Best Home Remedies for Meningitis

Meningitis is a serious disease triggered by a viral infection that causes the inflammation of the meninges, which surrounds the spinal cord and the brain. The swelling of the meninges triggers symptoms such as stiff neck, headaches and fever.

Although some cases of meningitis can improve in several weeks without any treatment, others can be a real threat for the patient’s life and require immediate antibiotic treatment. Visit your doctor as soon as possible if you or someone you know is suspect of meningitis.

Other symptoms of meningitis are confusion, drowsiness and loss of consciousness, but also severe constipation and skin rash. Although the doctor will prescribe antibiotics, there are several natural remedies that have the same results, without the negative effects of the prescribed medication.

• Garlic

You already know that garlic has numerous beneficial effects on the human body, helping us fight many diseases and medical conditions. Its antibacterial and anti-viral properties work wonders especially in the treatment of ailments caused by infections.  Try to consume it raw by eating several garlic cloves a day or by extracting the juice from fresh raw garlic.

To treat meningitis, crush 2-3 garlic cloves , extract the juice and mix it with fresh vegetable or fruit juice. Take it twice a day until the symptoms are gone and continue a few days to prevent a relapse.

• Neutral Immersion Baths

A neutral bath means soaking the body in water that has the average skin temperature (95° F or 35° C). This type of baths are beneficial for people suffering from chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, exhaustion, diseases of the spinal cord or meningitis. Wrap a cold wet towel around your head and soak your body for around 25 minutes before bed time. This way, you will bring the blood circulation at a normal level and reduce the blood level in the spinal cord and brain.

• American Ginseng and Chlorella

Ginseng has been used for centuries in Chinese medicine to treat various ailments. It also work wonders in the treatment of meningitis, especially if it is combined with Chlorella, an algae that grows in fresh water. The two plants are rich in enzymes, essential nutrients and trace elements that help treat meningitis.

• Colloidal Silver

This liquid suspension of ionic silver is a natural disinfectant and has strong antibiotic and antiseptic properties. The dosage of Colloidal Silver should be made by a professional practitioner of alternative medicine, because excessive doses can cause irreversible health problems.

• Olive Leaf Extract

You already know the amazing benefits of olive oil, but olive leaf extract is also a powerful weapon against viruses, fungi and bacteria. It is an effective treatment for viral and bacterial meningitis, and the extract is available in capsule, liquid or powder form in herbal stores.

Nature offers us all we need to lead a happy and healthy life, without resorting to chemicals and artificial medication. Try these natural remedies if you are suffering from meningitis and you will see their positive effects.