As much as we try to strengthen the immune system and to be resistant to disease, but sometimes it happens to avoid unwanted infections. Traditional medicine in this case recommends the use of antibiotics that destroy bacteria.
Even though they are not harmful for our health, they are the real guardians of the immune system. Besides pathogenic bacteria, synthetic antibiotics destroy those “good”, which play a significant role in the process of digestion, so that the natural antibiotics are an ideal solution in the fight against viruses and colds in winter.
There are 14 natural antibiotics that can help you with infections:
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Apple-cider Vinegar
If apple cider vinegar is of organic origin and not filtered, it contains symbiotic colonies of friendly bacteria and fungi that are excellent probiotic. Apple acid is antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral and it also helps in the production of energy and increases mental and functioning muscle.
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Garlic
It has a strong antibiotic, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties. It helps to protect the good bacteria and removing bad. It is rich in natural antioxidants that destroy free radicals, which strengthens the immune system. Modern research confirms that garlic is effective against bacteria, viruses and fungi. Its performance compares with penicillin. Unlike modern antibiotics, our body can’t develop resistance to garlic. It is best consumed fresh, but if you count the smell you can add in boiled or baked meals at the end of cooking so as not to destroy beneficial properties. It may also be consumed in the form of tablets.
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Ginger
Ginger has been long used as an effective anti-sickness during pregnancy or while traveling. It has a strong anti-inflammatory properties and also lowers cholesterol. You can include ginger daily diet very easily, you can add it as a spice in foods, to add in a juice or drink in the form of tea. Also, ginger is available in the form of an extract, tincture, oil or capsules.
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Onions
The onion is a vegetable which is seen as a powerful diuretic and a natural antibiotic with anti-inflammatory properties. We use in the fight against colds, flu and stopping cough.
However, its healing properties come from the substance quercetin, which prevents heart attacks.
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Olive Leaf
The most important ingredient of olive leaf for medicinal use is called oleuropein. Anti-microbial properties of oleuropein are tested many times for its effectiveness. Extract of olive leaf is used in treatments of viral and bacterial infections, and to increase the good bacteria in the gut. Olive leaf is a very strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory effect and relieves pain. Extract of olive leaf can be found in the form of pills, cream or liquid extract. It can be applied directly to the skin or taken orally, no more than 60 grams daily.
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Vitamin C
Vitamin C has long been used for the prevention of diseases, mostly in the season of flu and colds. Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant that helps the body’s defense against external enemies. Vitamin C is contained in many fruits and vegetables and is also available in tablets.
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Grapefruit seed extract
The extract of grapefruit seed is a strong antibiotic derived from the seeds of grapefruit. It has been long observed that grapefruit has anti-bacterial properties and numerous studies confirm that just extract from the seeds of grapefruit has a marked effect on bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. So far the bacteria have not developed resistance to this natural antibiotic.
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Habañero and Horseradish
Good sources of copper, manganese, potassium, vitamin C, K and B6, and in smaller quantities has iron, calcium, zinc and sodium. These two stimulants have antibacterial and antifungal functions that help in many diseases and infections.
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Eucalyptus
The leaves and fruit of eucalyptus have a very pleasant aroma and are used in diseases of the airways in the form of syrup and pills, or essential oils. Healing properties: it reduces the temperature because it has antibacterial and antiviral properties.
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Manuka honey
It is scientifically proven today that honey has antibacterial properties and to cure skin rashes, burns and abrasions. Also, honey cleans teeth and mouth from bacteria and stops bleeding gums. It is proved to be effective in the treatment of skin problems, ulcers and pimples and corn.
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Goldenseal
In herbal medicine, goldenseal is often used as a topical antimicrobial, it is also taken internally as a digestion aid. It can be used for vaginal infections. Moreover, it can be used for reducing the blood sugar levels.
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Myrrh
It naturally helps care processes in the body against bacteria, viruses and fungi provide effective assistance in case of intestinal infections, maintain healthy intestinal flora, and through the intestinal mucosa strengthen the overall immune system.
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Echinacea
It has anti-viral properties, and it is also an antioxidant. It reduces pain, acts against inflammation, prevents the occurrence of infections and strengthens the immune system. Echinacea strengthens the defense system of the organism and prevents the bacterial and viral infections.
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon can kill the most of the bacteria found in hospitals, and also studies show that cinnamon can kill bacteria that are resistant to standard antibiotics, and they are successfully used to treat E. coli.
