Medical Antibiotics destroy the good bacteria in our gut, causing all sorts of issues for us with an immediate need to supplement with probiotics after taking them. Instead try these 4 natural antibiotics next time you are in need of them!
GARLIC
*Garlic is a powerful, natural antibiotic - and it doesn't kill off our healthy bacteria like drug antibiotics do. Unlike chemical antibiotics, garlic is also an effective antiviral and antifungal - and taking just a few cloves of garlic each day can really speed infections away.
Echinacea
*Echinacea is an herb that promotes the proper functioning of the immune system, and it has antifungal and antiviral agents that help fend off infections. Echinacea also helps in relieving pain, in diminishing inflammation, and in providing the body with necessary antioxidants. It has been used to treat Candida infections, ear infections, sinusitis, athelete's foot, respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, allergies and wounds. Consuming this herb at the onset of a cold can diminish the time that you experience cold symptoms.
OREGANO OIL
*Oregano-One of the main benefits of Oil of Oregano is that it works as a natural antibiotic and is also antiviral. More benefits of Oregano Oil can be found here
GINSENG
*Ginseng has been used for centuries as a therapy to treat failing vitality. However, the immune system benefits of ginseng include use against viruses, free radicals and even radiation. Siberian ginseng has been shown to help the body counteract and adapt to stress, increase vitality and strengthen the immune system. Ginseng works by increasing the activity of white blood cells, which fight bacterial and viral infections.
sources:
www.alivenewyork.org
"Food for the Soul, Love Offerings" Facebook Page
GARLIC
*Garlic is a powerful, natural antibiotic - and it doesn't kill off our healthy bacteria like drug antibiotics do. Unlike chemical antibiotics, garlic is also an effective antiviral and antifungal - and taking just a few cloves of garlic each day can really speed infections away.
Echinacea
*Echinacea is an herb that promotes the proper functioning of the immune system, and it has antifungal and antiviral agents that help fend off infections. Echinacea also helps in relieving pain, in diminishing inflammation, and in providing the body with necessary antioxidants. It has been used to treat Candida infections, ear infections, sinusitis, athelete's foot, respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, allergies and wounds. Consuming this herb at the onset of a cold can diminish the time that you experience cold symptoms.
OREGANO OIL
*Oregano-One of the main benefits of Oil of Oregano is that it works as a natural antibiotic and is also antiviral. More benefits of Oregano Oil can be found here
GINSENG
*Ginseng has been used for centuries as a therapy to treat failing vitality. However, the immune system benefits of ginseng include use against viruses, free radicals and even radiation. Siberian ginseng has been shown to help the body counteract and adapt to stress, increase vitality and strengthen the immune system. Ginseng works by increasing the activity of white blood cells, which fight bacterial and viral infections.
sources:
www.alivenewyork.org
"Food for the Soul, Love Offerings" Facebook Page