1. Coconut Oil
This tropical food has natural antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal properties due to its lauric acid content. Lauric Acid is a natural antibiotic for candida, yeast infections, coughs, inflammation, and warts. Take it regularly to help prevent harmful pathogens from entering your digestive system.
You can cook with it, apply it topically, add it to smoothies, melt it and pour it over popcorn or put a spoonful in your coffee or tea. Coconut oil's ph mirrors that of our skin so it is extremely effective for topical application for irritated skin. It's so gentle that you can apply it to your vaginal/vulvar area when irritated during menstruation or to fight inflammation from bacterial vaginosis or yeast infection. Supplements are also available.
Here are a couple of brands we recommend:
Nature's Way Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Molivera Organics Fractionated Coconut Oil 16 oz. Premium Grade A - great for using as a carrier oil for other essential oils
Antibiotics aren't the enemy for most consumers but for folks like myself that have allergies to most antibiotics on the market, these 5 natural alternatives have become my first line of defense for bacterial and fungal health concerns. If you suspect you have an infection, visit your doctor for a professional diagnosis. There is no substitution for medical professionals and their expertise. Do some research of your own on the possible applications of this herb and as always, check with your doctor before trying any home remedies.
