Use dilute Betadine or hydrogen peroxide to rinse the inside of your nasal passages and throat. Use a nasal spray bottle or Neti-pot type device into the nose and spit out of your mouth - don’t swallow. A 20:1 (water:Betadine) dilution is a good starting point. If this causes nose or throat irritation simply make the solution more dilute. Unless sterile water is used, dispose of the left over and make a new solution each time. This can be done every few hours at the start of symptoms or it can also be instituted following a potential exposure. Doing this can reduce the severity and duration of symptoms and can prevent the onset of Covid if used preventatively after exposure.

Nose/Throat Irrigation

Manuka Honey Tea

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup water

• 1/4 teaspoon ground Cinnamon

• 1/8 teaspoon ground Ginger

• a pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

• 1 teaspoon Manuka honey

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

DIRECTIONS:

In a small saucepan, bring the water to a soft boil.

1. Stir in the cinnamon, ginger, cayenne pepper (optional if you like a spicy kick), honey, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.

2. Remove from heat and cover with a lid. Allow the mixture to steep for 5 minutes.

3. Strain through a small mesh or cheese cloth into a cup.

4. Alternately, fill a small tea bag of cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper.

5. Fill a mug with hot water, honey, and lemon juice. Add tea bag and allow to steep until desired strength.

Benefits of Manuka Honey

• Supports wound healing

• Supports gut health

• Offers antiviral properties

• Soothes a sore throat

• May be useful for antiviral infections