New Delhi: Poor hygiene, humidity and a warm climate are possible causes of fungal infections. Diaper rash, athlete’s foot, jock itch, and oral thrush are some common fungal infections. While over-the-counter medicines and antifungal creams are readily available on the market, most fungal infections respond very positively to home remedies. Let us take a look at some of them.
Ginger
This is one of the best anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory food that you can find. It contains gingerol, terpenoids, shogaol, zerumbone and zingerone as well as powerful flavonoids with anti-microbial properties. It can help you fight many strains of bacteria effectively.
How to have it
The best way to have it is raw. You can chew on it after your meals as a mouth freshener. Grate some onto your salads and soups. You can also add some to your morning cup of tea.
Oregano oil
This has potent anti-bacterial and antifungal compounds in the form of carvacrol and thymol. This oil can help you fight several strains of bacteria, some even antibiotic-resistant. It is particularly effective in the treatment of E. coli. But be sure to use pure oil and buy it from a verified source.
How to use it
Just mix 1 to 2 drops of this oil in water or oil and have it. Don’t have it for more than 2 weeks at a time and consult a doctor before starting as it may interact with certain medications.
Onion
These are a rich source of therapeutic sulfur compounds called cysteine sulphoxides besides containing flavonoids that have amazing antibiotic effects.
How to use it
You can have this raw. Be sure to cut it and leave it for some time. This will increase its phytonutrient content. You can also add it to stews and soups or just saut some. To make it more potent, add some garlic to it.
Garlic
This contains allicin, which can effectively fight against several many strains of bacteria. But have this in moderation. People with bleeding disorders must consult their doctor before having this and it is not meant for children. That being said, garlic can kill pathogens responsible for common as well as rare infections. It has potent anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties and is best consumed raw.
How to have it
Just chop a garlic clove into small pieces or crush it and let it sit for some time. This will release enzymes that get converted to allicin. Eat it after some time. You may wash it down with a glass of water if the taste is not to your liking. Start with one clove and gradually increase it to 3.
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