Natural Antibiotic

Question: What are some natural antibiotic/antiviral foods that won't interfere with immunosuppressants? My grandmother is currently taking Remicade for her rheumatoid arthritis. Since it's an immunosuppressant, she often gets colds because she is a nanny and is around germy kids. I have heard that garlic and cranberry juice are natural antibiotics. What are some other natural foods/drinks/supplements that have antibiotic/antiviral properties that DON'T boost the immune system? (since the purpose of RA medicine is to suppress the immune system, since RA is an autoimmune disease).

Answer: Foods (sometimes called "Superfoods") that are very high in certain nutrients will be very helpful to your Grandmother. Some of these would be: 1) yams and sweet potatoes, squashes and carrots--all for their beta carotene content 2) all greens (for their Vitamin A, iron & calcium content) 3) nuts and nut butters (Vitamin E, natural oils and an acid content in the case of walnuts that helps to dissolve arterial plaques) 4) whole grains (B vitamins, 5) beans, peas, legumes, pulses, peanuts and peanut butter 6) lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs--amino acids (protein building blocks that body must have in order to function well, te heal itself, and to fight off infections. (Grandma should go easy w/ red meat, especially beef, as there is a lot of research to show that beef, wheat, tomato, red wine, Solanaceae family (vegetables like potatoes, eggplant (especially), zucchini, tomatoes, nicotine, peppers of all kinds, except cayenne peppers) seriously aggravate all forms of arthritis. 7) Fish is a really healthy food for almost everyone, so look to this as a best source of protein. Balch & Balch say this about fish consumption and arthritis: "Omega-3 EFA's found in fish may alleviate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis by suppressing the immune system reaction that causes joint inflammation. Over a dozen studies have shown that people w/ RA have fewer tender and swollen joints and less morning stiffness after several months of taking large doses of fish oil supplements (2.5 to 5 grams a day) with meals. A limited amount of people have even been able to reduce or discontinue use of anti-inflammatory drugs." 8) I find soy foods (tamari, shoyu, miso (especially), tofu, tempeh, okara) and raw foods to be extremely helpful and beneficial in trying to maintain my own health. 9) I have had many clients report their arthritic pains get much better when they change and clean up their diets. I would be extremely skeptical about ANY pharmaceutical that depressed my immune system, especially if I were older, and regardless of how much pain I were in. I just really do not find that true healing can be found with the use of pharmaceuticals very often. Once in awhile it will work, such as in the case of intestinal paracites like worms, amoebas and flukes. I also believe in immunizations, especially for more serious diseases, and I definitely find there is a time and a place for antibiotics and many other types of medicine. I have found no cure for autoimmune diseases w/ allopathic meds. These simply control or repress symptoms. They in no way address cause of symptoms, nor do they reverse the symptoms in the body, and I know this b/c I've been diabetic for 20+ years now. Read Annemarie Colbin's writings, especially Food and Healing. Twenty years ago she was saying auto-immune diseases would be the diseases or "plague" of the future. She was right. 10) I have also had excellent experiences with such foods as chlorella, spirulina, blue green algae, fresh fruit and vegetable juices, brewer's yeast, veg juices w/ lots of fresh garlic and ginger, (The ginger would be particularly helpful for G-ma, as it is a very powerful antioxidant AND an anti-inflammatory.) and multiple herbs (Balch and Balch Prescription for Nutritional Healing lists the following herbs as being good for arthritis: alfalfa, kelp, boswellia, Cat's Claw (Una de gato), cayenne, Du Huo Jinsheng Wan, Nettle Leaf, noni, Olive Leaf Extract, Phytodolor (which contains ash bark, aspen bark and goldenrod), Turmeric, white willow bark (for pain; original source of aspirin), Brigham tea, buchu leaves, burdock root, celery seed, corn silk, devil's claw tea, horsetail, nettle, parsley tea , willow bark and yucca; vitamins and minerals. The more attention I pay to health and healing and the more time and money and effort I invest in my well-being, the better I feel. 11) And don't let me forget fresh fruit and vegetables. As Louise Hay says, "If it grows in or on the ground, or in a tree, I eat it." Regarding your grandma, she may find that papaya and pineapple (fresh ONLY, canning or freezing destroys all the beneficial enzymes) are helpful to her with her arthritis, as they have high levels of bromelain and papain which are two enzymes that scavenge excess proteins in the body. This is a good start. There is MUCH, MUCH more information out there in the world that should help your granny. Blessings to you both. And please understand this, if you get NOTHING else from my post: There are MANY ways to get the anti-inflammatory effects your granny needs to do her day without taking hepato-toxic, immune system depressing or destroying pharmaceuticals. Please look for some of these FIRST, in order to best serve her and save her health! Drugs that depress or destroy the immune system can in no way be a good idea, especially for an older or elderly person (and even more so in dealing w/ children) from my perspective.

Question: Is there a natural antibiotic I can use to cure a UTI, such as oil of wild oregano? I read that oil of wild oregano has been used as an antibiotic for ages, and I prefer a natural remedy to pharmaceutical antibiotics.

Answer: it can be part of an effective plan taken 3 times a day.....cranberry pills can help also and can be taken with the oil of oregano.....drink plenty of water and avoid sugar in all forms during this type of treatment....also avoid alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine.....if your symptoms persist for more than 1 week or get worse, see a Dr

Question: what plant or oil is a natural antibiotic? Hi everyone. would anyone know of a natural herb , plant, essential oil , oil that is a antibiotic for humans and dogs to use? external or internal use? thanks

Answer: cinnamon, clove, oregano, lemon, green tea, chocolate (but dont give the chocolate to your dog!)

Question: What is a good natural antibiotic? I have had a tooth infection for about 2 weeks now and the pain is terrible. I do not have the money for a dentist and have been treating it with ambesol. I also brush and brush but the pain keeps me from sleeping. Is there a natural antibiotic I can take to help with the infection part?

Answer: Application of Clove oil to the aching tooth is the best remedy to reduce pain and removes any kind of tooth infection. Apply Oil of Oregano - mixed with olive oil - on the tooth 3-4 times a day. Oil of Oregano is a powerful natural anti biotics.

Question: Is there a test to see if a natural antibiotic / substance is bactericidal or bacteriostatic? I am really struggling to find out how people are able to decide if an antibiotic or a substance shows bactericidal or bacteriostatic properties... if anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated. My investigation is with regards to Turmeric's anti bacterial properties! Any sources for the information would be brilliant aswell! :) thank you!

Answer: http://www.usc.edu/CSSF/History/2009/Projects/J1716.pdf is a good site for starters

Question: what kind of fruit & food have got natural antibiotic which are good for chest infection ? my 4 years old son has chest infection ,but he is allergic to penicillin,so he has to have weak antibiotic.i want to give him some fruit ,food which is good.

Answer: I am not sure if any have a natural antibiotic but lots of fresh fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins so will help boost his immune system. Keep him off milk and yogurt as they produce mucus.

Question: Is there a natural antibiotic i could find at a health food store? I know i need the antibiotic but i would rather go naturally if possible does any one know of something that could work? I am having another sinus infection and my doctor just keeps giving prescription antibiotic and now the infections are coming closer together and i am afraid i am becoming immune and what will i do if i end up with a diffrent infection and the antibiotics don't work.. I figured naturally may just be the better was to go.

Answer: Garlic is a really good natural antibiotic. I have tried fresh garlic and odorless garlic tablets, and only the fresh garlic worked for me. You have to eat a ton of it (I was eating 3-4 cloves 3x per day), and you'll reek like garlic for a while, but it could be effective. Also for sinus problems, neti can provide a lot of relief. However, if you've already taken antibiotics, chances are the bacteria left in your system is really strong, so unfortunately you may need something stronger. If this has been a persistent issue, I'd try to see a naturalist doctor, or at least a chat with the person at the health food store.

Question: Natural antibiotic or other oral treatment effective at treating thrush? 10 points for working suggestion? Hey I'm looking for something oral I can take for my vaginal thrush to help me get better from the inside out. Can anyone recommend anything that would help, I definitely want to go down the natural route.... Thanks in advance folks!

Answer: Three-Lac is fantastic. Look on amazon.com. It's kind of expensive ($49 for a 1 month supply) but it really works. Google it. :)

Question: What is the best natural antibiotic for bacterial infections? and what can be taken daily to help avoid infections? by infections i mean parasites or bacteria from food?

Answer: Olive leaf colloidal silver golden seal/echinacea garlic

Question: Can I drink breastmilk for a flu or sore throat knowing it is a natural antibiotic? Since I know breastmilk has many healing and antibiotic properties, I'd like to know if I drink it, will that cure or better my chances of healing, or prevent from getting worse, from a sorethroat that is surfacing right now, because I do not have money for medicines and I do not want to make my 3 month old sick...

Answer: In my opinion, there is a very specific purpose of the breast milk in nature. Clearly, it is not for a consumption by adults. I try to not go against the rules of nature. If you have a common flu, then the antibodies you provide to your child via the milk are there, in your blood, for you too. Antibiotics do nothing in case of viral infection (flu). You simply need to increase your fluid intake (make it warm, because cold temperatures reduce your immunity). This should increase your milk production too:), another benefit. To treat a sore throat, I have never find anything better that gargling Every 15 minutes for 2-3 days. (1 glass of warm water+ 1 tsp. of baking soda and/or 1 tsp. of salt). Sometimes I add about 1 very small drop of iodine in this mixture (in severe cases). Good luck, and good health!

Question: Feral cat--end of tail fell off--what kind of medication/natural antibiotic can we give her? We have been feeding a feral who has made her home near our building lately. She came by one morning with a damaged tail. Now the end of the tail has fallen off. There is a pussy/somewhat bloody stump left where her tail fell off. What can we do for this cat? Is there a natural antibiotic we can give her to make sure it heals properly? Thanks for your help!

Answer: There is really nothing you can give her that would not come from a vet. If you are really worried about it catch her up and take her into a vet. If she is too feral and you cannot get her there is really nothing that can be done. If animal control was to take her they would just end up destroying her since she is feral. If I were you I would try to take her into the vet. If you cannot get her just keep an eye on her. If she starts to look ill or act ill (possibly from infection) it might be best to call someone to come put her down so she does not have to suffer. Good luck.

Question: I need a natural form of antibiotic, any ideas? I have an ear infection. I have already been to the doctor and he prescribed some antibiotic. I was wondering though if I can take some type of herb, plant or anything that is natural. I would much rather do that than take more drugs. Also is there anything safe for a child for same ear infection?

Answer: Garlic, ginger, tulsi and colloidal silver all have antibiotic properties. All are safe for children as long as you don't overdo it. You might get ginger or tulsi tea at your local health food store.

Question: garlic is it a natural antibiotic? anyone ever hear of using garlic as a natural antibiotic? anyone ever try it and or have any legit medical evidence to back it up? not looking for opinions here dont care whay aunt so and so said. any medical profesionals here that know that it actually works. just getting interested in herbs and such and heard that it was good stuff.

Answer: Yes garlic is a natural antibiotic. And it works wonders especially with an ear infection. Put some olive oil and fresh garlic cloves in a frying pan, put it on your stove on med-hi for 3 min. And once it cools down take a cotton ball and dip it into the mixture and stick it in your ear. Do it 3x for one day and you'll see a difference. By the 2nd day, the ear infection will almost be gone. Garlic will kill almost anything! Another random fact. Cayenne pepper is a natural anti-inflammatory. If you have strep throat, or a soar throat fill a cup with warm water, sprinkle Cayenne pepper on the top and gargle with it. It takes the pain right away. If you have a hurt or swollen foot/arm/knee , fill a basin with warm water, mix in Cayenne pepper and soak your injury in it for about 20min. Cayenne pepper will draw out the inflammation and you will be able to see the swelling go down.

Question: is anyone here in to natural med.if so what would you use for a natural antibiotic? my bofriends dad use to give him some antibiotic for fish at the pet store.but isthere something else?

Answer: Hello, I'm not natural med. I'm K. Engineer. Just use lemon alone or lemon + honey: prepare a simple solution with water and then drink it. Thanks!

Question: what does habanero or hotter stop bleeding instantly for and a natural antibiotic?

Answer: I don't think it does. It would hurt like hell, though, since it's the strongest of all chilli peppers.

Question: Oil of Oregano. Have you used it as a natural antibiotic? Is Oil of Oregano a good substitute for antibiotics? Can it be as good as, or better than prescription antibiotics? For anything that needs to be treated with antibiotics whether it is for flu, UTI, acne, etc . Have you taken Oil of Oregano for any infection and found it to be effective? Thanks This is the Wild Mediterreanen Oil and not aromatherapy oils from the same family, such as Marjoram and Thyme.

Answer: Oh my stars - do I ever preach about that stuff. Yes, to all you're stating. I have used Oregano oil for wasps, bee stings. another one you might wanna learn more about: Olive Leaf Extract◙