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Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy: Uses, Benefits, and Safety Considerations

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Checking for Stabilizers in H2O2


Posted by Ted (Bangkok) 391 posts
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There is a simple way to see if Hydrogen Peroxide contains stabilizers: Pour 1/2 cap of hydrogen peroxide in a glass of water. If the color has yellow (or other off colors), it has a stabilizer. It is best to set it out in the sun where it is easier to see. If the hydrogen peroxide (H202) remains colorless when mixed in a glass of water, it usually does not have a stabilizer.

Almost all H2O2 sold in drug stores will have stabilizers, actually to discourage people to use them internally. So you can use this as a way to compare them. Basically, hydrogen peroxide poured into a clean glass and left out in a sun covered by a dish should not have air bubbles. If it does, there are metal contaminants. If you are asking for trouble, a drop of ammonia solution in H2O2 mixed in water will cause a rapid air bubble generation. It is more unstable if it has stabilizers. You can try the experiment and compare the results.

The test for this is not perfect one, but the key is the color, even when you add just a small amount of water in direct sunlight. Also, a good quality H2O2 doesn't get small bubbles during storage.

By the way, an easy way to test the quality of your drinking water is to add 10% of 3% H2O2 to 90% Water and perform the test by noticing air bubbles. If there are a lot of air bubbles for the next 6 hours, then the water has either too much organic residues OR heavy metals. During the test please keep in places AWAY from children. After the test immediately discard the contents into the sink. Ted"

09/14/2007: Ron from Temiskaming Shores, Canada writes: "Great site. I wanted to put my 2 cents in about Hydrogen Pyroxide (HP). I went to Wal-Mart to purchase some HP and when I got it home I noticed that my bottle of HP had the skull and cross bones on the front of it. Yikes!! The lable reads "POISON" because this particular brand contains stablizers. The previous brand that I bought did not have stablizers in it and did not have the skull and cross bones symbol on the front. I dont't think I want to try to ingest the poison type of HP. I think readers should be made aware that there is a difference and to be careful when buying HP, to make sure they find one without stablizers."

09/17/2007: Ted from Bangkok replies, "Remedies require food grade H2O2 except in instances of external use. H2O2 can't be labelled poison if it is for external use (as in antiseptics) since other contact poisons go directly through the skin killing you. Stabilizers can't do this. Most labeling no longer uses the skull and bones, at least not on H2O2, since hydrogen peroxide more often causes skin burns only if used in high concentration and are classified as caustic solutions. Even hydrochloric acid might also be considered a poison, but our stomach produce plenty of it. I don't think labels are consistent in classifying it"

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Replied by Sweeta
(Austin, Tx)
12/29/2011

I got some info about using hydrogen peroxide internally as a douche, however I did not research and for two days have been using a non measured dose of hp (the kind that was a dollar at the pharmacy) with distilled water. What is the damage that could be done?

Replied by Joe
(San Diego, California USA)
02/19/2012

I read the post regarding stabilzers and bought the 3% drug store type from Wal Mart & Kogers. I didn't think there were any it the product because listed on the label under inactive ingredient it only says purified water on both bottles. Also did the sunlight test and bubble test and both bottles passed. After ingesting H202 for a couple of days I called the poisen info. # on the back of the bottle and they had no information but advised against ingesting. The Kroger's bottle had a product information 800 number that I called. I asked if the product contained stablizers and in about one minute I had an answer. The kind women read off about five chemical stablizers and additives that were not listed on the label. As soon as I hung up I went online and ordered 35% Food Grade H202. I did use the rest of the two bottles to put in my bath. To those of you who posted that you are drinking the 3% H202 from your local CVS. Rite Aid's or Walgreens I highly recommend you check out what's in it before you continue drinking it.

Bob
(Hawaii)
02/28/2024

You can buy food grade in health food stores in the states. I am in Hawaii and bought some here and when I lived in Michigan. (NOTE: most stuff in health food stores is not healthy). I have used it for years.

Replied by Wendy
(Silsbee, Tx)
05/10/2012
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When buying the Food Grade H202 it has to be bought online. It cannot be bought in stores, the food grade H202 is 35%, yes it may be more costly, but it's better to be safe than sorry using regular peroxide. Mixing the H202 with a 8oz. glass of distilled water and drinking it daily has proven to help someone with cancer, to this day he is still free of cancer.

Dave
(TX)
10/28/2022

you neglected to state how much HP in 8oz.

Troy
(Berks)
02/12/2023

When I do this I use the recipe from "The One Minute C---e" book by Madison Cavanaugh. You start with one drop of food grade 35% HP in 8 oz, 3x per day, and increase by one drop every day until you reach 30 drops or so. You can find the book on eBay. It's getting harder to find and more expensive.

Rachel
(Western Canada)
09/04/2023

You can buy food grade 35 h2o2 in Canadian health food stores with no problem. You have to give name and address since it's a controlled substance but it's readily available here, doesn't have to be bought online.

Cheryl
(Australia)
10/12/2023

Hi Troy, I started this protocol a couple of weeks ago, got to 15 drops ok but then the nausea hit.. I reduced, eventually going back to 10 for a few days and only twice a day. Gradually increased, still 2 x day but seem to be stuck at 13 and feel nausea a lot of the time. I find it hard to even drink plain water now. I do have it at least an hour before having an organic coffee in the morning which settles me a bit. Then at least 3hrs after lunch and an hour before tea.

I use a good water filter that says this is what it does "Independent lab reports show the ProMaxTM reduces/removes a broad range of 200 + contaminants including VOC's, lead, fluoride, heavy metals, pesticides, SVC's, disinfectants, inorganic non-metallics, herbicides, pharmaceuticals, PFOA, PFOS and micro-organisms." It only removes 98-99% of most things though.

So I'm wondering how you got on, what water you used as there's those that say it must be distilled yet the One minute book says you can have it in juice?! It is confusing for sure.
I'm in Australia and got the 35% food grade online and she said my filtered water should be okay.

I'm also wondering about how to continue, staying at the 13 drops, trying to increase... I just know I'd prefer to continue and not stop!

Any input or suggestions, I'd be glad to know. Thanks.

Replied by Sheena
(Granville, Ohio)
05/15/2012

Hi Wendy and others: Food grade (35% H2O2) most definitely can be bought in health food stores--that is where I get mine. Call around.

Garry
(MN)
05/03/2022

I get my 35% Food Grade HP at Guardians of Eden. A reliable source. Been using them for years.

Replied by Ja-nell
(Philadelphia, Pa)
06/10/2012

You can also purchase some off of amazon. Com, which is where I get mine. I used it to cure my athletes foot. And to the person above me, I went to Denison University, so yay for Granville, OH lol. Best of luck everyone, this is great stuff.

Replied by Brettina
(Irvine, Ca.)
07/09/2012

Hi readers, I just need let you know that I was looking for a homemade douche solution online and found one that said to use HP. My first thought was, "How could that be when it says right on the bottle to only use externally?" My first thought was quickly replaced by the intrigue of what I was reading. I tried it immediately and before I was done pumping it inside, I began to cramp and then bleed. I have been bleeding, not heavily, for a day now. I feel so stupid, but fooled at the same time. Please help.

Pam
(Southern California)
06/07/2022
171 posts

Like others have already suggested ... This person may have had a polyp or something within that the douche apparatus ruptured.... It also sounds like she did NOT dilute the H202 down from 3% to 0.5% (1/2 of 1%), which is VERY IMPORTANT, because internal tissues are a LOT MORE SENSITIVE than external!!!

Replied by Joyce
(Lansdowne, Pa)
07/09/2012

Did you dilute the HP? I have used it as a douche but diluted it 1part HP to 3 parts water. I did not have a problem.

Replied by Kabee
(Elyria, Oh)
07/14/2012

In response to the woman who is now bleeding from using H2O2 as a douche... Perhaps she has vaginal polyps and the instrument used to administer the douche broke open the polyp and she is experiencing the bleeding from the disturbed polyp. In any case, she should see her GYN immediately!

Replied by Braveheart
(Vancouver, Bc)
05/28/2013

I used regular store hydrogen peroxide as a douche for a couple of nights when I had an infection and it was fine. Got rid of my infection. The only other think was to also put up vit. C 500mg not the chewable flavoured kind to restore the acidity and then a tablet of acidophilis to restore good bacteria. Gets rid of many vaginosis/yeast/stinky issues. I only did it about 3 times over a 2 year period but way better than taking antibiotics. Never tested for stabalizers or anything. I was fine. If you're bleeding and it is not your period time then you may have other issues, in my opinion, and you should go see your Dr. or try some nice soothing natural oils like conconut oil or olive oil up there to sooth the tissues.

Replied by Bernadette
(Thomasville, Ga)
03/19/2014

Help...I Am Confused! I am reading a book about H2O2...The Oxygen Prescription. He states and CAUTIONS against taking HP with juice, milk, or other flavorings because it will create oxidation, .....robbing the oxygen, which is what you are trying to get into the bloodstream. Adding HP to anything but oil or water will cause disputation and destruction of the HP. Cautions also against using water that contains IRON. That's why he states to use distilled water! No tap water that has fluoride and other chemicals. No iron tablets within an hour before. I was told milk or juices are O.K. by another book........now if you think about it, Veg. Juice has Iron and minerals in it from the Vegs. I do....know that this book was written back in 2007, so I am hoping new studies have been done and this information is outdated! Just don't know which information is correct?? Can someone get back to me ASAP! Thanks. Bernadette

Replied by Ct
(California)
05/08/2014

Hi Bernadette,

This video helped explain to why it's important to take FGHP on an empty stomach and why we need to for both safety and efficacy purposes. From what I have researched, it makes a lot of sense to take FGHP on an empty stomach and follow the pre/post eating and supplementation guidelines. It's kind of a pain but if we are gonna do this, we wanna do it right. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S4JMcb6-n8

Replied by Tiffany
(Georgia)
02/11/2015

To the person that says 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide has to be ordered online, you can shop your local health food stores for it....I manage an Herb Shop and we sell it!

Joe
(Montreal Canada)
10/16/2024

hello where can I find the 35% version peroxide.

Replied by Brandey
(Panama City, Florida)
03/14/2015

How close can the three a day doses be? Due to eating, I can take the 2nd and 3rd dose within 2 or 3 hours of each other in order to eat and sleep for my work schedule; Anyone?

Replied by Rich
(Carmel, In)
05/20/2015

In reply to how to take the HP, l have been taking the 35% food grade HP for 28 days now, started with 3 drops 3 times a day, increasing 1 drop per day thru the 25th day now l am at 25 drops for the last 3 days. I get up anywhere early in the morning to use the bathroom, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m don't know if you have that problem, but, l already have my 3 bottles prepared for the next day, so, l take my first one anywhere between the hrs l showed. l am semi-retired and don't have to get up early any more unless l want too. l am taking HP for diabetes ll trying to get my blood levels down. the book l have is the one minute c--e, which only takes a minute to take the product, is why it is named that way and a cent and a half per bottle of 6 to 8 oz of distilled water, l only use Zero water myself. Not sure why you are taking the HP but when l first started l was using 6 oz of zero water, but when l got to the 18 drops l started using milk because the taste is not pleasant milk seems to help.

Replied by Carolyn
(Cape Cod)
02/03/2016

Take the dose one hour before eating and 3 to 4 hours after eating.

Replied by Claudea
(Washington)
07/20/2016

Rich, I had a fast growing, beginning to choke lump in my throat that scared me into searching fro non-invasive ways to reverse it. That led me to HP, which I then soaked my mouth with 90 days several times a day, at 3% with the stabilizers. The lump disappeared in that 3 months and never returned.

The oxygen entered my blood through my thin mouth skin and that extra oxygen attacked the lump cells destroying them.

I found Medline sells HP through Amazon - 4 gallons at about $33 and shipping is cheap. I take it as a diluted drink in water.

Get Flood your body with oxygen by ed McCabe to see how to take internally for whole body health.

Replied by Paracelsus
(Orlando, fl)
08/08/2022
46 posts

I would like to see actual scientific evidence that the cheap drug store stuff is harmful. I just don't buy it. My bottle says for external use and as a mouth wash. And we all know that things applied to the skin are absorbed through the skin and some of that mouthwash either is swallowed or enters the body by osmosis through the gums. Also, if it so dangerous, how come you can apply it directly to a cut or a wound? Sure, food grade is probably better, but if all you can afford or find is the cheap stuff, it's certainly ok to take it internally in small amounts.


Chikungunya Virus


Posted by Ellora (Bangalore) on 12/13/2015
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Hi,

I have been taking about 1 ml of 20% food grade hydrogen peroxide since 38 days. It has been a miracle for my post chikungunya aches and pains. It also cleared up the mental fog which I didn't even know I had. I feel fantastic since taking H2O2.

I am 39 years old. No children. I have had polycystic ovarian syndrome since I was 25. With diet and exercise, I have been able to keep the symptoms down to a dull roar.

My last period started on Nov 25th. And it is still going on. Heavy with gushing. This kind of period hasn't happened in years. I have taken blackstrap molasses without any change.

Is this because of the H2O2? The One Minute Miracle book says H2O2 is required for sex hormone synthesis. Is that what is happening in my body? Excessive estrogen production?

What should I do? I would love to continue the H2O2, but not if this kind of period is going to be a regular issue.

Any advice welcome. And thanks in advance.

Replied by Mmsg
(Somewhere, Europe)
12/14/2015

Ellora, as I usually suggest: try taking less.

Replied by Harry
(Los Angeles)
02/26/2017

I know it's been a long time since your post, and I hope you've already eliminated your PCOS, but it sounds like an iodine deficiency to me. Here's what I would recommend to a loved one with the symptoms you describe:

(1) Watch the Dr. Flechas video on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBM2qWKkFxE

(2) Study the subject -- including people's experiences on EarthClinic.com and reviews for Lugol's iodine on Amazon. It's a complex topic, but one that merits however much time it takes to become knowledgeable about it.

(3) If and when you're ready to try it, study the iodine protocol so you get the important accompanying nutrients -- especially organic selenium, magnesium, zinc, and niacin.

(4) Work up to a dose of at least 50 mg. of iodine per day (5 days a week) subject to how severe your healing reaction is. (You can take more days off if you need to do so.)

(5) Be ready for the healing reaction symptoms and don't be scared off by them.

Replied by Amanda
(CA)
10/16/2020

This happened to me as well. I have a lot of genealogical issues as well. It is a detox reaction. I talked to my Naturopath about it and she said yes, this does happen as a result of peroxide or even medical ozone use. I backed off for a bit and started again. My symptoms were horrible. Hope this helps.


Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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Posted by Alan (Sydney, Australia)
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Hydrogen Peroxide major turn around then not. I have been rebuilding my health following CFS for many years but in June 07 I had "Influenza A" which really knocked me around. I thought I was recovering ok but the old CFS symptoms re -emerged ie headaches, brain fog, unrefreshing sleep, fibromyalgia, blurred vision, sleeping all the time. In November 07 I found EC and tried H2O2 food grade. At first I tried the inhalation method for a couple of weeks but progress was not really fast enough so I took it internally. Due to my low energy and fogginess I managed to take the upper end dose on the first day (normally people build up to this over a few weeks) ie. 150ml of .50% 1/4 tsp baking soda three times in one day. This is equivalent to 25 drops in 150ml of water three times in a day.

Results: first intake - nothing

Second intake - my vision improved markedly over a ten minute period. It was as though a veil had been lifted from my eyes. Everything was sharper colors were brighter. I also began to feel more energy. (Since the flu my eyes have detiorated, I had to get a new prescription for my specs. And they had to make them 3 times because my vision varied so much from day to day. ) Third intake - nothing noticeable.

The following day I woke with a headache and fogginess and figured I was in for a detox reaction. This lasted until around 2pm and from then on I felt fantastic. I mean I felt exceptionally good. I felt like hugging strangers in the shopping mall. Giving money away, imagine no possessions and so on. It was exuberance, lightness, abundant energy. It lasted about 3-4 weeks. During this time I did some maintenance doses on a lower scale.

Results not: Anyway I have since had a garden variety bug and many of the symptoms have returned but to a lesser degree except for one debilitating condition that is worsening. When I eat - anything - I get a hangover and overwhelming fatigue for about 90mins. I have to sleep it off. I have tried various alternatives ie ACV & BS but to no avail. Does any one have any ideas what might cause this? I can't go out or for very long because if I have to eat I have to sleep.

I do not have any apparent digestive problems but it is probably connected in some way.

Replied by FranSix
(Toronto, Canada)
02/06/2008

Thanks to the writer from Australia who described peroxide "hang over effect." If after eating you notice a higher heart rate, strong fatigue, sweating and sleepiness, this is probably due to peroxide hang over. Like coffee or alcohol, peroxide will build up in daily use.

I had noticed these effects with daily footbaths/baths/shower use after 5 weeks, and into my sixth week, I was into peroxide hang over. I stopped using peroxide for the time being and its been about 5 days of after effect.

So anyone with chronic fatigue or post viral fatigue will see a return of symptoms after several weeks of peroxide use. Don't worry about losing ground, the hang over effect goes away after a few days, and the peroxide being worked through the system will continue to work. If you wish to continue, make certain to give it a bit of a rest and not try a miracle cure in the shortest time possible. It will be disappointing for chronic fatigue sufferers to hear this, but having serious peroxide hang over effect will almost certainly not help.

Its best to determine a maintenance dose once a buildup of peroxide occurs, and remember to drink lots of herbal tea or water afterwards. It would be interesting for the medical community to study peroxide hang over as it is exactly similar to chronic fatigue.

Replied by Tina
(Utrecht, Netherlands)
08/05/2010

To Fransix from Toronto. Thanks to your comment, I finally think I know why I feel so bad using the hydrogen peroxide therapy. (you can read my question if you scroll up to the candida section. ) But I feel alot better now knowing that there is a reason to why I am starting to feel bad. Have any more info on the peroxide hangover? I'd like to read more on how to procede with the therapy. Thank you, Tina

Replied by Natalie
(London)
08/24/2016

Hi, I had the same symptoms after eating (i.e. heart pounding, needing to sleep) due to CF. For me D-ribose helped a lot as it gave my body more energy for digestion. It helped my energy levels generally too. (PQQ which stimulates the body to produce more mitochondria also seems to help but it's a more gradual improvement over time.)


Chronic Infection


Posted by Lisa (Jax, Florida) on 04/14/2021
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Hydrogen Peroxide has been a miracle for me!

I have had a chronic infection of some sort for the last 2 years and four months, non-stop; mostly sinuses, but also bladder and ears. I am in my 60s, female, white, at a perfect weight, but have Hashimoto's (autoimmune) and candida due to heavy metals.

My infection seemed to start with a tooth that my dentist missed (for any tooth pain that won't go away, find a dentist who has a 3D cone Xray machine), and then I had cellulitis in my eye from being splashed in a hot tub.

My face was swollen so badly my boss did not recognize me, then it was beet red and hot to the touch. The hospital doc thought it was MRSA, so took antibiotics, had a CT scan with no obvious blockage and thought it was all over, but it continued in some other capacity – ear infection for 3 months, lost that bad tooth, then a root canal, followed by a bladder infection.

I ended up with severe gum, jaw pain on one side that went on for months. I had ozone injections for a month, which helped. Once the ear infection cleared, I started back in the hyperbaric chamber with an oxygen mask once a week. Took plenty of antibiotics plus colloidal silver (CS) and hydrogen peroxide (HP). By then I was having gastritis or GERD. Again, another sinus infection flared, followed by two more root canals.

After that, I began reading about a similar experience in biotoxinjourney.com, where the author mentioned pain in the tooth socket, sinus problems, etc, just what I had. He talked about biofilms and used a BEG Spray, (Bacitracin, EDTA and Gentamycin, an antibiotic, a chelator and an antifungal). I got that from my doc at a compounding pharmacy and made some improvement with that, but the infection still seemed to be everywhere.

Once again, bladder issues as infection seemed to travel. After taking 5-6 antibiotics that year, sometimes 17 TBSPs of CS a day, and a low dose of HP (I got up to 25 drops), I still had pain and infection. After being on the BEG spray for 6 months, I started seeing yellow drainage, so I knew that was the source.

Still desperate to get stable, I started nebulizing HP with my small nebulizer and a cool mist humidifier. That seemed to help even more than when I was taking it internally. The salt in the HP ruined my cool mist unit, so I just use the nebulizer about 8-10 x a day.

You can nebulize every hour according to Dr. Shallenberger and it goes throughout your entire body, just like an antibiotic, but with no side effects.

I used about 7-10 sprays to start, then built up to fifteen sprays in a plastic bottle or around 1/8 – ¼ of a teaspoon with a 9% vial of the same amount of saline, and had been doing this for about a month when I had another ozone and laser treatment on the jaw area.

I had infection drain into the cheek area so much that there was a lump on the side of my face. For that, I placed a poultice of Clay, charcoal and castor oil each night with a heating pad over it, for 5 days, then after that, placed small makeup pads inside my mouth at night with clay and charcoal, just about my teeth.

It provided tremendous relief, soaking up that draining infection. That seems to have been a turning point. I have now been nebulizing HP for about 8 months and have only had 2 episodes of tooth/jaw pain. I can nebulize about 4-5 times a day and keep it under control. I have had no issues nebulizing HP that long. I still use the BEG spray (a year now) and it is still draining color. I have more energy and the fungus on my toes is gone for the first time in 12 years. I also use a rife machine for “lymph problems” and it has helped my body get rid of toxins. I've had sinus infections all of my life and I think it is just layer after layer of infection that built up with biofilms, but my body is now stable and I can just deal with the sinuses. I do believe the BEG spray is chelating metals, fungus and infection from my sinuses, but the HP has been critical. I had been praying fervently for some way to recover and mostly what came to mind was, “Ask, Seek and Knock, ” so I searched and prayed God would lead me to what would work for me! And He did!


Circulation


Posted by David (Springfield, Mo)
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Alright, so I read about H2O2 therapy and decided to get some 35% food grade HP for general detox. My wife agreed to try it as well. Not one for small starts, I gave her and myself the full 25 drops diluted in water on an empty stomach. Very unpleasant for me, but much worse for her. She threw up after about 20 minutes and said it was the worst vomiting episode she had ever experienced. She then when back to bed and slept the rest of morning and was wiped out most of the day. Next day, I get her to take 5 drops in water and that proves stable for her. Again 5 drops 2x more that day. Day three, while we are out for breakfast she tells me that her feet are so hot they are tingling and are purple. Now I must explain why this is significant. My wife has suffered from very poor circulation since early teen years. This has presented in ice cold hand and feet at rest, even in summer. Winter nights will find her under many layers of bedding, with sweats, space heater running and sometimes a sock cap. Near the point of comedy, if it were not so miserable for her. I have tried her on cayenne and L-Arginine, which helped some, but was not a cure.

So three days after taking H2O2 for the first time, she found herself with hands and feet that were burning up and purplish red from some new found circulation. This condition proved painful and she started holding her hands under cold water occasionally and only wearing flip-flops as shoes were unbearable. This overheated condtion lasted around three weeks and then subsided. Now another three weeks have passed and her circulation appears to be very normal. She is now wearing light bed clothing and will kick the covers off in the night, which is very different. She says that her circulation problems appear to be over. She is no longer taking the peroxide as it was just too upsetting on her stomach overall.

A sidenote, she has had significant constipation issues her whole life, and the weeks she was taking the HP, she became very regular, sometime having a BM 3x per day. Now that she has stopped the HP, she has started to become irregular again. Time will tell if the HP has cured her circulation issues, especially this winter. Will try to follow up this winter regarding. For me, it has been good. I have no major health issues, just overweight, which has a cure, but it is not HP unfortunately. (smile) I was extremely tired after taking HP the first few day and slept a lot. Now I am taking 25 drops once every other day. It is quite an energy booster and my allergies have been down significantly. Very impressed, and will continue to use it. Ted's comment that lecithin caps will ease the nausea has worked well for me, and I may get some benefit from the lecithin on weight loss as well.

Replied by Raquel
(Id)
05/27/2016

I have struggled with candida for years that had become immune. I finally found a solution which a liquid treatment soaked into sugar. It has worked wonders for me. Why is this significant for you? It is because that the H2O2 soaked into sugar no longer causes me any nausea. I may be suffering a peroxide hangover and will use food grade turpentine, or GSE for a few weeks and take a break from the peroxide.

Replied by Sharon
(MI)
09/27/2022

Are you still following this protocol? I'm wondering if it's still beneficial to you, any side effects or issues arising? I'd love to hear about your ongoing experience if possible! Thank you!!!


Cold Sores


Posted by Wendy (Small Town, NC) on 12/09/2008
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Hydrogen Peroxide has worked great for my acne and periodic cold sores. Once or twice a day I swab my face with it after washing. I also rinse with it after brushing. I have not had a blemish or cold sore since!


Cold Sores
Posted by Carol (Greenville, USA) on 06/23/2008
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I too have had cold sores all my life and am 50 yrs old now. I had a sore in the inside of my nose for 3 days , first I dapped peroxide.3% on the outside and the inside where I felt it sore and there was no change into the 3rd day. On the 3rd day I inhaled 3 or 4 puffs of a mix of half water and half .3% peroxide cheap kind, from a 2 oz spray bottle that you can buy for .50 in the toothpaste aisle where they have travel size items, and 2 hours later all the nose pain was GONE and no longer had a sore in my nose , it vanished. I also used Apple cider Vinegar. I take the pinch or 1/4th tsp of Baking Soda and 2 TBLS of APPLE CIDER VINEGAR in 4 oz of COLD WATER and it has lowered my heart rate from 117 to 72.This has also lowered my BLOOD PRESSURE from to 112/60 I feel full of energy and I do this before I eat first thing in the morning and last thing at night. I sometimes take it at NOON for a pick me up. I no longer have acid reflux/ GERD. I sleep and breathe better as I have sleep apnea.


Cold Sores
Posted by Joy (Denver, Colorado) on 07/17/2007
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... I have tried plenty of the remedies on this site and they have all worked. H202 on a cold sore healed within 48 hours just dipped a q tip in 3%h2o2 and held on for 5 min 4 times a day. Baking Soda and water to gargle for extremely sore throat with swollen glands gone in 1 day. I gargled for about 10 minutes with my head tilted back 3 times thru out the day. Wow is all I can say about this one. thank you all so much this site is a blessing.


Cold Sores
Posted by Renee (El Dorado, Kansas) on 05/28/2007
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My vanity for white teeth found me reaching for the peroxide 16 years ago. A side affect was that I was no longer experiencing cold sores (approx 6 a year). My regime was brushing teeth, gums, and tongue with peroxide a couple times a week. When I forgot to do this, the tingling sensation of an outbreak reminded me to do the peroxide treatment and no cold sore surfaced. There have been a few times that I was out of peroxide and got the cold sore but it was gone within 2 days of getting peroxide and the sore was very mild. Apply directly in addition to brushing the entire mouth. I've had two cold sores in the last 15 years. The one during my divorce and the other after getting unjustly fired from my job. Both were mild attacks.


Colds and Flu


Posted by Carolyn (Ontario) on 04/09/2021
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Hydrogen Peroxide for Colds and Flu

Put 3% H2O2 in a nasal sprayer bottle and use it to inhale into the lungs (not the nose!! ) or you could use a small glass spray bottle. Inhale in for about 3-5 short breaths while spraying back into the throat each time. I just swallow the residual that is left in my mouth. I inhale h2o2 almost every day, and if for some bizarre reason I feel something come on, I inhale it 3-4 times a day. I also keep it in the refrigerator so it doesn't lose its strength over time. Have not been sick once...especially with the crazy Cvd virus these days.


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Posted by anne-maree (qld) on 04/06/2021
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I have been an avid Earthclinic fan for the past 2-3 years and thank God regularly for this website.

One of the most exciting remedies for me has been Hydrogen Peroxide 3% for Colds and Flu's. For about two years now I have been dropping 3-4 droplets into my family's ears and letting sit for about 2 minutes each side before draining. If done when the symptoms begin it has usually meant all symptoms are completely gone in about 24 hours. It has been such a relief to be able to nip colds in the bud and get back to normal life relatively quickly.

This last couple of weeks a new test came along for my family with a nasty respiratory virus which has run rampant in South East Queensland this last couple of months. The droplets in the ears were helping but not making enough of an impact and my husband was hit really hard by this virus so back to Earthclinic I went to do some more research.

I discovered the foot soaking remedy and gave it a go. Lining a large shallow pan with tin foil, I placed a face cloth in and poured about 80mls Hydrogen Peroxide 3% over it. Then my husband placed both feet on top of the face cloth for 5 minutes. He then air-dried his feet for about 10-15 minutes.

About 2 hrs later he reported that the tightness in his chest was significantly reduced and he felt a general overall improvement. The next day (today) he was a lot better, so we did the treatment again and he just continues to slowly improve as the day progresses.

Even though I had the virus last week I woke up this morning again with a scratchy throat and swollen glands so I thought I would give the foot soaking remedy a go as well. By this afternoon I was symptom free.

Once again I am thanking God for this website as I am convinced this remedy has saved my husband weeks and weeks of sickness. As a business owner, he cannot afford to take weeks off. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the Earthclinic team and all of the helpful posts others have made to add to all of the wisdom available on this website.

Replied by Jestar
(USA)
04/09/2021
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I do hydrogen peroxide foot soaks: warm water, hydrogen peroxide about half a big bottle, a big chunk of Epsom salt, and a teaspoon of Celtic sea salt. I soak for about an hour. I learned this from Dr. Magid Ali

Mary
(Bayonne, Nj)
04/10/2021

Hydrogen peroxide is great for so many conditions and Dr. Majid Ali is a wealth of reliable natural remedies.

Replied by Lisa
(CO)
04/09/2021
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We do that too. We haven't been sick in a long time even during all this Covid stuff!

We do it every couple of days as a preventative because my husband works with the public. We have not been sick in well over a year!

Replied by Debbie
(OC, California)
04/09/2021

For the foot soak in a foil-lined pan with a washcloth, how much water did you add? I'm guessing there was water because 80mls isn't very much liquid.

Replied by Anrea
(Perth Australia)
04/09/2021
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I have used 3% hydrogen peroxide for years. I have never had the flu injection. I have never gone beyond 24 hours of infectious flu or cold or sore throat. I have found however that some hydroxide seems to be more effective than others. I enjoyed reading about soaking feet and 3% hydrogen peroxide. So I now know that should my 3% not react to that virus, I will straight away soak my feet in the 80 mils of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Wonderful!!!

Replied by Pam
(Victoria, Australia)
04/10/2021

Have you tried nebuliser with 3% hydrogen peroxide food grade? I do 10:1 water to peroxide. It cleared up a chest infection I had lingering after a really bad flu I caught when I was overseas a couple of years ago...mmm I wonder was it the current dreaded virus? Anyway when this new virus hit the ground running all over the world I grabbed a nebuliser thanks to Dr. Mercola's video and it kicked the end tails of whatever virus I had immediately. Now I use the nebuliser a couple of times a week for it's other health benefits.

Rob
(Kentucky)
04/10/2021

Nebulized Peroxide — Dr. Mercola

Source video: https://vimeo.com/517836362

Replied by Wendi T.
(Carrollton)
01/12/2022

How much of the hydrogen peroxide a day? And for how long or is it every day

Replied by Mike R.
(Bellevue, Washington)
02/21/2022
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Hi:) I just saw and read your message and I too have used h202 in my ears for years and using that treatment has also been a godsend. I learned this treatment from working with German docs while in the Air Force. What I recommend is leaving the h202 in your ears longer like at least 10 min or until the bubbles stop and if you don't have bubbles let stay in there anyway for at least 10 mins. I do 15:) This treatment has also helped with sinus infections as well. And I have learned in my experience to do it twice in a day if needed like a couple of hours between treatments as I have found it sometimes it just takes more time. There you go, so for what it's worth, that is what I think:) Good luck and live in perfect health. Mike

Replied by Leah
(Manvel, TX)
05/12/2022

Maybe you could've said, "thank you from the bottom of my feet ". Thank you for sharing this awesome remedy!


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Posted by Kylie (Whitianga, New Zealand) on 07/01/2012
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I read about putting 3 drops of hydrogen peroxide in your ears to stop colds & flu on Dr Mercolas's website and thought it was quite interesting. They claimed it was successful in 80% of cases if administered within 12-16 hours of the first symptoms appearing.

It's midwinter here and everyone in the office came down with a cold, and shortly after I woke with a headache and a sore throat.

I checked on earthclinic that others had tried this first, which they had, so that night after work I syringed warmed hydrogen peroxide into my ear canal, (probably more than 3 drops as a pretty much filled the ear canal) lay down with a timer for 10 mins on each side, drank down a large dose of vitamin c, and the next day no symptoms of a cold what-so-ever. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't tried it myself. It's a fantastic remedy and over 3 weeks later I still haven't had a cold. I've tried putting the drops in since but they didn't bubble like the first time which I assume means no infection was present.

I would recommend trying this if you're in the first stages of cold symptoms as you have nothing to lose.


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Posted by Ben (Cartwright, M.b Canada) on 03/22/2010
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Hi we had very good result from 35% hydrogen peroxide with our children, we diluted to 3% we use a spray bottle to spray in their mouth, when they had a sore throat. and also when they have chest pain, like hard breathing, we use a humidifier to mist hydrogen peroxide in to the bed room at night, i put 1/2 gallon of water and 15 oz of 3% hydrogen and turn it on for all night, the first night we use it caleb was about 1 1/2 years, he was very sick, but we were surprised to see how he was doing in the morning, we were very thankful to see him well again, i also use it to brush my teeth, i just spray in my mouth and brush, it works great,i also use it for my ears,i will give the result later..


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Posted by Alexandra (Toronto, On) on 11/11/2009
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Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all of the wisdom on this site. I have been using all of the information for a couple of years but haven't written in till now. Two of my kids (14 and 18) came down with colds this week and then started running fevers. My daughter has also been vomitting so has not been able to do the lysine/Vit C remedy for flu. She also threw up the capful of HP in 1 litre of water remedy so I tried the HP in a cool mist humidifier... I added 2 capfuls to the resevoir of water and after 12 hours of sleep she woke up - no fever, no sore throat!

Replied by Mac
(Keaau, Hi)
01/10/2010

I had a couple questions: first can i do the hydrogen peroxide therapy if i am breastfeeding? furthermore can i do it in order to pass down the hp treatment to my sick baby? and the second question is it alright to give to my sick 3 year old? any information would help, thank you.

Replied by Mark
(Philadelphia, Pa, Usa)
09/08/2012

I don't beleive that there is enough data to support H2O2 intake while breastfeeding. Doing so seems excessively risky to me. Does it not to you? Common sense and risk assessment must rule the day in the absence of data, in my opinion.

Replied by Emelia
(Wifi Town , , Usa)
04/24/2013

I have a question about using H202 as a cold/flu relief. Recently I used 3% grade in my ears as instructed. No problems at all, until I emptied out my right ear after the bubbling subsided. I noticed that the cartilige on the outside of my ear around the opening for the ear canal was red, was that just an irritation from the bubbling or does it usually do that with an infected ear? Thanks.

Christine
(Florida)
04/09/2021

I'm not a nurse or a doctor, but I would think when there's redness, it usually means there's an infection. Redness is never a good sign...


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Posted by Anne (Chicago, Il) on 09/24/2009
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H2O2 in ear for colds: I get sick almost every month, usually with a bad cold during, or right after, my period. I tried H2O2 in my ears right when I was getting that familiar tingle in the back of my throat and tired feeling I always get before a cold. I used about a half a capful of 3% hydrogen peroxide poured into my ears, one at a time, lying on my side and let it sit and fizz for about 10 minutes each before dumping it out. The itchy feeling started disappearing right away and the next day I wasn't sick as I was sure I would be. I normally get sick for a good week or two when I do, so I was really glad it worked!



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