Infections, Common
Background
Your body comes into contact with many infections, and most often can eliminate them without antibiotics. Though for severe pneumonias and some other infections it is a very good idea to add the antibiotics, for many milder infections, and especially for viral infections, the antibiotics may simply be counterproductive.
Prevention
To optimize your body’s own defense systems:
General Diet Advice
Elderberry plus zinc, retinol, vitamins C & D
ViraPro™ is includes this mix. It’s what I first reach for if I have a bug, or for prevention when travelling or if there is a viral infection spreading through town. It should be in everyone’s medicine cabinet.
You should also consider…
Keep your nutrition solid
Keep your nutrition solid. Do this by avoiding excess sugars, eating whole foods, and getting a multivitamin in the form of a good multivitamin powder. Zinc is especially important for immunity.
Other Therapies & Advice
Sleep
Get your 8 hours of sleep a night (see insomnia if needed).
Stay hydrated
The "Navy" part of our immune system, which is what works on moist surfaces like the nose and mouth, works poorly when dehydrated. Avoid sugary, drinks which suppress immunity.
Yeast infections
If you have chronic sinusitis or spastic colon/irritable bowel syndrome review those sections as well as the one on treating their underlying cause, which is often yeast/candida. Eliminating the yeast will take a major strain off your immune system.
More Information Online
Articles on Infections by Dr. T
Treatments
Recommended Supplements
Elderberry plus zinc, retinol, vitamins C & D
ViraPro™ is includes this mix. It’s what I first reach for if I have a bug, or for prevention when travelling or if there is a viral infection spreading through town. It should be in everyone’s medicine cabinet.
You should also consider…
Thymic protein
To treat an acute infection, take thymic protein — This natural thymic hormone mimic stimulates your immune system wonderfully. I recommend it be in everyone’s medicine cabinet. Pour a packet of the powder under your tongue 3 times a day at the first sign of any infection, and let it absorb under your tongue. Take it till the infection resolves. You’ll be impressed and even your kids will love it.
Specific Infections
See the sections below for specific infections: