C.G.
Hello S.,
I am very thankful for my "local herb lady" who gave me the gift of the knowledge of essential oils, particularly using Oregano Oil. Check out this link
http://www.thewolfeclinic.com/oregano.html
You can get essential oils online and you want therapeutic grade and they have truly been a blessing. Oregano is very powerful with Strep. The moment my kids even begin to have any complaints or it's going around in school, I massage the soles of their feet with oregano oil as it has anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-microbial properties. If they do have the sore throat already, I mix the 5-6 drops of oregano oil with a "carrier oil" like light olive oil, almond oil, jojoba etc. (about 2 Tbsp) and put it directly on my son's neck. I take a wash cloth and run hot water over it, squeeze out the excess water and place this wonderfully warm cloth on their neck. I repeat this 2-4x that day if they are home sick. I also would suggest studying "colloidal silver". As silly as this may sound, I tell my boys to picture a big bad virus "guy" in their body and then an ARMY of good guys (immune system) attacking it. We laugh when I tell them to say they are as strong as an ox and their immune system is super strong. I have come to see the power of the mind over healing as well.
My boys have NEVER tested positive for Strep and they are 9, 11 and 13. They've had the sore throat yet I know the oregano oil gets into their blood stream and in 20 minutes circulates throughout the body.
Essential oils are excellent for using proactively throughout the cold and flu season and next year you can fly through without any colds. It's possible!
I wish you the best.
In health,
C.