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NAC
Posted by Art (California) on 06/17/2024 2451 posts
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Hi Paula,
Have you tried N Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) for the excess phlegm post Covid? It acts as an anti mucolytic. It can thin mucous secretions to help them flow out better. It also acts as a potent antioxidant and anti inflammatory and helps with many lung related complications while increasing Nrf2 activation.
NAC also increases production of some of the bodies own antioxidants such as glutathione.
NAC has also shown some benefit for long covid. Dosing ranges from 600 mg once or twice a day up to 600 mg three times per day under a doctor's supervision. In my experience, I could not tolerate more than 3 times per day.
Art
Black Seed Oil
Posted by Baldev (Mumbai Maharashtra India) on 11/08/2021 180 posts
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I have gone through your post and feel sad that you have to go through all this horrible experience.
My suggestion to you would be to try Black seed oil half a tea spoon at least twice a day to start with. you can mix in tea, coffee, soup or hot water and take it. This will reduce your phlegm development and will also help you in your sinus problem.
Good luck
Baldev
Sea Salt in Water
Posted by Pat (Orlando, FL) on 02/07/2021
Could not find William Last or a book or article on The Common Cold by William Last - do you have more information?
Sea Salt in Water
Posted by Cindy (Wi) on 01/10/2021
Hi, where do I find Bill's post on sea salt remedy for mucus? TIA
Cinnamon, Ginger, Black Pepper
Posted by Tonyb (Edmond Ok) on 06/05/2015
Have chronic cough with phlegm, taking prednisone, started using echinecea herbs and essiac with cat claw, went from 50 mg of prednisone to 15, then had gum infection, cough started back, took two tablespoon of ACV and phlegm/cough got worse, back to 50 mg prednisone and still coughing with phlegm, why is that when other posters states ACV reduces phlegm? Any other natural remedies for reducing phlegm?
Ginger
Posted by Amber (Sandusky, Oh.) on 01/15/2014
How much ginger did you eat to get rid of mucus? Was it in your throat it did you feel congested in the chest? Thanks if you reply!
Dietary Changes
Posted by Happy (Up The Creek In Wv, Usa) on 08/28/2013
In response to 08/28/2013: Jance from Ontario who writes: "I am a 58 years...." Sounds like you have been poisoned. Now you have to figure out what type of poison it is, and how it ended up in your body... Are you in the midst of a divorce? Good luck.
Dietary Changes
Posted by Debbi (Los Angeles) on 01/26/2016
I have the same exact thing. Have lost 40 lbs over 5 months and look too thin. Have you found any relief? I also have acid re flux and non-alcoholic stage 4 cirrhosis. HELP
Dietary Changes
Posted by Anonymous (Pacific Palisades, Ca) on 06/29/2013
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The nutritionist told me that if you have inflammation in your gut your entire body is susceptible to infections, and host of other digestion issues so you have excessive mucous for protection. First get the inflammation under control then you can actually absorb 100% of the nutrients when you gut is inflammed you may only be absorbing 35-50% of you nutrients. First, she gave me an allergy test and we removed all the allergic foods and she put us on the GAPS diet and gave me turmeric pills to take and drinking fresh grated ginger tea . But could not drink any herb or caffeine teas or caffeine all of these are diruetic eliminate all sugar, wheat or dairy and soy.
Neti Pot
Posted by Katherine (Grand Junction, Co) on 05/03/2013
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The neti pot is THE BEST invention for excess nasal mucus. I absolutely love mine! I have a horrid sore throat (very, very painful) and horrid cough which is heading into my ears and I imagine eventually my nose. I used my neti pot a few minutes ago and even though I didn't feel stuffy, just a slight bit of occassional runniness I rinsed out some real ugly goobers - ha. Grey/beige booggies the size of Dallas - YUCCK! My ears are presently stuffed up so I'm hoping the neti helps, if not then I will pour a bit of peroxide into them for 5 min and then drain. I've also been doing self lymphatic massage. You can find video's on YOUTUBE to learn how. I've been gargling with cayenne which didn't work for me and I used fresh hot stuff at 90 BTU's; 1/4 tsp in a few TBS of warm h20. Been drinking lemon water with honey and cayenne, or vinegar water with honey and cayenne. Made homemade chicken soup with lots of onions and garlic - I used Jin Shin Jyutsu on myself several times, but still got sick and have been so for three days now. I cough up putrid thick, dense grey/beige gunk in the morning for 20 minutes, and in the afternoon. I am losing my voice from the sore throat and coughing so hard. I haven't tried fresh garlic because I'm out, maybe I'll call a friend in a few minutes to see if she can drop some by. Oops I forgot my son dropped off some essential oils, not sure what they are. He said to wipe around my nose and mouth to breath easier- let's hope for good things QUICKLY!! Also I put a nice warm Castor oil pack on my chest last night and my spleen area this morning.
Any other suggestions folks??? I'm going to Castor pack my spleen area again. And I don't eat sugar or wheat either, no cheese. A little cream with coffee or tea. Hugs, K
Cayenne, Ginger, Turmeric, Cinnamon
Posted by Wendy (Brisbane) on 04/17/2013
Thanks for your reply. I have tried both of these remedies without any success. Whenever I take ACV my blood pressure goes up and I feel quite ill. I don't know why I have this reaction as it is supposed to bring pressure down.
Cayenne, Ginger, Turmeric, Cinnamon
Posted by Cargie Dailey (Oxford, England) on 09/03/2016
I have just read your post from two years ago, but has given me some real hope that I can do something to cure the appalling mucous that is making my life a misery. I do hope you are well and if you read this have any other news or tips.
General Feedback
Posted by Ed2010 (Oakville, Canada) on 11/05/2012
Is Mucoid Plaque real? Has anyone really seen it when they cleanse believing they had mucoid plaque?
Histamine Levels
Posted by Chadi10 (Dubai, UAE) on 01/27/2013
Hello Christine... I am having the same problem... I am wondering what have you done to get rid of it
Histamine Levels
Posted by Jan (Vancouver, B.c. Canada) on 05/05/2013
Hi Christine, Sorry for your loss. My sympathy and condolences to you. When we lose someone, it feels like our life has become empty but that is not true. God loves us that's why he gave us life and he wants us to be happy. Do the things that make you happy --- hobbies, etc. Personally, I have a Teacher/Master who has shown me a way/technique to be in tune with that Peace within. So, even in times of turmoil I can tune within and be in Peace, then the things outside and around us becomes easier to handle. You can check it out at: wopg.org ---- that means Word of Peace Global. It's free whatever he shows us (sorry I cannot explain it here). I hope you will check that site out. Take care of yourself and don't feel you are alone.
Histamine Levels
Posted by Deb (Hampton, Va) on 05/05/2013
Christine, I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband. This is a very difficult time for you and you should reach out to friends and family. They will lift you up and carry you if need be. Don't worry you will see him again one day. Be kind to yourself and realize that it will take you time to come to terms with this loss. I am here if you ever need to talk. kindwoman711(at) hotmail [dot] com
Histamine Levels
Posted by Christine (Nottingham, Uk) on 05/06/2013
Hi Deb thank for your kind support. I do not have an email adress at the moment. I need to learn how to do it. I was thinking of try to start a support group for people who have lost a partner. I need to get a bit stronger first. I cry a lot at the moment my computer is geting soggy. Many thanks to the kind folks of Earth Clinic.
SSKI
Posted by Brooke (Montgomery, Tx, Usa) on 12/05/2010
Joyce, I have recently found a hair remedy solution that has Iodine in it. I have been religiously taking it and my hair, skin and nails have been changed to the point that I am extremely excited! I am telling everyone about it! However, it has not helped the mucous situation. It has been a year that I have had this. I have tried Edgar Cayce remedies, which I am a HUGE believer in, and Chiropractic, to name a few! I am also a Body Alignment Technique practitioner and have used that to try and solve my problem with no luck! This has definitely been a problem for me for the past year. Is there any other remedy that you or Ted could suggest? I would try just about anything to rid myself of this condition!
