INFECTIONS

About Infections

Infections become more frequent or long-lasting when the immune system is run down.  Stress, insufficient nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, and general toxicity in and around us can lower our immune defences.  To raise them again we need vitamin C and all antioxidants, probiotics such as lactobacillus acidophilus, the herbs echinacea and cat’s claw and possibly anti-fungals such as garlic and capryllic acid (see candidiasis).  Avoid excessive stress if possible and get plenty of rest and fresh air.

Nutrition Facts & Diet Advice for infections

Consider the following nutrition guidelines:

	Eat a mediterranean diet, full of fruit and vegetables, as well as garlic, onion and some olive oil.
	Consider buying a juicer and a book on juicing.  To see the Champion Juicer as used by the Gerson Institute click here.
	Drink at least 1½ litres of spring or filtered water every day.
	Avoid dairy foods, sugar, white flour, white rice, convenience food, fried food and excessive meat.

Health Supplements    

The following health supplements should be considered:

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	1 X Multivitamin and mineral (e.g. VM75 from Solgar)
	1 X Advanced Antioxidant Formula with L-Glutatione (Solgar)
	1 Ultra Vitamin C Plus Bioflavonoids,   3 x a day (Higher Nature)

Also consider:

	Echinacea (Solgar). (Do not take if suffering from auto-immune disease.)
	Cats Claw capsules or cats claw tea. (Higher Nature)
	Aloe Gold Aloe Vera juice, 2-6 teaspoons in juice or water, before or  between meals (Higher Nature)
	Grapefruit Seed Extract (e.g. Citricidal from Higher Nature)