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Lori Anderson Bunge, BA 
SAFETY GUIDELINES AND PRECAUTIONS

WELL LORE'S USEFUL ANTI-BACTERIAL HERBS AND SPICES

by Mrs. Lori Anderson Bunge, BA
Heath Journalist

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ANTIBACTERIAL CULINARY SPICES, HERBS AND COMPLIMENTARY SUPPLEMENTS:

THE FOLLOWING FOOD SUPPLEMENTS MAY BE HELPFUL TO HEALTH:

 NOTE:  IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION, USE ONLY WITH YOUR  MEDICAL DOCTOR'S REGULAR SUPERVISION AND 
CONSULTATION

DO NOT OVERUSE;  REMEMBER THE WISDOM OF ST PATRICK;
USE "JUST  A PINCH" OF STRONG HERBS AND SPICES  IN COOKING.  FOLLOW GOOD RECIPE AND EXPERT AND/OR MANUFACTURER'S DOSAGE AND USAGE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.

READ ABOUT OUR GOVERNMENT'S EFFORTS TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST BIO-TERRORISM AT : 

http://www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html

PLEASE MAKE SPECIAL NOTE OF THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION'S WARNINGS ABOUT ONLINE PURCHASE OF CIPRO

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/bioalrt.htm

REMEMBER TO TAKE ONLY THE  PRESCRIBED ANTIBIOTIC THAT YOUR DOCTOR RECOMMENDS.  ASK YOUR DOCTOR FOR GUIDANCE AND SUPERVISION FOR THE USE OF ANY PRESCRIBED ANTIBIOTIC.  NEVER STOP USING YOUR PRESCRIBED MEDICATION WITHOUT GUIDANCE FROM YOUR DOCTOR.  ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT HERB, SPICE, AND DRUG INTERACTIONS, INDICATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS, AND PRECAUTIONS.

WELL LORE WILL BE ADDING ADDITIONAL  SAFETY INFORMATION AND PRECAUTIONS AS INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE AND "THYME" PERMITS!

GARLIC; 
CAUTION; BLOOD THINNER; Heart Health; May help to prevent dangerous blood clots from causing heart attacks;  Natural Antibiotic CAUTION: CAN CAUSE THE HERXHEIMER EFFECT IN LARGE DOSES. CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR FOR SENSITIVITIES TO GARLIC.

CONSULT WITH A  DOCTOR ABOUT USING BEFORE SURGERY, IF YOU HAVE HEMOPHILIA,  IF YOU ARE PRONE TO ANY EXCESSIVE BLEEDING, IF YOU HAVE ABNORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE,  OR IF YOU HAVE ANY CARDIOVASCULAR OF OTHER HEALTH PROBLEM WHICH REQUIRES MEDICAL TREATMENT. 

CAUTION:  AS WITH ALL HERBS OR SUPPLEMENTS, DO NOT OVER-USE.  BLOOD-THINNING HERBS HAVE POSITIVE  EFFECTS WHEN USED PROPERLY BUT CAN HAVE NEGATIVE EFFECTS IF OVERUSED OR COMBINED WITH OTHER BLOOD-THINNING HERBS. TOO MUCH BLOOD THINNING MAY CAUSE BLEEDING. DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DAILY AMOUNT.  DO NOT USE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME OR LONGER THAN HEALTH CONCERN REQUIRES.  CONSULT WITH A  DOCTOR ABOUT USING BEFORE SURGERY, IF YOU HAVE HEMOPHILIA, HAVE SOME OTHER BLOOD DISEASE OR CANCER, IF YOU ARE PRONE TO ANY EXCESSIVE BLEEDING, OR HAVE ANY OTHER MEDICAL CONDITION WHICH REQUIRES DOCTOR SUPERVISION.

GINGER; CAUTION; BLOOD THINNER; Heart Health; Natural Antibiotic Nasal Congestion; Colds, Sinuses, Used in Ginger Tea with honey and lemon during cold/flu season and for sinus symptoms; do not use with gall stones.

CAUTION:  AS TRUE FOR MOST HERBS, DO NOT OVER-USE.  BLOOD-THINNING HERBS HAVE POSITIVE  EFFECTS WHEN USED PROPERLY BUT CAN HAVE NEGATIVE EFFECTS IF OVERUSED OR COMBINED WITH OTHER BLOOD-THINNING HERBS. TOO MUCH BLOOD THINNING MAY CAUSE BLEEDING. DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DAILY AMOUNT.  DO NOT USE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME OR LONGER THAN HEALTH CONCERN REQUIRES.  CONSULT WITH A  DOCTOR ABOUT USING BEFORE SURGERY, IF YOU HAVE HEMOPHILIA,  OR IF YOU ARE PRONE TO ANY EXCESSIVE BLEEDING. (SEE GARLIC)

GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT; 

TOPICAL ANTISEPTIC; 
Natural Antibiotic; 

Since this is a relatively new product, consult with the manufacture regarding proper usage and/or your doctor with  questions about your medical condition PRIOR TO USAGE.

ONE MANUFACTURER  OF GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT (NutriBiotic) PRODUCES A PRODUCT CALLED "GSE Liquid Concentrate"

CONSULT THEIR WEB SITE AT:  http://www.nutribiotic.com/

ANOTHER GSE web site is:  www.nutriteam.com

Since this is a new product and very acidic, I usually use Grapefruit Seed Extract for topical use only, for  cleaning the kitchen, for cleaning cutting boards, or  for cleaning other cooking utensils which may have been contaminated by meat, etc

May be good for sanitizing dental picks and brushes, twizzers, or other personal care instruments, etc.

Proper diluted  topical skin use in small quantities may heed the healing of skin wounds and prevent infection.

Manufacturers of GSE claim that it is safe for internal usage.  I usually recommend limiting it to topical use unless you are thoroughly acquainted with the safe and proper internal usage of GSE (since it is citric, it can be very irritating to the skin, muscous membrances, etc.).  Some manufactures of GSE also sell manufactured GSE nasal sprays.  

BECOME EDUCATED PRIOR TO USAGE!

CONSULT A MANUFACTURER WEB SITE AT:  http://www.nutribiotic.com/

Since it is a new product, and if you choose to use it, use cautiously.  CONSULT WITH A DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PRIOR TO USING GSE. 

CAUTIONS FROM MANUFACTURER: 

NEVER USE IN THE EYES.

NEVER USE FULL STRENGTH IN  SENSITIVE AREAS OF THE BODY.

USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN USING DILUTED IN MOUTH OR NASAL PASSAGES.

CONSULT WITH MANUFACTURER FOR SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS FOR PROPER AND SAFE USAGE.

NOTE:  GSE can be extremely irritating to sensitive skin.  USE EXTREME CAUTION when using in the mouth as with an oral rinse.  May be preferable to use by dabbing  a very tiny diluted amount lightly swabbed  directly onto the oral infection with a swab or q-tip.  Always remember the importance of proper dilution prior to use. 

CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR AND THE MANUFACTURER OF GSE FOR EXACT DIRECTIONS PRIOR TO USAGE.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:  YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO USE DUE CARE AND CONSULT  WITH THE SPECIFIC MANUFACTURER OF ANY HEALTH CARE PRODUCT YOU CHOOSE TO USE OR OF ANY AND ALL HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS REFERRED TO ON OUR WEB SITE.

PLEASE READ OUR ENTIRE LEGAL DISCLAIMER BY
CLICKING HERE:        ENTIRE LEGAL DISCLAIMER

ACIDOPHILUS;

Yogurt with active cultures; 
PROBIOTIC; FRIENDLY FLORA

CELERY SEED; 
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS/FOR

SHORT TERM USE ONLY; USE CAUTION; (can be allergenic) Naturally Diuretic; USED FOR Gout and Arthritis; Depending on the individual, may lower blood pressure; MAY BE HELPFUL IN NATURALLY REGULATING BLOOD PRESSURE BUT USE ONLY WITH DOCTOR SUPERVISION IF YOU HAVE A CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITION WHICH REQUIRES MEDICAL TREATMENT.

GENERAL PRECAUTION:  AS TRUE FOR MOST HERBS AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS,  DO NOT OVER-USE.  HERBS MAY HAVE POSITIVE  EFFECTS WHEN USED PROPERLY BUT CAN HAVE NEGATIVE EFFECTS IF OVERUSED, MISUSED,  OR CARELESSLYCOMBINED WITH OTHER HERBS OR DRUGS.  FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS ON THE BOTTLE, INSERT, OR OTHER PUBLICATION.  DO NOT  EXCEED MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED  DOSAGE OR AMOUNT.  DO NOT USE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME OR LONGER THAN HEALTH CONCERN REQUIRES.  CONSULT WITH A  DOCTOR ABOUT USING BEFORE SURGERY, IF YOU HAVE HEMOPHILIA OR ANOTHER BLOOD DISEASE, IF YOU ARE PRONE TO ANY EXCESSIVE BLEEDING, IF YOU HAVE ABNORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE, IF YOU ARE  IRREGULAR IN MINERAL OR ELECTROLYTE  SUFFICIENCY OR VITAMINS,  OR IF YOU HAVE ANY CARDIOVASCULAR, PULMONARY, BLOOD, CIRCULATION, NERVOUS, CEREBRAL, OR   OTHER HEALTH PROBLEM OR CONCERN WHICH MAY REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL AND LICENSED  MEDICAL TREATMENT. 

 

CRANBERRY
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS
Oral and BladderAntibiotic

CAPSICUM OLEORESIN
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS 
(USE CAUTION; can be allergenic)
Arthritis/ Chronic Pain

ROSEMARY OIL
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS/FOR Aromatherapy/Nasal 

THYME 
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS/FOR
Natural Antibiotic

OREGANO
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS/FOR
Anti-fungal/POWERFUL ANTI-FUNGAL AND ANTI-BACTERIAL

MUSTARD
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS/FOR
 Nasal Congestion

CLOVES 
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS/FOR
Oral Antiseptic/Antibiotic

LEMON OIL
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS/FOR
Natural Antibiotic

ALLSPICE 
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS/FOR
Natural Antibiotic

MARJORAM 
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS
Natural Antibiotic

EUCALYPTUS 
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS 
Natural Antibiotic

WILDFLOWER HONEY
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS
Natural Antibiotic

SAGE
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS
Natural Antibiotic

TUMERIC
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS/FOR Antiviral/Natural Antibiotic

CURRY LEAVES 
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS/FOR
Natural Antibiotic

CAPSICUMS
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS/FOR; can be 
allergenic;  for Chronic Pain/Arthritis; Antibiotic

PAPRIKA
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS/FOR
Natural Antibiotic

ITALIAN SEASONING
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS/FOR
Natural Antibiotic

(One of My Favorite!)

CONTAINS COMBINATION OF MARJORAM, THYME, ROSEMARY, SAVORY, OREGANO, AND BASIL.

BASIL
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS/FOR
Nasal Congestion

ROSEMARY
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS/FOR
Nasal Congestion

PARSLEY
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS/FOR
Natural Potassium and Nutrients

HOT MUSTARD
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS/FOR 
Nasal Congestion

HORSERADISH
USE CAUTION; MAY BE USEFUL AS/FOR
Strong Diuretic; Nasal Congestion

to be continued..................

CONSULT WITH DOCTOR ABOUT SAFETY AND ALLERGIES BEFORE HERB USE!

Copyright.  Lori Anderson Bunge.  
All Rights Reserved.

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