{"id":5730,"date":"2019-04-22T14:59:31","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T14:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/?p=5730"},"modified":"2021-06-04T02:26:08","modified_gmt":"2021-06-04T02:26:08","slug":"14-natural-ways-to-cure-staphylococcus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/14-natural-ways-to-cure-staphylococcus\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Natural Ways to Cure Staphylococcus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A staph infection is caused by staphylococcus bacteria. This type of infection is most often treated with antibiotics. A staph infection may cause unsightly boils to appear. If left untreated, this type of infection can become life-threatening. While there are more than 30 types of staph bacteria, the most common type is staphylococcus aureus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This germ can be caught by touching an item that is contaminated. This includes towels and clothing that have been have the germ on them. It can also be caught by touching skin that has been infected directly. Staph bacteria can live on the skin and not cause any issues, but if a person gets cut it can make things go wrong. While it is important to see your doctor if you have an infection of any type, there are some natural ways that you can cure staphylococcus. Here are 8 ways that you can cure staphylococcus naturally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Tea Tree Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tea tree oil<\/a> comes has long been used in Australia by the aboriginals as a way to treat cuts and other skin infections. It comes from the melaleuca alternifolia tree. Tea tree oil helps to treat a broad range of infections as it works against many types of germs. It has been found to be very effective against staphylococcus bacteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tea tree oil has an antimicrobial activity that is associated with a component called terpinene-4-ol. If you are suffering from a staph infection, tea tree oil can be very helpful. In order to use tea tree oil for an infection, the leaves can be crushed and then applied to the infections and cuts. Oil from the leaves can also be used topically as treatment. While tea tree oil is considered to be safe to use topically, there are some people who are allergic to it. For this reason, it is important to test a small area of the skin before using it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Eucalyptus Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once again when it comes to a healing oil we can think of the aborigines of Australia. It was this group of individuals who first discovered how powerful eucalyptus oil can be when it comes to healing. Lab studies have found that eucalyptus oil<\/a> provides an antimicrobial effect on the staphylococcus bacteria. The antibacterial effect that eucalyptus oil provides is mainly because of a compound known as 1,8-cineole or the eucalyptol compound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many other bioactive constituents found in the oil as well. In order to use eucalyptus oil as a treatment for a staph infection, you will need to dilute it with a carrier oil and then apply it directly to the infection. It is important to note that pregnant women and children under the age of five should not use eucalyptus oil as a treatment for an infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Warm Compress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Typically, staphylococcus aureus will cause a boil that is filled with pus <\/a>to appear on your skin. One of the ways to help drain this boil is to apply a warm compress onto the area of the skin that is infected. You will simply want to wet a washcloth with some warm water. Press the warm cloth to the boil and hold it there for at least twenty minutes and up to 30 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should continue to do this three or four times a day. This can help release the pus from the boil. When the boil has drained, make sure that you use a clean bandage to cover it. This will absorb some of the pus and also will help to protect your skin. Make sure that you wash the area with a quality antibacterial soap to help prevent the infection from spreading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Turmeric<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric <\/a>is a wonderful spice. It is most well known for being the spice that provides curry with a lovely gold color. In addition, turmeric has several antibacterial properties and is often used in Eastern medicine. Many Asian communities have used this spice for hundreds of years as a way to treat many types of ailments, including minor infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some lab studies have found that curcumin, which is one of the compounds found in turmeric, can be quite effective against different types of staphylococcus bacteria. In order to use turmeric as a way to treat a staph infection, you will first want to grind up the turmeric until it is a very fine powder. Add a little bit of water at a time and mix until a fine paste is created. You can then apply this paste to any wounds or boils that you may have. It will help to heal the infection more quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Manuka Honey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Honey has many potent antimicrobial properties. One type of honey, called manuka honey<\/a> comes from bees that feed from the manuka bush. This type of honey is known for having several potent antibacterial properties. There are many factors at work that help the honey inhibit microbes and fight off infections. These include the high amount of sugar, a low water content, phytochemicals, and hydrogen peroxide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, manuka honey also contains a compound known as dihydroxyacetone. This compound produces methylglyoxal, which is a chemical that has antibacterial properties. It has been found that manuka honey is effective when it comes to the staphylococcus bacteria. To use manuka honey to treat a staph infection you will want to create a dressing with the manuka honey. Make sure to purchase medical-grade honey to use. Keep the honey over the infection for as long as possible as it will help to heal the wound and keep it free from infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Lime Juice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are suffering from a staph infection and looking for something around the home to help heal the infection more quickly, lime <\/a>may be the answer. According to research, the juice from a lime can help treat infections caused by the staph bacteria. If you have lime in your home and you are suffering from an infection or if you cut yourself and want to prevent infection, simply juice a lime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure that you do not mix the lime juice with anything as undiluted lime juice works best. Once you have squeezed the juice out of the lime you will want to then pour the juice directly onto the abrasion or the cut. This will help to prevent it from becoming infected. If you have an abscess, you can mix the lime juice with some freshly grated garlic to help cure the abscess. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Garlic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons that you should add some garlic <\/a>to your diet. This herb has many great health benefits. Garlic is not only the enemy of Dracula, but it is also the enemy of many common germs. During World War I, garlic was commonly used as a way to disinfect wounds. Garlic extract contains the compounds diallyl disulfide and diallyl sulfide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These compounds are both known for killing staphylococcus aureus, which is often resistant to antibiotics. Garlic can be used in several ways. In order to treat a skin infection, a clove of garlic can be juiced and the juice can be applied directly to the boil, cut, or other skin irritant. Cloves of garlic can also be eaten as a way to help deal with infections from within. Adding garlic to your regular diet can help heal the body in many ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Witch Hazel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another ancient remedy that has been used as a way to slow bleeding in wounds and to combat infection is witch hazel<\/a>. The staphylococci bacteria use a system that is known as quorum sensing in order to communicate between cells. This allows the bacteria to regulate expression of its genes based on the density of its population. When quorum sensing is not available the population cannot communicate as a group within the host body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research found that hamamelitannin, which is a compound that is found in witch hazel bark, inhibits quorum sensing. This helps to suppress infections caused by staph bacteria. In addition, witch hazel offers antibacterial properties and can help to ease inflammation and slow down bleeding. To use witch hazel you can simply soak a cotton pad in a bit of witch hazel extract and then apply the cotton pad to your wound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Apple Cider Vinegar
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Raw, unfiltered ACV is one of the most nutritious foods available. Apple cider vinegar<\/a> contains a potent prebiotic complex called, \u201cthe mother.\u201d The mother also gives ACV potent antiseptic and antimicrobial properties making it the ideal topical agent to treat a Staph infection.
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When purchasing your ACV, make sure you buy it from a reputable health retailer that differentiates between unfiltered and filtered products. The filtering process removes the mother, and all of the ACVs medicinal properties as well.
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Take the ACV and dilute it in a 1:1 ratio with purified water. Soak a few cotton balls in the solution, and apply it to the sores. Leave the cotton balls on the skin for 15-minutes to let the skin absorb the vinegar. You might feel slight stinging from the vinegar if so, adjust the concentration of the ACV in the solution, and the stronger you can make the dilution, the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Baking Soda
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Surprisingly, one of the best home remedies for Staph infection is right in your kitchen pantry. Go and grab your tub of baking soda<\/a>, and ad a teaspoon of the powder to a few drops of water to make a paste. Smear the paste all over the sore, and leave it to dry out for a few hours.
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Rinse the baking soda off of your arm and dress with anti-bacterial ointment. Repeat this treatment two to three times a day, and you should notice the sores begin to dry up and disappear. Staph bacteria and all other strains of bacteria struggle to spread and grow in an alkaline environment. Baking soda has a high alkaline pH, which is one of the reasons why it\u2019s in baking recipes.
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Smearing the baking soda paste over the sore reduces the acidity of the skin, stopping the spread of the bacteria and the progression of the sore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Oregano Oil
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Oregano <\/a>is the favorite spice of pizza-lovers, and it\u2019s a staple in Italian cooking. However, did you know that oregano has strong medicinal values as well? Oregano is one of the most studied herbs by the medical community, and research on oregano shows it has potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. However, eating oregano is not going to do your Staph infection any kind; you need to extract oil of the herb for best results.
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You can buy oregano essential oil from your health retailer at a reasonable cost. Mix the oil into a carrier like extra-virgin olive oil, and apply it to the sores. Let the oil soak into the lesion, and repeat the treatment two or three times a day for best results.
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Oregano essential oil contains high quantities of the polyphenol \u201ccarvacrol,\u201d the active ingredient in the herb that gives it its medicinal benefits. The anti-bacterial nature of the essential oil makes it an ideal home remedy for treating Staph sores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil
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Try rubbing coconut oil <\/a>into the Staph lesions to rehydrate the damaged skin. Extra-virgin coconut oil undergoes no processing that removes the beneficial polyphenol micronutrients from the oil. Studies show that unrefined coconut oil has potent anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
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Therefore, it makes an excellent topical application to control Staph infection. The oil provides a hostile environment for the spread of the bacteria, curbing its colonization of the skin while assisting the immune system in its fight against the infection.
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Extra-virgin coconut oil is a solid at room temperature, but it melts quickly between your fingers. Wash your hands and apply the oil to the lesion. Rub it into the skin to allow it to penetrate the deep layers. Leave the oil on your skin and let it absorb naturally. Repeat the treatment three to four times a day, and you should notice a reduction in the size and severity of Staph lesions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Fermented Foods
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Staph <\/a>is a bacterial infection. Fortunately, you can use your body\u2019s bacteria to fight off the invading Staph infection. Our digestive system is home to trillions of live bacteria. These biomes assist digestion, assimilating the nutrition from our food. Recent research into the effects of the gut biome and our levels of health show a direct connection between the two.
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The digestive system is home to more than 70-percent of the immune system. By boosting biome health, you help the immune system operate at its peak. With a robust immune system, your body will resist the spread of the Staph bacteria, and start winning the war against the infection.
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The best way to improve your gut health is by eating fermented foods. Sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, and Greek yogurt are all excellent sources of probiotic enzymes and bacteria that elevate levels of good bacteria in the gut, increasing the efficiency of your immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Colloidal Silver
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One of the more controversial methods of curing Staph infection lies in the use of \u201ccolloidal silver<\/a>.\u201d This liquid contains silver ions that supposedly have a positive effect on strengthening the immune system. Taking colloidal silver every day is as effective as using an antiviral medication in some studies.
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However, most of the research available on colloidal silver is anecdotal at best, and there is yet to be any officially recognized papers published in medical journals. This lack of official accreditation does not stop millions of people around the world from using colloidal silver every day.
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People with Staph infection need to do all they can to boost their immune system. A healthy immune system will be able to kill off the invading bacteria without the use of antibiotic drugs. Colloidal silver has powerful anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, and it\u2019s useful in treating patients with a staph infection. Buy colloidal silver in pre-dosed capsules to avoid colloidal silver poisoning that turns your skin a grey color.
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