Mind & Body Health

In this era of superbugs, natural antibiotics like garlic and other herbs and spices have an increasing role to play in fighting bacteria associated with infectious diseases. We read in another article about the harm of pharmaceutical, or un- natural antibiotics. The overuse and misuse of these drugs have given rise to "super-germs" that are resistant to even the most powerful drugs.

This comes from taking antibiotics for the wrong reasons, such as for colds and the flu that are linked to viruses, not bacteria. It also arises from not completing a prescribed course of antibiotics, taking too much antibiotics and other reasons. Yet certain foods and other substances that has antibiotic properties continue to be effective against these drug-resistant supergerms.

They rarely cause harmful side effects like allergic reactions. In some cases, allergic reactions do occur, but these are much rarer than similar reactions caused by antibiotic drugs. And, natural antibiotics do not wipe out the trillions of friendly bacteria that play a crucial role in immunity. More likely, they also play a secondary role in stimulating the body's natural immune response.

Garlic is by far the best known among natural antibiotics. It has long been proven to destory harmful viruses, bacterial, fungi and parasites. The active compound in garlic is allicin, which is similar to penicillin - the first antibiotic.

(Here, it is worth noting that the early antibiotics, like penicillin which was discovered in 1928, were also natural medicines. Penicillin was derived from the penicillium fungi and even though it is known to cause allergic reactions, it is relatively safe. Newer antibiotics are mainly synthetically produced. They tend to be more powerful and so they also tend to cause more powerful side effects.)

One of the good things about garlic is that is works against a broad spectrum of harmful bacteria. It is the natural equivalent of a "broad spectrum antibiotic". But while modern broad spectrum antibiotics tend to be very powerful (and costly) drugs that cause serious side effects, garlic is a gentle (and cheap) food that does its job without producing harmful side effects.

To maximise the natural antibiotic benefits of garlic, it is best to eat it raw. How? In China and Malaysia, but for some reason not in Singapore, many Chinese restaurants serve finely cut raw garlic as a condiment, in much the same way as they would serve raw chilli, with soy sauce. And you would dip your meats and other foods in it. Chinese spring rolls and a Hokkien dialect noodle dish called lor mee also have raw garlic added. The Chinese also eat raw garlic pickled in soy sauce.

You can also suck raw garlic cloves - as you would suck a lozenge - by placing them either inside the cheeks or under the tongue. The taste is mild, unlike the strong pungent effect of biting or chewing raw garlic. In fact, the taste is so mild that I get tempted to bite it - and that is when some of the pungence emerges!

So these are some ideas on how to eat raw garlic. But if you dislike the taste, just swallow some down with hot water or hot soup. Alternatively, garlic oil capsules - sold in health stores - also impart many of the benefits of garlic, including its properties as natural antibiotics. You can also buy aged garlic supplements and these are said to be particularly effective, more so than regular garlic capsules.

Cooked garlic also retains some of the properties of raw garlic, including their properties as natural antibiotics. So use garlic regularly in your cooking, especially when you are down with infectious diseases like the flu.

Echinacea is a American Indian herb popularly used as in America and Europe to treat sore throats, coughs and other flu-like symptoms. I do not have personal experience with it, but thought I mention it here because practically every website that discusses natural antibiotics mention it.

Echinecea is said to work like garlic, fighting bacteria, fungi and viruses and also stimulating immune function. It is sold in health stores as a liquid medicine, tablet or capsule, as well as a herbal tea. Because of its popularity, several scientific studies have been done on echinecea, but the results have been inconclusive. Some studies show that it reduces the severity of colds and flus, while others show that it produces little impact.

Proponents of echinecea do acknowledge that it is no "magic herb". It is said to be most effective when taken in the early stages of colds and flus and when taken regularly, every few hours, over several days. They further advise that enchinecea should not be taken for more than 10 days.

Propolis is a mixture of natural resins that bees collect from flower buds, plant sap and other plant sources. They use it not only to seal small gaps in the bee hive, but also to prevent decomposition within the hive. For example, if a small animal like a lizard enters the hive and dies there, the bees would seal it with propolis - making it like a mummy - and rendering it harmless and odorless.

Modern research reveals that propolis has the properties of natural antibiotics, anti-virals and anti-fungi. It also enhances immune function and imparts other health benefits. However, because the composition of propolis depends on where the bees come from and where they collect the resins, the quality of propolis varies.

Propolis tablets and lozenges are sold at health stores. I used to take them whenever I had the flu, sore throat or other infections and I found them generally effective.

However, I later grew out of the habit, partly because the health store where I used to buy propolis from has closed, and partly because I discovered other natural antibiotics that, for some reason, I relate better to. One of these is... "Umeboshi"

Of all natural antibiotics, this pickled sour plum has been my favourite since I learnt about it nearly 20 years ago, through macrobiotics. For one thing, it appears to me more as a real, natural food as opposed to, propolis which comes in the form of a tablet or lozenge. The other reason is that, besides fighting infectious diseases as natural antibiotics, anti-virals, anti-parasites, etc, umeboshi has lots more medical properties and it is claimed to help over a hundred different illnesses.

This may seem far-fetched, but one of its chief properties is that it has strong alkalinising properties. It makes the body environment more alkaline. And since most disease condtions arise from the body becoming over-acidic, umeboshi is able to counter these conditions. It is not so far-fetched after all.

In recent years, olive leaf and olive leaf extracts (OLE) have become popular health supplements. They are said to be powerful antioxidants, with one 2005 study by Dr L Stevenson of Southern Cross University, Australia, reporting it to be twice as powerful an antioxidant as green tea and four times more powerful than Vitamin C. And yes, olive leaf extracts are also claimed to enhance immune function and act as natural antibiotics - and also

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Niacin (vitamin B3) is an essential vitamin found in many foods. The human body uses niacin in more than 50 chemical reactions. Niacin works in the body to dilate capillaries causing an increase of blood flow to the peripheries. Niacin is a vital precursor for the coenzymes that supply energy to body cells. This important vitamin is also needed for the synthesis of the sex hormones.

Vitamin E protects cell membranes. It protects unsaturated fatty acids from attack by oxygen and oxidation to combat the spread of free radicals. It is not destroyed by these antioxidant processes (like Vitamin C) and functions repeatedly. Vitamin E creates a barrier against air pollutants and defends against cell damage. It's antioxidant protection may help prevent cancer, heart disease, stroke, reduce bad cholesterol, and prevent blood clots. Vitamin E improves immune function and slows the aging process.

Hawthorn is rich in bioflavonoids, which relax and dilate the arteries. These compounds are powerful antioxidants that help increase the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart. This reduces the work required by the heart to circulate blood, and in- turn this reduces blood pressure and stress to the heart muscle. The bioflavonoid substances in Hawthorn give strength to the walls of blood vessels and improve blood flow to other areas of the body.

Is an aphrodisiac that increases libido in men and women, and improves erectile function in men. Known also as Epimedium, horny goat weed was first described in ancient classical Chinese medicinal texts. Today, horny goat weed holds an important place in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is gaining popularity around the world.

Catuaba has a long history in herbal medicine as an aphrodisiac. People have used Catuaba for generations and it is the most famous of all Brazilian aphrodisiaca plants. Native to Brazil and parts of the Amazon, Catuaba is a central nervous system stimulant commonly used throughout the world for treating sexual impotence, exhaustion and fatigue.

Saw Palmetto is an old American tonic, dating back to the Maya Indians and is used in love potions. Used throughout Europe as one form of treatment for benign enlarged prostate, saw palmetto may also have benefits as a natural aphrodisiac. It is commonly used in remedies designed to increase sex drive and promote general health of the reproductive organs

Is a highly-regarded sexual stimulant with a reputation as a powerful aphrodisiac. It has been used for improving libido and treating erectile dysfunction.

For over 5,000 years Ginkgo has been prescribed in Chinese herbal medicine. Ginkgo is known for increasing blood flow to the brain, which may help energize the brain and central nervous system. Ginkgo improves peripheral circulation, oxygenation, and increases blood flow to the genitals to improve sexual function and the power of your erection.

Is traditionally used to overcome general weakness and deliver extra energy. It also has demonstrated aphrodisiac powers. Used to combat impotence, infertility, and premature ejaculation, it normalizes blood pressure while rejuvenating and revitalizing the body. It also promotes the growth of nerve tissue. A key ingredient of ginseng is ginsenoside, which alters blood flow to the brain and penis and can build blood and sperm. Russian scientists have demonstrated that ginseng stimulates both physical and mental activity, enhances athletic performance and has a positive effect on the sex glands.

Has been held in great esteem as an aphrodisiac since ancient times. Its popularity has remained strong over the course of the centuries, particularly in Mexico. It was first used ritually by the Aztecs as a sexual stimulant for men and women. Medicinal uses include treating sterility, impotence, and sexual imbalances.

Tribulus Terrestris Extract is a natural herbal ingredient that may help increase levels of testosterone by increasing the body's production of luteinizing hormone (LH) levels.

Cayenne stimulates blood flow by strengthening the heart, capillaries, and nerves. It is a mild pain reliever that has been used as a medicine for centuries

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The common herb that’s probably sitting in every spice cabinet right now, has the power to stop an in-progress heart attack?

It’s true. This fiery herb – known to most as a spice – has been shown to stop a heart attack in as little as 3 minutes after taking it.

Medical practitioners both ancient and contemporary have touted the medicinal properties of cayenne as well as a variety of hot peppers (including bird, chili, and Tabasco) due to their high content of capsaicin. Capsaicin is one of seven capsaicinoid compounds present in peppers, and is the primary compound responsible for the hot sensation of the pepper fruit, as well as its medicinal benefits.

It has long been claimed that cayenne, due to its high capsaicin content, is useful in stopping a heart attack in under three minutes, without damaging the heart muscle. A similar claim is made of capsaicin’s ability to abort an in-progress stroke.

A late pioneer herbalist Dr. John Christopher recommends a glass of cayenne tea be given every 15 minutes until the medical crisis "heart attack passes". Also, it is said that a teaspoon of cayenne tincture (Google: Christopher’s Original Formula Cayenne Extract) every 15 minutes is equally effective. An old MD buddy of mine also suggest; "less than 1/5th tea-spoon of cayenne in your favorite hot tea.

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Delta brainwaves (3 - 0,5 Hz) are the brainwaves of the lowest frequency and represent the unconscious. If we only produce delta we will find us in dreamless deep sleep, but we also see delta in various combinations with other brainwaves. They may then represent intuition, curiosity, a kind of radar, hunches or a "feeling" for situations and other people. Delta is often seen with people who work in therapeutic environments or professions and with people who have had traumatic experiences and have developed a "radar" for difficult situations.

Gamma brainwaves (100 - 38 Hz) were detected later than the other brainwaves, less is known about them so far. They have been seen in states of peak performance (both physical and mental), high focus and concentration and during mystic and transzendental experiences. A lot of research is currently being done on gamma brainwaves in the 40 Hz range during meditation. One of the characteristics of gamma waves is a synchronisation of activity over wide areas of the brain.

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