Natural alternatives to pharmaceutical antibiotics are especially important if you suffer dreadful side-effects from drug antibiotics or if you're concerned about growing antibiotic-resistance (superbugs).

If your doctor wants to put you on antibiotics for either a gut or secondary infection. There are several natural alternatives you can consider. These include: Garlic, Olive Leaf Extract, Grapefruit Seed Extract and Wild Oregano Oil. All of these substances also have varying levels of anti-viral, anti-yeast, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic activity as well.

Of these, I feel Wild Oregano Oil is the most potent and powerful, across the board, and is definitely the one I recommend you use. The only drawback to Wild Oregano Oil is that it feels very 'hot' (like chili pepper hot) for about 2-3 minutes after you take it orally, therefore, it can be very difficult to use internally with children.

WILD OREGANO OIL

Wild Oregano Oil is relatively new in North America - it has only been around for about ten years and there are still many naturopaths and herbalists who are not fluent in its usage. This is changing rapidly though, as news of it's efficacy spreads! Because there isn't much information on Wild Oregano Oil, I have had to develop a treatment protocol specifically for people with IBS and IBD (as one didn't exist).

About 30 of my private consultation clients have been invaluable guinea pigs with me on this, and together we have developed a very effective protocol that eliminates yeast (Candida), fungus, parasites, and bad bacteria (like C. difficile) - and replaces them with good bacteria.

The Wild Oregano Oil Protocol with all the usage and dosage instructions is too lengthy to include here, so check out either of my books: LISTEN TO YOUR IBS or LISTEN TO YOUR GUT for everything you need to know to implement this very powerful, life-changing healing protocol. Here are some key points about Wild Oregano Oil:

A therapeutic dose of Wild Oregano Oil (e.g. 5 drops, 5x/day) is equivalent to Vancomycin (a potent drug antibiotic reserved to treat 'superbugs').

Wild Oregano Oil feels 'spicy hot' when you swallow it (or when it touches any mucous membrane). However, I've developed a way of ingesting it that's so painless, even my kids can take it. You take a sip of water, tilt your head back and shoot the Wild Oregano Oil into the back of your throat where the water is, swallow and then immediately chug lots more water.

If you cannot take the Wild Oregano Oil in liquid form, you can take it in the equivalent dosage of gelcaps. However, take in liquid form if you can, as it is most potent.

Wild Oregano Oil (Oreganum Vulgare) is also an anti-inflammatory in addition to being an extremely potent antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, etc.

Wild Oregano Oil is fantastic for treating mouth ulcers - you can clear them in 1-2 days! Either gargle with it in a mouthful of water, or dab on directly with your finger. Full-strength from the dropper bottle (Note: this is not ESSENTIAL oil of oregano, it has already been diluted a certain amount with olive oil by the manufacturer) works the fastest. But you can also dilute it 7:1 (7 drops organic olive oil, 1 drop wild oregano oil) and this works almost as well, but without any of the "burning".

You should also apply Wild Oregano Oil directly to any localized infection on skin, nails, mouth etc. There are different dosage instructions and different ways to dilute Wild Oregano Oil depending on where you're going to apply it. www.joyofthemountains.com has some good usage guidelines for various ailments.

An added bonus is you probably won't get any flus/colds whilst taking it!

**IMPORTANT: Wild Oregano Oil is a very potent antibiotic and MUST always be followed with high dose probiotics to replace the good bacteria it has killed.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A BRAND OF WILD OREGANO OIL:

a) Oregano Oil is like probiotics, in that the species and strain are very important to obtain the desired action/results. Make sure you get the correct species (Oreganum Vulgare) and subspecies (Hirtum is a good one).

b) It must be high in naturally-occurring Carvacrol, the species must have naturally-occurring high levels of Carvacrol - not just extra Carvacrol added in later. If you get a brand with the correct species and subspecies, this will not be a problem.

c) Low in Thymol - a naturally occurring compound in Oregano Oil that must be present as it works synergistically with Carvacrol. But, too much is hard on the liver, so check that levels do not exceed 5%.

Currently, there are only two brands of Wild Oregano Oil that I know of that meet all the specifications above: Joy of The Mountains and North American Herb & Spice brands. You can also consult either of my books: LISTEN TO YOUR IBS or LISTEN TO YOUR GUT for full dosage instructions (how much, when and how) and usage instructions for Wild Oregano Oil with severe or chronic gut infections.

WARNING: DO NOT use Wild Oregano Oil if you are using 3 or more prescription drugs. It will not be safe for your liver. Wild Oregano Oil is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, nor for children under age 5. For children under age 12, you will need to reduce the dosages here according to their age. Use Young's Formula or consult your doctor to calculate appropriate dosage. Always follow usage with probiotics

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INSIDER TIP: Either of my books, "Listen To Your IBS" or "Listen To Your Gut" contain in-depth information and expanded, detailed usage protocols for Wild Oregano Oil.

Listen To Your IBS is available at: www.listen2ibs.com

Listen To Your Gut is available at www.listen2yourgut.com

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Many people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease have used Wild Oregano Oil instead of pharmaceutical antibiotics and/or anti-fungal and anti-yeast medications. Are you aware of all the extremely effective natural protocols you could be using to treat your illness rather than resorting to damaging drugs and surgery? Wild Oregano Oil is just one of them. I have been drug and surgery-free for over 16 years now, and you can be too! You can start the Healing Journey today that thousands with IBD and IBS have already trial-tested, and you can try it risk-free for a whole year! That's right, I'll cheerfully refund your money, no questions asked, it you don't feel it's worth the money

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"I was told I would need to take pills for the rest of my life and now I take none!

The initial diet was quite strict however, I now have quite a regular, normal diet and consume small portions of alcohol. Obviously this is a fantastic situation from the prospect of being told I would need to take pills for the rest of my life to where I take none. Many thanks for the advice in your program."

Max R., Dublin, Ireland

www.listen2yourgut.com

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© 2006 Jini Patel Thompson
www.listen2yourgut.com

Jini Patel Thompson was diagnosed with widespread Crohn's Disease in 1986. For the next three years she adhered to medical treatment protocols until it became clear they were not helping her. She spent the next seven years researching and experimenting with alternative healing methods and therapies as she lived and worked in Canada, Japan and England. Jini has since remained drug and surgery-free for over 19 years. Her natural healing and treatment methods are described in “Listen To Your Gut” and “The IBD Remission Diet”.

Her books, products, etc. are available at: www.listen2yourgut.com

You are free to publish or pass on this article as long as you include the copyright notice and bio listed above.


Natural Antibiotics & Antimicrobials
Natural alternatives to pharmaceutical antibiotics are especially important if you suffer dreadful side-effects from drug antibiotics or if you're concerned about growing antibiotic-resistance (superbugs). If your doctor wants to put you on antibiotics for either a gut or secondary infection. There are several natural alternatives you can consider. These include: Garlic, Olive Leaf Extract, Grapefruit Seed Extract and Wild Oregano Oil. All of these substances also have varying levels of anti-viral, anti-yeast, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic activity as well. Of these, I feel Wild Oregano Oil is the most potent and powerful, across the board, and is definitely the one I recommend you use. The only drawback to Wild Oregano Oil is that it feels very 'hot' (like chili pepper hot) for about 2-3 minutes after you take it orally, therefore, it can be very difficult to use internally with children. WILD OREGANO OIL Wild Oregano Oil is relatively new in North America - it has only been around for about ten years and there are still many naturopaths and herbalists who are not fluent in its usage. This is changing rapidly though, as news of it's efficacy spreads! Because there isn't much information on Wild Oregano Oil, I have had to develop a treatment protocol specifically for people with IBS and IBD (as one didn't exist). About 30 of my private consultation clients have been invaluable guinea pigs with me on this, and together we have developed a very effective protocol that eliminates yeast (Candida), fungus, parasites, and bad bacteria (like C. difficile) - and replaces them with good bacteria. The Wild Oregano Oil Protocol with all the usage and dosage instructions is too lengthy to include here, so check out either of my books: LISTEN TO YOUR IBS or LISTEN TO YOUR GUT for everything you need to know to implement this very powerful, life-changing healing protocol. Here are some key points about Wild Oregano Oil: A therapeutic dose of Wild Oregano Oil (e.g. 5 drops, 5x/day) is equivalent to Vancomycin (a potent drug antibiotic reserved to treat 'superbugs'). Wild Oregano Oil feels 'spicy hot' when you swallow it (or when it touches any mucous membrane). However, I've developed a way of ingesting it that's so painless, even my kids can take it. You take a sip of water, tilt your head back and shoot the Wild Oregano Oil into the back of your throat where the water is, swallow and then immediately chug lots more water. If you cannot take the Wild Oregano Oil in liquid form, you can take it in the equivalent dosage of gelcaps. However, take in liquid form if you can, as it is most potent. Wild Oregano Oil (Oreganum Vulgare) is also an anti-inflammatory in addition to being an extremely potent antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, etc. Wild Oregano Oil is fantastic for treating mouth ulcers - you can clear them in 1-2 days! Either gargle with it in a mouthful of water, or dab on directly with your finger. Full-strength from the dropper bottle (Note: this is not ESSENTIAL oil of oregano, it has already been diluted a certain amount with olive oil by the manufacturer) works the fastest. But you can also dilute it 7:1 (7 drops organic olive oil, 1 drop wild oregano oil) and this works almost as well, but without any of the "burning". You should also apply Wild Oregano Oil directly to any localized infection on skin, nails, mouth etc. There are different dosage instructions and different ways to dilute Wild Oregano Oil depending on where you're going to apply it. www.joyofthemountains.com has some good usage guidelines for various ailments. An added bonus is you probably won't get any flus/colds whilst taking it! IMPORTANT: Wild Oregano Oil is a very potent antibiotic and MUST always be followed with high dose probiotics to replace the good bacteria it has killed. WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A BRAND OF WILD OREGANO OIL: a) Oregano Oil is like probiotics, in that the species and strain are very important to obtain the desired action/results. Make sure you get the correct species (Oreganum Vulgare) and subspecies (Hirtum is a good one). b) It must be high in naturally-occurring Carvacrol, the species must have naturally-occurring high levels of Carvacrol - not just extra Carvacrol added in later. If you get a brand with the correct species and subspecies, this will not be a problem. c) Low in Thymol - a naturally occurring compound in Oregano Oil that must be present as it works synergistically with Carvacrol. But, too much is hard on the liver, so check that levels do not exceed 5%. Currently, there are only two brands of Wild Oregano Oil that I know of that meet all the specifications above: Joy of The Mountains and North American Herb & Spice brands. You can also consult either of my books: LISTEN TO YOUR IBS or LISTEN TO YOUR GUT for full dosage instructions (how much, when and how) and usage instructions for Wild Oregano Oil with severe or chronic gut infections. WARNING: DO NOT use Wild Oregano Oil if you are using 3 or more prescription drugs. It will not be safe for your liver. Wild Oregano Oil is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, nor for children under age 5. For children under age 12, you will need to reduce the dosages here according to their age. Use Young's Formula or consult your doctor to calculate appropriate dosage. Always follow usage with probiotics ------------------------------------------------------------------ INSIDER TIP: Either of my books, "Listen To Your IBS" or "Listen To Your Gut" contain in-depth information and expanded, detailed usage protocols for Wild Oregano Oil. Listen To Your IBS is available at: www.listen2ibs.com Listen To Your Gut is available at www.listen2yourgut.com ------------------------------------------------------------------ Many people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease have used Wild Oregano Oil instead of pharmaceutical antibiotics and/or anti-fungal and anti-yeast medications. Are you aware of all the extremely effective natural protocols you could be using to treat your illness rather than resorting to damaging drugs and surgery? Wild Oregano Oil is just one of them. I have been drug and surgery-free for over 16 years now, and you can be too! You can start the Healing Journey today that thousands with IBD and IBS have already trial-tested, and you can try it risk-free for a whole year! That's right, I'll cheerfully refund your money, no questions asked, it you don't feel it's worth the money ------------------------------------------------------------------ "I was told I would need to take pills for the rest of my life and now I take none! The initial diet was quite strict however, I now have quite a regular, normal diet and consume small portions of alcohol. Obviously this is a fantastic situation from the prospect of being told I would need to take pills for the rest of my life to where I take none. Many thanks for the advice in your program." Max R., Dublin, Ireland www.listen2yourgut.com ------------------------------------------------------------------ © 2006 Jini Patel Thompson www.listen2yourgut.com Jini Patel Thompson** was diagnosed with widespread Crohn's Disease in 1986. For the next three years she adhered to medical treatment protocols until it became clear they were not helping her. She spent the next seven years researching and experimenting with alternative healing methods and therapies as she lived and worked in Canada, Japan and England. Jini has since remained drug and surgery-free for over 19 years. Her natural healing and treatment methods are described in “Listen To Your Gut” and “The IBD Remission Diet”. Her books, products, etc. are available at: www.listen2yourgut.com You are free to publish or pass on this article as long as you include the copyright notice and bio listed above.