Torticollis (Wry Neck) Understand the causes of this condition that result in a tilted and twisted neck Â»
Continue reading the main story. THE FACTS Nothing but time can cure the common cold, but a simple cup of salt water might ease the misery this winter. A sore, itchy throat and respiratory congestion are some of the more common symptoms of a cold, and gargling with salt water seems to help for several reasons.ccording to the Mayo Clinic, for best results, dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in a full glass of warm water and gargle the solution for a few seconds before spitting it out. Adults who want a more palatable remedy against cough and sore throat can try mixing warm water with lemon and honey. No need to spit it out.
Why does salt melt ice? In pure water, at 0Â°C, ice melts just as fast as water freezes. You won't see any of the ice melt as long as the freezing rate and melting rates are exactly equal [ 1 ].Adding salt (or any foreign substance) to the water upsets the delicate balance between freezing and melting.n pure water, at 0Â°C, ice melts just as fast as water freezes. You won't see any of the ice melt as long as the freezing rate and melting rates are exactly equal [ 1 ]. Adding salt (or any foreign substance) to the water upsets the delicate balance between freezing and melting.