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Alternatives in the Treatment of Infections

By Viola Woolcott

Earache, a simple cold or an infected cut could turn into a number of serious problems. We have no reason to even wait a day after the onset to apply natural methods. Using simple measures can be surprisingly effective – so in the event of infection, DON’T ignore it!

It is very important to stick to bed rest, possibly in a darkened room, especially children and they should not be sent to school. Very simple measures are very often forgotten as for the belief that the ‘wonder drugs’ take care of everything. Not having bed rest is often the common cause for slow recovery or even complications.

Reduce your food intake if you are ill. Fasting on water or liquids only is very helpful when you experience fever, or externally sponge the person with water or even a mixture of water and alcohol, as it supports the fever reaction to continue in a healthful manner. Taking drugs such as Aspirin or Tylenol slows down (suppresses) the fever reaction and can extend the illness, as it is introducing a toxic drug to the already ‘suffering’ system.

There are many excellent natural remedies available. For infections of all sorts, Bee Propolis is a fantastic remedy. Antimicrobial properties are found in Citrus seed extract and they can be very helpful in the support of recovery. There are also herbs like garlic, golden seal, Echinacea, lomatium as well as astralagus, which are extremely helpful. Anti-fungal and Anti-bacterial properties have been found in essential plant oils such as tea tree, thyme and eucalyptus. An old remedy, Colloidal Silver (of GOOD Quality) has been found excellent for many infections. I believe that it can be slightly toxic, so adequate dosages are very important and at the first sign of infection Herbs and Vitamins should be started.

Successful in treating infections are also mustard poultices, clay packs as well as other simple remedies. Natural mechanisms to fight infections are also heat or fever therapies. Maybe you should consider a Sauna, as they are fabulous in the support to fight infections of all types. There are also therapeutic massages, acupressure, jin shin jyutsu, foot reflexology, enemas, and colonic irrigation could also be of great help. During treatments I would also recommend deep breathing.

Many drugless methods have been known for years, but sometimes at the beginning around 1920 have been suppressed in America. Regarding the techniques in the older natural healing manuals you have to be aware that in these days some people are much sicker than most at the turn of the century, therefore certain methods could prove to be less effective and this is when you just try another.

It is absolutely essential to ‘aggressively’ use natural remedies. Patience and persistence is required as natural methods may work quickly, but they can take longer to start working than antibiotics, depending on the individual, as everyone as well as the situation is different. Many people do not want to take antibiotics, but they fail to apply the natural remedies or do so haphazardly and than they wonder if the infection lingers on and on and on.

Due to the environmental stresses and toxins, many of us have weakend immune systems, even when we do the best to take care of ourselves. It is very important to use the remedies in an appropriate manner. If you are not sure what to do, it is best to consult a knowledgeable person.

Filed under: Alternative Therapy on November 28th, 2007