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Iodine Painting
Posted by Annavas (Missouri) on 11/17/2023
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Iodine Painting
My daughter had a sore throat for two nights, so I painted her throat - she thought I was crazy, but then had instant relief! We left it on all night while she slept and she woke up perfect! My throat started getting a little irritated feeling the next night so I did the same, it's better, certainly not worse - probably could have painted certain areas a little more so I will try again tonight. Thank you!
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Posted by Cha (Hoover, Al) on 04/06/2022
Do I paint then rinse with water?
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Posted by Wendy (Columbus, Oh) on 01/31/2018
There's a post below yours that says this: "use the clear "decolorized" iodine, available at most drugstores"
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Posted by Mary T. (Pikesville) on 01/30/2018
Hi, I've being reading all the comments regarding Iodine. I have the swabs embedded in Iodine. I may sound a bit stupid when I ask if I could possibly apply directly inside where my throat hurts. I went to two different doctors, once each, they have told me that they don't know what is wrong. I'm going crazy trying to get rid of a burning sensation on the left side right at the end of my tang and the surrounding area. I remember that when I was little at the boarding school where I grew up, the nuns will rub Iodine directly into our throats with a swab. What I don't know is if it was a type of Iodine was designed for that purpose.
Can I use what I have? The information it has says for external use only. I'm willing to take a chance.
I'll appreciate any input. Thanks.
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Posted by Brenda (Toronto, Ontario) on 11/23/2012
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Iodine paintingworks for sore throat. Please note that iodine can be dangerous to those who have Hashimoto's disease. If you are hypothyroid, best to check with your doctor first.
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Posted by Joseph (Maywood, New Jersey, Usa) on 07/09/2011
For younger children, try a spoonful of any kind of thick syrup. I remember when I was younger it worked every time in relieveing a sore throat, but doesn't work now. If you have kids with a sore throat, this might not be the best way to cure it, but it is the one your kids will probably like the most.
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Posted by Janice (Coloma, Mi) on 06/08/2009
I was wondering what kind of iodine do you use? I'm assuming the colorless type?
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Posted by Dottie (South Georgi) on 06/05/2009
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iodine for sore throat: I use iodine at the first sign of a sore throat. Works every time. Rub the iodine on your neck around the areas that it hurts inside.( I get a lot of only hurts on one side sore throats) Also the veins on the inside of your wrists........ these are closest to the skin surface, rub some on them as well...
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Posted by Diane (San Miguel Allende, GTO) on 06/30/2008
i read about the remedy suggested to cure sore throat by painting iodine on the skin of the throat and wrists. i have mixed a capful of iodine w/ a glass of water and gargled. has anyone else done this. i was concerned about any toxic effects?
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Posted by Lauren (San Diego, CA) on 05/06/2008
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Iodine to cure sore throat- It didn't work for me! I was so surprised and a little skeptical because so many were saying all you do is rub some iodine on your wrists and neck. I've had a sore throat for 4 days now and I tried it in desperation, but nothing happened. I have a big presentation tomorrow and all I have to show for my herbal remedy to cure my excurciatingly sore throat are yellow neck and wrists! Maybe I did it wrong, but gargling 1 tsp of the Apple Cider Vinegar in a glass of warm water worked better for me!!
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Posted by Nancy (Austin, TX) on 04/02/2008
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Swab throat with iodine---never fails to kill a sore throat, so just'the "sniffles" are left.
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Posted by Loni (Tallahassee, Fla)
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Iodine is my drug of choice. I use it for EVERYTHING. I raise my kids and now my grandkids on iodine. My son was due to have his tonsils removed and I decided to paint his tonsils and he has never been had any more problems with his throat. I took a spray bottle and poured some iodine into the bottle and sprayed his tonsils. As you may know iodine dries quickly, so he didn't really swallow any. It worked within 24 hours after spraying the throat. I have done it for my sore throat and it clears it right up.
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Posted by Nita (St Pete, FL)
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Iodine definitely works for me, however, I find it best to use the clear "decolorized" iodine, available at most drugstores. I paint it on the inside of the wrists (where the veins are closest to the skin) and on the sides of the throat.
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Posted by Greg (Atlanta, GA)
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Painting Iodine on my wrist gets rid of my sore throat every time!
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Posted by Hallie (The Woodlands, TX) on 11/19/2005
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Putting Iodine on my wrists and throat did a wonder. I'm picky when it comes to tasting juice or vinegar, so the iodine was perfect!
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Posted by Seymore (Portland Oregon) on 02/06/2006
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the Iodine cure worked the best, at first i thought it was weird trying to cure something that was affecting your body at the throat and cure it by painting iodine at the wrists. i also tried it because i had iodine at the time. overall it was the best cure.
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Posted by Quita (Atlanta, GA) on 02/07/2006
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I had a severe sore throat recently (I could not even swallow) and my good friend suggested painting the inside of my wrist with iodine. I thought she was crazy. But it worked! The pain was completely gone the next morning. Shortly thereafter my son became sick with a bad cold. Although she recommended the iodine for a sore throat, I used it on my 3-year old and the next day he was 100% better. I googled iodine cures and discovered this site. I am convinced!
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Posted by Hannah (Morgantown) on 03/14/2006
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I tried it and in like 10 mins i already felt a difference this stuff is amazing!
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Posted by Renee (Houston, TX) on 05/14/2006
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Iodine cured my swollen saliva/throat glands. After 2 horrible nights of restless sleep. i found this website in searching for a cure (non-prescription) Iodine was suggested. So about noon today, painted the wrists and throat areas. I found Iodine at a local drug store. It was under $2. I took a one hour nap and already felt better. The prior two days, it hurt to swallow, it was horrible to eat or drink, burning sensation during both. I ate watermelon and when i would drink i would drink as fast as possible. by 2 pm i was at a soup and salads (buffet restaurant) enjoying soup, more fruit, drinking. it pretty much took care of my sore throat and swollen glands. i read here that it takes care of skin tags. i placed iodine on the 3 i have and hopefully they will be gone. i will report back as to whether or not it works, but as far as the initial success and how great i feel, i have a positive outlook.
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Posted by Igor (Toronto, Canada) on 04/28/2007
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WOOOW, Iodine actually works, what I did was put Iodine all over my neck and then put a teaspoon of honey into my mouth, after an hour of doing this my throat sore was GONE. I am truly amazed for the people that have put up, to use Iodine, it really helped me THANK YOU!
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Posted by John (Panama City, FL) on 01/20/2008
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Iodine for Sore Throats/Ear Aches. I'm trying this for the very first time. Let me add this word of caution: KEEP TOWELS HANDY! Wherever you normally sit - say, a couch or favorite easy chair - place towels where your wrists and hands would normally rest. This is especially important if, like me, you sweat profusely even when still. I also suggest wearing clothing that you won't mind possibly getting stained, as the iodine WILL get all over.
