Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics - Revised and Updated : How to treat infections without antibiotics PDF
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Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics Dr John McKenna Newleaf This book is dedicated to four very special people in my life—Charity, Jackie, Marianne and David—my children. Contents Cover Title Page Dedication Foreword Preface Introduction Chapter 1: The History of Antibiotics From early times to the nineteenth century Honey Garlic and onions Moulds Wine and vinegar Copper Antibiotics in ancient Africa The nineteenth and early twentieth centuries Good bacteria Pyocynase Salvarsan The penicillin era Streptomycin Chloramphenicol The cephalosporins The tetracyclines Newer antibiotics The most recent antibiotics The future Chapter 2: Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics Resistance to antibiotics: is it really a problem? Melbourne, Australia Why do bacteria develop resistance? Case history 1: Mark – Influenza Case history 2: John – Recurrent sore throat and tiredness Antibiotic use in animals Pet foods Laboratory reports How do bacteria develop resistance? Spontaneous mutations Plasmids Japan South Africa Transposons Has bacterial resistance always been there or did we create it? Do plasmids and transposons favour bacterial survival? The consequences of resistance Summary Chapter 3: The Use and Abuse of Antibiotics Antibiotics are now being rendered useless The dangers of excessive antibiotic use Resistance Allergic reactions Intestinal problems Case history 3: Sarah – Abdominal pain and loss of appetite Specific problems with certain antibiotics Chloramphenicol Tetracyclines Aminoglycosides Sulphonamides Antibiotic abuse — the reasons why What if an antibiotic must be used? Case history 4: Gerard – Recurrent ear and chest infections Chapter 4: Conventional and Alternative Medical Approaches The conventional medical approach to treating infections The alternative medical approach to treating infections Chapter 5: Childhood Infections Upper respiratory tract infections (nasal, sinus, throat and ear infections) Lower respiratory tract infections (chest infections) Croup Bronchitis Case history 5: Seán – Persistent cough Wheezy bronchitis and asthma Recurrent respiratory infections The child who does not get better 1. Tuberculosis 2. Cystic fibrosis 3. Mycoplasma pneumonia 4. Reduced IGA 5. Inhalation of a foreign body (e.g. a peanut or wheel of a toy car) Infections of other parts of the body Gastro-enteritis Urinary tract infections Summary Chapter 6: Herbal Medicine Herbs — part of Nature’s energy cycle Herbal medicines and synthetic drugs: a comparison Herbal medicine and intuition Echinacea purpurea — the immune herb How does Echinacea work? What is Echinacea used for? How do you take Echinacea? Is Echinacea safe to use? Summary Wild Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria) How does Wild Indigo work? What is Wild Indigo used for? How do you take Wild Indigo? Is Wild Indigo safe to use? Summary Usnea barbata — the herbal antibiotic How does Usnea work? What is Usnea used for? How do you take Usnea? Is Usnea safe to use? Summary Honey What is Honey? How does Honey work? What is Honey used for? How do you take Honey? Is Honey safe? Summary Grapefruit Seed Extract What is GSE? How does GSE work? What is GSE used for? How do you take GSE? Is GSE safe to use? Summary Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) How does Tea Tree Oil work? What is Tea Tree Oil used for? How to use Tea Tree Oil? Is Tea Tree Oil safe to use? Summary Other medicinal herbs Sage (Salvia officinalis) and Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Marigold (Calendula officinalis) Garlic (Allium sativum) Wormwood (Artemisia absinthum) Summary Thuja occidentalis How does Thuja work? What is Thuja used for? How do you take Thuja? Is Thuja safe to use? Summary Esberitox — an exciting new herbal immune stimulant What does Esberitox contain? How does Esberitox work? What is Esberitox used for? Are there side effects? Summary Case history 6: Jennifer – Glandular fever Immunol — a powerful immune booster What does Immunol contain? What is Immunol used for? Are there side effects Summary Summary Chapter 7: Homeopathic Medicine Simple and complex homeopathy Complex homeopathic remedies Toxiloges Echinacea compositum Engystol Case history 7: Jackie – tonsilitis Adverse effects of antibiotics Summary Simple homeopathic remedies Case history 8: Karen – Recurrent chest infections, tiredness, aches and pains The importance of homeopathic vaccination Chapter 8: Nutritional Medicine Water Sugar Processed foods Live yoghurt What does live yoghurt contain? How does live yoghurt differ from commercially-produced yoghurt? Why is it beneficial to take live yoghurt? 1. Effects of the intestinal flora on colon cancer 2. The intestinal flora and calcium absorption 3. The intestinal flora and cholesterol 4. The intestinal flora and constipation/diarrhoea 5. The intestinal flora and antibiotic therapy 6. The intestinal flora produce vitamins essential for well-being 7. A healthy intestinal flora can prevent bowel infections 8. The intestinal flora stimulates the immune system Probiotics supplements Prebiotics Whey Proteins in whey 1. Beta-lactoglobulin 2. Alpha-lactalbumin 3. Immunoglobulins 4. Lactoferrin 5. Lactoperoxidase Summary Case history 9: Jane – Intestinal problems Chapter 9: Nutritional Supplements Vitamin C Recent controversy in the press about vitamin C Daily requirements The evidence — vitamin C works How vitamin C works The best form of vitamin C Other benefits of taking vitamin C 1. It protects against arthritis and other degenerative diseases 2. It counteracts asthma 3. It prevents cancer Summary Zinc — a vital trace element Zinc and the immune system Sources of zinc Is zinc supplementation safe? Summary Personal note Chapter 10: The Role of Stress Stress and infections Case history 10: André – Severe asthma Stress and the common cold Stress and the mental state Stress and the emotional state Summary Protecting against stress The role of exercise The role of relaxation Adrenal gland support Herbs to support the adrenal glands Ginseng
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