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I'm currently managing through what I suspect is the flu.

Last time I had the flu, I also developed a case of strep and I was prescribed an antibiotic. I'm obviously not going to the clinic to get a covid false positive, especially considering my symptoms have indicated the general flu.

So I'm curious as to the antiseptic properties of iodine. I'm thinking of mixing 2% liquid iodine with a couple of ounces of water and gargling a few times a day.

In addition to adding a few drops to drinking water.

Has anyone here used iodine for this purpose?

I know salt water is typically recommended for a sore throat, but my experience with salt water is that its not really effective.

I'm currently managing through what I suspect is the flu. Last time I had the flu, I also developed a case of strep and I was prescribed an antibiotic. I'm obviously not going to the clinic to get a covid false positive, especially considering my symptoms have indicated the general flu. So I'm curious as to the antiseptic properties of iodine. I'm thinking of mixing 2% liquid iodine with a couple of ounces of water and gargling a few times a day. In addition to adding a few drops to drinking water. Has anyone here used iodine for this purpose? I know salt water is typically recommended for a sore throat, but my experience with salt water is that its not really effective.

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I have liquid iodine though you also want liquid zinc to bond with it as zinc is an immune booster. Also buy tonic water with quinine in it and drink a couple a day when sick it helps.

Another miracle supplement is NAC

As for the specifically strep the users talking about rinsing with warm salt water often are correct.and eat honey (the real honey that’s expensive and natural—most store brand honey is cut with syrup)

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What's your dose of NAC?

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