http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/strep_throat.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/strep_throat.rss Strep Throat Cures and treatment for its symptoms from Earth Clinic! Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:53:33 EST en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=GSE_34271 /CURES/strep_throat.rss1 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:52:17 EDT [YEA] Celteyes from Pearland, Texas writes: "I use to get strep throat once every one to two years. It started when I was about 20.I always knew it because I had fever and my throat was so painful with these white yellowish pus pockets all over my tonsils. The doctor said I had a strawberry tongue which supposedly was a giveaway for strep. The thing that cured me of that was grapefruit seed extract. That stuff tasted horrid. I put about 10 drops in a cupful of water and gargle until it is gone. Sometimes I gagged because it is so bitter but the pain will be gone in about 10 minutes and it won't progress further. I only had one case where I had to gargle another cup a few hours after the first one Yuck! After that case, which was about 5 years ago, I haven't had another strep throat. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=ACV_31513 /CURES/strep_throat.rss2 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:41:19 EDT [YEA] Earl from Tl, Fl writes: "ACV cured my strep throat within 30 mins. Started sipping and no joke, 30 minutes later I felt back to almost 100%. Plan on sipping ACV for the next few days to knockout the remaining strep. Great stuff! GO GATORS!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=RN_28505 /CURES/strep_throat.rss3 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:39:09 EDT [QUESTION] Ann from Bangalore, India writes: "Staph or Strep throat? Is it possible to tell between a staph or strep throat infection other than a culture? I seem to have symptoms of both. Way before the throat pain began I had 2-3 itchy minuscule boils on my skin, but that disappeared on its own. Its been over three weeks, 9 day course of antibiotics, homeopathic meds. Homeopathy has worked for me in the last 4 years, this time its not working well enough. It seems to control the fever and the white spots but the throat pain and redness starts up all over again. The main problem is tonsillitis but it also caused an eye infection which cleared up with antibiotic drops. I've been having some difficulty breathing, Then it got to my left ear, ruptured the eardrum. The ear has gotten better after 2 weeks with the homeopathic (i just read that sugar pills can aggravate) but now I have severe tonsillitis again and mild eye infection again. Tried saline, fenugreek, garlic gargles. Honey pepper salt. Haven't tried cider vinegar thinking it will irritate the throat. I don't want to go back to the ENT. He looked a little perplexed. My homeopath is trying different meds but its taking too much time. Will try the baking soda today. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=ACV_28180 /CURES/strep_throat.rss4 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:51:34 EDT [YEA] Terradenise from Houston, TX writes: "Apple Cidar Vinegar is a wonder drug for strep throat. I started taking it the second day after I got strep...when little white bumps started appearing on my throat and tonsils. I took two teaspoons 3 times a day for two days and the strep completely went away! I now recommend it to everyone." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=ACV_25798 /CURES/strep_throat.rss5 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT momof2innewmexico from Farmington, NM writes: "So my throat is KILLING me. I couldn't eat this morning until a DOUBLE dose of ibuprofen kicked in, that's how bad it hurt!! Looked in the mirror - classic case of strep throat. I read about other users doing either green tea or ACV and honey in hot water. I combined the two, made a cup of hot green tea, then added 3 tsp of ACV and 3 tsp of honey (I might have even added a few more tsp of honey, I like my tea sweet!) I am gargling a mouthful for as long as I can, then swallowing it. My pain level was seriously at a 9 or 10, I could hardly swallow, and after only 1/3 of this cup of tea, I can feel it working. Swallowing still hurts, but I'd say it's more like a level 7 or so. I'll post again once I know how this works in 24 hours, but I plan on gargling/drinking with this concoction at least 3 or 4 times tomorrow too!! I'm so amazed that it's already working!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=RHS_25807 /CURES/strep_throat.rss6 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Nonni from Cleveland, OH writes: "I had strep throat many years ago and tried fresh garlic, ACV gargle (this only made the throat feel worse), and liquid chlorophyll, among other natural remedies, without success. Then I asked at my health food store what to do and they suggested taking bee propolis (1) 500 mg. capsule 3 times a day with meals and drinking a tea called Throat Coat. They also suggested eating raw honey. I did follow everything they suggested, but it seemed to me that it was the raw honey that really cured it. I ate 1 Tablespoon straight off the spoon and swallowed it slowly a little at a time. I might have taken 3 Tablespoons throughout the day or possibly more. But raw honey was the one thing that immediately soothed the pain. I also took a dose of the cell salt Silica 3 times a day. It did take a few days to get over this, but each day there was an improvement. If I ever get strep throat again, I would rely on the raw honey and the Silica cell salts." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=CAYENNE_25266 /CURES/strep_throat.rss7 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Stephanie from Ruidoso, New Mexico, USA writes: "Cayenne pepper for strep throat works GREAT! I have had strep throat four times (confirmed) in the past five months. I went to the doctor, took the antibiotics given and about 2-3 weeks after the antibiotics were finished, I would get symptoms again and my doctor suggested seeing an ENT doctor to get my tonsils out. At the first signs of strep throat this time (achey, sore throat, lump in throat) I saw this site and thought why NOT try the cayenne pepper. I had two small white patches in my throat so I KNEW it was heading to strep and I started gargling 1/8 tsp organic cayenne pepper with warm water around 5pm. I can NOT eat hot foods and was scared to death but it wasn't bad at all. It burned my tongue more than anything but I was desperate! I also added some cayenne pepper to my chicken noodle soup. I probably gargled once an hour at first but right before going to bed, I gargled every fifteen minutes for about four times. I went to bed (still seeing the small spots on my throat but feeling better). I slept for about 7 hours- which was GREAT and first thing looked down my throat and one spot is gone and the other has been reduced dramatically. Now, I have to admit that I caught this one early and I think that helped immensly but I am a believer! Thanks so much to all your postings! I am going to shout it from the rooftops - CAYENNE REALLY WORKS!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=CAYENNE_23560 /CURES/strep_throat.rss8 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST [NAY] Monique from Cincinnati, OH writes: "I tried gargling with the cayenne pepper every 15 minutes to help cure my strep throat but nothing was working. I even tried mixing the cayenne with apple cider vinegar and still nothing. I even swallowed the apple cider vinegar and my throat still feels like it is on fire. Since strep is a bacteria and contagious I truly believe now that it is one of those things that should be treated with an antibiotic to ensure that it does not come back. No home remedy for this one." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=CAYENNE_23343 /CURES/strep_throat.rss9 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Jory from Crossville, Tennessee, United States writes: "the cayenne pepper thing... yes i tried it, and it worked wonders, thank you so much for this, this was fantastic, completely and utterly amazing, and as long as you do it right people, it will work i swear it. my whole family had strep, and we did this pepper thing, and it worked on all of us in less than 24 hours. so save yourself a trip to the doctor, just go to the kitchen and grab some pepper!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=ACVC_23256 /CURES/strep_throat.rss10 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Jennie from Ashville, AL writes: "I've had strep throat twice in the last year. I'm convinced the first time I got it from being exposed to it in the doctor's office. After a round of antibiotics, I went six months before the next strep attack. Once again, I went on antibiotics. When I felt strep coming on for the third time six months later, I did not want to go the antibiotic route yet again. I've never been an antibiotic fan, as I do not like to weaken my own immune system, and I also believe we are creating "super bugs" by killing off the weakest strains of infections with antibiotics, leaving only the strong to prey on us. After a day of agony (tight throat, swollen tonsils, difficulty swallowing), I started Googling and found Earth Clinic. I'd heard about cayenne pepper for other ailments, but I'd never tried it for sore throat (let alone strep). I figured it couldn't hurt to try, so I began gargling 1/8 tsp of cayenne powder in half a glass of warm water. The immediate effects astonished me. The pain was cut in half right away. I could swallow almost normally, and the tightness subsided. I continued to gargle every two hours until bedtime. At bedtime, I mixed 1/8 tsp cayenne into a shot glass of lemon juice and knocked it back. It was a bit hot and sour, but not enough to bother me. When I got up the next morning, my throat was a bit on the dry side, but the swelling had subsided significantly. I again gargled with warm water and 1/8 tsp of cayenne, drinking the last little sip so it would go down my throat. Felt GREAT. That day marked the turning point in my illness. I then read about apple cider vinegar here and decided to try putting 3 tbsp in a glass of water to sip throughout the morning. While sour, the comfort it provided was amazing, so I continued throughout the day and into the next day. By the end of day three, I had only a faint scratchiness in the back of my throat. No more swelling, no more pain, no cough. It is now six days later, and, aside from slight sniffles, I am symptom-free. I am so thankful I found Earth Clinic and tried these remedies instead of going for another round of antibiotics. Obviously, medicine has its place, but I really think we've got to build our body's natural immune system to fight off the vast majority of viral and bacterial infections. Thanks, Earth Clinic!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=MRT_22828 /CURES/strep_throat.rss11 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Lisa from Boise, Idaho writes: "After reading the home remedies, I decided to try the Cayenne Pepper rinse. 1/8th of a tsp. Cayenne in a small half glass of warm water. It seemed to help and did not burn like I thought it would. I continued to read. Someone suggested pure Hydogen Peroxide. I thought, "Yeah, it will kill the germs!!" Gave that a whirl and although the pain is still there, swallowing is much more managable now. It doesnt feel like I'm swallowing a speed bump. I have had strep so often in my life, my doctor said that I am a "Carrier". I cannot give per say but if I come around with someone with Strep, I catch it like a magnet. That is great. I think next I'm going to try the Grapefruit Seed Extract. The person that wrote it said they have not been sick for 12 years... sounds good to me. Good luck all with the strep!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=GSE_22470 /CURES/strep_throat.rss12 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Chip from Pompano Beach, Florida writes: "GSE (Grapefruit Seed Extract) for Strep Throat: I absolutely love this site! One thing I haven't seen is the amazing and simple treatment for Strep Throat and several other issues. GSE (grapefruit seed extract) has kept me out of the doctors office for 13 years now. One bottle can last me at least a year or two and it only cost me $12.00. I work around germs and virus' every day (poker dealer)and use it as a preventative measure as well. Just 3-8 drops in water or juice once a day when others are getting sick, keeps everything I'm exposed to from rooting itself into my system. When I have had Strep Throat catch me off guard, I simply mega-dose by taking 13 drops in a small glass of water. Gargle and swallow. Yes, swallow. I do this 3 times a day and keep doing it even though the sore throat is gone within 12-24 hours and The white bumps within 24 -36 hours, for at least 7 days. Just like a script for antibiotics, keep going past the symptoms stage. GSE attacks germs and is even used as a dissinfectant for tooth brushes, countertops etc... It is said it is 50 times more potent than bleach against germs yet the whole bottle (hundreds of doses worth) is less toxic to the body than one baby Bayer aspirin. Google it yourself and see it does natures work like the hand of God. I read it is even effective against Anthrax?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=ACVC _21391 /CURES/strep_throat.rss13 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Kristie from Las Vegas, NV writes: "Strep Throat Tonsilitits cure...a lifesaver! I am home sick today and my thoughts were to go see the doctor about my inflamed and white tonsils. Just the thought of getting the energy to get dressed has me exausted. Waiting in the emergecy room just be told to wait forever and be sent home for a prescription of antibiotics with a total cost of 100 bucks or more has me feeling sicker. My throat is sore, raw, and I can't eat a thing without screaming in pain. I came across your website with all the postings about cayanne pepper and acv. I am a firm believer in home remedies so I concocted a mixture of acv, cayanne pepper, sea salt and hot water. I gargled with this for 1 min and to my amazement I was able to swallow some of the mixture to help with the inflamed tissues gargling could not reach. Acv works miricles and now I feel almost human again. Thanks for your website. Your a lifesaver!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=CAYENNE_19435 /CURES/strep_throat.rss14 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Alicia from Birmingham, United Kingdom writes: "Chest infection/ Strep throat I came across this site when searching for cayenne pepper uses as I knew there was something pretty special about it. I have a chest infection, which when combined with asthma is pretty horrific. I haven't been able to breathe and my throat has been so sore. I tried cayenne pepper in orange juice, in the first cup i used only a few sprinkles, in the second 15 minutes later i poured loads in. The burn didn't really effect me. Immediately I feel a little more alive, and my nose is less clogged. I think this will really work if I take it every day. Miracle cure! Measurements; 1 teaspoon in total in 400ml of orange juice. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=CAYENNE_18254 /CURES/strep_throat.rss15 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] DK from St. Paul, MN writes: "I put 2 tea spoons of ACV in a cup of lipton tea with a shot of honey. A mere couple sips and 10 minutes later, my throat was nearly perfect again (temporary, cause I had a cigarette, and that messed my throat up again = )" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=GLC_17962 /CURES/strep_throat.rss16 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Jorgen from Sacramento, California writes: "Strep/Throat Sickness Remedy 1 ginger root 1 fresh lemon 3 tablespoons of cayenne pepper powder (the above ingredients should be available at your local grocery store for less than $2) chop the ginger root and lemon into small pieces, boil the ingredients into a pot full of water mixing well. Gargle some of this mixture every 45 minutes each time swallowing a very small amount. Do this for 1 day, 2 days if problem continues.. I had a bad case of strep throat and no money see a Doctor. So I asked a hippy what to do? Then put his plan into action.. and the strep was gone the next day. Anti-Biotics are bad for you, always look into natural remedy's first! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=CAYENNE_16931 /CURES/strep_throat.rss17 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Kate from Vancouver, British Columbia writes: "I am so glad I found this website. Last week I had strep throat for the second time in 3 months. I had white patches down my throat, fever and chills, and could hardly swallow. I began ingesting about 1/8 tsp. of cayenne pepper, straight, every hour. I let it burn in my throat for 5 minutes, then chased it with some milk. Within 24 hours, I was feeling better; no sore throat. Within 48 hours, all blisters were gone and my fever went away. I am 100 percent cured. I am blown away - I have been suffering with sore throats all my life and I so regret all the rounds of antibiotics I have taken. Cayenne pepper is a miracle - I'm going to take a small dose every day for the rest of my life. Thank you to all the folks on this site - I am so happy right now." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=SSMHT_16627 /CURES/strep_throat.rss18 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Shino from Auckland, New Zealand writes: "i woke up in the middle of the night with such a sore throat i couldnt swallow my own saliva. i thought i was going to die the pain was intensifying so quickly...anyway, i think its strep throat (i have a dry cough, my ears and joints are also sore and i feel like i have a slight fever). this is different to your regular mucous-cough or flu-sore throat, where anything like cayenne pepper or vinager seems to only temporarily relieve it, and actually aggravate it slightly... my partner came up with two remedies that helped ease the pain so that i could swallow and even doze off for a bit. the most helpful was making up a steam bowl. half fill a large bowl with boiling water and squeeze 1 or 2 lemons and 2 tablespoons of honey. place on table where you can sit with your head over it, and drape a towel over your head, covering the whole bowl so that you`ve got a mini sauna for your head. breathe the vapours in through your mouth. keep going until the steam stops - even if it`s really hot! i could already feel a huge difference after a minute, being able to swallow without my whole body tensing up! by far the best. im also sipping on sage and manuka honey tea (active) right now which is soothing and infinitely easier to drink than water right now - 2t sage which you get at the supermarket and 2t honey and brew and strain it like tea. if you are in desperate pain like i was last night, then letting some ice roll to the back of your mouth helps the pain to dull enough for it to be bearable for a temporary solution. if you have a killer sore throat i am in total sympathy with you...i hope this helps" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=TTO_14644 /CURES/strep_throat.rss19 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Havi from Auburn, CA writes: "I want to thank you for this website. I have come here countless times for remedies; they work every time! I am so thankful to have this valuable resource for free!!! The most recent remedy that I tried was Tea Tree Oil for strep throat. I have had strep twice in my life. The first time I went to the doctor and got a prescription. It took about 3 days for the pain to subside enough for me to be able to eat. The second time I got strep was a month ago. I drank small doses of Tea Tree Oil several times a day and was able to swallow the next day with almost no tenderness. For me, Tea Tree Oil works miracles for strep." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=CAYENNE_14530 /CURES/strep_throat.rss20 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Alex from Bryan, Texas writes: "I had strep as a child and thought all that was over, but have now been getting the sickness every year in my late twenties. I was tired of going back to the doctor after a week of pure hell only to have him hit me with another huge shot in the butt. I found this remedy and it seems to work. I have found that using a small glass of room temp. water, 1 tsp or more of cayenne pepper, a squirt of lemon juice and a squirt of honey does the job right. You may want to tone down the pepper if you are highly sensitive to spice. At the very least you may want to be sitting down for the first swig if you have had a really painful sore throat as I did, I felt that faint feeling coming on. I definitely prefer swallowing the entire mixture rather than gargling since the pepper gets directly to the source. You had better belive that it will come out as hot as it went in if you catch my drift. Other than that slight sid-effect I would definitely recommend this as opposed to painful and costly doctor visits." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=BETAGLUCAN_12305 /CURES/strep_throat.rss21 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Rob from Toronto, Canada writes: "I get strep throat literally every 4 months because I never had my tonsils pulled as a kid. I\'ve tried everything to prevent it from coming but nothing has ever worked until it comes down to getting penicillin form the doctor. I herd of Beta Glucan from a lady at a health food store and she told me to take one every morning so it stays in your system. I havent had strep throat in 2 years until I moved to Australia and ran out. I now appreciate how well it really works and I can\'t wait to get it back in my system." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=CAYENNE_8830 /CURES/strep_throat.rss22 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Renate from Smalltown, Oklahoma writes: "I just went through about with an extreme sore throat for 6 days. I am convinced I had strep throat, as I can\'t remember having a sore throat as painful as this. No puss or sign of infection otherwise. Thank God I don\'t have any tonsils! I tried gargling everything under the sun, cider vinegar & honey, salt, peroxide & soda, brandy, Listerine, camomile tea, and, your cayenne pepper, 1/8 tsp to a cup of warm water every half hour for two days. I love the taste, but the pain only got worse. NOTHING helped!!! I finally got rid of the pain today, but rules do not permit me to tell you how - that is unfortunate. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=BITTER_8818 /CURES/strep_throat.rss23 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Mark from Berkeley, CA writes: "My sister turned me onto oil of bitter orange years ago to cure strep throat. At first I didn\'t believe her, especially when she told me that she got some agar and swabbed her throat and then swabbed the agar and had it tested positive for strep. She then used the oil of bitter orange 3x a day and for 3 days after all symptoms are gone and done. I tried this and it worked for me too. How to apply: Oil of bitter orange tastes very intense. Take a long handled q tip and dip into oil. Apply to inside of throat where it hurts. It will taste pretty bad but for the few who have done this 3 x a day and then for 3 more days after all symptoms are gone, Also, do not eat or drink anything for at least 30 minutes after applying so it can do it\'s work. it has worked beautifully. I have also used oil of oregano which I am told is even stronger to great results for a very sore throat." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=CAYENNE_2542 /CURES/strep_throat.rss24 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Jimmy from Falmouth, KY writes: "I have an extraordinary pain tolerance. I\'m devistated by sore throats. Desperate to avoid strep throat and a trip to the doctor, I looked up home remedies. I found this site. I put 1/8th teaspoon of cayenne in 8 oz of water with a teaspoon of real lemon juice concentrate. I gargled the mixture and swallowed just a bit after each gargle. You should get about 6 or 7 gargles. I don\'t like spicey food, I didn\'t coat my lips with vaseline. I had a 50 percent reduction in the pain immediately." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/strep_throat.html&name=OREGANOOIL_2848 /CURES/strep_throat.rss25 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Jason H. from Paradise Valley, AZ writes: "I had strep throat last week and it was getting pretty bad with the pain. I tried gargling with ACV, drinking it with water, honey, cayenne pepper, etc. I even tried Amoxicillin from the doctor. Nothing helped me...until I tried Oil of Oregano. On Wednesday night, I took a couple doses and by Thursday morning, the pain was gone. Now, a week later, the strep is totally cleared. For me, this was the cure for my Strep. Oil of Oregano is great!"