Immune Function / Allergies
Index of Diseases / Health Conditions ... Medicinal Foods, Herbs, Spices & Household Items
Please note that the information on the "Natural Antibiotics" page is relevant for human holistic applications. Please discuss with your holistic vet which food items, if any, are safe and effective for pets.
The information is given for reference only - consult a healthcare practitioner before incorporating any alternative treatment protocols into your treatment plan ... Disclaimer.
A strong immunesystem will protect you from virtually ANY disease and is the best anti-aging tool in existence.
Immune System Boosters Are:
- A healthy diet that includes plenty of antioxidants, such as Beta-Carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Bioflavonoids, and minerals, t include Zinc, Iron (excess iron depresses the immune response),Copper, Magnesium,Selenium.
- List of Food Items that will stengthen your immunesystem
- Medicinal Herbs, Spices and Cancer-Fighting Food: Shitake Mushrooms, Reishi Mushrooms, Garlic, Licorice, Echinacea, Ginseng, Aloes, Astragalus(Bei qi), Green Tea, Saffron, Ginger, Turmeric, Cumin, Cruciferous Vegetables, Soybeans and Tempeh, Soybean Products, Beans (legumes), Fruits.
- Detoxify your body regularly and reduce exposure to toxins in your environment.
- Exercise at least three to four times per week.
- Stress Reduction: Develop a positive attitude; meditate, do yoga.
These food items help with the following conditions:
Antibacterial / Antiviral / Anti-inflammatory / Antibiotics / Antiseptic / Antioxident / Free-Radicals Protection:
Cod Liver Oil ... Natural Antibiotics (for birds and humans) ... Apples ... Apple Cider Vinegar ... Bartlett Pears ... Blueberries ... Cranberries ... Collard Greens ... Eggplant (toxic to birds) ... Health Benefits of Flax Seeds ... Garlic (safe for birds in SMALL amounts)... Fennel Bulbs ... Green Beens ... Kale ... Kiwifruits ... Lemons & Limes ... Raw Honey ... Vitamin E ... Mustard Greens ... Olive Oil (instead of other oils) ... Olives ... Onions (toxic to birds) ... Oranges ... Papaya ... Parsley ... Pineapple ... Plums ... Prunes ... Raisins (*AvianWeb Note: Raisins have the potential of toxicity in pets if fed in too high a quantity. Caution is advised) ... Raspberries ... Sea Vegetables / Sea Weed ... Sweet Potatoes ... Spinach ... Swiss Chard ... Strawberries (organic only) ... Tomatoes (leaves and stem are toxic to birds) ... Yogurt
Treating the Common Cold - Holistically
Immune Function:
- Apple Cider Vinegar ... Brussels Sprouts ... Collard Greens ... Green Beens ... Kale ... Mushrooms (toxic to birds) ... Mustard Greens ... Oranges ... Papaya ... Pineapple ... Shiitake Mushrooms (toxic to birds) ... Vitamin C ... Vitamin E ... Oranges ... Swiss Chard
- Yogurt (low-fat, Cow's milk)
- Raw Honey ... Bee Pollen - can be eaten plain or sprinkled over your smoothie, yoghurt or cereal.
- Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (Organic, Raw, Unpasteurized, Golden Variety). Boosts the immune system and fights bacteria. Aids in healing infections of the urinary tract and kidneys. Balances electrolytes and enzymes and adds minerals. Don't buy distilled, light amber, or white vinegar. These are fine for cleaning, but are of no nutritional value.
Alfalfa (Organic):
lkalizes and detoxifies the body, especially the liver, and it contains an anti-fungal agent. It is an excellent appetite stimulant and overall tonic and an excellent source of chlorophyll and vitamins. Sprinkle it over your birds' soft food a couple of times a week.
Australian Tea Tree Oil aka Oil of Melaleuca Alternifolia
This essential oil possesses one amazing antimicrobial properties. In one study of childrens ear infections, doctors found a mixture of essential oils to be more effective than neomycin. Tea tree oil may be dripped directly onto wounds.
Cayenne:
An overall digestive aid containing liberal amounts of Vitamins A, C, B-complex, calcium, phosphorous and iron. It is anti-inflammatory and helps arthritic conditions. Parrots love the taste of cayenne and will try new and unfamiliar foods, such as sprouts, when you sprinkle on this healthful herb.
Echinacea Herb:
Kills a broad range of disease-causing pathogens, including: viruses, bacteria, fungi and protazoa.
Garlic (safe for birds in SMALL amounts)
Goldenseal Herb:
Strong antibiotic properties. It has a long history of use in infections including bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic. Staph, strep, E. coli, Vibrio cholera, Giardia lamblia,and even tuberculosis bacterium have proven sensitive to this herb.
Licorice Root:
Antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory. In one Japanese study, strains of Staphylococcus aureus that proved resistant to penicillin and streptomycin were inactivated by licorice root extract. (Ref.: www.islandnet.com)
Please note that the information on the "Natural Antibiotics" page is relevant for human holistic applications. Please discuss with your holistic vet which food items, if any, are safe and effective for pets.
The information is given for reference only - consult a healthcare practitioner before incorporating any alternative treatment protocols into your treatment plan ... Disclaimer.
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