Health expert shares bizarre hack to treat sore throat with one simple ingredient

The expert insisted people should still take into considerations how much salt they consume when considering turning to pickle brine and pickles.

An average spear of pickle holds 33 percent of the daily value of sodium, according to the Dietary Guidelines of Americans.

She said sweet tea and honey also holds the same properties of the salty solution because of the high content of sugar.

She added: « A spoonful of honey also works well, as does very sweet tea.

« It should be noted that people on salt-restricted diets should not use either dill pickles or salt water gargles since both have a substantial salt load.

« In the same way, diabetics should avoid honey or sweet tea.”