Generally, the infection can be cured with antibiotics. Antibiotics kill harmful microbes that can not be destroyed by the immune system.
However, there are alternative ways to cure the infection without antibiotics. One alternative way of fighting infection is to use dietary probiotics, or "good bacteria."
Probiotics believed to restore the natural balance of the human body chemistry, and in some cases can help cure the infection.
Here are tips to use probiotics to fight infection:
1. Probiotics is not a substitute for antibiotics.
Take probiotics as a preventive measure and to help speed up the healing process of certain infections.
But it must be remembered that probiotics can not be used for all infections, or considered a drug.
Actually consists of probiotics such as Lactobacillus bacteria that can be found in certain foods.
Probiotics are not a substitute for conventional antibiotic treatments. If suffering from a serious infection, patients should seek immediate medical care.
2. Find out who can help cure infections by probiotics.
Scientific evidence suggests that probiotics effective for treating diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers due to bacterial infections, intestinal infections, and pouchitis (inflammation that usually accompanies colon surgery).
Probiotics can also prevent v'ginal discharge, urinary tract infections, tooth decay, and eczema (skin condition) in children.
3. Knowing what foods are rich in probiotics.
Examples of some foods that are rich in natural probiotic yogurt, miso, milk, and some soy products.
4. Take a probiotic supplement when needed.
Take a probiotic supplement in pill or powder form. This will prevent you from having to change the daily diet with probiotic foods.
You can buy probiotic supplements in drug stores or pharmacies.
5. Know the side effects related to the use of probiotics.
Take too much probiotics can actually cause infection.
Other side effects include bloating, metabolic disorders, excessive stimulation of the immune system, and genetic mutations.