Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 10/08/2014

Sounds like you have made some great positive changes--and congrats on losing 52 pounds!

There are a few things I would consider trying if I were in your situation.

Swollen tonsils make me think your body is fighting some infection, also.

First of all, if the salt water gargle is helping, I would continue it and add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the gargle. It is really amazing for a sore throat and killing infection. (Put lip balm on your lips before doing this to prevent burning your lips on the cayenne.) I would do this at least twice a day for a week.

Secondly, I would add Extra Virgin Coconut Oil to your diet. It is a wonderful anti-viral. And it helps many with weight loss, so it shouldn't be a concern regarding the weight you still desire to lose. I would start with 1 teaspoon 3x a day and work up to 1 Tablespoon three times a day if the teaspoons agree with you. Do that for at least a week.

If you are able to get out in the sunshine some each day, I would do that.

Finally, taking a lot of vitamin C is helpful for most infections. I take as much as 5 grams several times a day when I am trying to help my body fight something. If you begin to get diarrhea, cut back some. At this time of year, taking Vitamin C daily, even three grams (i.e. 3, 000mg) a day may help you to stay well.

I hope it is all resolved soon! Let me know.

~Mama to Many~