Streptococcus is a bacteria that is getting stronger with each passing decade. It is increasingly becoming a superbug in its strength and prevalence. There are hundreds of strains of streptococcus, some stronger than others, that can be transmitted between people and infect in different environments.
Symptoms of strep infection are varied and numerous. They include sinus congestion and pain, middle ear infections, urinary tract infections, intestinal disorders, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) , sore throat, styes, cystic acne, and more. Strep can cause a variety of seemingly unrelated problems that stem from one or more of its many strains. Headaches, fatigue, confusion, and low fever are some of the other side effects of strep in the body. The level of strep activity in the body varies depending on the state of a person’s immune system and current life circumstances.
Most people first get strep throat when they are young. It can be passed on from a mother, father, another child, or even from a place like a public restroom. You may have been diagnosed with a strep throat infection as a child or have had a sore throat that was a sign of the often undiagnosed strep bacteria in the body. Strep throat in young children can also manifest as chronic ear infections and tonsillitis. While buzzing, ringing, popping in the ears, or hearing loss are symptoms of Epstein-Barr virus , chronic ear infections are usually caused by strep. It is also important to note that strep is the most common cofactor of Epstein-Barr virus.
Many people have strep throat with them for most of their lives, and as they age, it tends to get stronger and cause more damage to the body. People share their bacteria in relationships, and it is not uncommon for a person to pick up multiple strains of strep from different partners they have had. All strains are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, and if you think you have one or more strains of strep in your body, it is very important to start implementing the diet and supplement protocol described below. Strep throat is difficult to eliminate, but it is possible to get rid of this bacteria.
Symptoms of streptococcal infection
Acne is often caused by streptococci in the body. When it comes to acne, streptococci reside in the lymphatic system. Some common areas where streptococci can be found include the cheeks, face, areas behind the ears, and around the neck. A person who suffers from acne usually took multiple courses of antibiotics during their childhood. It may take some time to completely cure yourself of acne, as any previous use of antibiotics eventually played a role in strengthening the streptococci. Fortunately, by cleaning up your diet, taking the right supplements, and strengthening your immune system, you can get rid of acne and its main cause, streptococci. People who have struggled with acne for fifteen, even twenty years, have been able to get rid of it.
Cystitis is scar tissue on the lining of the bladder that results from a long-term residence of streptococci in the bladder. Some people have had bladder infections in the past, signaling streptococci, while others have never had bladder infections but notice various problems that may point to cystitis and the causative strain of streptococci. Once scar tissue forms on the lining of the bladder, inflammation and swelling can occur. This area can become sensitive to certain foods you eat and the amount of uric acid in your body. Numerous complications can occur that will only stop once the streptococci are destroyed. There are women who have experienced cystitis so terrible that they have been unable to function normally and have lost the will to live. But some of them have discovered the real cause of their cystitis and have healed themselves by adding the right foods and supplements and trusting the body's natural ability to heal itself.
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is caused by an overgrowth of streptococci in the intestines. Today, doctors may know you have a bacterial problem, but they won’t be able to tell you that SIBO indicates an overload of streptococci in the body. A person diagnosed with SIBO will likely have numerous other symptoms caused by streptococci. Like acne, SIBO can occur after frequent antibiotic use in childhood or adulthood. The constant use of antibiotics strengthens viruses and bacteria that feed on eggs and petroleum products. Replacing them with healing foods and nutritional supplements will actually serve to permanently destroy the streptococci strain. Antibiotics can be necessary and valuable in certain cases, such as a severe and uncontrollable urinary tract infection. However, in many cases, antibiotics are overused or inappropriate.
Streptococci can enter the colon and cause irritable bowel syndrome or other intestinal diseases. Although colitis is caused by a variant of the herpes zoster virus, it can be made worse when high levels of streptococci in the body cause inflammation. Any chronic condition is complicated and worsened by the presence of streptococci in the body.
Very often, the hordeolums (barleys on the eye) that people develop are related to the presence of streptococci. Sometimes they can be due to viral problems, but not all of them are the same and many of them are caused by streptococci in the body.
Streptococci are responsible for 90% of pelvic inflammatory disease cases. Another common condition, bacterial vaginosis, is also associated with streptococci.
Any symptoms of a strep infection are likely to worsen during or around a woman's menstrual cycle, when her reproductive system needs extra energy, or during ovulation, when hormones are changing. It's not the period or hormones themselves that cause symptoms to worsen, but rather underlying health problems like strep that can flare up during this time. Severe urinary tract infections, worsening acne, additional sinus problems, worsening endometriosis symptoms—all of these problems tend to worsen during these times.
Streptococci in children
Parents rarely get the information they need about how best to maintain their children's health, mainly because there is so much misinformation vying for our attention today. In addition to applying the information contained in the books, radio shows, and all of Healer Medium's online resources, finding a practicing healer who understands and supports the information you find here is invaluable and will help you navigate your child's health issues.
It is crucial for children to build their immune system with healing foods and appropriate amounts of supplements such as zinc sulfate , vitamin B12 with methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin , vitamin C , and elderberry syrup . If you notice any symptoms of a strep infection, adding some goldenseal to your child’s treatment plan can be very helpful. It is important to watch for any signs of strep in your child so that you can use the appropriate supplements to help keep your child healthy and avoid having to use antibiotics as often.
Foods to avoid
Eggs feed strep and should be avoided while you are healing. Some people are mistakenly told to eat eggs when they are being treated for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) , but this is harmful misinformation. Unfortunately, eggs will continue to feed the bacteria in your body. Someone suffering from cystitis may not feel any irritation when they eat eggs, but they are actually continuing to feed the problem and even creating additional health problems. From polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to breast cancer, calcifications, nodules, thyroid tumors, and more, eggs can exacerbate many problems and are best avoided. You can read more about eggs in the book The Most Beneficial Foods .
Like eggs, dairy products also feed strep. Avoid milk, cheese, butter, or ghee if you are fighting a strain of strep. Try to stay away from corn, wheat, barley, rye, and canola oil. Don’t worry about barley grass juice , it is different from barley grain and does not contain gluten. It is an exceptional food for treating strep and is good for your health. When the grass is juiced, the change in structure contains a phytochemical that protects against strep.
Medicinal foods
When you start to clear strep from your body, strengthening your immune system is an extremely important part. Your SIBO, cystitis, and all other strep-related symptoms can be permanently gone, but this healing can only begin once you add the right foods and supplements. When you are battling strep, switching to a plant-based diet for a period of time can be very helpful. You might consider trying the 28-day cleanse found in the book The Healer Medium .
Bananas, which have antibacterial and antiviral properties, are amazing at killing strep and flushing them out of the body. Bananas are especially beneficial for people with SIBO. Berries are great for flushing strep from anywhere in the body. Spinach is a great addition to the diet, especially for acne sufferers. Onions help fight strep in the bladder, reproductive system, intestinal tract, colon, and can also help treat sty. Juice turmeric with cucumber or celery and you have a very healing drink. Celery juice is another powerful drink that instantly starts to flush out strep. Cayenne pepper can be great, but be careful not to overdo it if you are sensitive. Raw honey contains phytochemicals that kill all types of strep bacteria. Arugula, ginger, garlic, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, kale, as well as the flesh and water of coconuts are all healing foods that you should include in your diet. Consuming fresh oregano and other herbs like thyme, rosemary, and sage are also very healing. You can read about the powerful healing benefits of all of these foods in the book “The Most Beneficial Foods” .
Medicinal food supplements
High doses of vitamin C are a powerful weapon against strep. Zinc sulfate is an important dietary supplement for fighting strep. One of the reasons strep is so prevalent is that most people are zinc deficient, which is why it is extremely important to supply your body with this vital mineral. Oregano oil capsules are great for fighting strep, especially symptoms of SIBO and acne. Cat’s claw , lemon balm , goldenseal , and coconut monolaurin are four other very useful dietary supplements. In the book “Cleanse for Health” you can find dietary supplement protocols to include for various diseases and symptoms, including those caused by strep.
How to move forward
If doctors tell patients that cystic acne is just hormonal breakouts, people will remain sick and extremely misinformed. If people continue to believe the misconception that sinus infections are caused by pollen in the air, they will continue to feel sick. If people simply assume that vaginal discharge is a fungus and are not properly informed that it is a strain of strep, they will continue to suffer. Together, we must clear up the misinformation and spread the truths that will bring true healing.
Healing foods and supplements can defeat even the most powerful strains of strep in the modern world. With time, patience, and determination, you can defeat strep and experience the freedom of vibrant health. Be gentle with yourself, seek support, turn to your angels for help (you can read more about this in the book “The Healer Medium” ), and watch your life begin to change!
