How to Treat Sickness and Infections Naturally Part 3

The common cold is brought on by viral infections in the sinuses. Using decongestants for the common cold is not recommended for obvious reasons. Decongestants can interfere with the cleansing process of your body and can actually prolong the signs and symptoms. There are no antibiotics that can rid the body of viral infections they only weaken your immune system and leave you susceptible to immune deficiency problems.

When you being to feel mild symptoms the best thing to do is to stop it before it starts. You can stop the cold virus form developing by in-hailing eucalyptus, raidata, eucalyptus globulus and ravensair . By placing drops of these oils on a cloth and in-hailing throughout the nose and mouth the antibacterial properties will become airborne and start attacking the viruses in your body.

You need to consume horseradish, garlic, and cayenne rich foods and foods rich in vitamin C while drinking plenty of water to help your body flush out the viruses that are causing the cold. Green tea and Echinacea are highly recommended to help your body reject the virus.

Treat Sickness and Infections Naturally: Bacterial Infections

Bacteria are microorganisms and can be found throughout our bodies and environment around us. While some bacteria is mandatory for your survival, other forms of bacteria are disease causing and can produce serious infections. Making sure our immune system is healthy is key to stopping the symptoms and harmful effects that can come from bacterial infections.

By using essential oils on the skin you can deliver to your immune system with the antibacterial properties. Three of the best oils that kill many types of bacteria that can cause serious problems in our body are marjoram, eucalyptus and French tarragon.

Yogurt, turmeric, ginger, and foods rich in vitamin C can significantly increase your body's ability to heal itself. Echinacea, goldenseal, Aloe Vera juice, berberine, and licorice root can help immensely in this situation.

Treat Sickness and Infections Naturally: Ear Infections

Ear infections are brought on by bacteria infections in the body. Usually ear infections follow upper respiratory infection by either viruses or bacteria. It can be severely painful or it can be as minor as a slight ache. But regardless of the usual symptoms and how quickly they come on, one thing is for sure...if left untreated the infections can become far worse and may lead to ruptured eardrum.

By using a hot compress with drops of chamomile and lavender essential oil placed on the ear this can drastically reduce the severity and length of time these types of infections stay in our bodies. Chamomile, pulsatilla and belladonna can all be very useful in reducing these symptoms but should be used according to the recommendations of an herbalist prior to use because of age, weight, and other factors of the patient.