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.
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant, which can help you rest, and guaifenesin helps break up the mucus. If you have a fever, taking acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) can help bring it down and reduce body aches and pain. For sore throats, sucking on a lozenge or using a throat spray that contains an oral anesthetic like chloraseptic can soothe the pain.