Hi Lindacarl.I know how you felt when working in a lab.I did too,but gave up.Mind you I was only 18.I wanted to get out and about.I too have problems (with pharyngitis),and will be trying the bee propalis,tea tree,(and paw paw).The last doctor I saw refused to give me any more antibiotics as he said the pharyngitis was viral:(.That was the last thing I wanted to hear.I queried him about whether the fact that I had suffered ME for several years(resulting in being pushed to resign from the job I was in at the time),could be a contributory factor.He replied that it was,and that my immune system would always be compromised.However I DO have good spells,but winter does not help me.You should get a fee paid to you for all the good advice you have given pro bono.Alec.