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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At the hospital where my husband works in British Columbia, when staff get MRSA they are treated with fecal transplants! I find it very exciting that “normal” medicine has jumped on board the gut biome bandwagon, at least in this one instance.
Wow, this blows me away! Conventional medicine will eventually catch on .. unfortunately out of desperation in most cases, but better late than never!
Vetericyn. Buy it at Petco. Blue bottle, marked for pets but is EXTREMELY EFFECTIVE and safe for humans. My MRSA was gone in 5 days applied at 3 times a day with fresh bandages covering the wounds. Stopped the spread on the first day of use. Non steroidal, NON ANTIBIOTIC(some one has some sense), NON TOXIC!!! Kills MRSA in a hurry. Keeps oxygen right on the wound which aids in healing and kills the infection and prevents the spread. I am not endorsed by the company but after scouring the internet and being in severe pain after doctors visits with them not having a CLUE how to treat this turning you into a literal human Guinea pig. This new product works. They have a human version which is less potent called Puracyn. Buy Vetericyn. I was praying to find an answer that didn’t involve silver/bleach/garlic baths/allicin, and I was prepared to do it all to rid my body of this spreading infection! It was taking control of my life in the worst way. It’s like $30 bucks, NON TOXIC unlike antibiotics (literally meaning anti-life). If this helps just one person I will be greatful to have helped, please heed my advice if you are in pain and are suffering from MRSA. It is safe and effective to swab in your nostrils to destroy the potential colonies with ABSOLUTELY ZERO side effects. Please post here after you have tried it for those who suffered similar events or are still suffering I will check back with questions but I have covered as much as I could. Pay it forward and don’t be afraid to lose faith in big pharma, tgey certainly have killed more people with malPRACTICE than nearly any other institution on the planet.
I have been suffering with MRSA for about a month now. It has negatively changed my life. I feel like crying, Im in such pain. I am eating raw garlic cloves daily, drinking Bragg Vinegar and water, taking vitamin D, cod liver oil, Golden seal, and Tumeric. I bathe in ebsom salt baths about 3-4 times a day for relief. I got got some under control, but have them under both arm pits now, which is very unpleasant to say the least. What do I do with this VETERICYN, use is topically only on all affected areas. Would you recommend using tea tree oil and oregano oils as well? As you know, you will do just about anything to get your immune system back right, to get rid of this terrible bacteria from your body. I appreciate you sharing your post, I am going to get some and try it. I am taking care of internal natural remedies, an awesome topical remedy would be a Godsend~ You can email me I really and truly appreciate any help you have to offer me. Many thanks in advance, Aron
I get them under my armpits too and Manuka honey works every time! I also take garlic and oregano oil internally.
heal in a hurry, how has it been going? have you had any more outbreaks? i’m assuming you shouldn’t put this on an open sore?
Hi, I just wanted to let you know my husband had mrsa a couple of months ago it went away with the antibiotics the doctor gave him but now it has come back.. I remember reading your post then and so I went back to it and then I went online to amazon and bought the vetericyn.. He has been using it 3 times a day for 3 days now and it has just about cleared up completely…
And I just want to thank you for posting this because it is really working.. Wish I had of known about it in the beginning of this year when my oldest daughter ended up in the hospital with mrsa it was not a good thing it took her at least 2 months to completely heal… So far so good she hasn’t had anymore out breaks with it. That being said my second oldest daughter has been battling it on and off for months.. It would go away and come back go away and come back no matter what she did. But I know what to do the next time around.. The Vetericyn really does work…
Can someone please email a good list of stuff to help boost my immune system? Looking into cleanses and herbs and any topical salve to use on boils. A year ago I started getting what looked like a pimply rash below my armpits. Now I constantly get boils in the left one. Unfortunately I’m a self harmer and believe I may have got something while in a state hospital. I’ve used a lot of antibiotics for tooth issues over the years and began getting resistant to them. So I really want to try a more natural approach before loading my body up with more drugs. I don’t know much about this stuff but I do know when I restricted what u ate the boils went away. So I believe a natural way could help me. Please message me!
Oregano Oil
Holy Basil Leaf
Tumeric
Garlic
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Zinc
Mangnesium
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all of the above should be taken orally *Daily* reguardless of your diet
to boost your immune system response. You will find this very helpful.
I compiled this list after exhaustive reasearch and almost dieing from
agressive PVL positive CA-MRSA.
All of these. especially Oregano oil contained in enterically coated gel caps, I get from the company NOW. They are so potent that they work against MRSA and many other bacteria, viruses and fungus. Also, when I had MRSA I used to apply Noxema cream topically and it worked (I suppose eucalyptus oil in it is a good antiseptic).
MRSA is very infectious, and unfortunately requires a much stronger treatment than most of the idea’s I am hearing on this blog. In reality ONE OF THE WORST THINGS A PERSON CAN DO IS TAKE A MRSA DIAGNOSIS TOO LIGHTLY! Please remember this and seek the help of a good infectious disease doctor or dermatologist asap if you are infected. MRSA actually varies from person to person, and from strain to strain so what works for one may not work for another.and
If I have learned anything in my 4 years of studying MRSA, as well as being it’s victim it is that virtually all of the over the counter healthcare products are completely ineffective against MRSA. Natural solutions like manuka honey and silver gel actually do work fairly well topically, but unfortunately there is no magic mrsa bullet available anywhere not over the counter or even pharmaceutical. Bleach bathes and deep soaking will help you more than anything, and manuka honey and tea tree oil topically or silver as an alternative will work as well as anything you will get from your local doctor or drug store. This is advice you can hold onto.
Remember that dietary change is CRITICAL to resolve MRSA. Natural solutions alone won’t do the job as explained in the article.
This is very true. Eliminating sugar especially (sugar, high fructose corn syrup etc) or reducing it by atleast 80% is the thing that will help most people in the way of
positive dietary changes.
Sugar intake is a much bigger deal than most people critically understand when it comes to MRSA. It is absolutely what tips the scales in favor of MRSA being a just
a treatable nuisance and being a killer. Sugar absolutely feeds MRSA and at the
same time it substantially weakens the body’s immune response to infections.
I believe it is the undiagnosed reason why so many people have re-occuring breakouts
Your body’s immune response has to be up to par just to deal with MRSA from
a healing standpoint and if you have even a “moderate” sugar intake you are likely
to be immuno compromised and you may not even realize it. Many times your blood
work will even check out fine from your doctor (with white and red blood cell counts that appear normal) but your immune response will be hindered as a result of the burden that routine sugar intake has placed on your immune system.
The Traditional American western diet is a perfect setup for a MRSA infection.
lack of sleep, high sugar intake, pork, and over consumption of dairy products are
the culprits that will get you killed if you have severe MRSA and unless these issues are dealt with you will be able to break away from the re-occuring infection cycle.
Would coconut oil take care of it? I put that on any minor lesions, pimples or cuts, and it always clears up any pain and inflammation within a day or so. Don’t know if I’ve ever had a MRSA infection, though.
I agree with Elizabeth on the Colloidal Silver for any kind of infection or fungal infections. I too, use the Silver Edge generator and now have unlimited amounts of it. I feel safer using my own methods of dealing with various ailments with herbal remedies or the Colloidal Silver, along with the food we eat.
My daughter had a bad outbreak of MRSA a few years ago. We tried everything natural. Turmeric helped the most, but it wouldn’t go away completely. We added a simple liver cleanse and it finally cleared up. The cleanse was 1 drop of lemon essential oil, 1 drop peppermint essential oil. and 1/2 of a lemon juiced in 8 oz. water. Drink this first thing in the AM before eating. This really helps the immune system do its job. Make sure your essential oils are pure and intended for internal use.
Is the liver cleanse just done once, or daily until cleared up? Thanks Aron
Thank you for this article, it’s always great to have something to send people that come to me with all kinds of questions about how to naturally fight infections. 🙂
I also stopped all sugars
Geranium and melaleuca alternfolia (tea tree) combined is VERY effective on anti resistant staff
When 2 of our kids, my husband, and I had mrsa we learned through trial and error how to treat it. Apply tea tree oil, 1 drop full strength on the spot. Do NOT bandage! Let it air dry. Here’s the important thing: It must be reapplied every 4 hours around the clock.
We were already eating healthy and taking natural remedies, but this treatment took care of the individual sores.