Best Natural Antibiotic Food Sources for Improving Your Health
We usually think of antibiotics as what we get from the local pharmacy, but these pills, capsules and liquids can kill both the good and bad bacteria present in the body. This can upset the microflora that lives in your intestinal tract, and this can actually further deplete your immune system, rather than doing its job of boosting your immune system.
Because of these issues, doctors are not prescribing antibiotics as readily as they once did. Studies increasingly show that over-use of pharmaceutical antibiotics is allowing the target pathogens to develop resistance to the antibiotics.
There is a real concern that this could lead to the development of ‘super-bugs’ that are impervious to any known antibiotic, which potentially could result in outbreaks of infections for which there is no remedy.
My mother was recently treated for sepsis, which is when the infection enters the blood stream, thankfully the pharmacutical antibiotics were needed in this case, and they did their job. And now that she is home from the hospital, she can can use foods that provide support to the immune system to continue to feel stronger and to help her fight off future infections.
Incorporating foods and herbs that have antibiotic properties into your daily diet can prove to be extremely helpful.
Although this does not eliminate the need to take antibiotics prescribed by your doctor, if and when required, eating foods with antibiotic properties will help ensure that your body will be able to fight infectious bacteria on it’s own.
These antibiotic food and herb sources will assist in building up your body’s immunity and thereby reduce the need to take synthetic antibiotics for minor health problems that may arise.
Natural Antibiotic Food #1: Garlic
Natural Antibiotic Food #1: Garlic Garlic has antibacterial and antiviral properties which have been used for centuries in treating both minor and major illnesses. Garlic contains sulfur compounds which are commonly used as key elements in antibiotics.
You can use garlic to help fight flu, colds and bronchitis. You may eat 2-6 cloves of raw garlic every day. Another great way I get garlic when I’m feeling sick is on pizza (extra garlic actually- and spinach too), I get the benefit of comfort food and the garlic I need to boost my immune system.
However, if you find it hard to ingest raw garlic cloves, you can purchase garlic capsules and take them with meals.
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Garlic can also be used topically, you can use the juice from the crushed garlic, or pierce one garlic capsule, and apply it directly to the affected area.
Natural Antibiotic Food #2: Echinacea Tea
Echinacea tea is commonly used to ease the symptoms of the common cold. This herb is a known infection-buster, as it helps improve an individual’s defense system in the fight against bacteria. Echinacea can help boost the immune system.
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However, it should not be used on a continual or long-term basis.
This is especially true when you are using liquid extract, rather than bagged teas. For liquid Echinacea extract, the recommended dosage is 3 to 15 drops mixed in water, three times a day. For cases of acute infection, Echinacea liquid extract can be taken every two hours. And should be stopped when you are feeling better.
Natural Antibiotic Food #3: Honey
Long before synthetic antibiotics were even developed, honey was commonly used as an antibacterial treatment in almost all cultures around the world. The reason honey is so amazing is because it contains enzymes that have the ability to prevent the growth of bacteria.
Those who practice Chinese medicine believe that honey is capable of harmonizing the liver and in neutralizing toxins. Honey is used for many health issues including relieving painful wounds and stomach ulcers. Seasonal allergy sufferers should get their honey locally sourced if possible, it is supposed to help reduce your symptoms better.
I don’t love honey, but I have grown more accostomed to the taste as I have matured, and if I am sick, I reach for the honey, because it works for me.
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Natural Antibiotic Food #4: Cabbage
Cabbage contains cancer fighting sulfur compounds, and just like many other fruits and vegetables, cabbage contains vitamin C which is also a natural antibiotic.
Cabbage juice is popularly used for treating stomach ulcers. If you have a stomach ulcer, drinking one half cup of fresh cabbage juice up to three times a day for two consecutive weeks, will help improve your symptoms.
And don’t forget the benefits of fermented cabbage, aka sauerkraut. Fermented foods help to improve your digestive system, which helps to boost your immune system too.
But let me be honest, this a natural antibiotic food that I recommend, but I don’t follow my own advice. It turns out, I hate cabbage. I keep trying – but honestly – it is not growing on me. But it is so good for you that if you like cabbage, please keep on eating it up and stay healthy.
Take charge of your health with the addition of these natural antibiotic foods and herbs into your arsenal, you can be prepared to fight minor ailments that may crop up. However, always consult your doctor first. Don’t go self-diagnosing or administering natural antibiotics, especially if you are pregnant or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
