However, doctors and scientists have been aware for a very long time that bacteria, viruses, fungi and other disease causing microorganisms, can eventually adopt defense mechanisms against prescription drugs. There is no question at all that already far more than one dangerous microorganism has indeed mutated this way already, thus becoming a so called superbug, with antibiotic resistance.

For instance, the  common staph bacteria has gone through so many mutations over the last 30 years that many different strains are now completely resistant to the eight big-name antibiotic drugs that were once effective against them. And it’s not just staph-there are also at least three new strains of malaria that have mutated, all of which are completely resistant to our gold-standard antimalarial drugs. Hepatitis is another virus that’s continued to mutate into new types and subtypes, against which our modern best antiviral drugs are largely ineffective.

At once, this phenomenon is one among many that make the rainforests of the world so important-they’re crucial (and virtually inexhaustible) resources in the search for new antimicrobial drugs to combat these mutations. And the reason is simple: These jungles hold the highest number of novel and diverse chemicals on the planet, hands down.

At every square inch, there are more species of plants, animals, insects -and even microbial species like bacteria, fungi and viruses-than anywhere on earth. And while they only take up a mere 6 percent of the earth’s surface, researchers estimate that half of the planet’s species live in these jungles. In fact, it’s this crowded environment that makes the plants that grow here so valuable.

As already indicated, all living things-from bacteria to viruses to humans-have survival instincts. It’s written in their cellular makeup. Extremely mobile species like humans, animals and insects, know to “flee, fight, or hide” in the face of a threat. In the same way, bacteria and viruses have learned to flee or hide from the immune cells and chemical agents attacking them-or to fight them, through mutation.

Flora or plants, on the other hand, aren’t able to flee from danger. Being rooted in the ground, their survival instincts are controlled by complex and elaborate chemical defense mechanisms instead. And the more predators a plant has, the more defense mechanisms it creates.

Of course, rainforest plants are in a constant battle for survival in an environment that is constantly evolving. From the soil-borne root-rot (a virus) that attacks tender herbaceous plants, to the fungi and mold that smothers the life out of huge canopy trees-or even the incredible amount of insects that devour any defenseless leaf in the forest-these plants have learned to adapt by creating powerful chemical defenses against attack. It’s the only way to survive.

Think about it,this same rich arsenal of chemicals hides a goldmine of potent antibacterial, antiviral, anti- fungal, anti-parasitic, anti-mold and insecticidal agents. They’re there to protect the plant. But more often than not, they can protect you, too-against just about any microscopic “predator” you can imagine.

Here Mother-Nature presents the case where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Pick these plants apart in the lab, and you might not get quite what you were hoping for.

The short-sightedness of modern medicine creates a monster

Out of the thousands of phyto- chemicals native to each rainforest plant, at least a handful of the highly active ones will be harvested and used to protect humans and animals from disease-causing organisms. But that’s precisely where the problem begins.

Isolating and replicating a single chemical in a laboratory makes it easier for disease-causing microorganisms to mutate in an effort to become resistant to it. But it would be a whole lot harder (and would take that much longer) for the same microorganism to create a defense mechanism against numerous different chemicals at the same time. Unlike a single chemical drug, a single medicinal plant can contain up to 400 different chemicals or more-many of which have active biological properties.

Precisely for that very reason, these complex plants-in their pristine natural form-might be the answer that’s been under modern medicine’s nose all along.

Here’s an example, there is an excellent dysentery remedy crafted by a rainforest shaman, which scientists evaluated a few years back. It was a crude plant extract that contained a total of seven plants.

When the seven different plants in this remedy were analyzed, at least 12 different known antibacterial chemicals, 5 anti-amoebic chemicals, and 7 anti-parasitic chemicals were found between all the plants in the shaman’s formula. Of the 12 different antibacterial chemicals in the extract, there were at least 5 different biological pathways of action that the chemicals used to kill bacteria.

Obviously, shamans don’t have the ability to send blood or stool samples to a laboratory to find out which specific organism is causing the dysentery in his village. (And remember-a dysentery diagnosis in the Amazon could be attributed to any number of different bacteria, amoebas, and even parasites thriving in communal food and water supplies.) Instead, the shaman’s methods reflect his materials-and ultimately, he didn’t really need to know which microorganism was the culprit.

By very simply mixing together a few of the right plants, this shaman was able to harness the power of several thousand individual chemicals-31 of which could actively attack the main microbes that were the most likely causes of dysentery. Needless to say, his approach was effective.

Infection mrsa?

Four potent formulas fight off even the deadliest infections

Now then, what does all of this have to do with  MRSA infection? Well, imagine for a minute that this particular dysentery microbe was an easily-mutating bacteria like staphylococcus instead. How likely would it be that this one organism could survive long enough to create a defense against 12 different antibacterial chemicals attacking it in at least five different ways all at once?

The answer is  crystal clear, not very likely at all.

Facts are, these drug-resistant strains of bacteria were caused by the very synthetic chemicals that were engineered to treat them. And that’s one reason why these “superbugs” are noticeably more prevalent in first world nations like the United States (the same ones that regularly employ single-chemical antibiotics) than they are in poor tropical countries where mainly plant-based remedies are used.

Indeed as more of our gold-standard drugs become less effective to newly developing strains of drug-resistant bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, it is predictable that we’ll be seeing a lot more interest in (and research on) medicinal plants, herbal-based drugs, and other traditional remedies. And as she points out, the bulk of this research will begin in depths of the rainforest.

How To Effectively Stop Staph Infections Naturally.

In the meanwhile, there’s no reason for you to wait for the mainstream to catch up with what Mother Nature has known for centuries. Not when you have access to this goldmine of powerful cures right now. I’ve included a comprehensive list of rainforest plants that have all been identified as possessing potent antimicrobial abilities .

Taylor has combined the most potent in each category (antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic) and formulated them into four different products: Amazon C-F (to fight bacterial infections), Amazon A-V (to fight viruses), Amazon A-F (to fight fungal infections), and Amazon A-P (to fight parasitic infections). All four of them are worth stashing away in your medicine cabinet-because when modern medicine fails yet again, they just might be able to save your life.

Your secret weapons in the war against modern “superbugs”

Astute laboratory researchers have identified the following rainforest plants (and/or their chemical constituents-mostly through preliminary in vitro analysis) to possess antimicrobial actions. For more information about these powerful rainforest plants and the research conducted on them, you can check out the Tropical Plant Database on Raintree’s web

If you have any complaint that your legs and feet oftentimes feel swollen, tired and sore or even if you have swollen ankles, the causative factor is usually standing or sitting too long. The veins in your legs and feet have a tough task of returning blood back to your lungs and heart for re-oxygenation

As you age, and at same time not paying close attention to your nutrition and regular easy exercising, your veins then easily begin to exhibit signs of strain. Blood could easily pool in the veins, stretching and injuring the vein walls.It is at this point that unsightly so called spider veins begin to make their appearance.

You should be aware that poor circulation can indeed strike at any age. Imagine if you have been on your feet all day long or often cooped up in a car or airplane, circulation problems in your feet and or legs can come about.

Jobst Stockings Can Improve Your Circulation.

You ought to get a number of pairs of these compression socks. That should not be much of a surprise because, gradient compression socks are simply one of the best ways to improve your circulation and therefore keep your legs and feet healthy and indeed energized all day.

In case you are wondering, Jobst SensiFoot socks look like normal athletic socks, and only a bit longer, and they hold the secret of gradient compression.

In simple techinical terms, if you will, gradient compression socks assist to control the size of the veins near the surface of your feet and legs, making sure they cannot over-expand with blood. That is downright critical, because it improves circulation and helps to keep the blood flowing up to your heart.

Most notably, they help prevent swelling by increasing the pressure in the tissue under the skin. That helps to reduce the amount of fluid that can leak from the capillaries, and at the same time increasing the amount of fluid the lymphatic tissue and capillaries can absorb, meaning far less swelling in your legs and feet.

Compression Stockings Not All Equal.

The tricky part is finding the correct pair of compression socks, obviously you don’t want to wear socks that easily lose their shape or bunch at your ankles, thus causing too much pressure in the wrong place, do you see?

Of course, you definitely want to be certain that the socks provide the right degree of compression, and that is very important. Furthermore, the socks must be durable. Be aware that the toe and heel spots are properly reinforced, as those areas do take a bit of a beating daily.

The material should be soft and capable of keeping moisture out, so your feet are assured of keeping comfortable and dry. By all means, do stay away from socks that contain latex. it is known to irritate the skin.

Yes, of course, Jobst SensiFoot socks are the top recommendation here. They are made using Jobst’s unique technology, combining intricate knit structures and accurately placed multifiber acrylic yarn. That makes these socks soft, increases their durability, and no bunching around your ankles, so they keep in place.
The fibers are woven in such a fashion that they exert just the right amount pressure. Indeed, the toe, the foot and heel areas are heavily padded to help reduce wear and tear in such high impact spots. In the meanwhile, the multifiber yarns do actually wick away moisture.

Decades Of Research and Medical Technology In Every Pair.

Location of manufacture is North Carolina. Once you get them, you will notice a special detail, the toe seam. You will note that it is really flat, soft and not at all irritating. If you do turn the socks inside out, guess what? It is almost impossible to see the seam. In other words, there is an absence of a bothersome line that could otherwise rub against your toes and cause irritation.

The manufacturer has tremendous expertise, and decades of research and medical technology are woven into every pair of these compression stockings. For over fifty years, the manufacturer has made support hosiery and compression hosiery for men and women, including diabetic socks.

You most certainly do concur, that that is a fantastic way to decrease the risk of blisters and calluses. And you will love the following, namely that you can wear these socks with any type, repeating, any type of shoes you fancy to have, be it sneakers, loafers,boots or athletic shoes, and the comfort is yours.

Lastly, but not least, do not be shy to take your shoes off around company. Jobst SensiFoot socks have a truly unique anti-bacterial and anti-fungal finish that inhibits fungal bacterial growth on the socks and helps prevent foot odor.
There will be a live link here in due course, so you can grab a few pairs, and in the meantime here is a toll free number 800-211-8562, and do enjoy your Jobst stockings.

You ought to know that, if you have been putting forth effort to eat the right foods, taking needed nutritional supplements and of course a dash of regular easy exercising, and yet you are not feeling any better in general, then it is more than likely you do need to detoxify.

Feel Brand New With A Body Detox

It is obvious enough that the longer you have been alive, the more toxins build-up you have in your body. Consequently, the urgency of the need for an internal body cleanse to get rid of the unhealthy accumulation of toxins, otherwise nothing good you do for your body will give you the best results.

That is the aim of true detoxification that leaves you with a much cleaner body, that then easily attains health and strength. You will find that nutrients are absorbed better and efficiently.

Digestion is much improved, your skin begins to glow, your eyes get brighter, you feel you have enough strength and feel incredibly very renewed, because of a much stronger immune system that you have just gained.

THE SECRET, Cleanse all the right systems, in the right order.

A good body detox restores, renews and rejuvenates every vital system in your body. Unfortunately, most detox programs fall far short of addressing every body system necessary for detoxification. Because of their narrow focus on just colon cleansing and liver cleansing.

The elusive secret, often enough, is to detox your body by looking at every system that sorts, neutralizes, (stores as in some cases) and eliminates toxins. The systems that are key, are the liver, your digestive system, your kidneys, your skin and indeed your lungs.

Furthermore, you need to cleanse those systems in the proper sequence, otherwise the toxins can be reabsorbed back into your body. To emphasize that by way of an analogy, it would be the equivalent of efforting to put air into a flat tire prior to ensuring that the hole has been properly patched.

By the way, did you know that your kidneys function as a secondary filter for most blood borne toxins? You might be a little surprised to know that your entire blood supply courses through your kidneys about 250 times each day, so the kidneys screen out the toxins. That function serves among other things to ease the burden on your other detoxification organs, for instance, the liver.

And talking of the liver, did you know that your gallbladder as well plays a major role in detoxification? Your gallbladder produces the bile your liver uses, and yes bile is also critical for proper fat digestion.

Internal Cleansing

You should have noted that cleansing your body in the right sequence is important, otherwise you will not get the best results possible.

In another post, you will take a peep at the toxic world you live in, as your body is being constantly bombarded with stressors from environmental pollutants and toxins.
Stay tuned.

Even though there is a bit of increased awareness about drinking water contamination, needed improvements in water quality are no where to be seen.
Even public water supplies that meet Environment Protection Agency standards, still do contain amounts of radioactive particulates, lead, arsenic, mercury just to name a few plus a shocking list of poisons.

One needs not to be imaginative to arrive at the conclusion how this can easily wreak havoc to your health, and matters get much worse with the cumulative effect of those poisons and heavy metals in your body.

Water Is The Master Cleanser Of Your Body

The critical importance of drinking clean pure water must be uppermost in your mind, after all the bulk of your body is made up of water, and among the important reasons for that is that water is the master cleanser of your body. Societies around the world with ready access to natural clean pure water on a regular basis ,have a very low incidence of disease and longevity is way up high. Clean and pure spring water comes to mind.

However, in many parts of society, there is a definite confusion about where to find clean pure water.

Despite the attendant misinformation and hype, the provable facts are that bottled water does not at all guarantee purity nor safety.

The quality of public water supplies is questionable at best, and loaded with harmful pollutants at worst, hence millions of people use bottled water. It may come as a shock that you are paying a lot of money for fancy labeling and so called designer water, that in most cases is clearly not any better than tap water.

There are many instances where the bottled water you buy is actually direct tap water. What can be astounding to you is the realization that common tap water is held to much higher stringent standards and undergoes far more regulated testing than bottled water.

It is abundantly clear that the bottled water industry is by and large self-regulated, meaning there are no enforceable industry-wide standards that ensure consistent water purification and quality.

This post will continue in due course, and for now here is food for thought.

An FDA survey found that of the 52 brands of bottled water tested, 31% were tainted with bacteria, a worrisome 29% of bottling facilities had very poor manufacturing practices, and 32% exhibited very significant deviations in their tested water.

Water Filtration?  Not Good Enough.

It goes without saying, that you cannot rely on bottled water for your drinking supply, and it is also bothersome that most water filtration systems come up too short.

What to do? Stay tuned for the next post.