Category Archives: Alternative therapy

Dr. Mercola on Probiotics

Posted on April 30, 2007 by Christina Jones

This is a video from Dr. Mercola about probiotics – which are the good bacteria that lives in your system. I have written more information about probiotics and how they relate to your MRSA, and you can read more about … Continue reading →

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Honey and Seaweed for MRSA Prevention

Posted on February 28, 2007 by Christina Jones

One hospital in the UK is using sterile honey and seaweed to prevent MRSA infections in wounds. The honey is directly applied to the wound to seal it, and the seaweed solution is in the dressings and is purported to … Continue reading →

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Tea Tree Oil Linked to Antibiotic Resistance

Posted on February 19, 2007 by Christina Jones

I hate to hear this, but some folk’s favorite remedy for MRSA/Staph boils – tea tree oil (aka melaleuca oil) – has been proven to cause antibiotic resistance. What this means for you is that if tea tree oil has … Continue reading →

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Mama Needs a New Pair of AntiMicrobial Shoes!

Posted on February 12, 2007 by Christina Jones

I have been shopping like a crazy maniac for a week now – and one of my stops was to Amazon’s new shoe and handbag store at endless.com. I got this cutie pair of sandals:   “Christina, what on EARTH … Continue reading →

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Bacteriophage Buzz Increasing

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Christina Jones

I have mentioned bacteriophages and phage therapy a number of different times over the time I have been writing about MRSA, but it seems to be finding its way into my life more than normal lately, via questions from MRSA … Continue reading →

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