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Lemon, honey, and alcohol: Which is best for sore throat?

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As sore throats are making the rounds through the Medical News Today editorial office, the debate is rife: what is the best drink to soothe the pain? More importantly, whether it’s alcohol, spices, or lemon and honey, what is the scientific basis for our home remedy of choice?
drinks for sore throatFind out which drinks our editorial team use to soothe their sore throats.

A few weeks ago, we found out that both hot and cold drinks or ice pops can help alleviate the pain of a sore throat that most of us will be familiar with during the annual cold and fluseason.

Now, the debate has taken another turn: where do alcohol, spices — such as cinnamon and ginger — and lemon and honey fit into the mix?

To find out, I first conducted a scientific survey among the office staff to highlight our drinks-of-choice, followed by a deep dive into the scientific evidence underpinning our beliefs.

Lemon and honey – our ‘go-to’ remedy

Among the MNT editorial office staff, a home-made hot drink with fresh lemon juice and honey was the most popular choice, with a staggering 62 percent citing it as one of their ‘go-to’ drinks, while hot lemon on its own took second place with 31 percent.

Our faith in lemon and honey stems from knowledge passed from generation to generation and reports in the media.

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Chronic back pain: A 10-minute treatment leaves patients pain-free!

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More than 80 percent of people with chronic low back pain who received a single, 10-minute pulsed radiofrequency treatment are pain-free after 1 year, a new study reveals.
a man with low back pain

 

Researchers say that their CT-guided pulsed radiotherapy technique could help to alleviate chronic low back pain.

The new and minimally invasive treatment was tested on 80 people who had chronic low back pain — that is, low back pain lasting for at least 3 months — due to a herniated disk.

A herniated disk, which is also referred to as a “slipped” or “ruptured” disk, occurs when the disks between the spine’s vertebrae protrude, or “herniate.” This can pinch the spinal nerves and cause pain, particularly in the lower back.

“The nerve root is a sensitive structure that when pinched becomes inflamed and causes pain,” says lead study investigator Dr. Alessandro Napoli, of the Sapienza University of Rome in Italy.

“The body reacts with muscle constriction, which decreases the distance between vertebrae, and a vicious cycle is created.” 

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Flu and colds: Why do we cough?

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Coughs are an ever-present wintertime companion. But does coughing serve any purpose at all, or is it just a clever method that viruses use to spread?

Coughing

 

Several theories try to explain why we cough when we have the flu or common cold.

Coughing is a normal reflex to clear the airway of small particles, microorganisms, mucus, or food or drinks accidentally going down “the wrong pipe.” But when we are plagued with a pesky cold or flu infection, cough takes on a new dimension.

What often starts as a tickle in the throat at the first sign of an upper respiratory tract infection can easily turn into a full-blown dry cough, most likely followed by a hacking, mucus-producing cough that can be very uncomfortable.

Why do we cough when we have a flu or cold infection? We examine what research has revealed about the mechanisms behind cough and who benefits: the virus, or us?

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Wine or beer? The differing effects of alcohol on mood !

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Do you become relaxed, energized, teary-eyed, or angry after having a drink? A new study suggests that what you drink – be that beer, wine, or spirits – may make a difference to how you feel.
different drinks with lime wedges

 

How does alcohol affect your mood? It may depend on what you drink.

Researchers from the Public Health Wales National Health System Trust and King’s College London — both in the United Kingdom — have turned to the general public to try to understand what different types of alcohol do to our emotions.

If you feel relaxed when you have a beer with your friends after work, but a glass of whiskey on the rocks makes you want to pick a fight with your loud neighbor, then you’re not alone.

Prof. Mark Bellis and colleagues found that certain drinks are likely to be associated with particular emotional states more than others. Spirits, they say, are more often associated with negative moods, while wines and beer more often elicit a positive response.

“For centuries,” says Prof. Bellis, “the history of rum, gin, vodka, and other spirits has been laced with violence. This global study suggests even today consuming spirits is more likely to result in feelings of aggression than other drinks.”

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How to get rid of a bruise: Home remedies !

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Bruising is a normal response to an injury. Tiny blood vessels beneath the skin can be damaged by even a small impact, leaving behind blood trapped beneath the skin.

This trapped blood is eventually reabsorbed by the body as the injury heals. In the meantime, it can leave a gray, bluish, or purple patch that is tender to the touch.

Bruises can be difficult to treat, as most of the damage is beneath the surface of the skin. However, some home remedies may be able to speed up healing, minimize their appearance, and prevent them from happening in the first place.

The following home remedies are safe for minor bruising and may help get rid of bruises faster.

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