Natural Treatments for MRSA
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September 14, 2011, 1:08 am
Filed under: Natural Treatments, Treating Infections | Tags: antibiotics, coconut oil, colloidal silver, epsom salt, essential oils, garlic, grapefruit seed extract, honey, MRSA, probiotics, soap, tea tree oil, vitamin D
Filed under: Natural Treatments, Treating Infections | Tags: antibiotics, coconut oil, colloidal silver, epsom salt, essential oils, garlic, grapefruit seed extract, honey, MRSA, probiotics, soap, tea tree oil, vitamin D
MRSA is a serious bacterial infection, and one should always seek the care of a qualified health care professional for diagnosis and treatment. However, there are many natural options for this antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria, some of which can be complimentary to antibiotics…some of which may actually work better than antiobiotics. This list is only meant to give you an idea of what options are available. Please do your own research for each of these treatments before attempting them.
- Tea tree oil (topical)–may be used to enhance the effects of other topical treatments
- Colloidal silver (topical and oral)
- Vitamin D to boost immune system
- Manuka honey 16+ or higher (topical and oral/treatment and prevention)
- Probiotics following antibiotics to restore gut flora
- Epsom salt baths to draw out infection
- Healthy diet (prevention)
- Avoid anti-bacterial soap/cleaners
- Do not use soap on body (strips away a protective bacterial layer on skin)
- Tea tree oil combined with retinol and/or topical -cycline antibiotic cream
- DHA supplements
- Young Living essential oils–”Thieves” blend, lemongrass oil
- Raw garlic/garlic oil (topical/oral)
- Coconut oil
- True Rife machine
All of the above suggestions (and links) are from a thread about treating MRSA on the Natural Parents Network Facebook page. Many respondents had personal success with their suggested treatment. From my own knowledge, I have read about Young Living Essential Oils as being very good in treating MRSA. I also know of colloidal silver, garlic, coconut, and tea tree oil as being great antimicrobial agents. Tea tree oil seems to enhance the effect of other treatments because essential oil penetrates more deeply and can carry the qualities of other substances with it (I have no idea how this works, but it worked for me when I was treating an infection under my toenail). The manuka honey is something I hadn’t heard of before, but it is now being used in hospitals as a treatment for MRSA. As always, a healthy diet promotes a healthy immune system, which helps the body fight off infections, so eating well is the first step in preventing MRSA and other illnesses.
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I find the suggestion to not use soap on the body a very interesting one. Our skin has bacteria on it, and the presence of other bacteria may help in preventing a MRSA infection because the bacteria compete with each other. The oils in the skin are also protective and are washed off with soap. However, I still think it’s a good idea to wash hands with soap. Also, thorough cleansing may be part of MRSA treatment as prescribed by a doctor.
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Grapefruit seed extract was not mentioned in this thread, but it also has strong antimicrobial properties. It must always be diluted. It can be taken internally as well as externally. If you see something suspicious on your skin, it probably wouldn’t hurt to dab one of these suggested antimicrobial agents on it as an initial treatment. If it goes away, great! If it starts to look like MRSA, see a doctor.
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MRSA on the skin can look like a boil, spider bite, or pimple. It is usually red, swollen, painful, and pus-filled. If you suspect MRSA, see a doctor for diagnosis. It seems some people have success with treating MRSA skin infections on their own, however I can’t say whether or not this is a safe practice. Never try to self-treat MRSA when a boil has burst, if there is an infection in the blood, or if symptoms include fever, lethargy, or other signs of illness. When a MRSA infection is severe, it can be life-threatening.
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Further Reading:
MRSA Treatments (includes some photos of MRSA)
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Anyone who has battled MRSA should check out this site:
http://www.staph-infection-resources.com/products/members/home.html
Comment by Liza September 15, 2011 @ 5:27 am