How to fight infections naturally with these foods

Infections Are disease caused by microorganisms that invade tissue.Infection: Therefore invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body. An infection may cause no symptoms and be subclinical, or it may cause symptoms and be clinically apparent.

Here are some of the natural antibiotics that help in fighting infections

1: Onions 

Onions cantain powerful flavonoids which are antibiotic and like Garlic they also have therapeutic sulfur compounds called cysteine sulphoxides which helps in fighting off Infections

2: Grapefruit Seed Extract

Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) is a supplement made from the seeds of grape.

Grapefruit seed extract contains potent compounds that can kill more than 60 types of bacteria and yeasts

3: Horseradish

Horseradish is a cruciferous vegetable, just like cabbage and broccoli.

Allyl isothiocyanate is an oil released when the root of horseradish is cut, and may have powerful antibacterial properties.

A study noted that isothiocyanates extracted from horseradish root killed six types of oral bacteria (18Trusted Source).

4: Garlic

Garlic concentrates are effective against bacteria but it should be taken in small doses are large amount of garlic can cause internal bleeding.

5: Vitamin C

Using vitamin C before heavy physical exercise, such as a marathon, might prevent upper airway infections that can occur after heavy exercise.

6: Cinnamon

Cinnamon has also been used as a health-promoting agent for the treatment of diseases such as inflammation, gastrointestinal disorders and urinary infections [15,16]. Another potential medical use of cinnamon would be with regards to its antimicrobial properties, especially antibacterial activity.

7: Honey

Honey is one the oldest antibiotics, tracing back to ancient times. 

Honey contains hydrogen peroxideTrusted Source, which account for some of its antibacterial properties.

8: Apple-Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting the sugar from apples. 

One test tube study found that apple cider vinegar was effective at killing Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, which is the bacteria responsible for staph infection.

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