ANTIBIOTICS; THE SECRET TO AVOIDING UNNECESSARY OVERUSE

What once seemed like a life saver (and many times was) has now become one of the top hindrances to a healthy immune system. Unfortunately, antibiotics made its way into mainstream society without proper checks and balances. They have turned up in our food supply via meat and dairy products (to name a few), can be found in our water supply and are too often prescribed unnecessarily by doctors who view them as a panacea to too many acute illnesses.

The result has been antibiotic poisoning that has eroded the health of many. This is seen especially with the category of antibiotics referred to as Fluoroquinolone. Many have already been withdrawn from the market due to toxicity. They are prescribed for respiratory and urinary tract infections, skin infections and Lyme Disease, to name a few.

Antibiotics, in general, may kill off unwanted bacterial infection, but in the process does not discriminate and removes good bacteria as well, necessary for proper immune function. The subsequent repercussions for many are too extensive for the purposes of this article.

There is another way to treat ourselves, our children and even our pets for infection when it occurs. There exists easily available, over the counter, FDA approved Homeopathic remedies that will help you respond so fast you will be amazed. I have been using them for thirty years and never cease to be pleased and grateful for their efficacy.

The following are two of my favorites that you can find today at your nearest health food store, many pharmacies and definitely on-line. Listed here is an abbreviated version of their uses. Don’t be afraid to initially repeat often.

HEPAR SULPH CALCAREA-30c or 200c (made from the mineral compound calcium sulphide)

Acts on the mucus membranes and helps with discharges that are thick, yellow, ropy and even foul-smelling pus; sharp pains made worse by touch or exposure to cold air or draught; may have desire for acidic foods.

• Drains abscesses (dental also)

• Ear infections

• Hoarse cough, croup

• Glandular swellings

• Breast infection

• Skin disorders

• Toothache

• Cysts

• Boils

• Sore throat

• Whooping cough

MERCURIUS SOLUBILIS or MERCURIUS VIVUS– 30c or 200c (base substance ‘soluble’ mercury prepared according to the FDA approved Homeopathic Pharmacopoea.)

Affects glands and internal organs. Especially useful when the person is affected by a change in temperature. Tendency to formation of pus, can be foul-smelling and streaked with blood. When this remedy is indicated the person usually has bad breath, excess salivation and will complain of a metallic taste in the mouth. There is a thirst for cold drinks and hunger.

• Sore throat

• Swollen lymph glands

• Night-time fever with chills

• Bronchitis

• Bleeding gums

• Prostate swelling

• Boils & abscesses during menses

WARNING: If condition worsens or persists, check with your physician.