Natural Treatment for Clostridium Difficile Infection

Natural Treatment for Clostridium Difficile Infection

Today, antibiotics are a major cause of Clostridium difficile infections; moreover, they are a standard treatment for it. This fact is not easy to understand. What can we expect from the fight against the dangerous pandemic of this superbug? Who will win this fight?

At the moment the bacteria have the advantage. The incidence of Clostridium difficile infections is increasing, severe cases of antibiotic resistance are becoming more common, and the incidence of Clostridium difficile-related deaths in the United States is increasing each year. For example, only in North America there is a five-fold increase in this infection for the entire population and an eight-fold increase in the elderly.

Clostridium difficile is a bacterial intestinal infection that causes mild to very severe diarrhea and intestinal inflammation. Other medical names of this infection include antibiotic-associated colitis; necrotizing colitis; Colitis – pseudomembranous.

Some researchers call Clostridium difficile a superbug, and it deserves that title. If you're reading this article, you're probably familiar with this superbug. From medical studies it is known that:

1. 5-10% of people have Clostridium difficile in their intestines without any noticeable symptoms

2. Clostridium difficile usually targets people after treatment with antibiotics

3. People with weak immunity suffer most often

4. Conventional treatment with strong antibiotics cannot prevent relapses

Can natural, non-drug methods be useful for a Clostridium difficile infection? Yes, if we take into account that healthy people, even if they have this bacterium in their intestines, do not show any symptoms. Your natural defenses control this infection.

Healthy people have defense mechanisms that prevent harmful bacteria, including Clostridium difficile, from entering and multiplying in our intestines. How do these natural defense mechanisms work?

First, stomach acid destroys harmful bacteria and parasites. Second is the antibacterial effect of pancreatic juice and bile. In addition to food, pancreatic juice and bile also digest microorganisms. This is why the first part of the small intestine is almost sterile in healthy people. The decreasing production of hydrochloric acid with increasing age, gastritis-stomach inflammation and the aggressive suppression of stomach acid with medication open this gate to dangerous intruders. These antibacterial effects depended on the body's normal acid-base balance.

Bile and pancreatic juice are alkaline solutions; Therefore, pancreatic digestive enzymes can only work in the alkaline environment and kill the dangerous invaders. Unfortunately, constant body acidity causes acidic changes in the pancreatic juice; thus this gate also opens.

Can you imagine the gastrointestinal tract as a rough river that washes everything away and does not give microbes the opportunity to attach to the intestinal walls? Normally, 8-9 liters of the mixture of saliva, gastric juice, bile, pancreatic juice and intestinal secretion flushes almost all microorganisms from the intestines. Unfortunately, hidden and overt dehydration is very common and can suppress this defense mechanism.

Next is the proper functioning of the muscle valves and the motility of the intestines. For example, poor function of the ileocecal valve between the large and small intestines can carry microbes into our intestines where they can grow.

One of the vital mechanisms that keeps our gut healthy is the immune system. No wonder Clostridium difficile most targets people with weak immune systems. Older people, people after chemotherapy, taking steroids, antibiotics and immunosuppressive drugs are more susceptible to Clostridium difficile infection. It is also the concern of alcoholics and drug addicts. It is known that the lack of some essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and stress can weaken the immune system.

What is most critical, however, is the healthy balance of the friendly intestinal flora. Researchers and doctors agree that Clostridium difficile typically occurs after taking broad-spectrum antibiotics, which eradicate friendly intestinal flora. A friendly intestinal flora is the best protection against dangerous invaders such as bacteria, Candida yeast and parasites.

Disease-causing microorganisms damage the intestinal wall and make it susceptible to the proliferation (colonization) of Clostridium difficile. Typically, these bacteria do not work alone. A number of other types of opportunistic infections such as Klebsiella, Staphylococcus, Candida yeast, parasites can also be blamed for symptoms of antibiotic-associated diarrhea.

Restoring defense mechanisms is vital but a difficult task. There is no magic bullet when it comes to treating Clostridium difficile infection. Focusing only on the “find and destroy” approach with broad-spectrum antibiotics or other antimicrobials without strengthening natural defense mechanisms will result in chronic forms of this infection. Antibiotics are losing the battle against Clostridium difficile because they create antibiotic-resistant strains.

Searching for miracle home remedies in the jungle of the Internet is a pointless idea. In addition, when Clostridium difficile is colonized in the colon, it is difficult to restore friendly intestinal flora by taking low-quality probiotics or “eating yogurt.”

There is evidence based on clinical research by experienced doctors around the world, and in my personal, everyday experience, natural, non-drug methods can be very beneficial for Clostridium difficile infection because they do not work against the body, but rather enhance the body's natural defense mechanisms.

Doctors around the world have used safe, effective, non-drug, alternative methods to treat chronic diarrhea for hundreds of years. Using these methods can relieve diarrhea, bloody stools, bowel urgency, pain, abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea and other symptoms. Laboratory tests can also detect positive changes.

Some of these natural, holistic alternative methods include healing diet, acupuncture, cleansing with colon hydrotherapy, restoring friendly intestinal flora, herbs, nutritional supplements, drinking Karlovy Vary healing mineral water.

For 500 years, European doctors have recommended Carlsbad water for various digestive disorders, including chronic diarrhea.

The small town of Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic is a famous healing mineral spa thanks to its thermal spring mineral water. Thousands of Europeans spend their “healthy holidays” there. For those who cannot visit this resort, the water evaporates and forms a salt. Healing mineral water prepared from real Karlovy Vary thermal salt allows treatment at home.

Researchers and doctors have proven that Karlovy Vary healing mineral water restores normal acid-base balance, improves the functions of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and colon, promotes the growth of friendly intestinal flora, reduces inflammation and normalizes bowel movements.

People who realize that acupuncture is useful for back pain may be surprised to learn that billions of people in the world can use this ancient method for various digestive disorders, including chronic diarrhea. The use of healing enemas has a long history to treat chronic diarrhea. With the use of modern equipment, colon hydrotherapy is gaining popularity as a safe and effective cleansing process.

It is clear that there is no specific remedy alone to stop Clostridium difficile diarrhea overnight and forever. No matter how effective it is. The point is to find a knowledgeable, licensed doctor or practitioner who can implement a safe and effective healing program for antibiotic-induced chronic diarrhea. The actual result can be achieved through collaboration between the doctor, the patient, their relatives or friends and the alternative practitioner.

The information contained herein is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information should not be used to replace the services or instructions of a physician or qualified health practitioner.