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Skin Boils
My son started out with school sores but then started getting boils which they are treating with antibiotics, these don't seem to be helping, can you suggest anything?
Impetigo (school sores) is a type of bacterial, contagious skin infection that usually occurs in children. It is characterized by red patches that develop into small, itchy, painless fluid filled blisters that join together, forming crusty yellow sores when they break and are most commonly found on the trunk, arms and legs. Impetigo is often caused by infection by Staphylococcus Bacteria.
Boils are pus-filled abscess's that initially affect the Hair Follicles of the epidermis of the skin. The infection then spreads to the skin's deeper layers. The pus in Boils consists of dead white blood cells and detrimental bacteria (usually Staphylococcus aureus).
Diet tips for boils
- Increase garlic in the diet and Sulfur containing foods in the diet
- Encourage a healthy alkaline diet with foods such as water, lemon juice, soups, sprouts, nuts, seeds, fish and grains. Reduce acidic foods which contribute to lymphatic congestion such as tea, coffee, alcohol, soft drinks, dairy, wheat, sugar and refined and preserved foods
- Ensure adequate water intake
Lifestyle factors for boils
- Make a poultice from cabbage leaves and potatoes, onions, fenugreek seeds, flax seeds and apply it directly over the abscess areas to help draw out the waste and bacteria. These poultices can be wrapped with bandages and left overnight
- Many people suggest that when the sores break to leave them exposed so they are able to dry out and heal, rather than to cover the sores. It is therefore advisable to keep your son at home and away from other children during this period
- Address underlying immune weakness, lymphatic congestion, liver congestion and blood stagnation
Natural remedies for boils
- Zinc and vitamin C are important nutrients to assist with the immune system and wound healing so that the areas don't scar
- Herbs which you may find of benefit to restoring immunity and resistance to bacterias are Olive leaf extract, Echinacea, Astragalus, Andrographis and Golden Seal
- Homeopathic medicines can be very effective, remedies such as silica 6x and sulphur 6x may help.Colloidal silver given internally and also applied topically has been known to kill the detrimental bacteria associated, reduce inflammation and decrease the further spread of the boils
- Anti-fungal creams such as tea tree, oilve leaf and thuja may be applied to the affected area
- Probiotics are important to ensure proper bacteria through his digestive system and to increase his immunity and resistance to the Staphylococcus Bacteria. This is especially imperative if you have recently had a course of antibiotics
- Blood cleansing herbs are Red Clover, Burdock, Rhubarb and Rehmannia