Nasal Spray Cure for the Common Cold?

Well maybe not cure per se, but at least effective treatment to reduce the duration and severity of the viral cold at least. Austrian researchers have reported on the results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 211 patients suffering from early symptoms of the common cold. [ link ] Treatment of the non-placebo group involved using a nasal spray containing carrageenan (a sulphated polysaccharide found in red seaweed/algae) three times per day for 7 days. Cold…

12/07/2013 2

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Sodium Alginate to Treat Non-Acid Reflux

Sodium Alginate specifically and by itself can be purchased to help treat non-acid reflux. This is in contrast to trying to obtain Gaviscon Advance or Gaviscon Double Action which can be difficult to obtain for those living in North America. Skip the introduction for bottom line information... Introduction Over time, I have received a number of emails from patients regarding the best type of  Gaviscon Advance  or Gaviscon Double Action they should purchase for relief of  NON -acidic  l…

1/16/2013 10

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Gaviscon Advance for Non-Acid Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)

Over time, I have received a number of emails from patients regarding the best type of Gaviscon Advance  or Gaviscon Double Action they should purchase for relief of NON -acidic laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) . The blunt answer is to get the Gaviscon Advance Suspension/Liquid made by Reckitt Benckiser which contains at least 500mg of sodium alginate in 5ml dose (1 tsp) or 1 gram in 10cc dose (2 tsps). This formula of Gaviscon Advance cannot be purchased in the United States, but instead o…

10/09/2010 1

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