8 Natural Antibiotics & BONUS Recipes!
#Health Tip - 8 Alternatives to Antibiotics -The overuse of antibiotics has become a modern-day epidemic. These drugs have depleted our natural immunity by killing the good bacteria in our guts and also creating super-bugs that have become resistant to almost any form of prescribed drug around.
Instead of making yourself weaker, and depleting your body’s natural ability to cure itself of any number of ailments, try utilizing natural foods and herbs to ditch the Big Pharma meds for good.
Here are 8+ foods that harness natural antibiotic properties.
1. Astragalus – An adaptogen, meaning it is an overall tonic for the body, astragalus has been used for thousands of years in Chinese medicinal practices to boost the immune system and counteract physical, mental, and emotional stress. Research has shown that it can be very effective at treating colds, protecting the liver, and keeping viruses at bay.
2. Onions – This great-tasting food is both antibacterial and antiseptic. If a person were to suck on a raw onion, it is thought that the healing components of the food could suck the disease right out of them. You can even place some cut-up onions in your kitchen to protect against unwanted bacteria to keep your whole house healthy.
When mixed with lime juice and a few other natural constituents, onions were even shown to eradicate antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli.
3. Lemon balm- a member of the mint family, is considered a calming herb. stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion.
4. Chilli -Boasting high amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants
5. Echinacea-