Tip one: Dilute it. Mix one part orange juice with two parts warm water. This drops the acidity and adds hydration, making it a gentler sip that still gives you that citrus comfort without the chemical sting. Add a pinch of salt if you’re into savory twists—it mimics a natural electrolyte drink.
Tip two: Skip the store-bought cartons with added sugars. Sugar can fuel inflammation and feed the very bacteria you’re trying to fight. Go for fresh-squeezed if you can, or look for “no added sugar” labels. Your throat isn’t a nightclub—it doesn’t need a sugar rush.
Fun fact: Ancient Greek physicians like Hippocrates actually used a mixture of vinegar and honey for sore throats, a precursor to the sour-sweet OJ logic. The acid-alkaline balance game is older than your local juice bar—and it’s still debated today.
