are useless, and these physicians are actually causing harm by increasing the number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, with the individual patient deriving absolutely no benefit. In fact, most viral illnesses are little more than an inconvenience that can be treated effectively with bed rest and time." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Therefore, the doctor's task is to determine which children with sore throats have strep throats. 6. Because some viruses can cause infections that lookex-actly like strep throat, doctors must rely on laboratory tests to make the diagnosis of strep throat. The diagnosis of a strep throat can be made in the doctor's office in about ten minutes by using the "rapid strep test." If the "rapid strep test" is negative, throat culture should be performed." - Paul A. Offit, M.D.m Bonnie Fass-Offit, M.D. and Louis M. Bell, M.D., Breaking the Antibiotic Habit: A Parent's Guide to Coughs, Colds, Ear Infections, and Sore Throats (Get the book.)

"Either chewing on blackberry leaves or drinking the aforementioned beverage may help provide relief from bleeding gums and sore throats. To relieve and soothe burns, gently rub blackberry leaves on the burned area. Throw Me a Lifesaver! COLON AND LIVER CANCER: Human cell studies have shown that components in blackberries capture free radicals and prevent damage to liver and colon cells. LUNG CANCER: Studies done on human lung cancer cells have shown that blackberry extracts inhibited further growth of the cancer." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "Amazon Indians used guava fruit to remedy sore throats, digestive challenges, and vertigo, and to regulate menstrual periods? "A SERVING OF FOOD LORE . . ." AND "WHERE IS IT GROWN?" Did you ever wonder where coffee beans originated? You might be surprised to learn that South America, where most coffee beans come from now, was not the original place of origin. This section answers such questions as "How did the kiwi make its way from the Yangtze River Valley of northern China to New Zealand and the United States?" "What stops did it make along the way?" "Who are the major suppliers today?" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Besides being a Native tea ingredient, this herb is often used to alleviate sore throats. Slippery elm bark is found in many lozenges that claim to soothe throat irritation. Since a sore throat and a cough are often linked, slippery elm bark has also been used in cough remedies. Furthermore, it regulates the elimination phase of the digestive process, easing both constipation and diarrhea. Turkish Rhubarb Root is a detoxifying herb that is world-famous for its healing properties." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Home Remedies BLACK CURRANTS: Boiled black currant juice has been used for sore throats. The leaves have been used to reduce fevers and increase urination. Extract from the bark of the black currant tree has been used for hemorrhoids. Black currant jelly mixed with hot water has been helpful for colds. RED CURRANTS: The leaves have been used to relieve pain from arthritic symptoms, sprains, and dislocated bones. The fruit has been used as a laxative. It has also been used to prevent scurvy. Red currants have also been made into facial masks for firm skin. Throw Me a Lifesaver!" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"In the near future, we can foresee that many more people will experiment with herbal medicines for everyday ailments like coughs, colds, sore throats, menstrual problems, minor cuts, scrapes and burns. In such cases, natural herbal remedies may be as effective, no more expensive, and have fewer side effects than conventional over-the-counter drugs. For information on sources, contact: American Botanical Council P.O. Box 144345 Austin, TX 78714 512-926-4900 (tel) 512-926-2345 (fax) www.herbalgram.org Herb Research Foundation 1007 Pearl St." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Although you may think that the primary-care doctor's job is just taking care of sore throats and colds, the role changes in the face of chronic illness. Then the primary job of the primary-care provider is to coordinate your care: to be sure you see the right specialist; to be sure you are getting the right medicines at the right doses; and to be sure you do not fall between the cracks produced by seeing a specialist expert in diseases in one part of your body and then another specialist expert in diseases of another part of your body, neither of whom may have the time to talk to each other." - Benjamin H. Natelson, M.D., Your Symptoms Are Real: What to Do When Your Doctor Says Nothing Is Wrong (Get the book.)

"I use Roxalia tablets by Boiron to soothe sore throats and help relieve hoarseness. Sinus pain, headache, sinusitis. I use Boiron's Sinusalia tablets to treat nasal congestion, sinus pain, and headaches. Other Conditions Nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. Boiron's Nux Vomica oral pellets work to relieve our upset stomachs. Stress or anxiety. I find Boiron's Sedalia to be a great stress reliever. I also occasionally use the Rescue Remedy made by Bach Flower Remedies (www.bachflower.com)." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Fevers and sore throats were much less common in FM than in CFS, while the pain in FM was better relieved by heat or massage than was the pain in CFS. The overlap among syndromes is important for two reasons. First and foremost, it is confusing for patients and physicians alike. A patient whose primary concern is widespread joint pain, as we've already seen, may be referred to a rheumatologist, who may miss other symptoms—such as constant fatigue—or assume them to be less urgent." - Benjamin H. Natelson, M.D., Your Symptoms Are Real: What to Do When Your Doctor Says Nothing Is Wrong (Get the book.)

"Amazon Indians used guava fruit to remedy sore throats, digestive challenges, and vertigo, and to regulate menstrual periods? What's the Story? The guava belongs to the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), which includes spices such as clove, cinnamon, allspice, and eucalyptus. Guava comes in a range of shape and sizes and, for the most part, is sweet and fragrant. The inside flesh is juicy and ranges in color from white to yellow to pink to red. Depending on the variety, the center may be filled with hard yellow seeds or no seeds at all." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"WHO's report, curable diseases —from sore throats and ear infections to tb and malaria —are in danger of becoming incurable. The report's findings read like a futuristic thriller, although they were frighten-ingly true. Iowa and the rest of the world were moving backward in time, closer to the days before the discovery of penicillin, when a scrape on the knee could mean death from runaway infection. Yet even as medical experts were growing more anxious, the corporate sellers of antibiotics were just getting warmed up." - Melody Petersen, Our Daily Meds: How the Pharmaceutical Companies Transformed Themselves into Slick Marketing Machines and Hooked the Nation on Prescription Drugs (Get the book.)

"Most sore throats are caused by viruses or bacteria. Other possible causes include overuse of the voice and local irritation such as that from exposure to cigarette smoke, environmental pollutants, dust, or dry winter air. A sore throat can also be caused by an abscess in the back of the throat or on the tonsils. Sore throats occur most often in late winter and early spring. The majority of sore throats are minor viral illnesses that can be treated easily at home. However, about one-third of sore throats are diagnosed as "strep" throat, an infection caused by Streptococcus bacteria." - Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND, Smart Medicine for Healthier Living : Practical A-Z Reference to Natural and Conventional Treatments for Adults (Get the book.)

"In fact, one out of every ten visits to the doctor is for a sore throat. sore throats are caused by a number of different viruses and one important bacterium—group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (strep). Because only strep throat requires treatment with an antibiotic, the doctor has only one decision to make when he sees a child with a sore throat—is it strep or isn't it? In this chapter we will talk about the difference between strep throat and other causes of sore throat. Jesse is seven years old. One afternoon in April he comes home from school and tells his mother that his throat hurts." - Paul A. Offit, M.D.m Bonnie Fass-Offit, M.D. and Louis M. Bell, M.D., Breaking the Antibiotic Habit: A Parent's Guide to Coughs, Colds, Ear Infections, and Sore Throats (Get the book.) "We will discuss the results of these studies in the sections under colds, coughs, and sore throats that follow. How to Help a Child with a Cold Feel Better Remember, many different kinds of viruses cause colds. These viruses cause the cells that line the nose, throat, and sometimes even the bronchial tubes to make a lot of fluid. Early in the course of the illness the fluid is thin and clear, but as the illness progresses the fluid can become thick and yellow or green." - Paul A. Offit, M.D.m Bonnie Fass-Offit, M.D. and Louis M. Bell, M.D., Breaking the Antibiotic Habit: A Parent's Guide to Coughs, Colds, Ear Infections, and Sore Throats (Get the book.) "Finally, strep is an unusual cause of sore throats in the summer and early fall. Do All Children with a Sore Throat Need to Be Tested for Strep Throat? Because Christian had symptoms of a viral infection (like congestion and coughing), the doctor was certain that Christian didn't have a strep throat. There was no benefit in testing Christian's throat for strep and there could have been harm. Remember that some children carry strep in their throats for a long time." - Paul A. Offit, M.D.m Bonnie Fass-Offit, M.D. and Louis M. Bell, M.D., Breaking the Antibiotic Habit: A Parent's Guide to Coughs, Colds, Ear Infections, and Sore Throats (Get the book.)

"Runners training for a marathon complain of constant sore throats and colds; their immune system has been impaired, just as a low-ranking baboon's has. Observe animals under stress and you'll see that they eat to soothe themselves, and I'll bet you do, too. To quickly induce obesity in a rat, repeatedly pinch its tail. The feeding frenzy lasts as long as the pinching continues. Why? Remember the second and third rules: avoid pain and find pleasure." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"It can be related to numbness of the hands and arms, gum disease, high blood pressure, indigestion, colitis, stomach ulcers, diarrhea, nausea, colds, sore throats, shortness of breath, bronchitis, and many other illnesses. One or two cigarettes per day can block the healing processes in a sick body. Nicotine is such a detriment to healing that at least one doctor I know, Dr. Leo Roy, refused to work with patients who continued to smoke. Refined sugar contains no nutrition for the body." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"In spite of this, physicians routinely prescribe antibiotics for the treatment of colds, sore throats, and stomach pain. Because these conditions are typically caused by viruses, antibiotics are useless, and these physicians are actually causing harm by increasing the number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, with the individual patient deriving absolutely no benefit. In fact, most viral illnesses are little more than an inconvenience that can be treated effectively with bed rest and time." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Symptoms may include tingling in the arms, cold fingers or hands, pains in the lower back or legs, upper arm aches, tennis elbow, more frequent colds and sore throats than usual, tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, stiff neck, headache, sinus problems—and asthma. No particular significance may be attached to the injury at the time. The onset of the resultant symptoms may be gradual, not becoming apparent until six months or more after the injury." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"They desire sweets, are excessively hungry, have sensitivities of the liver and sore throats that begin on the right side and spread to the left. "Nux vomica is another remedy that has a lot to do with impaired liver function It is good for problems after eating, like the sensation that the food is stuck in the stomach like a rock and just sits there for hours. Also irritable bowel-like symptoms like constipation alternating with diarrhea. "The idea is that homeopathy is very specific. It is important to remove the obstacles to the cure." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"OTHER For furuncles and abscesses, use Chuan Xin Lian, under sore throats, Mouth Disorders, and Ear Problems. For ulcerative skin lesions, spray once daily with Superior Sore Throat Powder Spray, under sore throats, Mouth Disorders, and Ear Problems. For itching and hives, use Huang Lien Shang Ching Pien, under sore throats, Mouth Disorders, and Ear Problems. For boils, nose and mouth sores, toothaches, sore throats, or nosebleeds, use Ching Fei Yi Huo Pian, under Coughs, Phlegm, and Labored Breathing." - Michael Tierra, L.Ac, O.M.D., The Way of Chinese Herbs (Get the book.)

"Take a teaspoon of osha root tincture two to three times a day to remedy coughs, sore throats, congestion and other cold symptoms. Rub It In When you're run-down and feeling under the weather, indulge in a massage. Not only does this touch therapy relax and revive tired, sore muscles, it has a medicinal effect as well. Massage stimulates the lymphatic system to flush away toxins and infections and stimulates the immune system to carry cells to fight bacteria. At least that's what massage therapists and some naturopathic healers claim." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "The herb is said to have antibacterial and painkilling properties, which is why it is often recommended for use in a gargle for acute, garden-variety sore throats. You'll note the pungent taste ?unfortunately, closer to oregano than cinnamon. But you'll probably appreciate the results. KLi?X3SK Healing, the Chinese Medicine Way When it comes to a lost voice or sore throat, Chinese healers probe deeper to look for the cause." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "Take a teaspoonful of osha root tincture two to three times a day to remedy coughs, sore throats, chills and aches that often accompany the flu. • Reach for Isatis Root Isatis root boasts natural antibacterial and antiviral properties which herbalists guarantee will quiet respiratory rattles that often come with the flu. Take 35 drops of the tincture every few hours for a severe infection. Note that this medicine is very bitter. Drop the tincture on your tongue and quickly chase the herbal remedy with a glass of sweet-tasting juice. • Soothing Steam ." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Doctors have not gone to medical school to diagnose and treat only sore throats or mild hypertension. Their own physicians' assistants can easily do this, with far less training. We doctors have learned all the material we have been taught so that we can take on difficult problems: operate on the brain tumor that looks like a killer and help the patient who has illness but not disease. So what happens to you when you are in the doctor's office?" - Benjamin H. Natelson, M.D., Your Symptoms Are Real: What to Do When Your Doctor Says Nothing Is Wrong (Get the book.)

"Physically, Clayton was diagnosed with asthma, suffered from "environmental" allergies, sinus congestion, postnasal drip, sore throats, eczema, nausea, stomach pains, diarrhea, headaches, anal itching, canker sores, muscle aches, muscle cramps, hypersensitivity to noises and smells, sneezing, hives, itchy skin with bumps, and frequent infections. He slept poorly and had trouble breathing when he did sleep. He also suffered from anxiety, fearfulness, and carbohydrate cravings. All of his symptoms were being treated with seven different medications prescribed by five different doctors." - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"According to the study, most sore throats are not caused by bacteria, but by viruses. Only 15% to 36% of all sore throats are caused by the streptococcus (strep) bacteria. For those infections that are caused by strep, the antibiotics penicillin or amoxicillin are the recommended first-line treatments. For patients who are allergic to penicillin, erythromycin and some cephalosporin medications are recommended, the study authors say. Overall, 53% of the children seen were tested for strep. Of those who received an antibiotic-prescription, 51% received the strep test." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"They reported fewer sore throats, less nausea, even less acne. This isn't just a matter of perception. Positivity is now linked to solid and objective biological markers of health. For instance, people's positivity predicts lower levels of stress-related hormones19 and higher levels of growth-related20 and bond-related hormones.21 Positivity also sends out more dopamine22 and opioids,23 enhances immune system functioning,24 and diminishes inflammatory responses to stress.25 With positivity you are literally steeped in a different biochemical stew." - Barbara Fredrickson, Positivity: Top-Notch Research Reveals the 3 to 1 Ratio That Will Change Your Life (Get the book.)

"Morrisville physicians were yanking out tonsils when more-conservative doctors might have waited to see if their young patients outgrew their susceptibility to sore throats and ear infections—as most children do. When Wennberg set out his results for the doctors in Morrisville, they were astounded. They had no idea how different their practices were from their colleagues, that they were subjecting children to unnecessary tonsillectomies. They decided to adopt a system of seeking a second opinion when they thought a child needed his tonsils removed." - Shannon Brownlee, Overtreated: Why Too Much Medicine Is Making Us Sicker and Poorer (Get the book.)

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