Top 10 natural antibiotics hidden in your kitchen!

Hippocrates said,  "Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food". Never is this more true than provide what your body needs to fight infection.

In recent decades, the overuse of antibiotics has reached a record high. The result has been drug -resistant bacteria and "superbugs" that evolve faster than scientists can discover how to combat them . A future where bacteria are on top of the food chain is not unknown.

Long before there were pharmaceutical antibiotics developed in the 1940s, there were foods and herbs that helped to prevent infection and disease daily. Many of these natural defenders are still in use today with holistic healers worldwide.

These natural antibiotics are available for you right now!

Instead of waiting until you get sick or discover that drugs do not work in any strain of virus or illness you have, you can start developing your immune system in advance.

These foods and herbs have not lost their ability to fight bacteria. Insects do not become immune or resistant to them. For hundreds of years until modern times, what worked then still it works today.

They are known as "astringents" food: their blood cleaned naturally without harmful side effects or alter the delicate balance of good bacteria in your body.

The ten best natural antibiotics

1. Garlic: the
raw garlic when crushed or chewed contains a compound called allicin, which has similar properties to penicillin.

This member of the onion family is super antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antiparasitic, antifungal and antioxidant (eliminates free radicals been shown to cause cancer).

For more than seven millennia, it has been used internally and externally to treat minor ailments to serious illnesses.

Everything from colds and inflammation to serious infections is minimized and / or eliminated with the addition of garlic, and for those who do not enjoy the taste, there are also supplements. See supplements "aged" garlic for best results.

Garlic is not only powerful, but it contains a lot of vitamins, nutrients and minerals that are beneficial to the overall well being of the body. Not to mention that the cost is pennies compared to doctor visits and prescriptions!

2. Honey: the
ancient Romans used honey on the battlefield to treat wounds and prevent infection.

Civilizations around the world continue to view honey as one of the best natural antibiotics, antimicrobials, anti-inflammatories and antiseptics known to man after thousands of years.

It has been found that manuka honey from New Zealand has the highest levels of antioxidants and healing powers.

An enzyme found in honey releases hydrogen peroxide. This process helps your body fight infections and prevents the growth of bacteria. Relieves digestive system, honey removes toxins from the blood and helps the liver to function more efficiently.

A great boost to the immune system, consider combining honey with cinnamon to strengthen your white blood cells! Raw and organic honey is the best choice since most of pasteurization methods eliminate antioxidant effects.

3. Cabbage:
no sulfur compounds found in cabbage, a member of the cruciferous family including broccoli and kale, that have proved effective as cancer fighters.

What many people do not realize is how much vitamin C is found in cabbage. One cup provides 75% of what you need every day.

Naturally antibacterial, eating cabbage grated raw in your salad as garnish on a salad, or fresh cabbage juice drink (with added honey to sweeten) is an excellent way to improve digestion, prevent disease and even control their weight.

4. Grapefruit seed extract (GSE):
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine published a study found that the grapefruit seed extract (GSE) is effective against more than 800 forms of viruses and bacteria, over one hundred strains fungi and many parasites.

High in many antioxidants, it boosts immunity GSE, alkalized body naturally and aids in digestion by improving their beneficial intestinal flora.

5. apple cider vinegar raw (ACV): the
far reaching benefits of daily doses of apple cider vinegar (ACV) include  antibiotic and antiseptic properties  naturally alkalized system and can help in everything from control their weight to lower cholesterol and your risk of cancer.

An astringent chemical-free stroke can be used topically for disinfecting and sterilizing.

6. Extra virgin coconut oil:
can not say enough about the benefits of coconut oil. It has antifungal and antimicrobial properties of natural origin and is full of antioxidants that are not found anywhere else in nature.

Use it to boost your immune system, balance sugar levels in the thyroid, cholesterol and blood, and even improve brain function. Safe to use internally and externally, coconut oil is one of the most versatile and unique Mother Nature 's gifts.

Add a spoonful to morning coffee to get extra power and a clearer head all day.

7. Echinacea:
with similar effects garlic, Echinacea is well tolerated and able to stimulate the immune system by stimulating naturally fighters of infections in the bloodstream. Native to North America, Echinacea has been used for centuries in tribal medicine to treat pain and disease.

Unlike garlic is antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral solution is generally used at the first signs of illness and should not be taken for more than ten days. It is available in liquid form and capsules.

8. Fermented foods: the
probiotics are one of the most amazing discoveries of the last decade. They work to stimulate and preserve the natural intestinal flora (good bacteria) found in their digestive system.

Research has shown that a balanced gut is one of the keys to overall wellness and prevention of cancer.

These good bacteria are so important to your health that doctors now recommend a probiotic while patients taking prescription antibiotics.

Fermented foods are full of antioxidants and microorganisms that your body processes much better than supplements.

Sauerkraut unpasteurized apple cider vinegar, raw pickles, yogurt and probiotic kim chi (Korean cabbage dish) are excellent ways to improve balance in your intestines.

9. Colloidal Silver:  
a natural antibiotic  , colloidal silver is a mixture of silver particles suspended in a liquid that has been used for centuries.

This treatment is temporary because too much money (a heavy metal) can be toxic. However, the enzyme deactivates unicellular bacteria require to multiply. Deprived of its oxygen supply, bacteria and viruses are destroyed without harm.

10. Oregano oil and other herbs:
continuing medical research has shown that many tried and true herbal remedies work as well today as they did hundreds of years ago.

Essential oils created from herbs that have long been identified as beneficial to human health are rapidly becoming the consultation element of holistic medicine. Mediterranean countries are home to many of the most powerful, including oregano.

Oregano oil is considered antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiparasitic, antifungal and antiviral.

It can be used internally and externally to treat wounds, respiratory problems, digestive disorders and even the common cold.

Packed antioxidants known as phenols and flavonoids, cure, but also strengthens the immune system.

Natural antibiotic properties of many herbs are only now being analyzed and confirmed by scientists around the world.

They represent natural alternatives to increase your immunity and add an excellent variety to your food preparation.

Allspice, thyme, cinnamon, basil, rosemary, turmeric, cayenne pepper, chili, cloves, ginger, anise, mustard seed and fennel are just some of the herbs natural to consider adding to your daily diet. Some are available in essential oils that increase their healing power.

Prescription antibiotics kill all bacteria, both the good and the bad, leaving his body stripped of its natural ability to fight infection and prevent disease.

You are designed to heal yourself in most cases. By adding these natural medicines to your life, you can actively work to keep your body healthy and in balance.

It is important to research and find the right foods that work for your life. Read your labels and if you are allergic, do not include that food! That's counterproductive!

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