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April 2, 2008, 12:33 am PDT
MRSA and alternative medicine
MRSA is very scary, and I have treated 4 cases of it in the last month. One thing that is showing promise is natural medicine. Not only are natural treatments successfully treating cases of MRSA, but it's also an excellent way to help prevent MRSA infections from occurring. Our philosophy is that it's not only the bug that's the culprit, but the terrain. If your immune system, or number of good bacteria in or on your body is out of whack, then this makes you more susceptible to infections of any kind. Balance is essential. And hand washing with regular soap - NOT antibacterial soap as this leads to resistance - is the number one thing you can do to help prevent infection. Remember to scrub for a full 30 seconds (2 rounds of Row, Row, Row Your Boat or Happy Birthday) often, and that can be your first step in preventing infection. And alcohol wipes or sprays are not disinfectants! They merely spread the bacteria around and maybe dry them out. Also, be careful with too much disinfectant in the home, as fumes can cause a decrease in your immune system when used too much. I highly recommend using the UV light for cleaning home surfaces so you don't have to deal with nasty chemicals.
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