4 NATURAL ANTIBIOTICS from Nutrition Solution Lifestyle

4 NATURAL ANTIBIOTICS

When it comes to antibacterial agents, natural medicine really shines. While there are hundreds of natural antibiotics of varying degrees of strength, here are some of my faves:

1. Oregano Oil—The King of natural antibiotics, study after study proves the effectiveness of oregano oil. Three volumes of research by Paul Belaiche found that oregano oil killed 96% of all pneumococcus bacteria, 92% of all Neisseria, proteus, and staphylococcus bacteria. Some strains of Neisseria are responsible for diseases like gonorrhea or meningitis. Proteus is a type of intestinal infection, and staphylococcus is the culprit in some types of food poisoning. Oregano oil eliminated 83% of streptococcus and 78% of enterococcus, which are linked with strep throat, scarlet fever, rheumatic fever, toxic shock syndrome, cystitis, wound infections, and anorexia.

2. Olive Leaf Extract—Olive leaf, like many other natural antibiotics, is also a good antiviral, making it an excellent choice when the nature of the microbe is not completely known. Drs. O. and B. Lee at the Department of Biomedical Science at CHA University in Korea, found that olive leaf extract was potent against various microbes. Additionally, their research showed olive leaf exhibited free radical scavenging abilities. Free radicals are linked with aging and disease.

3. Garlic—A natural antibiotic, antifungal, and antiviral agent, garlic is a great addition to your diet, particularly at this time of year. While garlic contains potassium and germanium, two minerals that are critical to good health, it is best known for its Sulphur compounds, particularly allicin. These are the main phytochemicals that boost immunity and act as natural antibiotics. So, ladies and gentlemen, start chopping—garlic that is. It’s time to throw some fresh garlic into your favorite soup, stew, chilly, stir-fry, meat or veggie dish. Forget garlic powder. Most of its health benefits are long gone.

4. Green tea—One of the active ingredients in green tea, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), has been identified in research as an effective agent against certain strains of oral bacteria. Since green tea has many other health benefits, including an impressive ability to break down excess fat in the body, it’s a great natural antibiotic to add to your daily diet. For best results, be sure to swish it around in your mouth.

Metabolism Boosting Apple Pie Oatmeal- 309 calories

Makes 2 servings-

1 cup Old Fashioned or Steal Cut Oatmeal

2 cups Almond Milk

1 Apple thinly sliced then cut into thirds (basically thin bite sized pieces)

2 tsp Cinnamon

2 tsp Maple Syrup

1 cup unsweetened Apple Sauce (if you have the little cups each is 1/2 cup)

 In a medium sauce pan combine the almond milk, oatmeal, cinnamon and maple syrup, heat on low until most of the milk is absorbed (string as needed), once most of the milk is absorbed add in the apple sauce and stir together. If you like your apples soft add them in now too, if you like some crunch wait until you are about to serve to stir in.

Once all the apple sauce and milk is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes total, scoop out and serve.

Natural Beauty Recipes Using Everyday Foods

Tone and Rebuild Skin With Avocados and Carrots
This recipe can work wonders. Combine 1 avocado, 1 cooked carrot, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 egg and 3 tablespoons of honey. Leave on for 10-20 minutes and then rinse. These ingredients add a multitude of vitamins, antioxidants and calcium to rebuild natural collagen, tone skin and remove age spots. There is plenty to read about the benefits of each of these ingredients, but all you need to know is that each natural element does more than any store-bought item can.

Soften Skin With Oatmeal
There are many concoctions and mask recipes that involve oatmeal, but you can use oatmeal by itself to help your skin. Ground up about 1 cup of oatmeal using a blender or coffee grinder, and add it to bath water to soften skin to baby-like quality.

Replace Face Wash With Skim Milk Powder
Switching face wash out with skim milk powder can make your face much softer and give you a smoother complexion. It’s also very gentle, so even the most sensitive can use it.

Degrease Oily Hair With Lemons and Aloe
Mix together 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon aloe vera. Mix the mixture in with a normal serving of shampoo. It will get rid of your oiliness in your hair with one shower.

Coffee Grounds in Conditioner
This one is really simple. Instead of throwing old coffee grounds away, toss them into your conditioner to make your hair extra shiny. That’s all it takes!

Freshen up the home naturally.

Freshen up the home naturally. We've been experimenting with different scents and have come up with not one, but two of our favorites! Try them out and see for yourself.

Materials

• Two 2 oz spray bottles
• A bottle of white vinegar
• One essential oil bottle of each: lavender, grapefruit, and lemon

Directions

1. Fill 1/2 of the bottle with water.
2. Fill the remaining space with white vinegar (to absorb the odor).
3. Now add the drops!

• For a floral scent, add 15 drops of lavender.
• For a citrus scent, add 15 drops of grapefruit and 8 of lemon.

First-Aid Antiseptic Ointment

This homemade antiseptic ointment is packed full with germ-killing properties that will help treat everyday/minor cuts, scrapes, and abrasions. You can use this ointment just as you would a tube of that pricey commercially-prepared stuff.

Best part of this is…you control the ingredients!

First-Aid Antiseptic Ointment 

Ingredients

-1 1/2 ounces beeswax, grated
-1 cup olive, almond, or coconut oil
-1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil
-1/2 teaspoon tea tree oil
-20 drops lavender essential oil
-10 drops lemon essential oil

Directions

1. Over very low heat, in a small pot or double boiler, melt oils and beeswax.

2. Remove from heat and add vitamin E oil and essential oils. Stir with a chopstick.

3. Pour mixture into small sterilized jars (or a mason jar). Allow to cool on counter.

4. Store in a cool, dark place. Use as needed on wounds. Will keep for approximately 5 years

Chocolate Lavender Lotion

3 lbs. distilled water
6 oz. cocoa butter
3 oz. avocado oil
3 oz. Shea butter
3 oz. jojoba oil
3 oz. palm oil
3 oz. emulsifying wax
4 oz. stearic acid
1 oz. germall plus(preservative)

-Put water into a large pot and bring to a boil.  Remove from heat.
-Add stearic acid, emulsifying wax and cocoa butter.  Stir until   melted.
-Next add Shea butter, palm oil, avocado oil, and jojoba oil.  Stir until all oils are melted and blended.  Continue to stir until the mixture cools and thickens( a stick blender may come in handy for this/may take 25-40 min.).
-Mix in germall and fragrance(use desired amount follow/ manufacturers guidelines).
-Put your awesome handmade lotion in bottles or jars and enjoy!!!

How to make coconut milk

How to make coconut milk

• YIELD: about 1 quart.
• PREP: 20 – 30 minutes (preparation) mins
• COOK: under 5 minutes (blending) min
• READY IN: 20 mins

Learning how to make coconut milk is easy. Select a ripe coconut by holding it up to your ear and gently shaking it; if you hear the sweet slosh-slosh of liquid, you’ve got a good one. In this recipe for homemade coconut milk, we call for hot water which produces a richer coconut milk that’s higher in coconut oil; however, if you’re intent on making an unheated coconut milk, you can use cold filtered water.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 brown coconuts
• 3 to 4 cups filtered water, preferably hot

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pierce the eyes of the coconut with a sharp knife and drain coconut water into a mixing bowl. Split the coconuts by covering in a kitchen towel and smashing with a rolling pin or hammer.
2. With a sharp knife, pry the coconut meat from its husk, then peel off any remaining brown bits of skin that adhere to the coconut meat. Place the coconut flesh and coconut water in a blender, adding three to four cups hot water Blend until the coconut and water forms a smooth slurry.
3. Pour coconut mixture through a butter muslin or nut milk bag into a mason jar or pitcher. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible, and transfer the coconut milk to the refrigerator.

Anti Frizz Serum Recipe for Hair

Ingredients

4 ounces Camellia Oil

1/2 ounce Castor Oil
1/2 ounce Unrefined Avocado Oil
25 drops Essential oils for scent
Choose a natural, organic essential oil according to the healing properties desired. Use myrrh or peppermint for dry hair, lavender or rose oil for fine hair to normal hair, or add lemon or chamomile for golden highlights. Avoid using synthetic oils.

Combine all ingredients in a DARK GLASS bottle (sunlight is damaging to all oil types). Shake well before each use

To Use: Apply a small amount to damp hair before blow-drying or apply a very small amount to dry hair for smoothing and shine.

Homemade glass cleaner recipe

Cleaning windows is always an important task on my spring cleaning list. I usually neglect my windows all winter, and it’s nice to see the sun shining through my sparkling windows again in spring. My favorite glass cleaner includes alcohol, a trick professional window washers use to eliminate streaking and residue.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rubbing alcohol or high proof clear grain alcohol (Everclear, vodka, etc.)
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid soap
• water

Directions:

Combine alcohol and vinegar in a bucket. Add enough water to make 1/2 gallon. Add liquid soap and stir gently to combine. Pour into spray bottle and store the rest in a clean, well-labeled container with a tight-fitting lid. Use to clean windows, mirrors, glass tables, or even countertops. Spray on surface and wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.

Note: Avoid cleaning windows when sun is shining on them. Warm windows will show streaks after drying.

Naturally remove those pesky blackheads!

Here's what you'll need:

2 cups of water

5-8 drops of Lavender Oil

Handful of Basil (Fresh or Dried will do!)

Baking Soda

Here's what you'll need to do:

Step 1: Take your 2 cups of water, Lavender oil, and basil, and pop them into a pan on the stove

Step 2: Turn on stovetop to medium and let the mixture boil for about 5-6 minutes

Step 3: Once mixture has boiled for that time, pull off burner and pour into a bowl

Step 4: Pull back your hair, and place face over bowl letting the steam hit and absorb into your face. Do this for about 10 minutes. It's super relaxing and smells GREAT!

Step 5: Take your baking soda, and a little bit of water, and make into a paste. Massage thoroughly into skin. Let it dry.

Step 6: Wash baking soda off with cool water. Your skin will feel fresh and new! And blackheads will be saying bye-bye!

**I recommend doing this once a week. It will really help diminish the amount of blackheads you have, and of course, doing it more often, always brings better results!**

WHY these ingredients?

WHY Basil? 

Basil has been used for thousands of years to help treat different skin problems. The medicinal herb is especially great for acne problems because it has powerful ant-viral anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties to it. 

WHY Lavender Oil? 

Lavender oil is great for clogged pores. It is a natural muscle relaxer, soothing agent, conditioner, and astringent. So not only, when you are doing the steam, does it smell great, but you are also absorbing all of active nutrients that come out of the oils, and penetrate your skin and pores.

WHY Baking Soda?

Baking soda has been found to be an amazing natural non-abrasive skin exfoliant! When you by exfoliants at the store, they contain harsh chemicals (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) that are used renew the layer of skin, by burning off the old one. Baking soda is a physical exfoliant, that instead of doing harm, it actually physically scrubs off the excess skin cells and dirt that is accumulating. 

So there you have it! A natural, easy (and smells really good too!) way of reducing and removing those pesky blackheads!

Kitchen Skin Care

Everything your skin needs for proper health can be found in your kitchen. The rule of thumb: If you wouldn’t eat it, rule it out. Sodium laureth sulfate? No. Honey? Yes! Cocamide DEA? Hell no. Cucumber? Heck yes! People have been rubbing on comestibles for centuries. It’s a natural, gentle, effective way to get that spa-day shine—and whatever you don’t use, bottle up and give away. Everyone needs a little pampering this time of year.

Best Complexion Tips

There are a few basic rules when it comes to skin care: Remove dirt and surface oil, but don’t strip away all your natural hydration. Moisturize, but don’t clog pores. Exfoliate to remove dead cells, but not so much that your skin becomes irritated. With that in mind, delve into the following edibles, which can be used on all types of skin.

DRY SKIN SUCCULENTS:

Olive oil is a powerful moisturizer that doesn’t clog pores. It’s particularly good for hands, feet, and lips, but use it wherever you are dry or chapped. Get the best quality you can—extra virgin contains the most skin-protecting antioxidants, and a little goes a long way.

Honey, although it can be pricey, is a natural antiseptic that heals and hydrates. In addition to producing a healthy glow, it
inhibits infection and reduces inflammation. Dark is better than light, and the raw (unprocessed) kind is best of all.

Salt helps to open pores, exfoliates dead skin cells, and discourages bacteria. Coarse kosher salt makes a great scrub; for soaking, use sea salt, which dissolves more easily.

OILY SKIN ASTRINGENTS:

Apple cider vinegar invigorates and tones, restores natural acid balance, and promotes healthy circulation. Vinegar also helps to dissolve excess oil and to eliminate dead skin, including dandruff.

Lemon juice contains citric acid, which exfoliates and promotes the growth of healthy new cells. It also has a mild bleaching effect that fades scars and evens out skin tone (avoid it if you don’t want to lighten your complexion). Use fresh juice; the bottled kind often contains sulfites, which can cause allergic reactions.

Garlic is a natural astringent and antibiotic that helps your body heal. Applying it directly to skin may sting a little; try diluting a chopped clove in water instead.

SENSITIVE SKIN SOLUTIONS:

Baking soda will clean anything, and your skin is no exception. It absorbs oil, exfoliates, tightens pores, and draws out toxins, but it leaves your face feeling soft and smooth, not tight and dry. Add a half cup to the bath with a few cups of sea salt.

Cucumber soothes sensitive skin in the same way it cools the palate after a spicy meal. Place a slice on each eyelid for five minutes to refresh tired or puffy eyes.

Yogurt is a balm for irritation and encourages your skin to produce moisture. It contains mild lactic acid, which smoothes and helps to restore proper pH balance. Use the plain stuff—cream-top whole milk for dry skin, low- or nonfat for the oilier variety.

Clean Up Your Act: All Natural Homemade Cleaners

The toxic store bought cleaners bearing those labels with warnings and skull & crossbone images (which can commonly be found on everything from basic toilet bowl cleaners to oven and drain solutions) sound pretty terrible. 

By contrast, some non-toxic and all natural ingredients like baking soda and vinegar are not only not corrosive, poisonous, or hazardous to your health in any way, they’re actually completely safe if ingested (after all they’re found in the kitchen and they’re 100% edible!).


Baking Soda is a great naturally abrasive ingredient with mild alkaline properties, it’s also a natural deodorizer and stain remover, and it rinses easily, is completely non-toxic (no more dangers for kids and pets licking surfaces that you’ve cleaned) and it’s extremely affordable (you can grab a 12 lb bag at Costco for next to nothing).

Vinegar is an all natural and mild acid, it’s also a known disinfectant that can remove stains, sanitize, and it’s also completely non-toxic and inexpensive (you can also grab a giant jug of it at Costco for an extremely reasonable price). It should be noted that it shouldn’t be used on stone surfaces or acetate fabrics but there are many other natural cleaning methods that work for those surfaces.

Hydrogen Peroxide is also non-toxic and is known to be a natural bleaching agent with disinfectant and stain removing properties. It’s also extremely inexpensive (just $1 for three bottles at Walgreen’s).

All Natural Tea Tree Oil And Grapefruit Oil (which have known antibacterial properties) And Lemon Juice (which naturally cuts grease and leaves a totally fresh scent) are also extremely helpful to have in your all-natural cleaning arsenal.

Liquid Castile Soap (like Dr. Bronner’s, sold at Target, Trader Joe’s, etc) is a vegetable based soap as opposed to a petroleum based one, which makes it completely non-toxic so it can be used on your face and body but will also work well when it comes to cleaning your home. It’s not quite as inexpensive as baking soda or vinegar, but a large 32 oz container is just $8.99 at Trader Joe’s.

Here are some of the all-natural homemade cleaning formulas:

Surface Spray:

• 16 oz spray bottle
• 2 tsp. borax
• ¼ tsp. liquid castile soap (like Dr. Bronner’s)
• hot water

All Purpose Liquid Cleaner:

• 1 gal. hot water
• 1 tbsp. baking soda
• 2 tbsp. liquid soap (like Dr. Bronner’s)

All Purpose Abrasive Cleaner:

• liquid soap (like Dr. Bronner’s)
• 2 tbsp. baking soda

Mix to make a foamy paste.

Refrigerator Cleaner:

• 2 tbs. baking soda in 1 qt warm water

Wipe down inside and out and rinse with a clean wet cloth.

Oven Cleaner:

• Dampen with water
• Sprinkle liberally with baking soda

Leave 20 minutes, then scrub until clean.

Microwave Cleaner:

• ½ c. vinegar
• 2 c. water

Combine in microwave safe bowl, heat on high for 3-4 minutes, remove bowl and wipe down inside of microwave.

Dishwasher Detergent:

• 2 c. borax
• 2 c. baking soda
• 4 little packages of unsweetened lemon Kool-Aid (or generic)

Mix together and store. You can substitute ½ c. of citric acid for the Kool-Aid but it’s harder to find.

Gorgeously Green All-Purpose Spray:

• 32-ounce plastic spray bottle
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon pure castile soap (peppermint)
• 3/4 cup hydrogen peroxide
• 20 drops tea tree oil
• 20 drops of lavender essential oil

Fruit and Vegetable Wash:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 tbsp. baking soda
• 20 drops grapefruit seed extract

Spray on produce, rinse after 5 minutes.

Fruit and Vegetable Wash #2:

• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. baking soda

Spray on produce, wipe after 5 minutes.

Drain Cleaner:

• 1 c. baking soda first
• 1 c. white vinegar second
• 1 gallon boiling water

Allow to foam for 5 minutes before adding water.

Window, Glass and Chrome Cleaner:

• 5 parts water to 1 part white vinegar, OR
• 1 c. water, 1 c. vinegar, ½ tsp. castile soap (like Dr. Bronner’s)

Toilet Bowl Cleaners:

• Liquid castile soap (like Dr. Bronner’s)
• Baking soda or borax

Scrub with a toilet brush.

Tub And Tile Cleaner:

• Apply vinegar full-strength to a sponge and wipe
• Scour with baking soda

Soft Scrub for Fixtures:

• ½ c. baking soda
• Castile soap
• 10 drops of antibacterial essential oil (optional)

Add enough castile soap until you have a frosting like consistency. Scrub, then rinse with water.

Mildew/Germ Killer:

• 2 c. water
• 25 drops of tea tree oil
• 25 drops of lavender oil

Spray on tile and do not wipe off.

Mildew/Germ Killer 2:

• 16 oz spray bottle
• 1 part hydrogen peroxide
• 2 parts water

Spray, let sit. Rinse after 1 hour.

Wood Floor Cleaner:

• ¼ c. vinegar
• 1 gal. warm water

Mop or rag should be slightly damp for cleaning.

Linoleum Floor Cleaner:

• 1 c. vinegar
• 2 gal. warm water

Mop or rag can be fully wet for cleaning.

Carpet Stain Remover:

• 1 part borax
• 10 parts warm water

Combine in spray bottle. Spray on stain, wait 5 minutes, blot with clean rag.

Carpet Stain Remover:

• vinegar
• baking soda

Mix vinegar and baking soda into a paste. Gently work into stain with a toothbrush. Let dry then vacuum completely.

Carpet Deodorizer:

• Baking soda
• 10 drops of essential oil (optional)

Mix together then sprinkle generously on carpet, wait 15 minutes and vacuum.

All-Purpose Carpet Cleaner:

After vacuuming first,

• 1 c. white vinegar
• 3 c. boiling water

Blot mixture onto nap of rug with a wet rag, Dry and air thoroughly. Vacuum.

Air Freshener:

• 2 parts water
• 1 part rubbing alcohol
• Essential oil

Mix in spray bottle, don’t spray on silks or delicates. Experiment with how much oil to add, but start with 5 drops.

Air Freshener 2:

• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. vinegar or lemon juice
• 2 c. hot water

Mix in spray bottle, don’t spray on silks or delicates.

Dusting:

• Slightly dampened microfiber cloth

Furniture Polish:

• ½ tsp. olive oil
• ¼ c. vinegar or lemon juice

Mix in a glass jar. Dab a soft rag into the solution and wipe onto wood surfaces.

Scratches:

• 1 part lemon juice
• 1  part vegetable oil

Rub into the scratches and polish.

Rust Remover:

• Sprinkle area with salt
• Squeeze lime onto salt

Leave sit for 2-3 hours, then scrub w/ lime rind 

Metal Polish (copper and brass):

• 2 tbsp. salt

Add vinegar until you make a paste. Rub on metal with a clean rag. Wipe clean.

Powdered Laundry Detergent:

• 1 c. grated Fels Naptha soap
• ½ c. washing soda
• ½ c. borax

For light load, use 1 tablespoon. For heavy or soiled load, use 2 tablespoons.

Liquid Laundry Detergent:

• 3 pints water
• 1/3 bar Fels Naptha soap, grated
• ½ c. washing soda
• ½ c. borax
• 2 gallon bucket
• 1 quart hot water

Mix soap in saucepan with 3 pints of water. Heat on low until dissolved. Stir in soda and borax until thickened. Remove from heat. Add 1 quart hot water to bucket, then soap mixture, mix well. Fill rest of bucket with hot water, mix and let sit for 24 hours. Use ½ c. per laundry load.

Laundry Pre-treatment:

• ½ c. ammonia
• ½ c. white vinegar
• ¼ c. baking soda
• 2 tbsp. liquid soap or laundry detergent
• 2 quarts water

Mix in spray bottle. Spray spot.

Laundry Pre-treatment 2:

• 1 tsp. liquid laundry detergent
• 2 tbsp. ammonia
• 1 pt. warm water

Mix in spray bottle. Spray spot, let sit for 20 minutes.

Fabric Softener:

Add ½ – 1 c. vinegar to your softener dispenser

Bleach Alternative (Laundry):

• ¼ c. hydrogen peroxide