whenever I’m sick and get a sore throat, I feel that cold liquids don’t soothe it’s like hot ones do, but almost make it worse. Why is this? Because when you have an ache or injury cold compresses usually help
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There isn’t a lot of strong research in the area. But hot liquids increase blood flow, relax muscles, and can loosen phlegm and mucus leading to faster healing. As well, while all liquids imbibed increase salivation, hot drinks increase it more dramatically. Some research suggests hot liquids may also kill harmful bacteria.
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