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Antibiotics are used for bacterial, not viral infections. Bacteria are all over. Once in the tropics, I was bitten by an invisible thing probably from the standing water under the sink. Within days my arm was bright red, bruised, swollen, and I was light-headed from spreading infection. Anti-inflammatory herbal antibiotics don't help if the infection is too strong. Another time I got strep throat (my bugaboo) from a public phone at JKF. What would my tonsils say--if only I had them?
Unfortunately, antibiotics may become increasingly necessary in tropical climates, where germ thrive, or in cold weather, when dry indoor heat makes your throat susceptible. The trick when using antibiotics is to prevent and eliminate the side-effects fast. Yeast infections--commonly occurring after antibiotics, with birth control pills, after surgery or severe stress--can be spread sexually and may last a long time. Yeast symptoms can occur during travel because of diet, climate and water changes. Symptoms include bloating, indigestion, vaginal discharge and internal sores in the vagina. Men may develop thrush--yeast in the mouth. Babies develop yeast-related oozing or red rashes, incontinence, indigestion, temper tantrums, and other problems that can be improved by adding acidophilus to their formula. Most often these and other yeast-related problems are neither recognized nor treated.
After antibiotics, you need to rebalance your inner ecology in order to improve digestion and enjoy good health. Eating yogurt is not enough. Drugs may kill germs but leave you with mucus congestion that makes breathing difficult, joint movement painful, or makes your head swim (Meniere's syndrome.) Here is some quick, easy advice to help clear up the aftermath of antibiotics.
Anti-Yeast Diet
During and after using antibiotics or during any sign of a yeast infection: Avoid fruits, sugars, sweets, breads or other yeasty foods like beer and wine or any alcohol. Vegetables are cleansing and protein is a good idea. Some say tofu is a problem; others say whole soy is OK.
Natto (fermented soy beans) contains valuable digestive enzymes and is anticancer and anticholesterol as well. It prevents blood clots and is highly rejuvenating. You can watch silly videos of people eating Natto on Youtube. Americans think it is a joke. But Japanese health professionals and general populous swear by Natto and eat it daily. Some say it helps prevent prostate cancer. Natto is sticky and slightly nutty and fermented tasting. If it makes your yeasty symptoms worse--it does not agree with you. I find it comforting and highly digestible. You can add a tablespoon to your cooked rice or grains. If you love it, eat it as is or mixed with mustard.
Pure organic coconut oil, one tablespoon after meals, may improve digestion, bloating, and immunity. It contains lauric acid, which boosts immunity, and is chemically similar to mothers' milk. It is nourishing and tastes like coconut! Some say it is slightly slimming, but that may be because it aids digestion and absorption. Used over time it may improve leaky gut.
Rinse your mouth with water and Australian Tea Tree Oil after brushing your teeth. It makes a nice antifungal gargle. Add a drop to water or tea to help kill germs and prevent yeast problems.
Homeopathic Treatments
Do not mix homeopathic remedies with drugs. Wait until you have finished drug treatments completely then use homeopathic remedies only between meals not with food. They can help you to detoxify from medicines and prevent side-effects.
Homeopathic pulsatilla 30C reduces phlegmy symptoms like difficult breathing and pressure in the chest that makes you feel like you're dying and need a breath of fresh air. You may feel sad or just not up to your usual activities. If mucus or water retention is a problem, use homeopathic pulsatilla 30C between meals as directed for a few days until your fog clears.
If you feel anxious, exhausted or fearful. If you ache everywhere and can't face anyone because you feel your vitality is lacking, try homeopathic gelsemium 30C.
If you have searing pain from excess acid, gout or other antsy uric acid symptoms, including tremors, use homeopathic formic acid 30C.
Yeast-related Sores and Female Infection
Yeast infections hurt and make sex impossible. Start treating your yeast infection while you are using antibiotics and as needed after you have stopped it. One old-fashioned doctor recommended treatment that works dramatically is a douche of boric acid and water. Use the pure boric acid that is recommended as an eye wash or antifungal. Swann and Lex are two brand names. It is found in pharmacies. Tell the pharmacist why you want to use it
