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.
One of the most effective treatments for sore throat is probably already in your medicine cabinet: an over-the-counter, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as Advil or Aleve. These medicines are combination pain relievers and anti-inflammatories, so they'll make you feel better and they'll also reduce some of the swelling associated with a sore throat, Dr. Linder says.