*Garlic is a powerful,
natural antibiotic - and it doesn't kill off our healthy bacteria like drug
antibiotics do. Unlike chemical antibiotics, garlic is also an effective
antiviral and antifungal - and taking just a few cloves of garlic each day can
really speed infections away.
Garlic contains potassium
and germanium, two minerals that are critical to good health, it is best known
for its sulphur compounds, particularly allicin. These are the main
phytochemicals that boost immunity and act as natural antibiotics.
Forget garlic powder. Most
of its health benefits are long gone.
Echinacea
*Echinacea is an herb that
promotes the proper functioning of the immune system, and it has antifungal and
antiviral agents that help fend off infections.This herb also helps in
relieving pain, in diminishing inflammation, and in providing the body with
necessary antioxidants. It has been used to treat Candida infections, ear
infections, sinusitis, athelete's foot, respiratory infections, urinary tract
infections, allergies and wounds. Consuming this herb at the onset of a cold
can diminish the time that you experience cold symptoms.
Oregano
*Oregano-One of the main
benefits of Oil of Oregano is that it works as a natural antibiotic and is also
antiviral
Ginseng
*Ginseng has been used for
centuries as a therapy to treat failing vitality. However, the immune system
benefits of ginseng include use against viruses, free radicals and even
radiation. Siberian ginseng has been shown to help the body counteract and adapt
to stress, increase vitality and strengthen the immune system. Ginseng works by
increasing the activity of white blood cells, which fight bacterial and viral
infections.
Green Tea
*Green tea—One of the
active ingredients in green tea, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), has been
identified in research as an effective agent against certain strains of oral
bacteria. Since green tea has many other health benefits, including an
impressive ability to break down excess fat in the body, it’s a great natural
antibiotic to add to your daily diet. For best results, be sure to swish it
around in your mouth.
Source: Michelle Schoffro
Cook, care2.com/greenliving - Nutrition Solution Lifestyle
