While the media may point out the dangers of Zika, flu pandemics,
and other “newly” emerging diseases, very little is said about the rise of
“super bugs”. These common diseases are
quickly outstripping the ability of modern antibiotics to deal with them. As a
result, social collapse may well come from familiar infections that can no
longer be treated with penicillin, erythromycin, or any other antibiotic that you
decided to stockpile. What will you do
after a social collapse when you need antibiotics to fight super bugs, or any
other infection, for that matter?
Surprisingly enough, even some of the worst infections known to man can
still be killed off by natural antibiotics.
While not all of the seven antibiotics listed below will work for every
infection, they can be used reliably in many situations where even modern
antibiotics are failing miserably.
Garlic
All the natural remedies for infections, garlic stands out as one
of the best. It is one of the few that acts as an antiviral as well as an
antibacterial. Unlike most antibiotics, bacteria cannot develop a tolerance to
Garlic. Therefore, if you are concerned about the most current strains of super
bugs, garlic should definitely be in your stockpile of seeds and plants to keep
on hand. Ideally, you should use raw, fresh cloves, however, you can also add
them to anything you are cooking. When
using garlic, exercise caution because it can also act as a blood thinner.
Ginger
Ginger is best used as an antibacterial. It works well in tea form for bacterial upper
respiratory infections. You can also use
ginger as an antiseptic wound cleaner.
When combined with Honey, ginger can also be used effectively against
most super bugs. You can also use
ginger for relieving stomach irritation, sinus inflammation, and joint
pain. Insofar as stockpiling plans, you
can store away roots for both growing and making into tea. Just make sure that
you know how to recognize the budding part of each rhizome, and then how to
prepare them for making new plants and roots.
Turmeric
Even though turmeric and ginger are related to each other, you
still need to keep both on hand to cover as many infections organisms as
possible. In addition, when combined
with olive oil and black pepper, turmeric can also act as a fighter and
inhibitor of cancer. You can use
turmeric as a tea (be sure to always add black pepper or it will not get into
the body) and in cooking. As with
ginger, you will need to store away the roots and pay careful attention to
rhizome areas. Both plants will grow
well enough indoors, however, you will need pots at least 12 – 16″ deep so that
the roots develop properly.
Honey
Aside from a sweet taste that cannot be resisted, honey is also one
of the gentlest, yet most powerful antibiotics.
It is good for mouth and dental infections as well as skin wounds. Since honey bees are in decline, you will
more than likely need to start your own hive of bees. Fortunately, you can make
smaller sized hives in mason jars. Just
remember that you must have one queen per hive and at least a few drones so
that the bees will continue to produce from one generation to the next. Queens and drones can be purchased from
commercial dealers as well as instructions on how to handle bees. It may cost a bit and take some practice to
learn the art of beekeeping, however, it will be well worth your effort.
Alcohol
In many parts of the world, wine is still used routinely to get rid
of bacteria and other pathogens in the water. While alcohol will not get rid of
an internal infection, it still works well for skin and open wounds. Do not forget that there are three basic
kinds of alcohol:
Ethanol or grain alcohol is safe to drink. It is made by fermenting
sugary or starchy foods such as potatoes, honey, apples, grapes, and cherries.
While most modern wine makers use brewer’s yeast, you can also use regular
baking yeast for fermentation. If you
need to concentrate the wine to get a higher concentration of alcohol, you will
need to use a still. After harvesting
the food base, you can expect it to take 3 – 6 months before you have a final
product that can be used for water purification, drinking, and wound
treatment. Even though there are wild,
or natural yeasts that you can harvest, it is best to study this field
carefully before trying it as a DIY. For the purposes of your stockpile, be
sure to keep both brewers and baking yeast aside. There are many ways to preserve yeast
cultures once you get them started.
Methanol or wood alcohol is poisonous and cannot be consumed or
used for medicinal purposes. As the name implies, methanol can be made from
distilling wood. This is, however, a
dangerous process and can lead to blindness if the still is not set up
correctly.
Isopropyl Alcohol is commonly used to cleanse wounds and as a
sanitizer. While this alcohol is very useful for medicine, it is also hard to
produce at the consumer level. You can
do just about the same thing with high proof ethanol. Since ethanol is safer and easier to produce,
you are best served by mastering basic fermentation and distillation.
Apple Cider Vinegar
If you’ve ever tried your hand at wine making, then you already
know that you can be very disappointed when the whole barrel turns into
vinegar! That being said, if your apple
jack turns to vinegar, then you will have apple cider vinegar, which has
excellent antibiotic properties. Gargle with apple cider vinegar to treat
thrush, sinus infections, gum infections, and throat infections. Apple cider vinegar is also one of the best
treatments for candida and yeast infections no matter where they show up. While you can make your own apple cider vinegar,
don’t forget that it can take several weeks before it is ready for use. Be sure to store some away in your stockpile,
and also make sure that you know how to make it from scratch.
Oregano Oil
In the post-crisis world, bacterial, viral, and fungal infections
are only part of the entire disease landscape that will be of concern to
you. If you do not have a remedy for
intestinal parasites, it can truly spell disaster very quickly. No matter whether you hunt certain animals at
the wrong time of year, drink water without cleaning it properly, or you do not
cook foods to the proper temperature, you can count on being exposed to all
kinds of worms and other parasites that can cause hallucinations and kill
you. Fortunately, oregano is effective
for killing these parasites, as well as:
·
Urinary tract infections
·
Athlete’s foot
·
Upper respiratory infections including swine flu
·
Ear infections
·
Skin infections
·
Sinus infections
As with garlic, be careful when using oregano because it can thin
the blood. Since oregano can also lower blood sugar levels, diabetics should
also use it with caution.
Oregano is a member of the mint family, and therefore very easy to
grow. You can keep the seeds on hand in your stockpile, or start plants in a
windowsill pot. Oregano can be used as
a tea using dried or fresh leaves. If you are interested in making oil
infusions and also essential oils, this is an excellent herb to start because
it grows so well and is also very easy to work with.
In the post-crisis world, poor sanitation, consuming unfamiliar
foods, increased risk of injuries, and soaring stress levels are all going to
create a situation where you may need antibiotics to treat an infection. Many people are surprised to discover that
they have potent, safe antibiotics right in their own kitchen. Take the time now to learn how to grow and
make these simple foods into powerful medicines that will serve you and your
family well in a time of crisis. In
addition, if you encounter a super bug that cannot be handled by modern
antibiotics, you may just find something in these seven natural remedies that
will save your life.
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