Natural Antibiotics found in Real Food

​This definition helps to set the stage for conversation in regards to natural antibiotics. 

Often synthetic antibiotics are prescribed for a variety of bacterial infections, additionally there are  natural antibiotics used by holistic health practitioners, herbalists and many individuals. Herbs and other natural treatments may be used to compliment medical practices.

A quick search "natural antibiotics in real food" often brings more options then one could expect, a list and definitions found on myhealthwire online shares the following details.

​Ten Natural Antibiotics​

• Garlic. Raw garlic when crushed or chewed contains a compound called allicin – with similar properties to penicillin. ...
• Honey. ...
• Cabbage. ...
• Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) ...
• Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) ...
• Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. ...
• Echinacea. ...
• Colloidal Silver
• Oil of Oregano & other herbs​​

​In my personal experience I also use seek out the foods with higher Vitamin C, such as red & green peppers, chili peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, pineapple, kale, and kiwi.
​I am not above adding supplements in the mix.... ascorbate acid in several different forms, tablets, supplements, powders etc. Essential Oils are added to my personal list as well, clove, ginger & cinnamon oil. We will discuss this topic another day, I promise.