How to implement natural MRSA treatment to work in conjunction with conventional therapies or when antibiotics fail to resolve a particularly stubborn infection.
The horse has literally left the barn where superbugs are concerned. These nasty, life-threatening little critters are popping up in schools, gyms, and other places where crowds of people congregate and no longer confined only to hospitals, nursing homes or skid row as once believed.
Today, if you have a skin infection, most conventional doctors will just assume it’s a mutated superbug like Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, better known by its acronym MRSA, and give you a strong antibiotic. Nonconventional MRSA treatment is not even considered.
That’s right, no testing, just an immediate script for a strong antibiotic with resistance to first-line antibiotics assumed from the get-go.
In 2010 alone, MRSA killed 19,000 people, sent 7 million people to the ER, and cost $8 billion in medical costs, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Let’s take a moment to understand why superbugs like MRSA exist and, even better, make a game plan on how to deal with them particularly in the scary situation when antibiotics fail you or your child.
Not All Bugs are Bad
First of all, let’s get a very important fact straight. Not all bugs are bad and being a germaphobe will actually make the situation far worse for you and your family’s health.
In fact, there are thousands of strains of microscopic life that are of profound benefit to our physiology and health.
In our intestines, there are “friendly” gut flora: viruses, bacteria, and fungi that help us digest food and assist in other fun bodily functions.
Some experts suggest that in a healthy state of being, 90% of our flora are good guys and the other 10% are potential bad guys (aka pathogenic microbes).
Considering the epidemic of MRSA infections, it is likely that this now common superbug has already settled into your gut flora.
Don’t panic!
Staph Aureus, the parent of MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a very natural part of our world and if you already have it in your gut, it doesn’t necessarily require MRSA treatment.
This bacteria has been around a long time and you are not going to eradicate it from your life or your body so don’t bother trying.
Even if you could somehow sterilize your gut of MRSA, what happens when you walk out your front door? Herein lies the need for harmony.
As I see it, there are three barriers to achieving our desired state of tranquility with the superbugs now rampant in our environment: the antibiotic problem, the cleaning dilemma, and the standard American diet.
The ANTIBIOTIC Problem
Doctors and scientists have known for a long time that antibiotics can cause bacteria to mutate. In fact, Staph Aureus was the first bacterium in which penicillin resistance was found—in 1947, just four years after the drug entered mass-production.
Since that time, pharmaceutical companies have struggled to develop stronger antibiotics to fight the onslaught of mutating bugs. Unfortunately, my baby and I were caught in that crossfire. We both developed MRSA infections in 2008.
After being prescribed antibiotics, I wondered, “How can the very thing that caused MRSA be a cure for MRSA?” So I decided to fight my infection naturally with incredible success.
During my research, I learned that micro-organisms like Staph create hundreds of generations in one day. So, even though MRSA is contagious, it is also possible that “normal” Staph can mutate within your body when exposed to antibiotics.
There is no way to know for sure if or when it will mutate, even with the best sensitivity testing. Taking antibiotics can also kill off friendly gut flora AND lead to the over-development of virulent pathogens like C-Diff (google C-Diff infections… not fun either). Another example of mutation is VRSA, Vancomycin-Resistant Staph Aureus. Vancomycin is considered the antibiotic of last resort… it is currently the strongest antibiotic we have and resistance to it is a desperate situation. Although we may need antibiotics sometimes, it is important that we use them responsibly and avoid them whenever possible.
The Cleaning DILEMMA
By now you might be feeling the urge to reach for a gallon of extra-strength bleach. Indeed, some doctors chastise their MRSA patients for not cleaning their homes better and suggest they take regular baths in diluted bleach. Unfortunately for most people, this is no real solution.
During my initial research, I found another mom with a similar situation as my own (she and her daughter were both getting MRSA infections) and she explained to me how great they were doing. They had been taking bleach baths a few times per week and washing all their linens daily.
Now, they only got infected every three months (instead of every month). She considered that success but it didn’t sound like an acceptable solution to me.
Over time I discovered that, although cleaning is important, it is not the solution to MRSA and doing it to the point of stress can exasperate an already depressed immune system. Consider the country of Norway, who had one of the world’s lowest hospital infection rates in 2009. Their solution? Thirty years ago, Norway’s public health officials started a program that cut back on the use of antibiotics and denied the registrations of stronger ones.
They kept the stronger antibiotics out of their country! They take other measures as well, like isolating MRSA-positive patients and staff but extra cleaning has never been part of their plan and their hospitals are not pristine.
So for everyday prevention, wash your hands well with gentle, natural soap and stay away from antibacterial products containing Triclosan.
Clean your house with natural products or make your own with essential oils.
For preventing infection in cuts and scrapes, use a gentle antiseptic like silver hydrosol. Avoid elective surgery and be prepared to act quickly if you or a family member shows signs of infection.
The Standard American Diet
Eating is so much more fun than cleaning, isn’t it?
Unfortunately, there is going to be work involved if you want to supercharge your immune system to fight off superbugs. First of all, the Standard American Diet (SAD) is not going to be a choice. Babies and children are especially vulnerable to the SAD. The main immune system offenders are:
- GMO (genetically modified) foods, processed foods, fast foods
- Too much sugar especially processed sugar (which is nearly always GMO nowadays in North America)
- Pesticides & other FDA-approved food chemicals
- Soy, corn, pork, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, nightshades, bovine (cow) dairy & beef
- Too many grains or starches (especially gluten-containing or over-processed grains)
The best way to avoid infections and superbugs is to keep your immune system healthy.
The best way to keep your immune system healthy is to maintain steady, healthy eating habits. This can be the greatest challenge whether due to an over-busy lifestyle, genetics, environmental issues, medical history, age or stress.
The long term solution is regular, healthy, homemade food. Nutritional supplementation (see list below) can help bridge the gap created by soil nutrient depletion and other lifestyle and environmental concerns. Occasional fasting is a good idea such as skipping a meal or two, taking a break from meat, or juicing raw fruits and vegetables.
If you find yourself in an immune-compromised state with a virus or bacterial infection looming or in full bloom, then you should adhere to a more strict diet, free from inflammatory foods.
Before my MRSA infection, I believed I was healthy. Even though I ate better than most people I knew, the reality was that I needed to make some big changes.
If you are experiencing recurrent MRSA, infections or any other chronic health issue, consider it a serious red flag and take personal responsibility for making the necessary changes.
MRSA Infection Strikes – Now What Do I Do?
MRSA infections can manifest in many different ways.
Most often, MRSA superbug infections look and feel like a spider or insect bite. Cuts, wounds, and surgical wounds are also particularly vulnerable to infection.
MRSA has a nasty habit of moving very fast and it can be unpredictable. This is why prevention is the best medicine. However, if you maintain a healthy lifestyle, you will heal quicker from any illness you encounter.
If you think you have symptoms of MRSA, you should consult a physician, preferably an Infectious Disease Doctor (IDD) immediately.
If you decide to take antibiotics, ask your doctor to order a sensitivity test on the infected area. You should also consider natural MRSA treatment and supplements to complement any conventional medical treatment but be sure to seek professional help in choosing which is best for your personal needs as well as the proper dosing for your particular situation.
There are many vitamins, homeopathic remedies and essential oils that can be helpful. They are also wonderful for daily immune support and for staying one step ahead of the invaders. Allicin, the strongest natural MRSA treatment, is listed first and should be used with care.
Again, seek professional guidance, especially when dosing children!
Can these natural MRSA treatments work when antibiotics fail? Yes, absolutely they can and do every single day. Given how dangerous uncontained MRSA can be, however, it is always important to seek the advice of a trained, holistic physician when tackling this type of entrenched health challenge even when choosing an MRSA treatment that is non-toxic.
MRSA Treatment Chart of Natural Alternatives
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ORAL SUPPLEMENTS |
TOPICALS |
| Stable allicin (Allimed) | Stable allicin (Allimed) |
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Wild oregano oil (quality brand) (marjoram) | |
| Green drinks, D3, zinc, turmeric, whole vitamin C, and natural B vitamins like biotin and pantothenic acid |
MRSA is the Tip of the Superbug Iceberg
MRSA is the most prevalent superbug (with C-Diff not far behind) but it is really just the tip of the drug-resistant iceberg. Now, there is a super fungus to contend with.
Candida Auris is spreading rapidly in much the same manner as MRSA 10 years ago. Once again, natural remedies and traditional diet is the way to beat it, as conventional anti-fungal drugs are failing across the board.
You may not be able to choose which bugs you are exposed to but you really can choose to live in harmony with superbugs and thrive in spite of them.
This is an opinionated article and is meant for discussion purposes only. It is not meant to treat, diagnose, mitigate, cure or prevent any disease. It is by no means an exhaustive analysis of MRSA or superbugs.
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This sounds like it could be impetigo. What color is the oozing after it crusts ? Also, and very important, many people carry this bacteria in their nose. A swab culture needs to be taken of the bacteria in your nose to see if you are a carrier. I have been reading extensively on these subjects for the past three months as I have a leg infection and impetigo was the first infection that stemmed from several ant bites. The nose swab is in many articles I have read. You need to consult a different doctor. Many doctors inexperienced in these skin infections diagnose incorrectly.
Controlling blood sugar levels is the secret to treating MRSA sucessfully. All the antibiotics in the world wont defeat MRSA if you are feeding it sugar. If you are having trouble defeating MRSA even with proper treatment this may be the hidden reason. Eliminate sugar from your diet completely for 10 days straight, and you will soon see what the pharmaceutical industry doesnt want you to know.
Mrsa is resistant to Amoxil anyway. Usually either Bac trim or Doxycycline hyclate will be prescribed for CA-MRSA.
I have recurring staph infections every year along my legs. However, no antibiotics ever helped and certainly never a doctor. At first, I let them do their thing and just make my life miserable til I could tear them out at home (it’s all sterile). Now, I rarely have to ever deal with any agony! I was desperately trying new things to help non-medicinally, and I tried tea tree oil. This kind I got from Walmart was liquid and claimed to be 100% pure tea tree oil. Not only did I smell like Pinesol all day, they made the spots stop itching and help heal. So this last time I found a spot starting to come up, I was out of that last bottle, and I was in no mood to deal with Walmart shoppers, so I ran to Family Dollar for a quick trip to see if they would have something. I came across this little tube of tea tree oil from Via Natural. I happily scooted to the register and paid my dollar. Back at the house, I got to reading, and it said it was for hair. I was like great, this probably won’t work. But I decided to try it anyway. I wore the bandage all day with just a small amount in it, less than the size of a dime. The next day, the spot wasn’t in pain anymore, so I decided to take a look. THE SPOT WAS GONE. I couldn’t believe my eyes, or my hands when I ran them over the area. It was really gone. The next time a spot popped up, I didn’t apparently notice it til it was almost the size of a pea. But, I decided to try the tube again. Same process: bandaged all day with a small amount, next morning – GONE. I’ve continued to use it each time, and because I had one yesterday and I don’t today, I decided to share my luck and see if it helps anyone else!
My doctor thought I had a lower leg thrombosis, my lower leg had a 5″ diam. swollen red patch, and the ankle and foot below was swollen. An ultrasound showed the veins to be perfectly clear. The muscles beneath were painful to walk on for a week before I realized it was not a bruise, and saw a cardiologist. I had a persistent case of MRSA internally below the ear (inside the skin, in a bronchial cleft, an embryonic artifact) that had never been treated successfully with antibiotics although attempted repeatedl y for a year, and ENT surgeons wanted to remove the infected bronchial cleft (despite an 8% risk of facial paralysis).
In both cases, I cured the infection quickly, within 10 days, by changing my diet to a strict anti-inflammatory diet ( organic greens, apples, sweet potatoes, copious teas of sliced ginger root tea or turmeric, and some non-inflammatory grains). My blood pH increased to almost 8.0 from the diet, from lower levels of about 7.3 before. The MRSA didn’t reemerge for a few years, until I changed my diet after birth of a child to include more “convenience foods” meat or fish, a lot of cheese, etc.
This time with the leg infection, I also applied wild oregano oil (after initially applying turmeric poultices of bentonite clay and turmeric for 3 days before the oregano oil arrived). Not sure if the topical applications made a difference, the last thing to go was the redness of the skin. I also started taking 3/4 teaspoon of 10ppm Colloidal Silver. In the first four days the swelling of the foot and ankle subsided back to almost normal where veins in the foot were readily apparent, then in a few more days the pain subsided, then the red irritation and all traces of swelling. I am a 61 yr. old male in very good health, usually eating mostly organic foods (to avoid GMO grains), and organic meat or fish once a week or so. Not super strict about it. I do walk several miles a day or more, and 25-30 pushups every day, with excellent cardiovascular health.
My doctor prescribed Bactrim, but my experience is that causes the MRSA to flare up in the bronchial cleft below the ear, and did not want to risk that again.
Hi, I’ve been dealing with skin issues where I thought it come from a bug bite 4 years ago. I have it every month and stems from a wound/crust in my nose that spread on one side of my face. It oozes and crusts over. I’ve had this for two years and have gone to many doctors and the latest doctor said it looks Like MRSA, but when I go on an anti-biotic, it clears it up and then comes back furious. I feel like there is no doctor that truly cares for my well-being and wants to help me. What can help get rid of this bacteria once and for all?