Golden foods are natural antibiotics
Before reaching for modern medicine, try alternatives. Garlic bread or milk mixed with honey can help keep infections at bay because they kill germs.
Pneumonia, tuberculosis, and wound infections are no longer the threats they were before antibiotics. Modern medicine has saved millions of lives. It is difficult to imagine treating many diseases today without antibiotics. However, they should only be used when absolutely necessary and in strict accordance with all doctor's instructions. Overuse of antibiotics or arbitrarily shortening the treatment period will lead to antibiotic resistance.
So consider the miracle invention of the last century as a heavy weapon, used only in special cases. Before the pathogenic bacteria attack with all its might, look for natural antibiotics that have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. Natural antibiotics kill not only bacteria, but also viruses, poisonous fungi and even parasites. Without side effects, natural antibiotics also provide the body with necessary vitamins and minerals. They can also be used as a weapon to support the effects of antibiotics.
Ginger, honey and garlic are natural antibiotics.
1- Honey helps with colds
- Cosmetic experts use honey on lips to restore the skin. In fact, honey can do more. It inhibits the growth of bacteria (eg, wart bacteria, streptococcus) and viruses, has anti-inflammatory, decongestant and pain-relieving effects. It enhances the body's resistance. Therefore, honey can be used as a natural medicine in cases of colds, runny nose, dry cough, sore throat. In such cases, wild honey is most effective. The power of honey increases 200 times - once dissolved in warm boiled water.
- Other effects
- Honey helps regulate heart rate, lower blood pressure, and improve blood circulation. Prevents edema because honey has a diuretic effect. Calming and sleep-inducing, honey improves metabolism in the body.
- Family medicine
- Pour a teaspoon of honey into a glass of warm lemon juice (1/2 lemon). Drink in case of cold, flu, bronchitis and pneumonia.
2- Garlic prevents flu
-Garlic contains over 200 active ingredients that are beneficial to health. The most important of which is allicine - a compound that has the same effect as antibiotics. In addition, garlic kills viruses, so it can also help treat flu. Garlic is especially effective in cases of respiratory infections. Eating fresh garlic or drinking garlic juice is most effective. It can also be used in cases of sore throat, gingivitis, and tonsillitis.
- Other effects
- Stimulates the stomach to increase digestive secretions, stimulates the bile to produce bile. Destroys intestinal parasites, especially worms. Reduces cholesterol levels, lowers blood pressure.
Homemade medicine
- Wash and thinly slice 50 grams of garlic and soak in 1/4 liter of 45-degree white wine. After 5 days, you can drink it. One teaspoon per day (2-3 times per day).
3- Onion cures hoarseness
- Onions have the effect of killing germs thanks to the phytoncide compound that evaporates when chopped and the compounds contained in the onion. The special compounds of onions have a wonderful effect on mucous membranes, because they increase the production of mucus, thus helping the body eliminate inflammation of the upper respiratory tract.
- Other effects.
- Onions are also rich in anti-inflammatory compounds, so applying onion juice to insect bites will help reduce swelling and pain. In addition, onions also have the effect of lowering blood pressure and preventing atherosclerosis.
Homemade medicine
- Wash the onion, peel and chop finely, mix with sugar and leave for the next day. Use gauze to squeeze out the juice, discard the pulp. Drink one tablespoon (for children - teaspoon) every day after meals to treat hoarseness, sore throat, and dry cough.
4- Cranberries inhibit cystitis
- Excellent at dealing with bacteria, especially Escheria coli – the culprit causing cystitis. The phytonutrients in cranberries (proantocyjanid) inhibit their growth and prevent them from nesting in the urinary tract mucosa. More importantly: unlike antibiotics, proantocyjanid compounds do not kill beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract. People who often suffer from urinary tract infections should eat, drink juice or take medicine made from this herb. It is an effective solution to promote healing and prevent recurrence.
- Other effects
- Enhances the body's resistance, prevents oral diseases, supports the treatment of circulatory system diseases, diseases caused by toxic fungi. In addition, it also helps prevent the formation of kidney stones.
According to Hoa Quy (Tien Phong/Tri Thuc Tre)
