Many people are battling sore throats and runny noses at this time of year. Finding an effective remedy can feel like an uphill struggle, but television physician Dr Hilary Jones has highlighted one surprising food that may help ease throat discomfort.<\/p>\n
While honey has long been praised for soothing cold symptoms, Manuka honey<\/a> offers even greater benefits. It contains high levels of Methylglyoxal (MGO) – a compound known for its antibacterial and antimicrobial qualities – which means it can help fight bacteria and infections. The latest Covid strains, Stratus and Nimbus, often cause a symptom known as \u201crazor blade throats\u201d – intense, painful soreness that\u2019s proving particularly hard to shake, reports the Mirror<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n According to Dr Hilary, Manuka the simple cupboard staple honey can help reduce the severity of this symptom.\u00a0 He said: “Current NHS Covid advice is to have a teaspoon of honey for a razor blade sore throat. I recommend Manuka honey as this particular honey has a soothing texture and unique measurable antibacterial qualities that can help calm sore throats and support a faster recovery with no side effects whatsoever except a lovely taste in the mouth.”<\/p>\n At Manuka Doctor,<\/a> a company which Dr Hilary has collaborated with for nearly 10 years, customers can snap up Manuka honey products starting from \u00a35.25. There are a wide range of different products to choose from, from squeezy honey to jars, and even special bundles to help with the symptoms of colds, flu and Covid.<\/p>\n For example,\u00a0Manuka Doctor’s Immunity Bundle\u00a0<\/a>is now \u00a319.50 down from \u00a327.50, which includes Manuka honey lozenges, Immune Defence Spray, Immune Defence Syrup and High Strength Vitamin D Capsules. There is also the\u00a0100 MGO Twin Pack Squeezy Honey<\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0\u00a311.70 down from \u00a314.70, which offers shoppers two squeezy bottles of high-quality Manuka honey packed with antioxidants and antibacterial properties.<\/p>\n Shoppers can also get the\u00a0Manuka Lozenges\u00a0<\/a>on their own, with a triple pack available for \u00a310.00, down from \u00a310.50. The soothing Manuka honey and lemon lozenges with zinc help soothe sore throats with a delicious taste.<\/p>\n However, other brands also stock Manuka honey products. At\u00a0Tesco, there’s the\u00a0Hilltop Premium Manuka Honey 250+ MGO 225g\u00a0jar\u00a0for\u00a0\u00a312, which is made from<\/a> 100% genuine New Zealand Manuka.<\/p>\n