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

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Candida
Posted by Randy (Jersey City, Nj) on 09/13/2010

I am interested in using oral H202 dosing to treat my long-standing candida issue. I see that one must generally take each dose on an empty stomach (4 hours after, 1 hour before eating). For a 3x daily dosing schedule, that adds up to 15 hours with little time to eat. Is it Ok to do these dosages all in the morning after waking, one hour apart? Thank you!


Candida
Posted by Randy (Jersey City, Nj) on 09/13/2010

I am interested in using oral H202 dosing to treat my long-standing candida issue. I see that one must generally take each dose on an empty stomach (4 hours after, 1 hour before eating). For a 3x daily dosing schedule, that adds up to 15 hours with little time to eat. Is it Ok to do these dosages all in the morning after waking, one hour apart? Thank you!


General Feedback
Posted by Kelly (Anywhere, Us) on 09/13/2010

Just finished a lengthy article on the benefits of ingesting H202. Also, a mention of fasting. Since herx effect or healing crisis can be caused by outcoming toxins, does anyone have any experience with fasting and H202 ingesting simutaneously? Would combining the 2 (i know you are supposed to ingest H202 on an empty stomach anyway) make the healing crisis more severe? Thanks in advance. Many Blessings!

General Feedback
Posted by Michael (Denver, Colorado) on 09/14/2010

I use h202 with vegetable juice fasting and it works very well. One tablespoon of 3% h202 in a glass of carrot apple juice.


Mouthwash
Posted by Sara (Mumbai, India) on 09/09/2010

Hi Ted I'm using HP 5% to 7% as a mouthwash in my tonsils-have started paining. Is it due to the use of HP? Pls reply- is it ok to use HP of 5% to 7%? I'm in very serious condition.

Mouthwash
Posted by Tricia (Ireland) on 09/11/2010 84 posts

I can only get an off the shelf 6% HP here in Ireland. I simply use sterilized water half and HP half. I would think that using neat 5 - 7% would cause oral problems. As a mouth rinse it is probably not necessary to use the sterilized water.


Dental Care
Posted by Sara (Mumbai, India) on 09/07/2010

Someone help me with this. I'm not able to find hp 3% anywhere so would using 5% to 7% as a mouthwash be harmful? pls rply at its earliest

General Feedback
Posted by Zsaqwe (Brownsville, Texas) on 09/07/2010

GRADES OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

3% Hydrogen Peroxide (Drug/Grocery Store Variety) made from 50% Super D Peroxide, Diluted.
Contains stabilizers - phenol, acetanilide, sodium stanate, tetrasodium phosphate among them.

6% Hydrogen Peroxide (Used by Beauticians for Coloring Hair)
Comes in strengths labeled 10, 20, 40 volume. Must have activator added to be used as a bleach. Stabilizers used unknown at this point.

30% Re-Agent Hydrogen Peroxide
Used in medical research. Also contains stabilizers.

30-32% Electronic Grade Hydrogen Peroxide
Used for washing transistors and integrated chip parts before assembly. Stabilizers unknown at this point.

35% Technical Grade Hydrogen Peroxide
Contains a small amount of phosphorus to neutralize any chlorine in the water it is combined with.

35% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide (Also 50% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide)
Used in food products like cheese, eggs, whey products. Also used to spray inside of foil lined containers for food storage - known as the aseptic packaging system.

90% Hydrogen Peroxide
Used by the military as a source of Oxygen at Cape Canaveral. Used as a propulsion source in rocket fuel.

99. 6% Hydrogen Peroxide
This was first made in 1954 as an experiment to see how pure hydrogen peroxide could be.


H2O2 and Sperm
Posted by Blrobbins (Smiths Lake, Nsw Australia) on 09/05/2010

Hi there, I just started Hydrogen Peroxide therapy and we are trying for a baby and I just realised I better find out and make sure it won't harm sperm in any way. I can't find much info. Are you guys aware of any potential harm to sperm and if I should stop the therapy. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks


Cancer
Posted by Best (Tunbridge Wells, England) on 06/06/2017

Hi Elizabeth, I was wondering if you or anyone knows, if I can take 1% HP in distilled water in my hand held, cold mist nebulizer. It is one of these travel nebulizers from Phillips (model called Innospire Go). My consideration is that when I look into the snout of the little machine - where the mist exits - I can see a metal membrane (looks like a little round metal plate). I love my nebulizer, but have only used colloidal silver in saline solution so far. Would like to step up to HP though. I have done ear rinses with 3% HP and like this stuff very much.

Please could you advise me on this matter? Do I need another nebulizer?


Cancer
Posted by Rose (Tulsa, Ok.) on 09/11/2010

How did you do this, my husband has lymphoma, we don't know what stage. Chemo really did a job on him, they still won't give anymore chemo now. Would like to try this... Rose


Cancer
Posted by Linda (Bradenton, Florida) on 11/26/2010

Hi,
I just wanted to know how you are doing? I pray your doing well. I guess you are drinking food grade peroxide-did you start out low how many drops? Please mail me back thank you hugs linda


Cancer
Posted by Rebecca (Yankton , Sd) on 01/31/2011

My best friends husband has appendoceal cancer that has spread throughout is abdomen. He is soooo sick. Currently he cannot take anything by mouth because of the blockages. He is at the ctc in tulsa, OK. They are treating him with chemo, lazer surgery's, etc. They are very good to him, but as most of us know, chemo only cures 2% of all cancer. I was wondering if there might be a good way to help him with this without taking it orally, realizing that the ctc is probably not going to give it IV?


Cancer
Posted by Tena (Champaign, Illinois) on 09/28/2011

How are you doing now? Are you still using the H202? And if you are still using it are you at the same dosage? Hope you are doing well.


Cancer
Posted by Helpyourself (Houston, Tx) on 01/08/2012

Interested in an update from Jerry in Kennewick, Wa. on his use of H202 after 11/2009 and 9/2010 to the present time of 1/2012. Did not see a date on recent post.


Cancer
Posted by Brandie (Oceanside Ca) on 07/27/2015

So 20 drops of hydrogen peroxide in 8 ounces water a day and that's it... my son's father was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver. Do you know if this will help it? he was diagnosed by the doctor at stage 4 then did two months of chemo the pill and was discontinued his last labs he did were not good and the doctor basically said that it spread to his lungs and there was nothing more he could do and let him go with no pain meds. So is it safe to treat him with all of this involved.


Cancer
Posted by Carol K. (Indianapolis) on 12/21/2015

How much water with H2O2?


General Feedback
Posted by Sara (Mumbai, India) on 09/02/2010

I'm not able to get 3% hydrogen peroxide anywhere, so can I use 5% to 7% for mouthwash? pls rply


H2O2 Side Effects
Posted by Oz (Miami Beach, Florida, Usa) on 08/31/2010

Does hydrogen peroxide treatment causes the body hair color to change? Since the beginning of the current treatment of hydrogen peroxide that I start I notice that my eyebrows hair becomes brown/ blond (my normal hair color is black). I tried to look for any kind of post about it- and I could not find any post that talks about such an event. Is this normal or am I the only report on the hydrogen peroxide Therapy I already went through the daily level of three times a day and right now I'm taking the 3% HYDROGEN PEROXIDE every 3 days 20 drops and soon I'll start to take 20 drops once a week.

H2O2 Side Effects
Posted by Tricia (Ireland) on 09/02/2010 84 posts

HP will definitely cause hair colour change if applied directly onto the hairs. It is an ingredient in hair colour. Internally, I haven't seen any reports on this site but I do remember that at some stage the New York Times(I think it was that paper)published an article about a university study that claimed an excess of HP in the body caused premature greyness. They weren't talking about ingestion of HP but conversion of another chemical to HP within the body.


Drug Store Peroxide
Posted by Bessie (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) on 08/14/2010

Hi Lisa - Try asking your health food store to order 35% food-grade hydrogen peroxide for you. Some customer-oriented stores are more than willing to do that because people use it for sprouting, as well as for other purposes. Also, stores usually do not keep 35% food-grade HP on the shelves due to safety regulations (you don't want kids opening up a bottle and spilling it on themselves) so they keep it in the storeroom. You just have to ask them to retrieve it for you. The one I go to in Calgary keeps it in the back room. Good luck!


General Feedback
Posted by Rob (Manhattan, New York) on 07/22/2010

Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy...a big NAY!

You all should be aware that many doctors advise strongly against ingesting Hydrogen Peroxide. . . Dr. Weil for one...
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400760/Hydrogen-Peroxide-for-Good-Health.html

....although he is referring to ingesting 35% which no one is suggesting here. . But still advises against ingesting any form of it.

General Feedback
Posted by Liz (Rehoboth Beach, Delaware) on 07/22/2010

I use h2o2 daily to rinse my mouth with. . . I do note that this comment from Dr. Weil is talking about 35% not the 3% I use. . . Is there a big difference and is he right? thanks.

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400760/Hydrogen-Peroxide-for-Good-Health.html


H2O2 Side Effects
Posted by Lisa-lou (Perth, Wa, Australia) on 06/20/2010

I have just started h2o2 therapy orally and would like to know if bloating and uncomfortable bladder is normal. I started with 3 drops 35% hp to 230mls water.


Skin Issues
Posted by R (Denver, Co) on 05/27/2010

My 72 year old grandpa has a spot on his leg that is about the size of a quarter, its a dark crusty, scab looking thing. When he pushes on it, there is a small amount of clear fluid that comes from it. He says it feels slightly spongy. The skin surrounding it is red and looks infected. I took a q-tip and H2o2 and tried cleaning it. It instantly fizzed up. He says it doesnt hurt him. The more I cleaned it some of the 'scab' came off in little pieces. He is very stubborn and doesnt want to go in. If you could give me any advice, sorry for the nasty details. I wish I could attach a picture with this post I cant describe it good enough.

Thanks in advance for any help.


H2O2 Side Effects
Posted by T (Maryland, Usa) on 05/18/2010

I've used HP as a mouth rinse (including keeping it in my mouth for several minutes sometimes) for at least a year, and I have had absolutely no ill effects from it, nor any damage to my mouth or teeth.

I have never gargled with it (don't see the need). Obviously you want to avoid swallowing it.


H2O2 Side Effects
Posted by Alain (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) on 05/19/2010

ANSWER To Laurie from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada:

Hi Laurie

Don't gargle with h2o2, especially not with 3% solution if you are not very careful.

For mouth hygiene it does not have to be 3%. I make my own at 2% and it is quite effective. It could be 1.5% or 1% or the way you can tolerate it.

What you do is you swish with it, and when it is all foam you spit it out. And rinse with water.

1-You can swish with diluted h2o2 solution.

2-You can swish with solution 1 mixed with some baking soda. The baking soda will neutralize the acidity in the mouth, making the h2o2 more effective for killing the bacteria.

3-Spray your toothbrush with h2o2 and put some baking soda on it and brush your teeth. Rinse with water, than swish with solution 1.

search for homemade mouthwash and tooth paste.

google "baking soda mouthwash"

You will find these below

http://www.ecofriendlydaily.com/transportation/personal/eco-friendly-mouthwash
http://frugalliving.about.com/od/beautyhealthcare/qt/Mouth_Wash.htm
http://hubpages.com/hub/Make_Your_Own_and_Save_-_Toothpaste_and_Mouthwash

To know more about how to use h2o2 for health go there
-> http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1586256#i

Good Luck

Alain from Ottawa

Good luck


H2O2 Side Effects
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 05/19/2010

Maybe you used a different concentration? I think that people should always mention the concentration of what they are using in cases where many concentrations are available! Thanks!


H2O2 Side Effects
Posted by Cameron (Brisbane, Qld, Australia) on 05/20/2010

Could you please post what concentration of H2O2 you were using as your report is very unusual. Were you using food grade H2O2, how much were you using i.e volume, number of drops at what concentration?

I gargle H2o2 twice daily with no side effects 5ml in 50ml of water, I have ingested H2o2 also with no side effects. 3% food grade always.

I was told by a Pharmacist friend that I would get Cancer from H2o2, conventional medicine does not like alternative remedies and seeing how H2o2 is a known Cancer buster I did not bother to respond. I also suspect your doctor jumped at the first and easiest diagnosis that being a reaction to H2o2.


H2O2 Side Effects
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 05/21/2010

My husband, who has a degree in Chemistry, advised me never to use H202 in any way or form. According to him it is a very powerful, dangerous chemical. As I know nothing about these things I have to take his advice but I always follow with interest what people post here about the subject. In my country, Portugal, it used to be used to stop bleeding from wounds for example and to make the hair blond.


H2O2 Side Effects
Posted by David (Marbella, Spain) on 05/07/2010
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BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS

Half way through completing 20 day master Cleanse lemonade fast I started taking daily dosage of 35% food grade Hydrogen Peroxide in carefully monitored drops increasing to limit of 25 & subsequently decreasing dosage down to 3 drops, 3 times a day. On day 20 I felt as good as I ever have in my life

1 week after I developed continual pins & needles in my hands & fingers & weakness & instability in my legs that has stopped me from running daily in the gym.

I am currently awaiting results from a complete clinical analysis to determine what is wrong.

has anyone experienced these or similar symptoms or can anyone offer a diagnosis?

Thanks,
David


Keratosis Pilaris
Posted by Starfire (Santa Ana, Ca) on 05/01/2010
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Hi, my name's Bob, and I live in southern California. I've had a "keratosis" problem for many years, and they seem to be multiplying. My strong desire to rid myself of these extremely gross-looking "critters" prompted me to do some extensive online research to find "natural" ways of removing them, instead of having them surgically scraped off, or freezing them with liquid nitrogen ( I've had that done several times), etc. After reading many articles that suggest leaving them alone - because they usually aren't cancerous, I decided to try using 35% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) to rid myself of the beasts. Treatment with H2O2 is highly controversial, and it may not be for you, and to add insult to injury, most health insurance companies won't pay for their removal - if your only reason for wanting them removed is for cosmetic reasons. Since many other people are looking for a cure, I decided to share my experiences to create a web page that includes life-size photos of me, taken after each day of treatment, and the results I have experienced so far. If this site's moderators will allow the inclusion of my website address, you can view my results at: bob2000.net/keratosis/keratosis.html

Keratosis Pilaris
Posted by Starfire (Santa Ana, Ca) on 05/07/2010

I changed the master copy of my Info to show the hyperlink as being:

http://bob2000.net/keratosis/keratosis.html

I don't see any way to edit/modify my post. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.


General Feedback
Posted by Mike K (Green Bay, Wisconsin) on 04/28/2010

Study reveals H202 as very powerful anti-oxidant and glucose stabilizer.

This is the pdf link to the study.
http://www.suzuka-u.ac.jp/information/bulletin/pdf/07-02-gu2.pdf

General Feedback
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 04/29/2010

I read here quite often that people use hydrogen peroxide internally, but my husband who is a chemist says that I shouldn't use it as it is a dangerous chemical...... I don't know what to think anymore.... is it or isn't it?


General Feedback
Posted by Alain (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) on 04/30/2010

Answer to Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France

Bonjour

It's all a matter of concentration. The maximum recommended concentration of H2O2 for internal use is 0.5%. But even 1/10 of it is still beneficial. There are other ways also than internal.

This page http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1586256#i has a lot of links to H2O2 articles.

It does not hurt to read about H2O2, and people may learn a few things.

Bonne chance

Alain


General Feedback
Posted by Mike K. (Green Bay, Wi) on 04/30/2010

It is produced by the body naturally. Orange juice and honey actually metabolize into H202. In the US, it is common to treat water for consumption with Chlorine, which can be very dangerous in various strengths and forms. Still, it is used in treating drinking water and millions consume it every day.

I would say an excess of anything is not good. I am using 3 drops of 35% in 8 oz of water to keep my glucose level stable.

In Feb of 09, my glucose levels were at and above 500. I fasted and flushed and was still unable to get it below 300, where it remained... until after 3 doses as measured above. Coupled with my oral medications, my glucose levels dropped to the low normal range, my A1c was 6.8 and my triglyceride level was in the low category. The only thing I still had to work on was increasing my HDL and lowering my LDL, but my overall cholesterol was below 200.

The study confirms my actual results with h202. Until I spotted that, I had no idea HOW it was functioning to do what it was doing, only that it did. Now I know.

I watched my father die of complications of diabetes, and for me, it was an easy decision to go outside the box regarding my glucose control efforts. Good luck and best regards.



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