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, 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