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
NATURAL/HERBAL
MIND-BODY CONNECTION
RECIPES/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
BEVERAGES
MEALS
SIDES/SALADS/SNACKS
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)
NATURAL/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
- 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
- Calendula/Marigold can be helpful for fungal infections
- Cranberry Poultice
- Soak the area in hot water with Epsom salts
- Fresh echinacea poultice
- Japanese honeysuckle leaves/stems
MIND-BODY CONNECTION
- Can represent anger or irritation over a recent situation
RECIPES/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
BEVERAGES
- Apple-Orange Smoothie GF VG VT
- Banana-Blueberry Smoothie GF VT
- Mango Lassi GF VT
- Mango Matcha Smoothie GF VT
- Mango-Banana Smoothie GF VT
- Mango-Blueberry Smoothie GF VT
- Mega-Greens Smoothie GF VT
- Pineapple Kale Smoothie GF VG VT
- Super Skin Smoothie GF VT
MEALS
- Balsamic-Glazed Chicken LC GF KT
- Beef Bone Broth LC GF
- Black Bean Bowl LC GF
- Buddha Bowl GF VG VT
- Cauliflower Ragu LC
- Cauliflower Soup LC VT
- Chicken & Potatoes with Mustard Vinaigrette LC GF
- Chicken Bone Broth LC GF
- Chicken Dumpling Soup LC
- Chicken Marsala LC
- Garlic Soup LC GF VG VT
- Lemon Chicken LC GF KT
- Shrimp with Homemade Red Sauce LC GF
- Soy Chicken LC GF KT
- Turkey BLT with Avocado & Sprouts LC
- Turkey Mushroom Saute LC GF KT
- Vegetable Broth LC GF VG VT
SIDES/SALADS/SNACKS
- Cauliflower Risotto GF KT
- Cauliflower with Mustard Sauce LC GF VG VT
- Cauliflower with Red Pepper Sauce LC GF VT
- Creamy Kale LC GF KT VG VT
- Homemade Salsa LC GF VG VT
- Irish Potatoes (Colcannon) LC GF VT
- Kale Salad with Sesame Dressing LC GF VG VT
- Pesto Vegetables LC GF VG VT KT
- Pilau Rice LC GF VG VT
- Roasted Cauliflower LC GF VG VT