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.
Unlike sore throats caused by viruses, strep throat is treated with antibiotics. Either penicillin or amoxicillin are recommended as a first choice for people who are not allergic to penicillin, but other antibiotics can be used to treat strep throat in people who are allergic to penicillin (learn more about sore throats and antibiotic use).