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05/19/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Discover which plants are effective against MRSA superbugs, according to studies

A recent study led by a team from the State University of Maringa in Brazil found that three common garden herbs can be used to fight bacterial infections, especially those caused by the MRSA superbug. Their results, published in the Journal of Herbal Medicines, indicated that rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), pomegranate (Punica granatum), and misty plume bush (Tetradenia riparia) have […]

03/16/2019 / By Amy Goodrich

Brazilian Peppertree found to disarm deadly MRSA bacteria

Tropical rainforests such as the South-American Amazon are the world’s most precious medicine cabinets. Today, more than 120 commonly used prescription drugs are derived directly from rainforest plants. As antibiotics start to fail, widespread antibiotic resistance is becoming a real thing. Now more than ever, people are returning to nature to find answers to combat […]

03/03/2019 / By Jose Lopez

Why your bug-out bag needs to contain these antibacterial essential oils

Bugging out means you can’t carry your whole medicine cabinet with you. You may not be able to reach a doctor who can write prescriptions for you, either. But you may already have essential oils with you that can help address infections. These are the oils you need to put in your bug-out bag. (h/t […]

11/17/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Tamarind, a tropical fruit used in traditional medicine, found to kill drug-resistant bacteria

One of the most worrisome health problems in the modern world is the rise of drug-resistant bacteria. Most people believed that with the development of antibiotics, bacterial infections would be a thing of the past. However, they didn’t account that the same drugs would be responsible for the resistant bacterial strains that plague us today. […]

10/14/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Research indicates that turmeric may help mitigate the growth of MRSA superbugs

One of the scariest health problems that the world is facing today is the explosion of antibiotic-resistant superbugs like methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. These bacteria can cause infections, pneumonia, and other problems. When left unchecked – which is often the case because it’s notoriously difficult to treat – it can lead to sepsis and […]

08/12/2018 / By Janine Acero

Researchers: Coriander oil is a safe and effective way to treat MRSA superbug infections

Food-borne diseases are a common public health concern, and with the prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria, or the so-called “superbugs,” the need for viable solutions is only growing bigger. But nature once again offers an effective solution in the form of coriander oil. Coriander oil is known to be toxic to various strains of pathogenic bacteria. One study, […]

07/12/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Oil of oregano kills pathogens safely and effectively

Oregano has an uncanny ability to salvage even the dullest-tasting pasta sauces, but did you know that it can also save your life? Studies have shown that oil of oregano has the power to kill pathogens effectively and safely. Researchers from the Georgetown University Medical Center set out to determine what effects the oil would […]

09/14/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Unable to develop a new antibiotic drug for decades, new research “discovers” potential in a compound from honeybees, ignoring the fact that natural medicine has used bee pollen for years

New research out of the University of Illinois at Chicago illustrating the antimicrobial properties of bee pollen might be surprising to some people, but those with knowledge of natural medicine have been aware of this effect for many years. Indeed, bee pollen has been used as an antimicrobial and superfood in natural medicine for a […]

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