Rock and rye has some distinct merits, but if I were to use it, I would no longer to be able to say that I have not used alcohol for twenty-nine years. (not making any moral statements here.)
Actually, if I start to get a throat, I start immediately to gargle thoroughly with warm salt water, maybe 1/2 tsp in 4 oz water, and use it all. It is the most helpful and least damaging to your innards, and almost every internist recommends it. If tomato soup doesn't cause the gemeral condition feel like it's getting better (and it ought to), I tell my MD to prescribe one Zithromax pack. We have found it works for me, and quickly.
Some people ought not to take it though:
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