What is a Staphylococcus Infection?
Staphylococcus is a genus of gram-positive bacteria. Staphylococcus is a bacterial infection resulting in problems of severity varying from minor skin infections to serious, possibly fatal complications. Staphylococcus infections account for about 1 out of every 5 complaints of infection in hospitals each year.
Staphylococcus bacteria do not normally get the chance to reproduce, or cause symptoms because of the protection given by the immune system that we have.
The causative agent is a bacterium called “Staphylococcus” which is so common that it’s estimated to live on the skin of one third of the healthy human population. Even if you are not infected, there is a good chance you have the bacteria sharing bed space with you.
The staphylococcus bacteria usually make their way through the skin when punctured or from contaminated food through the gastrointestinal tract.
The bacteria can be spread from person to person, either by direct contact with the infected area or indirectly by touching objects that had previously come in contact with it.
Symptoms of Staphylococcus
When you are infected with Staphylococcus bacteria, you are likely to experience the following symptoms. The symptoms vary from person to person but these are a few common symptoms
- Fever symptoms
- Rashes
- Boils
- Nausea and Vomiting
Risk factors
- Leaving wounds untreated and unclean
- Not washing hands after using public bathrooms
- Bad diet resulting in low immune function.
- Being sick with another infection or condition that causes low immunity.
- Bad food hygiene
- Sharing equipment that can carry sweat, blood or other fluids
- Spending a lot of time around settings where the sickness could easy be passed including schools, universities, daycares etc.
Treatment
This is likely not the first time you are hearing about these herbs, it is because they work as natural supplements to your body’s immune system.
They’ve been tested, approved and have been in use by generations to keep themselves strong. But while using these to strengthen, it is important to avoid foods that weaken you.
- Lemons
Lemons have powerful antibacterial properties. The juice of lemons has been found to destroy the bacteria of various deadly diseases. In addition to this is also strengthens blood vessels and provides vitamins to the body.
- Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a good antioxidant. It boosts the immune system and protects the body from pathogens. It is known to have medicinal qualities, one of which is its antibiotic property.
- Antibiotics
Recently, the occurrence of antibiotic resistant strains of the bacteria, such as MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) means that bacterial infections that were once easily treatable with some wide range antibiotics cannot be anymore.
Thankfully, when it comes to antibiotic resistance, it appears the same resistance does not apply to the antibiotics found in natural herbs and foods.
- Garlic
Garlic has long been known to possess antibiotic properties, effective against bacteria. You can simply eat garlic, crush and mix with other healthy diet supplements, honey etc or purchase garlic extracts. It is effective in treatment against small staphylococcus infections.
- Turmeric
Turmeric also has strong antibacterial qualities; it destroys disease-causing bacteria and strengthens the body’s natural immunity.
- Ginger
Ginger can be made into a tea using the root. A decoction of ginger with natural honey is a good way to take it. It also has antibiotic properties.
- Cloves
A natural antioxidant and antimicrobial confirmed by many reports to have antifungal, antiviral and anticarcinogenic properties.
Also,
Opening up and draining out the infected area of pus (dead cells), and excess blood
Foods that Destroy your Immune System
- Sugary Drinks/Snacks
Drinks like coke and other sodas have no beneficial nutrients to the body. They curb immune system cells that attack bacteria. This effect lasts for a number of hours each time after eating or drinking a few of these.
- Fried foods
Fried foods trigger inflammation, which leads to reduced immunity. Cutting back on fried foods will help restore your body to its proper health.
- Red meat
This can trigger dangerous reactions that weaken the immune system. This is because of a natural sugar in red meat that the body cannot digest. This sugar can cause other problems. It can also increase the risk of cancer
Strengthen your immune system by taking some of these herbs and cutting down on the amount of unhealthy things that you eat, Take more vegetables and fruits in addition to these herbs and you will feel yourself getting healthier and stronger every day.
To stay away from Staphylococcus infections is an easy task. When you take care of your body and put the right things in your body, you will have nothing to worry about.
