Oregano
Popular as a flavoring for your
Italian dishes, oregano aids digestion and weight loss.
Furthermore, the oil in oregano,
Carvacrol, is a natural
antimicrobial which can fight bacteria that cause infections
and as well as combat Candida
overgrowth.
This is arguably the first
supplement you should reach for when you come down with a cold
or flu.
Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
ACV has been trending recently as
people continue to uncover its many medicinal uses.
From its antibiotic and antiseptic
properties to being able to naturally alkalize your system, it's
a much-loved potion. Heartburn sufferers should keep ACV well
within reach, eschewing
antacids, which only worsen your situation.
ACV can also help you to manage your
weight, lower cholesterol, and
cut your risk of cancer.
Used topically, this chemical-free
astringent can disinfect and sterilize.
Honey
Oh so tasty,
honey is nature's
sweetener.
The
enzyme found in honey releases hydrogen peroxide, making it
perfect for naturally treating wounds and preventing infection -
which is precisely what the ancient Romans used it for on the
battlefield.
Garlic
Garlic is often used to enhance many meals,
this plant is pretty powerful, as it can fight the common cold.
The
allicin in it protects against yeast, parasites, bacteria,
and more.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
So medicinally powerful,
grapefruit
seed extract has been found to be effective against more than
800 forms of viruses and bacteria, as well as more than a
hundred strains of fungus, and many parasites.
It's also rich in antioxidants,
naturally alkalizes the body, and improves your gut flora.
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
The long list of medicinal benefits
of
coconut oil seems to be endless.
A naturally occurring anti-fungal
and anti-microbial oil, it is chock-full of antioxidants that
you simply can't get your hands on through any other natural
source. It is used to boost both immune and brain function and
balance thyroid, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.
Mary Enig, Ph.D, explains
that our bodies convert the lauric acid contained in coconut oil
into monolaurin, which
is the,
"antiviral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal monoglyceride used by the human or animal to
destroy lipid-coated viruses such as HIV, herpes,
cytomegalovirus, influenza, various pathogenic bacteria,
including listeria monocytogenes and helicobacter pylori,
and protozoa such as giardia lamblia."
Fermented Foods
Fermented foods have been used for
centuries as a means of preservation, but they've also been
found to renew intestinal flora, protect against cancer, and
fight off infections, including Candida.
Try unpasteurized cabbage, homemade
pickles, kefir, and probiotic yogurts.
Colloidal Silver
This natural antibiotic has been
used for centuries.
Colloidal silver is a mixture of
silver particles suspended in fluid. Though meant to be a
temporary treatment, since silver, a heavy metal, can be toxic,
it can be used to stop the enzymes that single-cell bacteria
need in order to multiply.
Learn how to use it on an infection
here.
