Dr Linda Yancey said eating pickles and drinking pickle brine juice could be an optimal way to reduce the symptoms of a sore throat. The Memorial Hermann Health System infectious disease specialist said the trick is in the properties of the brine. Dr Linda Yancey said eating pickles and drinking pickle brine juice could be an optimal way to reduce the symptoms of a sore throat. The Memorial Hermann Health System infectious disease specialist said the trick is in the properties of the brine.