You’ve been given a froggy voice for Christmas! Here’s what to do…

Drink sage tea. Prepare strong sage tea by using a heaping teaspoon of the dried herb in a cup of just-boiled water. Let it steep for 10 min­utes, strain and drink. Drink three cups a day until your voice is back to normal. Sage has antiseptic and antibacterial qualities and has been used for centuries to calm coughs and other throat conditions.

Caution: Do not drink more than six cups a day, since sage (along with many other herbs) contains thujone, which can be toxic to the liver in large amounts. Check with your doctor first before trying this remedy if you have a chronic condition such as kidney or liver disease.

Thanks to HealWithFood.org for help with this tip.

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