by
Stepy —
September 9, 2019
- The overuse of antibiotics is now an epidemic in the United States.
- They are prescribed for almost everything. The issue with too much antibiotics is that they kill good bacteria in the gut, which makes it more difficult to fight infections in the future. Our immune system gets used to them.
- There are organic foods that are natural antibiotics, yet they do not have the detrimental effects on the immune system. They are also beneficial to the bacteria in our gut.
- Let’s take a look at some of the top natural antibiotics:
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- Echinacea:
- Organic echinacea is believed to be an immunostimulator, stimulating the body’s non-specific immune system and warding off infections.
- It may help prevent and treat colds and upper respiratory infections.
It can also help with urinary tract infections and slow-healing wounds and strengthen the immune system.
Tip: Make a tea with it and drink 2 ti 3 times a day.
- Garlic:
- Organic garlic is nature’s best antibiotic and is widely used to treat and prevent colds and flu.
- A study done in the UK suggests that the participants who took garlic supplements were “less likely to get a cold and recovered faster if infected.” Include organic garlic in your diet and you will not need antibiotics.
- Tip: Eat 1 to 2 cloves a day at the first sign of a cold. Crush it and add a little organic olive oil.
- Raw honey:
- Raw honey is one of nature’s most valuable treasure. As its name states, raw honey is not pasteurized, not filtered, unaltered, unprocessed, and harvested directly from the honeycomb to your pantry, courtesy of nature’s little honeybees
- A study published by the American Chemical Society shows that organic honey may begin to play a bigger role in fighting infections. “The unique property of honey lies in its ability to fight infection on multiple levels, making it more difficult for bacteria to develop resistance,” explained Susan M. Meschwitz, Ph.D., the leader of the study.
- Tip: Make green tea and add 1 Tbsp of raw honey, 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper and 1/4 tsp of turmeric. Drink 2 to 3 times a day.
- Tea tree oil:
- It is often used topically to treat MRSA because of its potent antifungal benefits. It is also great for treating open wounds due to its antiseptic and antibacterial properties.
- As a potent expectorant, tea tree oil can alleviate cold and flu symptoms.
- Please consult your health practitioner before using tea tree oil, as it might not be right for everyone. Please do not ingest tea tree oil, and keep out of the rich of children, as certain amounts can be toxic.
- Turmeric:
- This potent organic spice is a remedy for so many different ailments. It has strong anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and is known as a powerful immune booster as well.
- Tip: Make green tea and add 1 Tbsp of raw honey, 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper and 1/4 tsp of turmeric. Drink 2 to 3 times a day.
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- AS ALWAYS: Check with your health practitioner before you change your diet. These organic foods are not meant to replace any treatment or drugs you are taking.
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