Hydrogen peroxide: in what cases and how to take it correctly

1. What is hydrogen peroxide: chemical formula and properties Chemical formula
2. Chemical properties

Hydrogen peroxide was first obtained by the chemist Luis Tenero in 1818 and very soon began to be used in industry. Now it is widely used in households and everyday life.

How to treat wounds with hydrogen peroxide

First of all, hydrogen peroxide is valued for its therapeutic effect. It is often used to treat wounds. The solution can be applied to small wounds, which will remove dead tissue, prevent the spread of germs and stop bleeding. In this case, peroxide can be used once. With frequent use, you can stop the spread of beneficial bacteria involved in healing wounds.

For infectious acne, the solution can be used to treat the affected areas, which will speed up the healing process.

Is it possible or not?

The possibility of using peroxide internally has been discussed for more than 50 years.
At the same time, the opinions of representatives of official and alternative medicine differ.

The antiseptic treatment method gained popularity in 1968. The founder is the Soviet physician Neumyvakin , who found support from doctors Farr and Douglas from the United States of America.

These scientists are convinced that hydrogen peroxide can not only be taken orally, but is also necessary. H2O2 mixed with water treats a number of diseases, including colds, scleroderma, etc.

The restorative effect is due to the introduction of additional free oxygen into the body.

As a result:

• metabolism returns to normal;
• tissues are nourished;
• the functioning of the digestive tract is regulated.

Neumyvakin conducted experiments on volunteers and seriously ill patients who were given no chance of survival by official medicine. Most of the subjects were able to overcome the disease, which made it possible to talk about the effectiveness of the method.

Representatives of scientific medicine speak out against the use of antiseptics internally . Peroxide is suitable for treating wounds and skin damage. Once inside, H2O2 corrodes mucous membranes, killing not only pathogenic cells, but also the immune system.

Regular use of the solution leads to stomach ulcers and the development of cancer. Moreover, the effects of treatment with peroxide do not appear immediately, but after a long time.

How to dye your hair with hydrogen peroxide

You can dye your hair with the solution. It is especially good at covering regrown dark roots on bleached hair. It is necessary to blot the roots with the solution and leave for 30 minutes, then rinse well under warm water.

The product is also effective for gradual lightening with oxen. To do this, you will need to take equal amounts of water and hydrogen peroxide and add them to the sprayer. Then you need to spray the solution onto the strands and distribute evenly with a comb. Wait until completely absorbed. If you periodically carry out such manipulations, you will notice how the strands begin to lighten.

Side effects

Adverse reactions are rare. Often develop when the rules for taking the drug are violated.

Among the negative effects are:

1. Development of internal bleeding.
2. Burn of the gastrointestinal tract and mucous membranes.
3. Blockage of hepatic and renal vessels.
4. Stroke.
5. Intoxication.
6. Abdominal pain.
7. Allergy.
8. Weakness.

Important! Such symptoms should be a reason to immediately contact a medical facility and stop therapy.

Is it possible to put hydrogen peroxide in your ears?

Drops are effective in the presence of an ear infection, as well as in cases of blockage in the ear. But if you have such problems, you should not rely on hydrogen peroxide alone, but you need to inform a specialist about this, otherwise the problem may only worsen.

Earwax is not an infection, but it can cause blockages. In this case, you can use a couple of drops of hydrogen peroxide and olive oil. Instill the resulting solution into the ears. After the procedure, you can rinse your ears a little under warm water.

Some people claim that if you drop 2-3 drops of the solution into your ears, it will help get rid of flu germs and viral diseases.

Helpful or Harmful?

The benefits and harms of peroxide are equivalent. Before using the solution, you must familiarize yourself with both sides of the product.

Benefit:

1. 
   Healing of the gastrointestinal tract .
   When H2O2 breaks down in the digestive system, it releases free oxygen and hydrogen. Gases are absorbed into the cell structure. The result is the improvement of the digestive tract, the restoration of acid-base balance. Toxins are released from the intestines, damaged areas and wounds are healed.

   Oxygen helps to absorb the necessary substances supplied with food, strengthening the overall immune system.

2. Filling the body with oxygen. Oxygen therapy is a process in which all cells are enriched with atomic oxygen. Intravenous infusion of H2O2 leads to an increase in the number of lymphocytes. As a result, the immune system becomes stronger.
3. Oxidation of toxic substances . Peroxide rids the body of toxins. Under its influence, creatinine is released in large quantities and in a shorter time. Therapy is recommended for poisoning, including alcohol poisoning.
4. Calcium supply to the brain.

Harm:

1. Decreased platelet count. Excessive death of cells leads to blood thinning. There is a risk of bleeding. With constant consumption of peroxide, the bone marrow can adapt and begin producing platelets in an enhanced (replacement) mode. This leads to the opposite consequences - blockage of blood vessels.
2. enters the body , it may encounter on its way not a pathogenic cell, but an immune one. This will cause her death.
3. Deterioration in health when interrupting the course , which must be done regularly. Peroxide can be perceived by the body as doping. If the substance does not enter the blood, performance decreases and cell starvation begins.

Attention! Treatment with peroxide is a risk. Each person is individual. It is impossible to predict what the consequences will be after taking the drug.

Is it possible to brush your teeth with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide?

Hydrogen peroxide is used to whiten teeth. To do this, you need to rinse your mouth with the product for 20-30 seconds and then spit it out.

You can make toothpaste using hydrogen peroxide at home. To do this, you need to mix it with baking soda.

Regularly performing such procedures will make your teeth whiter. In addition, toothpaste based on soda and peroxide helps combat bad breath.

Reviews from patients and doctors

There are people who consider the drug a revolution in medicine.

Based on reviews from satisfied patients, it can be understood that peroxide helps cope with numerous ailments , including serious pathologies that are considered incurable.

There are also patients for whom peroxide did not help. Reviews from such patients are negative. There is no information about any harm caused to health.

Representatives of official medicine are distrustful of the method. Practicing doctors do not recommend taking the drug , since it not only does not help, but can also aggravate the existing problem.

In the video, the guest of Elena Malysheva’s program, a cardiologist, expresses his opinion on the issue:

You can read reviews here and here.

How to remove stains with a solution

Hydrogen peroxide is actively used by housewives in everyday life. It helps remove any stains from countertops, tiles and other surfaces in the house. This will not only clean the house, but will also prevent the appearance and proliferation of harmful microbes.

Peroxide will help get rid of limestone deposits. To do this, you need to spray the solution onto the desired area, leave it for 2-3 hours, and then wash it off with a sponge and soap.

A lot of dirt collects on the tiles and stains appear, which are very difficult to remove over time. Peroxide will remove mold and refresh the appearance of the tiles. To do this, you need to mix the product with flour so that the consistency resembles a paste. Treat the ceramic surface with the resulting solution and leave overnight. Wash the surface in the morning, after which all dirt will disappear.

Contraindications for use

A powerful antiseptic cannot be taken by all patients. Peroxide has a number of contraindications.

Among them:

1. 
   The presence of transplanted organs. The time that has passed since transplantation does not matter. H2O2 causes rejection of “foreign” cells.

2. Presence of implants.
3. Gestation period and lactation.
4. Individual intolerance.
5. Damage to the mucous membranes of the throat, stomach, and intestines.

Gargling for children

Small children under 3 years of age are not recommended to use rinsing solutions as a treatment method. At this age, the child will not be able to correctly perform what is required of him, there is a risk of choking or drinking the solution. Until the age of three, it is better to use other dosage forms. In older children, lavage of the oropharynx is used as an element of complex therapy for tonsillitis.

Children are more likely than adults to experience drug intolerance and allergic reactions due to the fact that the immune system is still developing. When rinsing a child, there is always a risk of swallowing the drug. If ingested, peroxide is toxic to the body, and the effectiveness of a solution with a lower concentration is controversial, so peroxide for gargling in children is not recommended. In all cases of tonsillitis in children, consultation and examination by a doctor is necessary. The health of our children is the most important thing!

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Gargling for a sore throat

Sore throat (from the Latin angere - squeeze, squeeze) is a common infectious disease, the local manifestations of which are the inflammatory process in the tonsils.

Classification of tonsillitis

1) Primary tonsillitis (ordinary, simple, banal) - acute inflammatory diseases affecting only the lymphatic elements of the pharynx.

2) Secondary (symptomatic) sore throats are divided into 2 types:

— Damage to the tonsils in acute infectious diseases (scarlet fever, diphtheria, infectious mononucleosis, etc.).

— Damage to the tonsils due to blood diseases (agranulocytic tonsillitis, tonsillitis due to leukemia).

3) Specific tonsillitis - for example, Simanovsky-Plaut-Vincent tonsillitis, fungal tonsillitis, HIV-associated, syphilitic tonsillitis4.

Up to 85% of cases of primary tonsillitis are caused by β-hemolytic streptococcus group A. It is dangerous because, with inadequate treatment and in case of severe infection, it can affect the joints, kidneys, heart valves and nervous system. Acute rheumatic fever with the formation of heart defects, glomerulonephritis, and chorea is considered a serious complication. Therefore, it is so important not to self-medicate, but to consult a doctor if you feel unwell. The term “tonsillitis”, as a rule, is applied specifically to such banal tonsillitis.

A solution of peroxide with water for gargling is used for ordinary sore throats, since when it interacts with bacteria, it destroys the wall of the latter, that is, there is an “application point” for the action of peroxide.

More progressive agents for the local treatment of tonsillitis, such as Hexoral ® rinse solution, not only have a pronounced antimicrobial effect, but also a mild analgesic effect. It does not damage the mucous membrane of the oropharynx3.

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Rules for gargling with peroxide

To make the procedure comfortable and safe, you must follow simple rules:

• Treatment should be carried out after meals.
• Before the session, you should rinse your mouth with plain water to remove any remaining food.
• For better rinsing, you should take a sip of the solution into your mouth, throw back your head and, for 10 seconds, treat the back wall of the pharynx and tonsils. Then spit out the solution completely.
• When the solution is finished, rinse your mouth with water with salt and soda, a decoction of chamomile or sage, or regular boiled water will also do.
• After finishing the procedure, do not eat or drink for 30 minutes.

Gargling with peroxide can be hazardous to health if the dilution is incorrect. A “stronger” solution damages the mucous membrane and can do more harm than good, while a weaker one does not have a pronounced therapeutic effect.

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Rinse during pregnancy

The state of a woman's immune system changes during pregnancy. Although the drug is safe for use by expectant mothers, it is impossible to predict whether an allergic reaction will occur or not. For proper diagnosis and treatment, consult a specialist. The health of your unborn child is in your hands.

To prevent complications and progression of the disease, it is possible to use more gentle means of local treatment of acute tonsillitis. In modern conditions, there are many safe and effective medications. The doctor will choose the drug that best suits you for treatment.

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