Infection
An infection occurs when a microorganism — such as bacteria, fungi, or a virus — enters a person's body and causes harm.
FOODS TO EAT MORE OF
FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE
ESSENTIAL OILS
HERBAL
NATURAL
MIND-BODY CONNECTION
FOODS TO EAT MORE OF
- Fruits: lemon, mango
- Vegetables: cauliflower, fennel, kale
- Poultry, yogurt
- Cinnamon, turmeric, oregano, garlic
FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE
- Soda, alcohol, dairy (except yogurt), refined white sugar/flour and fried foods
ESSENTIAL OILS
- Bergamot (Bee Balm), chamomile, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, galbanum, jasmine, juniper, laurus nobilis, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, myrrh, oregano, peppermint, ravensara, rosalina, rosemary, tea tree (melaleuca), thyme (on location, bottom of feet, diffuse)
- For Bacterial Infection: oregano, rosalina, thyme (on location)
HERBAL
- Anise, Buchu, cayenne pepper, chamomile, comfrey, echinacea, gotu kola, golden seal, green tea, licorice, pau d'arco, thyme
- Fresh basil leaves can be used topically to clear fungal infections on the skin
- Calendula/Marigold can be helpful for fungal infections
- Fresh echinacea poultice
- Japanese honeysuckle leaves/stems
NATURAL
- Make a poultice of bread crumbs or cubes and milk and apply to affected area
- Make a poultice of Epsom salts and glycerine and apply to affected area
- Cranberry Poultice
- Soak the area in hot water with Epsom salts
MIND-BODY CONNECTION
- Can represent anger or irritation over a recent situation
FOOD MEDICINE
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.
Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian