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Infectious Diseases

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*[[Propolis]] has been reported to be effective in the treatment of Fungal infrections.
*Do Not Kill a [[Fever]] : Fever Kills Viruses : European and Scandinavian nations have historically used various forms of heating the body for health purposes. Steam baths, hot springs, and saunas have been used for decades. So revving up the body's temperature for health isn't new. It was deduced that malaria induced fevers had helped prevent cancer. (See [[Hyperthermia]], [[Thermotherapy]]).
* [[Garlic ]] contains essential oils that can inhibit the growth of the Candida albicans fungus, the culprit in the pain, itch, and vaginal discharge of yeast infections, says Gerbstadt.(Garlic is a natural antibiotic, and taking 3 cloves a day, preferably raw, will do wonders for intestinal health.
* Manuka honey has proven to work as well as -- or better than -- standard antiseptics in fighting the following: Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa, All other infectious organisms.
*Probiotics Support your immune system by regularly taking live yogurt, especially after you've been on a round of antibiotics.
* Oregano and clove oil are powerful anti-fungals with very strong medicinal properties.((e.g. against candida infections).
* herbs with antibiotic properties : Allspice, Thyme, Mints, Basil, Cinnamon sage, Chervil, Rosemary, Lemon balm, Oregano, Cumin tarragon, Cloves, Bay leaf, Chili peppers, Marjoram, Caraway seed, Coriander, Dill, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Pepper, Ginger, Anise, Fennel, Mustard, Parsley
* Apple cider vinegar and freshly squeezed lemon/lime provide an abundance of alkaline salts and have natural anti-septic properties. (e.g. against candida infections)
*Cultured Cabbage Juice Prepare a sterilized 1 or 2 liter glass jar or mason jar. Shred some cabbage and stuff as much as you can into the jar. Fill the jar with water and shut the lid on tight. Leave it outside the fridge. Wait 3 days. The cabbage should have a sour taste (not a rotten one - if prepared wrongly!). Drink 1/2 or 1 cup of the juice daily. Like yogurt, you can use 1/4 cup of the old batch as a starter for the next batch.
* [[Media:tea tree oil]] works antimicrobial
*Coconut oil Research in the Philippines by Dr Conrato S Dayrit says "coconut oil does have an anti-viral effect and can beneficially reduce the viral load of HIV patients." Use it in daily cooking and take 6-12 tablespoons a day.
*Psyllium husk fiber is an excellent bowel cleanser. Psyllium husk normalizes bowel movement and absorbs toxins as it passes through the intestines.
* Grapefruit seed extract (GSE): this citrus extract is a powerful natural antibiotic and is used to inhibit microbes, parasites, bacteria, viruses and 30 types of fungi including Candida yeast.
* For many years it has been known that [[Green Tea]] polyphenols actively suppress many bacterial, fungal and viral species. On the virus front, green tea suppresses the adenovirus, Epstein-Barr, herpes simplex, HIV-1 and influenza viruses.
* [[goldenseal]] has been attributed with the description anticatarrhal, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory.
* [[tea tree oil]] works antimicrobial.
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