The first step in treating any heavy metal toxicity is to identify the toxic elements and begin the removal process. The easiest screening process is a Hair Analysis. Additional testing involves the use of chelating drugs along with a 24-hour urine collection to determine levels of heavy metals.
1 Dr Mike Smith is a former GP and co-chair of the Patients Association. 2  Says paracetamol should be used for a sore throat but not ibuprofen. 3  Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory so dampens the body's immune defense.  Inflammation such as a red throat is the body's way of fighting a virus.
In the meantime, the following remedies may help: 1  Drink warm liquids. 2  Gargle several times a day with warm salt water (1/2 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup water). 3  Cold liquids or popsicles help some sore throats.  Sucking on hard candies or throat lozenges can be very soothing, because it increases saliva production.