We all know the feeling – scratchy, painful sore throat that makes swallowing feel like an ordeal. The last thing anyone wants is to spend days sipping hot tea, popping lozenges, and waiting for relief.

Luckily, my grandma taught me a quick, easy trick that can relieve a sore throat almost effortlessly in just two minutes. I’ve tried it countless times and it works like a charm. Here’s how it works and why it’s so effective.

The Magic Trick: Honey and Lemon

The trick consists of a classic combination: honey and lemon. These two natural ingredients have been used for centuries to relieve throat discomfort. But it is not just any preparation of honey and lemon; The magic is in the method my grandma taught me.

What you’ll need:

1 tbsp honey (preferably raw and organic)
1/2 fresh lemon or 1 tbsp lemon juice

How to do it:

Prepare your ingredients: Start by squeezing half a lemon into a small bowl or directly onto a spoon. If you’re using bottled lemon juice, just pour in about a tablespoon.

Mix with honey: Take a tablespoon of honey and mix it with the lemon juice until a thick, smooth mixture is formed. You want a consistency that allows you to slowly coat your throat when you swallow it.

Swallow slowly: Here’s the most important part: take the honey and lemon mixture and slowly slide it down your throat. The goal is for the mixture to cover your throat thoroughly.

Why it works

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