Did you know that hospital-acquired infections kill more people each year than breast cancer, AIDS, and car accidents? They are known to be the fourth leading cause of death in the US after heart disease. Not only that, these infections are not just limited to hospitals. And some of these infections can be resistant to antibiotics!
Both MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are two bacteria known to be resistant to virtually all antibiotics. Even E. coli has a strain that is resistant to antibiotics.
So what do we do? How can we protect ourselves and our loved ones from what are now known as Super Germs?
Therapeutic-grade essential oils are one possible answer.
Researchers have known since the 1930s that essential oils have antimicrobial effects. We now know that essential oils have amazing benefits when applied topically, ingested, and inhaled. They have been shown to have profound effects against Super Germs.
Essential oils have a very complex chemical composition that makes it difficult for Super Germs to develop resistance.
Some of the essential oils that kill super germs are:
Tea tree,
Geranium,
thyme,
Cinnamon and Cloves Bark,
tasty mountain,
Basil,
mint and spearmint,
lavender,
lemongrass,
Eucalyptus
In a booklet titled Essential Oils and Fighting Super Germs by David K. Hill, DC, he outlines some helpful tips for selecting essential oils:
“When looking for an essential oil, demand 100% pure therapeutic-grade oils, carefully cultivated and prepared to provide the maximum bioactivity, energy, and chemical profile of the living plant. These potent, premium oils are more expensive than diluted, synthetic oils. used in most store-brand health and cosmetic products, but remember, for optimal safety, efficacy, and results, only 100% pure therapeutic-grade oils will do.”