by Randall Neustaedter OMD
http://www.naturalnews.com/034737_antibiotics_alternatives_infections.html
(NaturalNews) There are situations when antibiotics are necessary and sometimes life-saving. Severe infections of the nervous system, kidneys, blood, and lungs require antibiotics. But common respiratory and ear infections, for example, do not need antibiotics. Most of these are caused by viruses anyway, so antibiotics will have no benefit. And antibiotics can cause significant adverse health effects, including setting the body up for future infections. Antibiotics kill off beneficial bacteria that discourage infections. Antibiotics also have a suppressing effect on the immune system, especially whilte blood cell productions and the body’s own ability to fight infection. In addition, overuse of antibiotics and exposure to antibiotics through the food we eat has led to bacterial resistance. Then antibiotics are ineffective in fighting infections and we have to move to stronger antibiotics with even more side effects.
A much better solution is to use antiviral and antibacterial herbs and supplements to fight infections. So at the first sign of a virus take a Chinese Herbal Yin Chiao (pronounced “chow”) formula. There are also children’s liquid versions of this formula (Yin Chiao Jr by Health Concerns and Children’s Clear and Release by Golden Flower). Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is also an excellent antiviral and safe for children. Echinacea is sometimes helpful to stimulate white blood cell production as well. These are all available at many health food stores or on the Internet.
For any infections take liquid silver, vitamin C (children can take Emergen-C powder, vitamin A (10,000-50,000 IU), and increase your vitamin D to at least 10,000 IU (children can take 4,000-5,000 for infections).
Use homeopathic Belladonna pellets for any type of acute inflammation and infection, whether it’s a fever, red sore throat, earache, or skin infection. If colds develop with congestion then switch to Pulsatilla. And for flus with chills, aching muscles, and extreme tiredness take Gelsemium. Homeopathic medicines are always safe for children as well.
Stock up on these supplements for the winter season. Keep them available and start taking them at the first sign of infection.
About the author:
Dr. Randall Neustaedter, OMD, has practiced and taught holistic medicine for more than thirty years in the San Francisco Bay area, specializing in child health care. He is a licensed acupuncturist and doctor of Chinese medicine, author of The Holistic Baby Guide, Child Health Guide and The Vaccine Guide. Visit his website, www.cure-guide.com, to register for a free newsletter with pediatric specialty articles and follow him on Facebook, at Dr. Randall Neustaedter, OMD.
Dr. Randall Neustaedter, OMD, has practiced and taught holistic medicine for more than thirty years in the San Francisco Bay area, specializing in child health care. He is a licensed acupuncturist and doctor of Chinese medicine, author of The Holistic Baby Guide, Child Health Guide and The Vaccine Guide. Visit his website, www.cure-guide.com, to register for a free newsletter with pediatric specialty articles and follow him on Facebook, at Dr. Randall Neustaedter, OMD.
Rev.DancingFiremoon,H Priestess(Pamela Lucia)
January 24, 2012
I agree with what you are saying here when it comes to over usage of Antibiotics. How ever, recently I needed an antibiotic for what I, and the doctor thought was an infection in the right cheek lower gum area. In this area was also a small, marble size lump. Ths cheek feels better but the lump is still their. I think it is possibly an infected gland. I have looked it up and that seems to be the culprate. After using antibiottics twice in a row, the only change was a little smaller lump and no pain, just pressure if I push lump up wards. What herb do you suggest that I try, in order to eliminate this un wanted lump. Seems to be a normal problem with many others according to the information I have read on the internet. I searched the words: Lower cheek area with lump near gum/tooth area- Please if you can assist me here with what choices to make, this would put back a smile, on my face. Thank You!!
admin
January 24, 2012
If you have just had a course of Antibiotics, it is extremely important that you take some Probiotics to replace the beneficial intestinal flora that were killed off by the antibiotics. I cannot overstate the importance of this. You can find Probiotics at your local health food store. Try and find some Bio-K Yogurt Drinks. They run about $3-5 each and you should drink 3-5 of them over the course of a week. If they don’t have those you might ask the clerk in the Supplement department for some other recommendations for a good, hi-quality probiotic.
For the lump in your mouth, it really depends on what is causing it that will determine the appropriate treatment, however, I would recommend generally getting some Colloidal Silver (Sovereign Silver is a good brand) and swishing that around your mouth for a few minutes and then swallowing it. Also swishing 3% Hydrogen Peroxide around your mouth for a few minutes and then spitting it out. Do not swallow the hyrdrogen peroxide. I would repeat both of these things throughout the day for a few days until the lump is better/gone. Also getting a toothpaste with Neem and other ayurvedic herbs in it could help as a long-term solution for protection.
Hope that helps.
Be Well,
Truth