Looks Like Ick-Water Temp + Salt vs Meds

Thanks to my addition of three Weather Loaches (2 now since one died mysteriously with no visible illnesses) and a bunch of Java Moss, it appears that I have imported Ick to the tank as two of my Bosemani Rainbows have white spots that have appeared on their tail and caudil fins. They are swimming well, eating and acting normal with no signs of stress yet. I know this will change as the Ick cycle continues and I will powerhead the tank if/when it looks like they need it.

My question is this: Has anyone tried to increase the temperature of the tank plus add salt as a way to cure Ick versus medicating the tank? In my experience, medication kills as many fish as it cures. My LFS had mentioned that this was a technique many people were trying, but we didn't go into detail as this was a week ago and I didn't have the problem until today.

The tank is cycled and the water readings are as follows:

Ammonia: 0 ppm
Nitrites: 0 ppm
Nitrates: 5 ppm
pH: 7.5

I already have the salt at 1 tbsp per gallon.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Salt is where it is supposed to be and the temp on my thermometer (at the bottom of the tank) is 83 degrees F, which means the temp at the top should be a touch higher. No sign of the Ick ATM, but that probably means it is lurking in the substrate and waiting to sprout. The fish seem to be doing very well this way too.

Keeping my fingers crossed that I caught it early enough to save all of my fish...

Edit: I didn't see anything in the article regarding Ich's effect on snails, etc. Can it use snails as a host?