Alternatives for Antibiotic-Resistant Super Bugs

Many years ago, I remember reading an article about the overuse of antibiotics and its dangers. One of the dangers was the mutation of bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Alexander Flemming, the man who discovered penicillin, warned that overuse of this miracle drug could lead to problems with bacteria-resistant “superbugs”; therefore, antibiotics should only be used in life-threatening cases. It is unfortunate that his warning has not been taken seriously, as it is no secret that antibiotics have been used and abused as medicine of convenience. In addition, most people get a small steady dose of antibiotics from eating commercially grown farm-raised meat, poultry, and fish. It’s time to pay the piper, because “superbugs” are now a very serious threat and have already claimed the lives of many people throughout our country.

We have heard of a form of staph infection called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, also known as MRCA. The symptoms of MRCA and other staph infections are very similar, so it is important to have the condition diagnosed by a doctor; pimples, rashes, pus-filled boils, especially when they are hot, painful, red, or swollen, may mean you have a staph skin infection. Staph can also cause more serious infections, such as serious skin infections, surgical wound infections, bloodstream infections, and pneumonia. Symptoms can include high fever, swelling, warmth, and pain around a wound, headache, fatigue, and others. These infections can be very serious and life-threatening. It is important to see a doctor if one suspects MRCA.

The good news is that if your immune system is up to par with tobacco, staph or any other bacteria usually won’t be a problem. The bad news is that the typical American lifestyle, diet, and overuse of antibiotics and prescription drugs don’t allow the immune system to thrive. Every time one takes a course of antibiotics, they bump their immune system up a notch or two. 70% of the immune system is in the gut and antibiotics destroy all the good bacteria that live there, so after a course of antibiotics the first line of defense has been destroyed, leaving you helpless. This is why it is not uncommon for one to get a yeast/fungal infection after taking antibiotics. Most people have been taking antibiotics since they were children, so it’s understandable why so many people have compromised immune systems.

There are many ways to build up the immune system to reduce the chances of getting MRCA or any other germs. Every human being would benefit from restoring the good bacteria in their gut by taking a probiotic supplement (acidophilus and bifidophilus). Vitamin C in the form of emerging C or a buffered variety is helpful. If one has IBS and has diarrhea, this may not be a good option. Colloidal or ionized silver is a natural antibiotic that is not resistant to staph and can be taken throughout the winter as prevention at 1 teaspoon a day. A good multiple of “immune building” can be taken at 2 per day for prevention. Garlic is another natural antibiotic that is not resistant to staph due to its active ingredient, allicin. If you and others can stand the smell, eating a clove a day is the most economical route. There are also garlic pills available. An old remedy for treating staph or any other skin infection or wound is to crush a clove of garlic and add 5-10 drops of tea tree oil. Place it directly on the problem area and cover with a band-aid or large gauze pad for as long as possible, as you may get a bit of a burn from the garlic. Repeat the process every day until the area is healed. If you can’t walk around smelling like garlic and tea tree oil, Miracle II Gel is an odorless topical oxygenated formula that has a reputation for curing a variety of the most stubborn skin conditions. There are homeopathic remedies such as silica, hepar sulfuris calcareum, and calcarea sulfurica that help with severe skin conditions and help boils ooze (burst) and heal. 30C power will suffice.

Common sense hygiene is always important. Washing your hands with soap and water is the most important thing. Carrying disinfectant wipes is useful for cleaning the handle of shopping carts, public telephones, etc. For more information about MRCA and some additional hygiene tips, visit http://www.cdc.gov and click on MRCA in Schools.

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