Warm salt water may sound unappealing, but it's actually very soothing. Plus, the salt in the water has a natural healing effect and helps to reduce any swelling. For the best results, use a coarse salt like sea salt or kosher salt, and add two tablespoons of salt to an eight-ounce glass of water.

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