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First, internet healers falsely suggested that gargling salt water and vinegar could prevent a coronavirus infection.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2024

That mentality, that medical fear, gives way to home remedies like chicken noodle soup, gargling with salt water, taking a nap and, yes, sipping on the syrupy, high fructose, food-colored ginger ale.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2023

Adding honey to your gargling solution, or to any tea or warm drink, can have a similarly soothing effect.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2022

State news reports have also advised gargling salt water to relieve symptoms.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2022

I went straight to bed, while Abbey spent like ten minutes gargling and brushing her teeth.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen