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01 Sep 2011

Sore Throat- Best Cures!

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Posted By : Andy Mack | Comments : 17

Currently Gargling on Sandersons Throat Specfic- tastes lovely and burns NICE

Any other cures- got the VOCALZONES on the go and this Sandersons Stuff- its VILE burns like no bodies business-

Lost Voice all week- any old wives fast track indiam medicince man witch doctor cures out there-

TWITTER is a wash with cures- even VOCALZONE is following me now-

I think my tongue is bleeding from Sandersons Throat Specific Mixture!

Comments

# Posted by Andy Mack - 01/09/2011, 11:32 (GMT)

if you would like to follow me on Twitter @andymackguitar :-)

# Posted by Keytek Audio Services - 01/09/2011, 12:10 (GMT)

A nice good Dose of buttercup syrup normally works for me

# Posted by The Black Watch - 01/09/2011, 12:15 (GMT)

boiled water a spoon of honey and some sliced lemon before you go on. its an old one but it does work pal. make sure you drink plenty of water in the days before and while youre playing

# Posted by MikeyTage - 01/09/2011, 12:29 (GMT)

Sip some Port! It might get you drunk, but it soothes the throat and voice!

# Posted by Tony- Vocalist - 01/09/2011, 12:34 (GMT)

What Black Watch said and also take spoonfuls of honey on a regular basis , Its a a natural antiseptic and has some antibiotic qualities.
Sip mint tea, its very relaxing and soothes the throat. just let it cool a little bit so its not to hot and in general drink lots of fluids. Try also to keep off diary products for a few days to cut down on any possible build up of mucus. (yuk!) and take some parecetomol (or which ever pain killer you prefer) for a few days.

# Posted by Tony- Vocalist - 01/09/2011, 12:37 (GMT)

Also if bad throat ever hits you unexpectedly at a gig , Rum and a bit of blackcurrant .. The rum smooths and the blackcurrant helps it stick/lubricate the throat... Honey works just as well , but isn't as much fun.

# Posted by Andy Mack - 01/09/2011, 12:53 (GMT)

This Sanderson Throat Secific is unbelievable- the abount of SH*TE that has come out when I am gargling is unbelievable- Doing all the water- and have used the alcohol route on most occasions- this occasion is BAAAD I had no voice at all yesterday- not spoken at all today unless I HAD too- and keeping it lubricated drinking lots of water!

Fingers crossed!!!!!!!!!

# Posted by DLSW - 01/09/2011, 13:18 (GMT)

try spearmint extra strong mints... if you can still get them that is

# Posted by Johnny cheese puff - 01/09/2011, 14:41 (GMT)

Try Boot`s own brand of glycerin honey and lemon linctus. Also try combining the vocalzone with a strepsil lozenge, failing that 20 woodbines !!! Works for Me !

# Posted by Freeloader - 01/09/2011, 17:33 (GMT)

A rusty nail is the absolute answer.But only just before you go on stage.
An old landlords medicine given to me years ago, and works every time.
Its actually whisky and drambui mixed.Its saved my gigs many a time.

# Posted by Steveo (singer of beautiful so... - 01/09/2011, 22:59 (GMT)

Rest is the best answer. You shouldn't really be singing on a sore throat. Alcohol is totally out as it dehydrates you because it evaporates quickly. Water is good. Also singing in an appropriate key is beneficial and preventative. Try some singing techniques (need vocal coach) to help spread the work load needed away from the throat.

good luck.

P.S never strain vocally

# Posted by John Wilkinson: - 02/09/2011, 11:09 (GMT)

Last time my voice went going I drank hot water and honey and fresh lemon. It really did work for me.

I have sung at gigs where I literally had NO top end to my range and that was hard.

Fell for what you going through matey as I always feel like I am letting people down when I can't sing on tip top form.

Hope you sort it.

Best wishes

John

# Posted by Urban Valley Chickens - 02/09/2011, 20:25 (GMT)

Chloraseptic and whiskey, but then I play guitar.

# Posted by Willow (of somebig™Fish) (Reti... - 02/09/2011, 22:59 (GMT)

cancel the gig!

LOL

# Posted by Point Blank - 03/09/2011, 09:48 (GMT)

Gargle with water

Put as much salt in the water asyou can tolerate

Mingin' yet effective!

# Posted by THE STAN'S - 04/09/2011, 02:02 (GMT)

I posted a blog a few months ago re this.

Honey ( two tablespoons ) , lemon ( couple of slices ), chopped ginger ( fresh ) in hot water and suger to taste if required.

Copious amounts of water also. Try to avoid anything that dehydrates voice ie alcohol, caffine, ciggs and believe it or not "talking " is to be kept to a minimum.

Vocal warm ups daily for half hour. Remember voice is a muscle that needs to be excercised daily.

Always get it checked out by doctor if it persists for more than a week as it depends on cause of throat issue as to how you treat it!

Shit I could write a book on this topic as I've studied it loads, lol x

Cheers donna

# Posted by Andy Mack - 05/09/2011, 11:32 (GMT)

This was my cure-

Rest
Vocalzones-
Sandersons throat specific
Some really strange prescription only anti inflammatory lozenges ( thanks dodgy doctor)
and the final cure.......

Homemade Sloe Gin and a Barrell full of Stella

Now I need a cure for a hangover\??

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