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I burned my finger pretty bad with H2O2. While reading the Internet for how to fix my finger I found a lot of great info about Hydrogen Peroxide (aka H2O2).
In IV (H2O2) therapy, Hydrogen peroxide is infused into the circulatory system through a vein in the arm. It drips in over a ninety-minute period. Five cc of pharmaceutical-grade, three-percent hydrogen peroxide are put in 500 cc five percent glucose in water as a carrier solution. Two grams of magnesium chloride are added along with a small amount of manganese to prevent vein sclerosis.
In the blood, H2O2 encounters two enzymes: catalase and cytochrome-C. Catalase drives the above reaction to completion immediately. That part of the hydrogen peroxide that binds with cytochrome-C, however, is not allowed to become water and singlet oxygen for a period of forty minutes. After forty minutes of being bound to cytochrome-C this enzyme begins to act like catalase and breaks down the hydrogen peroxide to water and singlet oxygen. By this time, the hydrogen peroxide/cytochrome-C complex has been spread throughout the body. In this way the benefits of hydrogen peroxide are made available to all cells.
The effect of singlet oxygen in the human body is twofold. It kills, or severely inhibits the growth of, anaerobic organisms (bacteria and viruses that use carbon dioxide for fuel and leave oxygen as a by-product). This action is immediate, on contact with the anaerobic organism. Anaerobic bacteria are pathogens, the organisms which cause disease. All viruses are anaerobic.
Aerobic bacteria (those that burn oxygen for fuel and leave carbon dioxide as a by-product — as humans do) found in the human intestine are friendly bacteria, which aid in digestion. These organisms thrive in the presence of hydrogen peroxide.
The second effect of hydrogen peroxide is that it provides singlet oxygen, which, in turn, transforms biological waste products and industrial toxins into inert substances by oxidizing them. This makes them easy to handle for the kidneys and liver. It doubles the rate of enzymatic metabolism in the mitochondria within each cell, thus enabling the body to cleanse itself of toxins and still have plenty of energy to handle the business of living from moment to moment. This increase in metabolism probably accounts for some of the antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral effects of hydrogen peroxide.
Hydrogen peroxide is a part of normal metabolism. Your body produces it constantly. There are units in certain white blood cells called “peroxisomes,” which produce H2O2. These white cells then engulf bacteria which cause disease and mix them together with these peroxisomes. They both then disappear as the singlet oxygen from H2O2 destroys the bacteria or virus. This happens naturally, without any help from outside sources of hydrogen peroxide.
When an infective disease becomes obvious to the person who has the infection the hydrogen peroxide defense mechanism already has been overwhelmed by the number of viruses or bacteria involved, and the immune system is into its secondary line of defense: the tedious process of analyzing the invading organism and making antibodies, which deal specifically with that organism.
The invention of man-made antibiotics, beginning in the 1920s, was a revolution in medical science. However, as a strategy for fighting infection it is clearly second best, as the body itself demonstrates. When the body is challenged with an infection, it first turns to hydrogen peroxide. Only when this fails does it turn to its own antibody production.
Conditions which can be treated with H2O2 include those conditions which can be treated with antibiotics, but without the serious toxicity often associated with laboratory produced synthetic antibiotics. Some of these conditions are candidiasis (yeast), viral infections, influenza, the common cold, sinus infection, Epstein-Barr virus and gangrene.
September 3rd, 2006 at 9:59 am
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food grade hydrogen peroxide, h2o2ORAL THERAPIES
NOTE: Health Authorities have not approved of the use of the purging schedules or of the drinking of H2O2 internally. Those who choose to do so, do it of their own volition. This information is passed along for research and educational purposes only and those who choose to use it assume all responsibility personally.
It is suggested to take the below dosages either 1 hour before eating or 3 hours after eating.
A 0.5% SOLUTION SHOULD NOT BE EXCEEDED INTERNALLY. STRONG SOLUTIONS OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE MAY CAUSE INJURY, ILLNESS OR MAY EVEN BE FATAL.
DO NOT USE THE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE PROGRAM IF YOU HAVE AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT AS IT MAY POSSIBLY CAUSE REJECTION.
Purging Schedule for 3% Food Grade H202
The simple schedule for mixing 3% food grade hydrogen peroxide is: one part of 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide with five parts of distilled water, giving you a .5% solution of hydrogen peroxide. Get a gallon of distilled water; take out 20 ounces of water and replace with 20 ounces of 3% food grade hydrogen peroxide and you will have the proper solution.
Drink this mixture on an empty stomach. It is usually taken one hour before or three hours after a meal. One method of taking this mixture is to do so just before going to bed, but work out your own system.
1 oz. of 3% H2O2 the 1st Week, with (at least) 5 ozs. water 3 times a day for 7 days
2 ozs. of 3% the 2nd Week / 5 ozs. water 2 times a day for 7 days
3 ozs. the 3rd Week / 5 ozs. once a day for 7 days
4 ozs H2O2 the 4th Week / with (at least) 5 ozs water once every other day for 7 days
5 ozs H2O2 the 5th Week / with at least 5 ozs or more of water once every third day for 7 days
THEN TRY———/ 5 ozs once every fourth day onwards…
If you find that the above amounts are more than you can tolerate, then back off on the amount of intake until you feel you are at a comfortable level. Then stay at that level until you get the results you are looking for. One thing to remember is that persistence pays off.
If you condition is severe, stay on 5 ounces of the .5% solution twice a day as long as you think it is necessary.
If you are on supplements, treat them the same as food, taking hydrogen peroxide one hour before or three hours after food or supplements. If you are on a medication, consult your doctor.
If you have a weak stomach, try 1 oz. of 3% hydrogen peroxide in 5 ozs. of milk, vegetable or fruit juice, non-alcoholic on non-carbonated beverage.Mix it immediately before taking it. Deep breathing of fresh air, along with exercise, is very important.
Possible Reactions to Hydrogen Peroxide
Skin eruptions, nausea, sleepiness, unusual fatigue, diarrhoea, colds (in head or chest), ear infections, boils, or any other method that the body uses to emit toxins from the body (the toxins have been rooted out by the use of H2O2). This is the natural way for the body to cleanse and the natural cleansing will be of short duration, as you continue to maintain your program. Above all, even if you must decrease the dosage, continue the program, don’t give up.
If you get a cleansing reaction, you may want to increase the dosage to hasten the cleansing. A cleansing is the effect on the body of bacteria dying off, or various forms of poisons being released through the eliminative organs of the body, i.e. skin, lungs, kidneys and bowels. Remember: When H2O2 come in contact with virus and streptococcus, it will liberate free oxygen (02). This may be happening in your stomach. If your stomach feels uneasy, it is only the hydrogen peroxide seeking out the virus and streptococcus to destroy.
There are hundreds of published articles against the use of hydrogen peroxide as a therapeutic agent because this cleansing process was misinterpreted as being “BAD”. It is the necessary price for recovery of your precious health. Don’t be misled by a “Healing Crisis”!! Rather, be GRATEFUL FOR IT!
“This information was contributed by Dr Rodney E. Alsop,
http://www.hps-online.com/hoxy.htm
Dr Mercola ‘Hydrogen Peroxide For Colds and Flu’
“From what we have read, hydrogen peroxide works quite well and is supposed to be effective 80% of the time, especially if done when the symptoms first appear. While it seems contrary to what we have been taught about colds and flu we know quite a few people who have tried it with great success. In 1938 German researchers had great success using H2O2 in dealing with colds and the flu. Their data has been ignored for over 60 years.
It is important to begin treatment as soon as symptoms appear. If treatment is started promptly effectiveness seems to be in the 80% range.“We have found remarkable results in curing the flu & cold within 12 to 14 hours when administering a few drops of 3% H2O2 into each infected ear, (sometimes only one ear is infected) The H2O2 starts working within 2 to 3 minutes in killing the flu or cold; there will be some bubbling and in some cases mild stinging occurs.
Wait until the bubbling & stinging subside (usually 5 to 10 min) then drain onto tissue and repeat other ear. Although this method is perfectly safe for infant/children to use, the loud bubbling and stinging frightens them, they’ll need someone they trust to put the drops in their ears. (Don’t get h2o2 in the eyes- if you do, flush with water)”
http://www.mercola.com/2002/mar/13/hydrogen_peroxide.htm#
Additional Uses For H2O2:
In the Kitchen -
Dishwasher: Add 2 oz. of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide to your regular Washing Formula. Your glasses will really sparkle!
Kitchen: Keep a Spray Bottle of 3% H2O2 in the Kitchen. Use it to wipe off counter tops and Appliances. It disinfects and gives the kitchen a fresh smell. Works great inside the Refrigerator and on formica desk tops.
Salad (Leftover): Put 1 Tbsp. of 3% H2O2 in 1/2 cup of Water and spray the top of the salad with the Solution before covering and refrigerating.
Sprouting Seeds: Add 1 ounce of 3% H2O2 into 1 pint of Water and soak the seeds overnight. Add the SAME amount of H2O2 each time you rinse the seeds. Some people have reported 3/4 inch Sprouts in 24 hours.
Vegetable Soak: (CLOROX sub.): Add 1/4 cup of 3% H2O2 into a gallon of Cold Water. Soak light Vegetables (Lettuce, etc.) 20 minutes, thicker skinned Vegetables (like Cucumbers) for 30 minutes. Drain and dry, (they keep longer too). If time is a problem, you can spray the Vegetables with straight 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, let stand for a couple of minutes, rinse and dry.
In the Bathroom -
Athlete’s Foot: Soak Feet nightly in 3% H2O2.
Bathtub: Add 1/2 to 1 pint of 35% Hydrogen Peroxide to a FULL Bathtub for a detoxifying Bath.
NOTE: Try NOT to use this after 6-7 P.M. as the increased Oxygen absorption may keep you awake.
Colonic: Put 1 pint 3% of H2O2 into 5 gallons of Water. Start with 1/2 pint and gradually INCREASE the Dosage to 1 pint.
Douche: Put 3-6 Tablespoons of 3% H2O2 into 1 quart of Water.
Enema: Put 3-6 Tablespoons of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide into 1 quart of Water.
Face: Use 3% Hydrogen Peroxide on a Cotton Ball as a Facial Freshener, after washing.
Foot Soak: Soak Feet in Solution of 1 1/2 oz. of 35% H2O2
1 gallon of Water.
Mouth: Use 3% Hydrogen Peroxide as a Mouthwash. Add a dash of Liquid Chlorophyll for flavouring if desired.
Shower: Keep a Spray Bottle of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide in the Shower. Spray your Body after washing to replace the Acid Mantle on your Skin that Soap REMOVES.
Teeth: Use Baking Soda and add enough 3% Hydrogen Peroxide to make a Toothpaste. Or, just dip your Brush in 3% Hydrogen Peroxide and brush.
Toilet: Spray Toilet Paper with 3% H2O2 before using.
Other Uses -
First Aid: Spray a 3% Hydrogen Peroxide Solution DIRECTLY and LIBERALLY on Abrasions, Cuts, Open Injuries and/or Wounds as a Disinfectant.
Humidifiers/Steamers: Use 1 pint of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide to 1 gallon of Water. This Solution will HELP to KEEP them CLEAN also.
Plants & Flowers: Put 1 oz. of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide in 1 quart of Water. Water or mist Plants with this Solution.
Insecticide Spray: Put 8 ounces White Sugar, and 4 - 8 ounces 3% Hydrogen Peroxide in 1 gallon of Water.
Washing/Laundry: Add 8 oz. of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide to your wash instead of Bleaches that have Fumes.
Water (Disinfectant): Put 5-10 Dropperfuls (150-300 Drops) of 35% Hydrogen Peroxide in 1 Gallon, if Water is VERY CONTAMINATED!
NOTE: If the Water tastes BLEACHY, allow it to stand in an OPEN Container for several hours.
Water (Storage): Put 30-50 Drops of 35% Hydrogen Peroxide in 1 Gallon, if Water is going to be stored for MORE than 2 months).
(http://healingtools.tripod.com/H2O2.html)