So... 2021 almost over- Gargling to prevent bad covid outcome or BS?

[Motif]

Could Gargling Help Prevent COVID-19 Infections? | Cedars-Sinai

Prominent pulmonologists including Cedars-Sinai's Vic Tapson suggest gargling is worthy of further study as a means to prevent COVID-19 in a recent commentary in the American Journal of Medicine.

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If you’ve been gargling with salt water to prevent covid-19, read this NOW

Social media is buzzing with myths when it comes to covid-19 and its prevention. And today we are unveiling the truth about gargling with saline water.

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And what would be best to gargle for it and how often daily?


Somebody in a German forum claimed licorice root throat spray would help to keep the virus load low if used a few times daily

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[Motif]

Anti-Vaxxers Are Now Gargling Iodine to Prevent Covid-19

Last week it was ivermectin. Now, Covid-skeptical anti-vaxxers are suggesting that Betadine, a topical antiseptic, could prevent Covid-19.

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[Sefton10]

Anti-Vaxxers Are Now Gargling Iodine to Prevent Covid-19

Last week it was ivermectin. Now, Covid-skeptical anti-vaxxers are suggesting that Betadine, a topical antiseptic, could prevent Covid-19.

www.google.com

I notice Jennifer Gunter was quoted in the article. She recently claimed good health was "medically bereft" ?‍

 

[Perry Staltic]

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Mouthwashes and nasal sprays target the initial infection and viral replication.

• Several small studies found that mouthwashes (gargling) based on povidone-iodine and nasal sprays based on povidone-iodine or nitric oxide may prevent a coronavirus infection or reduce its duration or symptoms (more about this).
• The German Society for Hospital Hygiene (DGKH) recommends anti-viral mouthwashes and nasal sprays for prophylaxis and early treatment.
• Some observers argued that traditional nasal rinsing and gargling practices in South East Asia may have helped successfully limiting coronavirus infections in these countries.
• Israel started mass production of nasal sprays based on nitric oxide in early 2021.

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[Ben.]

Anti-Vaxxers Are Now Gargling Iodine to Prevent Covid-19

Last week it was ivermectin. Now, Covid-skeptical anti-vaxxers are suggesting that Betadine, a topical antiseptic, could prevent Covid-19.

www.google.com

"But there have been no human studies on the use of Betadine to treat COVID-19, just hypotheses and lab studies, says Dr. Michael Mrozinski, a family physician based in Australia.

Betadine does make a diluted product, sold as a gargle to treat sore throat symptoms. But the manufacturers specifically state that it is not intended for ingestion, and that “Betadine Antiseptic products” — including the gargle — “have not been demonstrated to be effective for the treatment or prevention of Covid-19 or any other viruses.” “If they are doing betadine gargles, it’s useless,” says Mrozinski."

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How can they claim it is useless for covid or any other viruses if there have been no human studies? Contradiction at its finest. Povide iodide is actually a commercially available mouthwash and gargle for "cleaning" the mouth and is also used in dentist offices ... wether it is "usefull" for this "novel virus" does not make it a bad thing in general and it having a potential positive effect is not far fetched either. Using Ivermectin as a argument as to why people are stupid is stupid in itself since it is actually a medication with a variety of functions, covid helpfull or not.

I dont see resources saying it can't help ... only ridicule and pretentious attitude. Obviously these people lack certain knowledge to be able to view beyond their limited official narrative.

Also, i dont know how you guys "gargle" but i spit it out afterwards ... who is eating/drinking it and ruining his kidney/stomache?

 

[Motif]

But what would be best for this? I honestly don’t want to gargle iodine daily , maybe few times a day

 

[Ben.]

But what would be best for this? I honestly don’t want to gargle iodine daily , maybe few times a day

This means you are scared of covid and NEED to gargle something...

Let me tell you: Dont get overly scared. Dont let them induce so much fear.
You know that bombarding your body with antimicrobials/antivirals can backfire and disrupt a working system?

Haidut for example posted a thread of the effectiveness of saline solutions. Might wanna check that out.

 

[MyUsernameHere]

Oh, you mean an actual EMERGENCY ROOM physician from NEW YORK, said no less than "**** no!" to the idea of this working? Damn, that's a SERIOUS reply, how could anyone doubt this man?

 

[reaching]

In Japan, it is a common practice to wash hands and gargle upon returning home during cold and flu seasons. Obviously it’s increased in prevalence before but I believe there’s research showing those that practice it develop fewer respiratory illnesses at a less rate.

 

[Motif]

Question is what would be preventive and not harmful when used often.

 

[Motif]

And what could be safely used to rinse the nose for eliminating virus ?

 

[Perry Staltic]

But what would be best for this? I honestly don’t want to gargle iodine daily , maybe few times a day

Use different things as you feel led. Doesn't have to be just one thing.

 

[Perry Staltic]

And what could be safely used to rinse the nose for eliminating virus ?

Saline, colloidal silver, lugol's. Just don't overdo it (concentration or frequency).

 

[Perry Staltic]

I would recommend getting a jet nebulizer (not a handheld). Then you can administer different things to the respiratory tract as well as to the sinuses. That's what I use. Just don't overdo it.

 

[tankasnowgod]

How can they claim it is useless for covid or any other viruses if there have been no human studies?

Because Covid isn't a virus, it's a positive result on a PCR test, or an eyeball diagnosis by a doctor.

I tend to agree, gargling with anything, be it water, iodine, Listerine, or a Triple IPA probably won't affect the results of these tests. Unless one of the substances triggers a false positive. Though gargling with an iodine solution could help in fighting a common cold, which is what the vast majority of "symptomatic covid" is.

 

[tankasnowgod]

Question is what would be preventive and not harmful when used often.

Vitamin D. Just like Ray Peat has been saying since early 2020.

 

[tankasnowgod]

And what could be safely used to rinse the nose for eliminating virus ?

Vitamin C. More specifically, Sodium Ascorbate.

Vitamin C In Your Nose To Stop A Cold

This is realllllly interesting. So, today, I felt the symptoms of a cold coming on (something nasty has been going around at work), and so when I got home, I started to load up on Vitamin C, to see if I could knock it out, as I learned from Cathcart and Pauling. Well, I've taken 23 grams...

raypeatforum.com

 

[Ben.]

Because Covid isn't a virus, it's a positive result on a PCR test, or an eyeball diagnosis by a doctor.

I tend to agree, gargling with anything, be it water, iodine, Listerine, or a Triple IPA probably won't affect the results of these tests. Unless one of the substances triggers a false positive. Though gargling with an iodine solution could help in fighting a common cold, which is what the vast majority of "symptomatic covid" is.

I am aware of how flawed the testing procedure is^^

I question it that way because even if we were to take their "established premise" ... it doesnt work/make sense either. They are contradicting themself.

 

[Motif]

Vitamin C. More specifically, Sodium Ascorbate.

Vitamin C In Your Nose To Stop A Cold

This is realllllly interesting. So, today, I felt the symptoms of a cold coming on (something nasty has been going around at work), and so when I got home, I started to load up on Vitamin C, to see if I could knock it out, as I learned from Cathcart and Pauling. Well, I've taken 23 grams...

raypeatforum.com

I have doctor best quali c here. Could this be used ? How much of it? Doesn’t it burn in the nose ?

 

[tankasnowgod]

I have doctor best quali c here. Could this be used ? How much of it? Doesn’t it burn in the nose ?

Read the thread I linked.