Winter is about to arrive, and with it, the cold sudden temperature changes, colds and flu. On certain occasions, our body suffers and originates, aphonia, loss of voice, due to irritation and inflammation of the vocal cords located in the larynx.
However, the aphonia It also originates from causes such as:
- Stress
- Tobacco use
- Excessive use of the voice
- Consumption of alcoholic beverages
- The consumption of very cold drinks
- Thyroid problems
There are countless Home Remedies to combat aphonia, but some use ingredients that are very difficult to find or too expensive for our pocket. I have selected the most common and whose ingredients we will find in our kitchen.
First home remedy: Gargle with lemon.
Bring water to a boil, about the amount of a glass. Later, let it cool down and add the juice of one lemon. When you have the mixture done, gargle three times a day, right after each meal.
Second home remedy: Thyme infusion.
Make a thyme infusion. Let it rest for about 10 minutes, strain it and add the juice of half a lemon and a teaspoon of honey. Afterwards, drink it slowly. You should take it three times a day, after each meal. Thyme is a good expectorant, highly recommended to cure aphonia and colds.
Third home remedy: Gargle with salt water.
Boil water and add it to a glass, add salt and stir well. Let it cool for a few minutes and then gargle. Salt is anti-inflammatory and reduces tissue inflammation.