Nasal Rinsing
SARS-CoV-2 and other infectious pathogens enter the nose-throat to replicate. One way to reduce your risk of Covid and other respiratory illnesses is with nasal rinsing and using an antiviral mouthwash. These are good practices to use after being in big crowds, traveling, or if working with the public.
Nasal rinsing vs nasal sprays
According to Dr. Joan Haynes ND of Boise Natural Health, “to be effective, we need to use a volume of water of at least 1 oz (30 ml) to 2 oz (60 ml) or more. This is NOT the same as nasal sprays which are good for moisturization but are not enough to wash out the nose and back of the throat.”
To wash your nose out, 3 things are needed:
Device to get the water up your nose (I like the Neti Pot)
Positive pressure squeeze bottle system or machine
Neti Pot which works with gravity
Water. It needs to be distilled or boiled for 5 minutes. Heating it to body temperature makes it more comfortable ( I have a filter on my shower and use the neti pot as part of my routine daily).
Saline solution or Nasal Salts
Colloid Silver- I use a combination of water, nasal salts and anywhere from 5 drops- 1 teaspoon/capful (depending on the day and activity) of colloid silver in the neti pot after work, travel and being in big crowds.
FLCCC recommends an Iodine solution to prevent and treat serious illness. “Iodine nasal spray/drops: Use 1% povidone-iodine commercial product as per instructions 2–3 x daily. If 1%-product not available, must first dilute the more widely available 10%-solution6 and apply 4–5 drops to each nostril every 4 hours. (No more than 5 days in pregnancy.)”
The easiest way to get started with nasal rinsing: NeilMed Sinus Rinse
Antiviral mouthwash
According to FLCCC: “ Gargle 2x daily for prevention//3x daily to treat infection (do not swallow; must contain chlorhexidine, povidone-iodine, or cetylpyridinium chloride).” Scope, Act, or Crest.