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• Flu Activity Expected to Pick Up ---- time to gargle with DioxiRinse Mouthwash

  Posted: Jan 21 2016

   

  Flu activity is below last year's level in the United States, but an official from the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention expects flu activity to pick up in the next few weeks. Additionally, models developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory predict the flu season will peak in February. These stories are reported in Health.com and livescience.com respectively. 

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  "Flu fighters" like us not only get vaccinated but gargle and rinse with DioxiRinse Chlorine Dioxide Mouthwash to relieve sore throats that occur during flu season. Gargling with good-tasting DioxiRinse does much more than the often-used saltwater rinse, such as, killing virus and bacteria and providing immediate pain relief. Chlorine dioxide in DioxiRinse is thought to neutralize inflammatory compounds such as oxygen free-radicals and interleukin 8, a natural protein, both of which cause pain and irritation.

  According to a study published in Nature, the International Weekly Journal of Science, the flu virus is reported to thrive in the soft palate, or roof of the mouth.

  Therefore, at the onset of sore throat and flu symptoms, gargle with DioxiRinse a few times, about 15 seconds each time. Tilt your head back so the solution reaches the back of the throat and the soft palate, then gargle. For all you advanced garglers, maneuver some liquid to the entrance of the nasal cavity, sometimes called the nasopharynx. After expelling the liquid, you may also use a snoring action to force some of the residual liquid into the back of the nose.  

  A slight burning or tingling usually indicates that you’ve “reached the right (infected) spot.” If necessary, repeat the procedure later during the day, or before sleeping. It is not necessary to rinse your mouth with tap water after the procedure.

  When past the initial stages of flu or bronchitis, the disease may be too internalized for achieving good reduction of irritation. But otherwise the relief of pain is fast and noticeable.

  Another tip: using a humidifier during dry winter days may prevent and also soothe your sore throat.

  Links:

  Flu Season Off to Slow Start in the US

  Flu Season Will Likely Peak in February, Model Suggests

  The soft palate is an important site of adaptation for transmissible influenza viruses, In Nature, The International Weekly Journal of Science

   

• Summertime Colds Are the Worst!

  Posted: Aug 25 2015

  

  They're the last thing you expect. But with air conditioning on high during heat waves, particularly in offices, the upper respiratory system is stressed as you move between hot and cold air. Any cold viruses present in your system multiply and these conditions can lead to a cold that’s hard to shake. In addition, summertime travel in planes, trains, cruise ships, and buses increase the risk of all kinds of infections, including colds. Fellow passengers from far-flung areas in these contained areas can transmit viruses for which you have not developed immunity.

  Gargling into the back of the throat with DioxiRinse Mouthwash provides an immediate soothing effect for sore throats associated with summertime colds. Chlorine dioxide is a well-known deactivator of virus, and is also thought to neutralize inflammatory compounds such as oxygen free-radicals which can cause pain.

  For fastest results, gargle with DioxiRinse a few times, about 15 seconds each time. Tilt your head back so the solution washes the back of the throat. At the same time, maneuver some of the circulating liquid into the nose entrance (nasopharynx) at the top of the throat. A slight burning or tingling usually indicates that you’ve “reached the right spot.” If necessary, repeat the procedure later during the day, or before sleeping. It is not necessary to rinse your mouth with tap water after the procedure.

  If the pain and infection is due to flu or bronchitis, the disease in this case may be too internalized for achieving good reduction of irritation. But otherwise the relief of pain is quite noticeable.  

  Last helpful hint – clean your home air conditioner filters on a regular basis. Nothing good for your respiratory system accumulates there.

  New York Times Article, Really? The Claim: Air-Conditioning Can Cause Colds

  Article from Medical Daily Website on summer colds, air conditioning, and travel

   

• Get outta here you little buggers!

  Posted: Mar 05 2015

  

  DioxiRinse™ alleviates sore throats and kicks the butt of bugs this flu season

  We’re still in the middle of the worst flu season on record, with no end in sight.  Flu, sickness, throat infection bugs are literally everywhere right now.  The mouth and nose provide easy access into our bodies and a nice comfy environment for bacteria and virus to take up residency. When those little buggers get the upper hand we end up with a sore throat, runny nose and worse; viral infection being most common cause (80% of cases).

  Here is a cool video from National Public Radio (NPR) showing how a flu virus invades your body ... urgh!

  Gargling into the back of the throat with DioxiRinse Mouthwash provides an immediate soothing effect. Chlorine dioxide is a well known deactivator of virus, and is also thought to neutralize inflammatory compounds such as oxygen free-radicals which can cause pain.

  For best results, catch a sore throat early on.   You may be surprised!

  Here’s how:

  1. Make the DioxiRinse solution by pumping equal quantities of part A and part B into a mixing cup.
  2. Let the solution sit for about 60 seconds.
  3. Gargle for about 15 seconds, tilting the head back so that the solution washes the back of the nose, as well as the entire throat. You may feel a slight burn if there is an infection. If you feel a tingle you are coating the right spot.
  4. Repeat Step 3 if gargling is less than 15 seconds.
  5. Gargling is recommended twice a day.

  Daily use of DioxiRinse offers advantages over other antimicrobial rinses because chlorine dioxide is active against a wide spectrum of microorganisms. DioxiRinse tastes good, does not stain the teeth, and can be used on a routine basis.  It has a pleasant aftertaste and need not be rinsed with tap water after use.

  Last helpful hint – using a humidifier will ease nasal congestion and help soothe your sore throat.