Hydrogen Peroxide
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Hydrogen Peroxide as a Natural Remedy: Benefits and Precautions

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Broad Benefits
Posted by Elaine (Pompano Beach, FL) on 02/02/2007
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I have always used store grade peroxide for tooth problems and gargling for sore throat diluted about 4 times. I am pleased to learn about using to inhale to improve oxygen. Thanks to you and all your contributors.! Elaine


Ear and Sinus Issues
Posted by Stan (Tijuana, Mexico) on 01/29/2007
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I used to have dripping sinus that incapacitated me because of making me sick every year. Then I started to use food grade hydrogen peroxide and within days i quit having the usual symptoms and have been pretty much free of this plague for 20 years. My friends have had the same experince..I use about 6 to 8 drops in large glass of water.


Canker Sores
Posted by C (Jacksonville, FL) on 09/15/2006
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my daughter 8 had a ugly mouth ulcer, looks like a cold sore but between her gum and cheek, was a slit it her mouth and white. I had her use 3% peroxide full strength 2 times a day, in the meantime her toothache stopped and the ugly mouth ulcer is gone. I'm looking to buy the food grade h202 to keep in the freezer, after diluting some in a other container too. H202 has soo many benefits.


Yeast Infections
Posted by Megan (VA) on 06/13/2006
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I tried this product for yeast infection, I used the plastic tube that the vaginal creme comes with and filled it with hydrogen peroxide and put inside the vaginal areas for a couple of days. It worked like a charm. Also used it for a severe vaginal itch, (careful!! it may burn !! but not for long) all I know is the itching was gone.

Canker Sores
Posted by Amanda (Chilliwack, BC - Canada) on 06/06/2006
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When I tried swishing the peroxide around in my mouth with a bit of water it took down some of the swelling in a wound on the inside of my cheek. It also helped the pain I had with my teeth and gums.

Broad Benefits
Posted by Tasha (NJ) on 05/29/2006
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I have been drinking h202. 2 capfulls of 3% in a 20oz bottle of water, for about 4 days. The whites of my eyes have been bright. I have more energy and I have none of my usual pre-menstrual symptoms. I just started menstruating today and to my surprise, I had no symptoms. No cramping, no tenderness of my breasts. I haven't changed anything in my life other than drinking the 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. I would also love to start on the ACV, but I'm wondering how far apart I should take the 2 remedies. Will one cancel the other out? Please let me know. I just bought my organic ACV yesterday. I'm so excited about the h202, that I can't wait to try the ACV. Thank you for making me feel better.

Colds and Flu
Posted by Bill (Clarkston, Mich) on 11/09/2009

Good for you Brian. I also was very worried about what would happen if i used hydrogen peroxide. But, here i am 4 years later and i have not had the flu of a cold.


Colds and Flu
Posted by Scott (Anaheim, Ca) on 12/14/2009

The TCM theory is the ears contain acupuncture points for all the body parts. When you put h202 into the ears, you are putting it directly into your blood system to cure your ailments. This is why h202 works in the ears and why ear acupuncture works also.


Spider Bites
Posted by Marsha (Jacksonville, Oregon) on 04/09/2006
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I got bit by a brown recluse on my hand. Every day the scab would change color. It would go from slimy green to slimy yellow in the course of only an hour. So everyday I would pull back the scab and soak it in straight hydrogen peroxide. In six months it healed. If I had not done that it could have grown to a very large wound. But the hydrogen peroxide stopped that. Everytime I did soak it would really bubble. I have used this stuff for everything. It works! Marsha


Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Posted by FranSix (Toronto, Canada) on 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.


Colds and Flu
Posted by Ted (Thailand)

I have never ever recommended the use of Hydrogen peroxide in the ears. Yes H2O2 works very well, but not by the ear. It works best when taken internally. Especially when you also add a small amount of vinegar. (It becomes peracetic acid, which is great medicine against SARS - sars don't like acid). For me the most efficient way to get H2O2 into my system without doing dubious things such as IV is to slosh or spray 3% H2O2 on my arms, legs, feet, hands, neck, chest and back. It is much more efficient than putting them in your ears. Of course if you want to get rid of ear wax using H2O2 this is o.k. but not as a cold prevention. A cold prevention or viral outbreak would have been much more effective to use it via mouth wash and putting on skin. Simple reason: your body's skin have the largest areas for H2O2 absorption. H2O2 gets absorbed through the skin quite more efficiently than the intestinal tract, but intestinal tract is also important to take some H2O2 to clear up the pathogens. By the way, viruses also get absorbed through the skin this way to by actions of Langerhan's cells, which unfortunately goes directly to the lymph system and destroys your immune system just the same. To prevent tricky viruses, use H2O2 frequently on the skin. It prevents such from destroying your most prized possession of your body necessary to maintain health your immune system. My favorite way to rid of pathogens, at least no. 1 is to slosh my mouth (after brushing teeth WITHOUT fluoride) using 3% H2O2. I now do this every day. Foams just come shooting out, just to show you how much bacteria I have. I will not recommend anyone doing 3% just start with 0.5-1% H2O2 and once you get use to it you can work yourself up as best as you see fit. A majority of people are much more sensitive than me therefore please lean on the safe side. I am not totally successful in killing of pathogens with a clear rate of success, but H2O2 is the best I have seen so far.

Ulcers
Posted by Lon (Tallahassee,Fla.)
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I have used hydrogen peroxide to cure stomach ulcers. Just place a few drops in a 8 oz. glass of water and take it daily about three or 4 days and it will heal the stomach.

Ulcers
Posted by D Tob (Riverside, Ca) on 07/29/2016
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I didn't receive the same results taking peroxide for ulcers. I started the food grade hydrogen peroxide oxygenation protocol 5 days ago and am today up to 7 drops in distilled water 3 times a day and my stomach is killing me!!! The ulcers weren't bothering me very much before beginning the peroxide. I will continue on to 8 drops tomorrow but will probably have to stop after that as my stomach is getting worse by the day.


Ulcers
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 07/30/2016

D Tob, STOP!!! If it hurts, it's not for you, or at least not at these dosages!! If in the future you might want to try it again, stay at ONE drop a few days, if no pain, go to two drops for a few days etc. NOT EVERYONE can do the "protocol" as is. We are all different.

Also, after a few days of rest from any treatment, you might want to try any other Ulcers treatment. But start SLOW AND LOW!


Warnings
Posted by maggie (California) on 09/02/2024

I rub orange essence oil on my throat and under my nose when I drink the higher dosages. It seems to help me with the sharp feeling in the throat.


Warnings
Posted by Captain Victoria (Port Huron, Michigan) on 12/10/2023

Please be advised, taking Hydrogen Peroxide internally, it must be (FOOD GRADE), not stuff you buy in grocery stores.


Checking for Stabilizers in H2O2
Posted by Bob (Hawaii) on 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.


Checking for Stabilizers in H2O2
Posted by Rachel (Western Canada) on 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.


Checking for Stabilizers in H2O2
Posted by Cheryl (Australia) on 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 cure 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.


One Minute Cure Book
Posted by Zoe (UK) on 03/16/2024

I am some way into the 1 minute cure use of hydrogen peroxide, has anyone come across this/have experience of?

I would be interested to learn of other peoples experience with this.


Cancer
Posted by Saroni (Manchester, Kentucky ) on 04/07/2023

I'm trying to find information regarding the H2O2 cancer cure, both inhaled and ingested. I can't find any references and some links are not working. I am desperate to find something that works before it's too late. Would someone help me?

H2O2 Side Effects
Posted by Diane (Avoca, PA) on 02/16/2023

Does anyone know if nebulizing H2O2 can cause “ mild patchy opacities” on a chest X-ray?

Cancer
Posted by Jen (Australia) on 11/02/2022
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IS FGHP diluted successful for any cancer or only specific one kind ???

It is reported that FGHP diluted to 3% should kill off cancer.... could it be that this is a maybe but not a guarantee and yes I too have the one minute cure book... Unfortunately the author due the present shut down of opinions the government don't want to hear or disseminate, cannot answer emails. Dr. Brownstein's discussion forum as well! I realize the body needs to alcalise to heal>>>> but there are many "protocols" that give the name of the supplement but NO quantities.... and FGHP has not worked. Back to Hi dose Iodine.. and morning organic lemon water.....+++ I read the suggestion Bill's. with the Inhalation method.... does anyone know if this is suggested for any of the cancers, OR only for say bronchial matters a la Dr Brownstein's success with Nebulising with iodine for his Corona Virus patients...


Colds and Flu
Posted by Debbie (OC, California) on 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.


How Peroxide Works
Posted by Anon (North of the Mason-Dixon Line) on 10/27/2020

If hydration was the solution, my knees which were damaged years ago would be healed by now.


Broad Benefits
Posted by Becky (Ca) on 08/18/2018 31 posts

RE: Hydrogen Peroxide Rocks

you sounds as though you healed from fungal in your head. Please share what you did. I have it systemically been trying to do things but what I really need is someones help.


Broad Benefits
Posted by Rakaia Lee (New Zealand ) on 06/20/2020

Hi,

How much HP did you use for your feet? Straight 3%?


Broad Benefits
Posted by peter (chicago) on 09/04/2022

Gina,

Please provide detail?


Broad Benefits
Posted by Irresistiblejohnny (NY Ny) on 02/16/2023

I am 60. I just want to know the percentage of the food grade of H202 that you used for your eyes and ears and the mode of application.


Pain
Posted by Debbie (Reno, Nv) on 06/22/2018

Thx for posting your experience. I'm going to try and help my elderly Mom with her back pain.


Chikungunya Virus
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 12/14/2015

Ellora, as I usually suggest: try taking less.


H2O2 Side Effects
Posted by Cameron (Jacksonville, Florida) on 05/24/2015

Reading the posts here makes me think that hydrogen peroxide has lots of healthful benefits but should be taken with extra caution. Can you list down the conditions that will make hydrogen peroxide ineffective in treating ailments or cause side effects? I'm worried about the burns, the stomach pains, vomiting, etc. if hydrogen peroxide is not taken properly.

H2O2 Side Effects
Posted by Cameron (Jacksonville, Florida) on 10/23/2015

Thanks Timh! So HP cannot be used without first doing heavy metal cleanse and if one has acidic body? Is there a natural way of doing the heavy metal cleanse?


H2O2 Side Effects
Posted by Timh (Ky) on 10/25/2015 2048 posts

C: YAW. Depending on factors like age, exposure, dental fillings, etc. one would fall into a category of mild-moderate-severe. To be exact, a Hair Mineral Analysis should be performed.

Much more info here https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/detox-heavy-metals-side-effects.html


H202 Warnings
Posted by Mike (La., US) on 04/02/2015
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WARNING!

This article is inhumanly stupid. Does NO ONE here understand that oxidation doesn't refer to oxygen? It refers to an atom's / molecule's tendency to donate electrons to make bonds.

When it says that peroxide is oxidative, that means that it is reactive, aka it goes into your body and reacts with whatever is near it. It doesn't specifically target cancer or parasites or germs or anything else that is implied in this article. It works like free radicals and participates in reactions that shouldn't happen in a biological system.

in short, don't ingest hydrogen peroxide since it causes cancer

Ear and Sinus Issues
Posted by Carolinablueskies55 (Nc) on 11/01/2015

Hi Karrie,

Would you give us an update on your ear issue so it can help others? Did you try Mama of Many's suggestion, and if so, did it work for you? Thanks


Ear and Sinus Issues
Posted by Angelika (Qld , Australia ) on 05/06/2016

Hi, I recently had a laryngitis and treated it with antibiotics, the result of it, have an issue with vertigo ( dizziness), I'm taking 3% HP, from the drug store, started with one drop in a little bit of water and increasing the intake by on drop, until ten drops ( twice in a day ), could you please let me know what I'm doing is safe for the stomach lining, and is any thing else I can do specifically for the dizziness? Thank you so much, Angelika



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