Antibiotic replacements? - Alternative Medicine Message Board

Marsanne · 01-24-2005, 08:21 PM

I am looking for something natural for an antibiotic. Currently I am allergic to penicillin, cephlosporins, quinolins, and sulpha drugs. This leaves me almost high and dry with antibiotics and I don't know what else to turn to. I have heard of collidal silver? Is this a good replacement, any other suggestions? For sinusitus.
I also wondered if anyone knew of a good sleep aid for my hyperactive son. We have been giving him small doses of Melatonin, but it seems to be loosing it's effectiveness and before I up the dose I thought if I can alternate it with something that it may be more effective.
Also...I have been diagnosed with CFS/Fibromyalgia but was given no direction from my dr as to what I can do. I asked about nutrition or an herbal supplements and he gave me a "what are you crazy" look and laughed. Told me just to take a daily vitamin.
Any suggestions??? What about these protien shakes...I need to loose weight not gain, will these add on the lbs?

Newtocp · 01-25-2005, 02:13 AM

Hello,

Im not sure about for sininitus but grapeseed extract and oil of oregano are some options to look into.

For your son have you thought about trying 'calm child' it a herbal tinctiture mix you can get for gets that are 'hyper' and its suppose to calm their system. Best of luck

Steph

ratboy83 · 01-25-2005, 05:37 AM

hi there. ginger root and garlic both have anti-biotic actions. echinachea boosts the immune system. ginseng also has the same effect. apples have an anti-viral effect; eat apples at-least three times a day or alternatively drink a pint of apple juice (even supermarket apple juice should help). take zinc and vitamin C supplements- both are vital for healthy immune function. lavender essential oil has an immuno stimulant and is also an anti-biotic. finallly, specifically for sinusitus (these are essential oils): sinusitis with head pain, use eucalyptus and lavender; with congestion, use basil; with catarrh, use eucalytus and sandalwood.

for your son, try lavender essential oil in a bath 3 drops diluted in 15ml of carrier oil) and then a drop on his pillow.

hopes this helps,

alex

auntjudyg · 01-25-2005, 07:31 AM

Any alternative remedies will work best starting from a firm base. How well are you both eating? Plenty of veggies/fruits? Minimal refined, processed products?

mellowfish · 01-25-2005, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ratboy83

lavender essential oil has an immuno stimulant and is also an anti-biotic. finallly, specifically for sinusitus (these are essential oils): sinusitis with head pain, use eucalyptus and lavender; with congestion, use basil; with catarrh, use eucalytus and sandalwood.

for your son, try lavender essential oil in a bath 3 drops diluted in 15ml of carrier oil) and then a drop on his pillow.
alex

I must add, it is VERY important to note that essential oils should NEVER be used internally unless under the supervision of an experienced herbalist or doctor.