Marta James - Natural Antibiotics and Antivirals: The Ultimate Guide to Natural Antibiotics - Homemade Herbal Remedies that Kill Pathogens and Cure Bacterial Infections and Allergies. Prevent Illness, Cold and Flu

Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL ANTIBIOTICS AND ANTIVIRALS

Waking up to a severe flu, stomach upset or a migraine is not an unusual thing. This probably happens from time to time. Viruses when in the body are hard to get rid of due to their tiny size and the speed in which they replicate. Having a recurring infection is bound to mess up your day and your schedule. You could visit a doctor, but the medicines he prescribed on your last visit were probably expensive and only worked for a while until your condition recurred.

Most pharmaceutical antibiotics and antivirals produce unwanted side effects such as drowsiness, nausea and vomiting. The stubborn nature of most viruses may make it necessary for an individual to use antivirus from time to time as the infection recurs. Continuous use of antivirus and antibiotics may cause the body to become resistant to the drugs. This calls for alternative ways of dealing with the virus

Today you may have woken up feeling particularly restless, tired, with muscle pain or fever. Something tells you to check for alternative ways of dealing with your stubborn viral or bacterial infection or disease and luckily you land on this book. Well, you are not alone. There are millions of people out there who go through the same thing or even worse from time to time.

Take the example of Cassie, a thirty year old mother of two boys. Less than two weeks ago, her oldest son Mark had influenza, her husband Tom took Mark to the doctor who prescribed some medicine. Three days later the entire household was down with the flu. She had to miss work for a few days, the kids could not go to school and they missed a lot on their academics. The flu particularly took a toll on their youngest son Harry, he was ever restless and could barely sleep at night as the fever shot and the coughs got worse. During the flu outbreaks she would be fatigued and bugs would form under her eye lids due to lack of sleep. The worst part of it all was the fact that after all this, she knew that her family will never be immune to flu.

Tired of visiting the doctor every month with the flu problem, Cassie decided to try something else. She had heard from her friend about a certain herb that could be used to effectively cure even stubborn illnesses. She had not given much thought into it until when she could not take it anymore.

On a visit to the market one day, she bought ginger, garlic and lemon. She went home, cut the garlic and the ginger into tiny pieces and put them in hot water. They each took a glass full of the mixture with a spoonful of honey. It did not work immediately, but that night, they all slept well and in the morning everyone felt better. The family rarely has to visit the doctor for flu medication. They have made a habit of taking the mixture of herbs every once in a while or as soon as anyone feels signs of flu. If you were to ask them today, they would say they wish they had known earlier.

Nature has been so kind as to offer us wonderful substances that have been proven over the years to be useful in treatment and prevention of various illnesses. Some have also been tested and proven scientifically as being effective in the treatment of certain infections; due to certain chemical compositions found in them. Herbs have been in use for centuries in all parts of the world and have continued to be an essential part of traditional folk medicine especially in Africa and Asia.Over time, human beings have found out ways of combining more than one natural substance to create a powerful treatment for most illnesses and modifying the methods of administering the medicines. Traditionally, the herbs were crushed or dried and added to water or milk, this has changed with some herbs being made into lotion, capsule or infused oil.

In recent, times more and more people are embracing natural ways of dealing with ailments. This has been boosted by scientists studying, testing and approving certain herbs as useful. Some herbs are used as supplements since they provide minerals and nutrients that speed up the healing process.

This book takes you on a life transforming journey to the world of herbs and natural remedies in the treatment of illnesses and diseases; commonly known as traditional folk medicine. If you are ready to take back your life and regain your youthful vigour, this book gives you all the important information you need to know in terms of what substance you need and how to prepare the medicine that will change your life, no doubt. This book will be worth the while. Join me in this amazing journey that starts now. Buckle up; it is going to be a fun ride to freedom from sickness-imposed insomnia, fatigue and huge medical bills.