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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.
Some people add salt to their ponds. I personally am not a practitioner of adding salt unless it is for treatment purposes, but if you do add salt to your pond you should dilute your salt levels during cold winter months.The salt can make your pond waterâs freezing point drop to below 30F which will kill your fish.ome people add salt to their ponds. I personally am not a practitioner of adding salt unless it is for treatment purposes, but if you do add salt to your pond you should dilute your salt levels during cold winter months.