Antibiotic Herbs: What Pharmacies Don't Want to Talk About

By Amy Witthohn, published Mar 30, 2007
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We all have heard that our bodies are building up a resistance to antibiotic, This news is not new. But have we thought of the consequence of what would happen if we had built up a Resistance to all antibiotics? Vancomycinis used in the treatment of infections caused by Gram positive bacteria. It has been hailed as a "last resort drug" used only after other antibiotic treatment has failed. Right now Health authorities are requesting that antibiotic use be stopped in animals, One report said that 20 percent of meat tests conclude that they were antibiotic resistant.

Antibodies are used in animals in our food chain, to heal infection. They are also sprayed on fruit trees to treat and prevent infection . There are traces of antibiotics that do remain, and when they enter our food chain it could be antibiotic resistant bacteria traveling right into our supermarkets.

Decreasing your risk for immunity : When sick enough to visit the doctor, ask if antibiotics are needed or if another treatment would produce the same results. Maybe just some orange juice and rest will help until the sickness has ran its course. Decreasing your use of antibiotics when not needed, will help you not develop immunities to antibiotics. Washing meat and fruit thoroughly before eating and cooking will help stop the transfer of resistant bacteria in your own home.

Some great natural remedy's that have very good antibiotic property's, and through studies have shown they are less likely to develop resistance to illness are:

Oil Of Oregano- It has been studied and found very effective against drug resistant strains of Staphylococcus, and even out performed some of the major brand name prescription antibiotics.

Elderberry Flower oil- This oil treats upper respiratory disorders, hay fever and bronchial infections.

Black Elderberry- this has been hailed as a great herb for flu, colds and coughs

Astragalus- A Chinese remedy for boasting immune support. This helps in preventing illness.

Echinacea- This also boasts a healthy immune system

Antibiotic Herbs: What Pharmacies Don't Want to Talk About

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Takeaways
  • Astragalus- A Chinese remedy for boasting immune support. This helps in preventing illness
  • Oil Of Oregano- It has been studied and found very effective against drug resistant strains of Staph
  • Black Elderberry- this has been hailed as a great herb for flu, colds and coughs
Did You Know?
Decreasing your risk for immunity : When sick enough to visit the doctor, ask if antibodics are needed or if another treatment would produce the same results.
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this arrticle is great, I try to live as healthy and drug free as i can, im going to test these herbs out at natures pantry, good info...

Posted on 04/07/2008 at 7:04:57 AM

 
Goldenseal also is a good immune booster/infection fighter.

Posted on 04/05/2007 at 7:04:00 PM

 
This is really interesting! I've always been interested in homeopathic stuff, but haven't followed up on it like I wanted to. I think I'll start poking around again. Great article!

Posted on 04/05/2007 at 6:04:00 PM

 
Thanks for the comment Ronald.I thought that was only if you were a doctor treating someone. I am not selling or claming that these are a definate "Cure", I am stating my own opinion plus gathering information on various studies using natural herbs. I have had very satisfactory results using herbs.

Posted on 04/05/2007 at 5:04:00 PM

 
Amy I salute your bravery in sharing the names of illnesses and the herbal cures for them. Many people know them but if you jump over to the FDA web site you will find that telling folks what cures what is against federal law unless the treatment is FDA approved.

Posted on 04/05/2007 at 4:04:00 PM

 
Great info!

Posted on 04/05/2007 at 4:04:00 PM

 
Good article. Great information.

Posted on 04/05/2007 at 4:04:00 PM

 
Amy, you a real wealth of knowledge. Another good story.

Posted on 04/05/2007 at 4:04:00 PM

 
Love herbs

Posted on 04/05/2007 at 4:04:00 PM

 
I used oil of oregano when I had a sinus infection that I just couldn't seem to shake. These remedies really do work and I feel much better using them then drugs.

Posted on 04/05/2007 at 3:04:00 PM

 
Thanks I love this sort of info--used to be heavy into nutrition,etc. getting back now-good info

Posted on 04/05/2007 at 3:04:00 PM

 
Great Article. :)

Posted on 04/05/2007 at 2:04:00 PM

 
Great article, Amy. I think we'd fix many of our health problems if we looked to more natural solutions.

Posted on 04/05/2007 at 1:04:00 PM

 
I take herbs and swear by them.

Posted on 04/05/2007 at 1:04:00 PM

 
Interesting stuff.

Posted on 03/31/2007 at 2:03:00 PM

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