Resistance is Futile

That famous phrase was not just the philosophy of the Borg, it is a continual struggle in conventional medicine. Bugs are smart and the more we use a drug to treat an infection, the more adapted to the drug and therefore the more resistant a bug becomes. Much of this is due to trial and error prescribing whenever we have an infection or an illness that is “probably” in need of a medication. But we don’t really test that frequently nor do we know which drug would be the best to offer, often simply going by whatever worked with a particular patient the last time.

The problem with this approach is that it often wastes time and the cellular strength of the patient while they wait for an improvement in their condition and symptoms. This is also a huge issue with recurring infections such as urinary tract infections or strep throat where the patient is having to repeatedly do another course of medication.

The important thing to understand, particularly about antibiotics, is that each medication only works on one type of pathogen. So an antibiotic is for bacteria, an antiviral is for viruses, an antifungal is for funguses and an antiparasitic is for a parasite. This means that in order to choose the correct family of medications, you have to know exactly which type of pathogen is the cause of your infection. That requires testing, which requires time. Otherwise you’re just guessing.

It also means that the longer you are battling the infection or the more often it recurs, the more certain it is that there are multiple infective agents and secondary infections which can be a completely different type of pathogen. It is also very common that whatever dormant/latent infections your body has (such as viruses which will live in your body until the end of your life) will emerge when the immune system is dealing with any acute or lasting illness.

For these reasons conventional drug therapy has substantial limitations and often cannot resolve the infection completely.

The Amazing Things About Natural Remedies for Infection

Let’s begin with the most amazing thing about using a natural remedy for infection. Pathogens cannot develop a resistance to it. Most bacteria that are developing resistance to antibiotics are helpless in the face of a powerful herbal antibiotic, Goldenseal. This is an amazingly broad spectrum and effective way to naturally treat all manner of bacterial infections, particularly those with inflammation. Goldenseal or Berberine is just one example of how effective herbs can be despite the adaptive qualities of any pathogen.

Another wonderful thing about natural remedies is that they tend to work on multiple levels and create improvement in many symptoms across body systems. This is because unlike conventional drugs which either force or suppress body function, natural remedies support your own body’s capacity for immunity and healing which creates a stronger body overall for the future. Repetitive conventional drugs for ongoing or recurring infections weaken the body’s abilities and wipe out the resources that the body requires such as healthy flora, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and hormones.

The third amazing thing about natural remedies is that often one remedy can act on various pathogens, so you don’t need to know which bug you’re dealing with. So particularly for multiple infections that occur opportunistically, herbal remedies will give you greater improvement and more lasting resolution. Cat’s Claw is a great example. This woody vine can grow as high as 100 feet and has long curved thorns that look like cats claws, thus the name. Not only is it a great natural antibiotic, it is also an antiviral and an antifungal which makes it great for compound illnesses such as cancer, Lyme and Multiple Sclerosis. It also helps to protect you during illness from developing an opportunistic secondary infection making it a great partner to a primary herbal remedy as the supporting player.

What is the Solution?

The solution is to include natural remedies anytime you develop an infection so that resolution will be more complete, secondary infections will be resolved or prevented and recurrence will be much less of an issue.