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There\u2019s a huge shift right now occurring within the medical industry. More and more people are starting to learn that modern medicine and the pharmaceutical industry have become\u00a0more concerned with profit than they are with people.<\/p>\n
Mark Mattson, Chief of the Laboratory of Neuroscience at the National Institute on Aging, has\u00a0explained that<\/a>\u00a0pharmaceutical companies can\u2019t make money off of healthy people, which is why there is no funding for research.\u00a0So, it\u2019s not really surprising that drug companies would manufacture pills that have negative side effects, because then they can keep us sick.<\/p>\n Arnold Seymour Relman, a Harvard professor of medicine and former Editor-in-Chief of the\u00a0New England Medical Journal, has also\u00a0stated:<\/p>\n The medical profession is being bought by the pharmaceutical industry, not only in terms of the practice of medicine, but also in terms of teaching and research. The academic institutions of this country are allowing\u00a0themselves\u00a0to\u00a0be the paid agents of the pharmaceutical industry. I think it\u2019s\u00a0disgraceful. (source<\/a>)(source<\/a>)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Pharmaceutical companies play a significant role in controlling how doctors are educated, so it\u2019s important to remain skeptical and do your own research on health.<\/p>\n When it comes to antibiotics, approximately\u00a030% of oral antibiotics<\/a>\u00a0prescribed are completely unnecessary. This isn\u2019t an uncommon trend for doctors, as many of them get compensated or praised for relying on drugs to treat their patients. Additionally, pharmaceutical companies often overstate the benefits of drugs and understate the risks, so many people don\u2019t think twice when these drugs are prescribed to them.<\/p>\n Did you know that one of the most popular antibiotics used in the U.S.,\u00a0Levaquin, is capable of causing\u00a0paralysis, excruciating joint pain, tendon ruptures, difficulty breathing, exhaustion, neurological damage, dizziness, depression, anxiety, psychosis, debilitating tendinitis, and even permanent nerve damage? These side effects are rarely mentioned when\u00a0discussing the drug with patients, and are instead just listed in the fine print.<\/p>\n Not only are there significant risks with taking pharmaceuticals like antibiotics, but they also have a bandaid effect\u00a0by only addressing and fixing the immediate problem as opposed to the root cause. If your immune system isn\u2019t fighting hard enough to protect your body, you can\u2019t just take a pill filled with chemicals and expect it to be completely fixed; you need to build it back up. Luckily, there are numerous natural \u201cantibiotics\u201d that can boost your immune system and rid you of infection simultaneously.<\/p>\n Here Are the Best Natural \u201cAntibiotics\u201d<\/p>\n Oregano Essential Oil<\/strong><\/p>\n Oregano is so much more than just a common flavouring used in Italian dishes. Oregano oil aids\u00a0digestion and weight loss\u00a0and the oil in oregano, Carvacrol, is a natural\u00a0antimicrobial<\/a>\u00a0that can fight bacteria that cause infections as well as combat\u00a0Candida overgrowth<\/a>. This is arguably the first supplement you should reach for when you develop\u00a0a\u00a0cold or flu. However, you need to be careful when consuming it as it\u2019s extremely strong and can upset your stomach or burn (although the burning sensation is natural), so make sure you dilute it properly in either water or carrier oil and only take the recommended daily dosage!<\/p>\n Apple Cider Vinegar<\/strong><\/p>\n Apple cider vinegar<\/a>\u00a0has antibiotic, anti-fungal, and antiseptic properties that can naturally alkalize your body, which can help prevent or fight cancer in some cases (read more about that in our CE article\u00a0here<\/a>). This special type of vinegar can also combat\u00a0heartburn, manage weight, and lower cholesterol. It can also be used as a sterilizer or disinfectant when used topically, or can be a delicious addition to salads and other recipes!<\/p>\n Raw Honey<\/strong><\/p>\n Honey is another excellent natural source of \u201cantibiotics,\u201d as the\u00a0enzyme found in honey releases hydrogen peroxide<\/a>, making it perfect for naturally treating wounds and preventing infection. In fact, ancient Romans actually used it on the battlefield in order to prevent infection and treat them. Please note that it is crucial that you purchase raw, unpasteurized, and preferably organic honey, as regular commercial honey is highly refined and stripped of many of its health benefits as a result. Honey can also alleviate\u00a0digestive issues, colds, and sore throats.<\/p>\n Garlic<\/strong><\/p>\n You may have heard that garlic is excellent at\u00a0fighting\u00a0the common cold, which is entirely true! Its powerful flavour is an excellent match for its powerful healing properties, as the\u00a0allicin<\/a>\u00a0in it protects against yeast, parasites, bacteria, Candida, and more. Allicin is one of the active principles in freshly crushed garlic homogenates, which has a variety of antimicrobial activities. Keep in mind that this is especially powerful within\u00a0raw\u00a0<\/strong>garlic!<\/p>\n Colloidal Silver<\/strong><\/p>\n This natural antibiotic has been used for centuries, and is one of my personal favourites, as it\u2019s cured me of many severe throat infections. Colloidal silver is a mixture of silver particles suspended in fluid. Though meant to be a temporary treatment, since\u00a0silver, a\u00a0heavy 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\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ginger Extract<\/strong><\/p>\n Ginger is a natural antibiotic\u00a0and\u00a0anti-bacterial. It\u2019s also used for other medicinal purposes such as curing colds, nausea, asthma, colic, heart palpitations, swelling, and stomach aches. You can read more about ginger\u2019s powerful medicinal properties in this study\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Onion Extract<\/strong><\/p>\n Onion<\/a>\u00a0is scientifically proven to\u00a0hold antibacterial properties and it\u2019s known to quite literally suck illness, sickness, and toxins right out of the body. A few cut open onions in a house will remove tons\u00a0of bacteria up from your living space!<\/p>\n Horseradish Root<\/strong><\/p>\n Horseradish root contains\u00a0isothiocyanates (ITCs)<\/a>, which are proven to hold antibacterial properties. As a result, it can be used as a natural \u201cantibiotic.\u201d The oil that causes the stronger\u00a0taste of horseradish (as well as mustard and wasabi) is called\u00a0allyl isothiocyanate,\u00a0<\/a>or mustard oil, which is a proven\u00a0antimicrobial against a number\u00a0of pathogens.<\/p>\n Habanero Peppers\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Not only are Habanero peppers well-known for being one of the spiciest peppers, but they\u2019re also known for their\u00a0antibacterial properties<\/a>. In fact, you can even just use\u00a0Habanero chili sauces<\/a>\u00a0to fight against bacteria!<\/p>\n Turmeric<\/strong><\/p>\n Curcumin, the bioactive substance found in turmeric, has both\u00a0antibacterial and antimicrobial properties<\/a>. Turmeric has gained a ton of popularity lately, particularly due to its medicinal properties\u00a0as an\u00a0anti-inflammatory. What\u2019s more,\u00a0turmeric\u00a0has been scientifically proven as an effective counteractive agent against cancer, auto-immune disease, inflammatory disease, and a whole lot more. You can read more about the powerful healing abilities of turmeric in our CE article\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n So, next time your doctor prescribes you antibiotics, perhaps inquire about some of these natural remedies first!<\/p>\n