Even in summer, a sore throat can affect anyone. Especially if you’re using this time to go to parties or concerts, you might find after a night of yelling or singing along that your throat is feeling raw and your voice is hoarse. We usually associate sore throat remedies with winter, but here are a few to get you through the hot summer months with your vocal cords intact!
Honey
The number one food that’s healthy for your voice is above all, honey. It’s good to mix it into tea or hot water with lemon, ginger, and mint…but if you don’t want to drink something hot, you can instead make an iced drink that’s sweetened with honey and still get the benefits. Just make a small, strong batch of tea and mix in the honey, then add ice for a refreshing drink!
Shaved Ice
As usual, cold is very soothing to a throat that’s swollen, itchy, or irritated. Ice cream is a good solution but the dairy can make you phlegmy, which might affect your voice. Instead, try an ultra-cooling shaved ice dessert, or something similar such as granita, a slushy, or a snow cone. Yum!
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties, as well as being anti-inflammatory! That means if you have any kind of infection in your throat it can help, and it can also help with inflammation.
