Boils, referred to as furuncles by medical professionals, are round
pus filled bumps on the skin that result from infection with the bacteria
staphylococcus aureus. The infection begins in the deepest portion of
a hair follicle, and then the bacteria bore into the skin's deeper layers and the inflammation spreads. Poor nutrition, illness that has depressed immune function,
diabetes mellitus, and the use of immunosuppressive drugs are common contributing factors. This disorder is common, especially
among children and adolescents. Boils often appear on the scalp, buttocks, face, or underarms. They are
red colored, tender, and painful, and appear suddenly. Symptoms of a boil
include: itching, mild pain, and swelling. Within twenty-four hours, a boil will become red and filled with pus.
Both fever and swelling of the lymph glands nearest the boil may occur. Boils are contagious. The pus that drains when a boil opens can contaminate
nearby skin, causing new boils, or can enter the bloodstream and spread to other body parts.
A carbuncle is a cluster of boils that occurs when the infection spreads and other boils are formed. The formation of a
carbuncle may be an indication of immune depression.
Without treatment, a boil usually comes to ahead, opens, drains, and heals in ten to twenty-five days. With treatment, symptoms are less severe and new boils should not appear. Again poor nutrition can be a major
factor in boils.
|
Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Multi-vitamin
and Mineral supplement |
10 |
contains vitamin E, vitamin
B complex , vitamin C, and zinc
and others which all are helpful in
both the treatment and prevention of boils as well as promoting good general
health and strengthening the bodies immune system. Formula
that supplies trace minerals is also helpful. |
| Garlic |
10 |
Garlic also
helps boost the immune system and fight fungal and bacterial
infection. A combination herbal
formula will also include other herbs related to garlic. |
| Vitamin
B complex |
9 |
is need for protein
metabolism as well as healing and
repair of skin tissue. |
| Vitamin
C |
9 |
this vitamin is used
for both skin tissue repair and healing |
| Vitamin
E |
9 |
provides anti-oxidants
with the vitamin C for good immune system function. |
|
Myrrh resin |
8 |
promotes healing and
it works well with frankincense and aloe vera |
Other Changes To Make
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drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
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eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
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nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
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juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
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do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
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carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
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a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
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do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
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do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
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use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
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brown rice is good to eat
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avoid red meat and animal fats
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reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
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fast a few days a month
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get at least 8 hours of sleep
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exercise light to moderate amounts
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avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
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do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
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do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
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do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
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do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
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