Natural Antibiotics and Antivirals

This book should be on everyone's shelf. It was interesting to learn more about some of the uses for natural herbs, how to administer them, and side effects. Very informative. I will be telling people I know about this book and encourage them to purchase. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of this book in return for my honest review.

Many beginners or layperson-oriented essential oils and herbal remedy books have a lot of flowery language and brightly colored photographs of plants. What they don't often have, and what really sets this book apart, is a focus on SCIENCE. In fact, this book (at least the digital galley I received) didn't have any pictures at all, and very little flowery language, but it was packed to the gills with evidence-based information on the science of germs, disease and the immune system, and on how and why these plant-based medicines work. A fantastic resource that I will definitely turn to over time.

This is much more than a simple book on essential oils! The author includes useful information on the role of microbes, the micro-human relationship, the immune system, interferon, organelles, enzymes and details on bacteria and virus structures. The author gives you a sense of being able to more fully comprehend how and why the essential oils mentioned in his book work. I must admit, I have been skeptical of some essential oil claims in the past but this book takes a more scientific approach, allaying doubts I may have had. You get 50 fantastic recipes to treat common ailments. I read an e-version of this book, but plan to buy a hard copy for my bookshelf.

Very impressed with this book about using herbs and other natural ingredients for antibiotics and antivirals. The use of essential oils, tinctures, oral and topical treatments for so many health problems are discussed.  I did appreciate the warnings in the book about avoiding certain areas and to dilute before using many of these things. A lot of good commonsense advice that I can't wait to use.  Definitely 5 stars. Very well researched.  I received this book from Net Galley for an honest review and no compensation otherwise.

This was a great read for learning how to deal with pain and sickness naturally. As a school health assistant I see the side effects of prescription medication so I do everything I can to tell my students and parents natural ways to treat there colds. this book defiantly gave me some great tips!

Trying to keep as healthy as possible is important to me so when I came across this title it was a perfect kmatch for me. I love alternative therapies and know that some of these can really help, I am always happy to try out different remedies whether they are traditional or homeopathic/complementary.

"Natural Antibiotics and Antivirals" inform and explains how to use medicinal herbs and essential oils to fight infectious illness, strengthen the immune system, and combat antibiotic resistance. Presented are 18 of the most potent antibiotic and antiviral herbs and one beehive remedy, propolis, detailing how to use them and what illnesses each of them can be used to treat. There is an added advantage that these remedies lack side effects and have no adverse effects on non-targeted bacteria (e.g. intestinal flora).

One of the parts I was most interested in was the information on restoring gut health via use of probiotics. Having suffered from terrible stomach issues for many years I was intrigued to know more about this and whether it could help me. use of probiotics can strengthen your immune system so that it is less receptive to infections. After reading this and having heard about the miracles probiotics can achieve I have purchased some in pill form courtesy of Holland & Barrett.

This is really a book that should be on every bookshelf, we are far too reliant on antibiotic pills prescribed by the doctor even when in most cases they aren't needed. This is how we have developed a resistance to them. In most cases, natural antibiotics and antivirals would suffice and this book guides you on how to use them in that way. It is grounded in science and is full of excellent information that is acessible and wll make sense to a layperson with no prior knowledge of the subject.

All in all, this is a fantastic resource that will be a vital part of my library once I purchase a copy for my bookshelf! 

Many thanks to Healing Arts Press for an ARC. I was not required to post a review and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

I found this book really interesting and will be able to use it over and over again. As I love growing Herbs it's full of useful information that I needed. Easy to understand and a joy to own.
Thank you NetGalley.

This is an incredibly thorough guide to understanding the workings of  germs, diseases, our immune systems and how natural remedies can help heal whereas allopathic medicine and the overuse of antibiotics is causing resistence and superbugs.  I wasn’t expecting the book to be so in depth!  I have learned a ton on new information.  Before reading this book, I was already an avid essential oil user.  I saw firsthand how tea tree and eucalyptus oils healed my cold sores faster than abreva.  This book really dives into the historic use of natural remedies.  It has profiles of several essential oils (lavendar, eucalyptus, tea tree, basil, ravintsara, thyme, oregano, palmarosa, naiouli and savory), information on tinctures, propolis, extracts, and remedies for treating 50 common infections like acne, herpes, bronchitis and sinusitis.  Great reference book!

A good guide for those wanting to know more about natural remedies for a number of ailments and how to maintain balance in the body to best keep infections at bay. Heavy on the science behind infectious illnesses, antibiotics, and the immune system. Some great info on using herbs and essential oils to help fight off these infections and improve your immune system. A great resource to have on hand.

Natural Antibiotics and Antivirals is a very informative book. It has lots of information on all you need to know about treating yourself naturally.

A surprisingly scientific look at essential oils and herbal treatments for bacterial, viral, and fungal complaints. This will be popular at my library, where we get frequent requests for natural or alternative treatment materials.

"Do you want to destroy your microflora?" My Midwife exclaimed when she heard me mention I had received a prescription for antibiotics for a cold that I was intending to fill after our appointment.

"My what?" I placed my hands in front of my chest to shield myself from some unknown invader.

"Microflora. Oh, honey, let me take you on a journey." My Midwife began. 

...And that is how I began to learn about good vs bad germs of the immune system.

In Natural Antibiotics and Antivirals, Vasey does an excellent job not only explaining the importance of healthy microbes in the human body but he provide us with an important historical timeline of how society has abused antibiotics, wrecked havoc on immune systems and what we can do to try to remedy this by turning to a more natural approach using high quality herbs and essential oils, when applicable.

My only complaint is that I wish there had been a Kindle version available because I would love to be able to easily refer to this when needed.

A surprisingly scientific look at essential oils and herbal treatments for bacterial, viral, and fungal complaints. This will be popular at my library, where we get frequent requests for natural or alternative treatment materials

I received a copy of this book via NetGalley and the publishers for an honest review.
This book was very helpful and information filled book that had me enjoying reading about some herbs and essential oils I have used on myself and my family members for many years. I also found information on may herbs and essential oils I had not heard of which surprised me as I have many books on this subject. The science and the explanations on the various Viruses, Germs and Parasites as well as the  great amount of helpful  and very useful infection fighting ways to utilise the herbs and essential oils to help soothe and sometime relieve the symptoms was fascinating. I just wish some illustrations to pictures of the various herbs had been included.  This is a book that I would recommend to all who are thinking of natural ways to cure.

"Natural Antibiotics and Antivirals" talked about the history of natural and pharmaceutical antibiotics, what germs are and how your immune system fights them, and 18 natural antibiotics and how to use them to treat 50 common illnesses.

The author did a good job of explaining complex biological processes (the immune system, etc.) at a level that I think most adults can understand. Some scientific terms were used, though. The author explained how the essential oils, mother tinctures, etc., work to support your body, stop the germs, and not harm the beneficial bacteria. He also talked about detoxing and things you can do to support your beneficial microbiome. Overall, I felt that this was an informative and useful guide.

He talked about the essential oils of basil, English lavender, eucalyptus, niaouli, oregano, palmrosa, ravintsara, savory, tea tree, and thyme. He talked about the mother tinctures of bearberry, burdock, common barberry, mouse-ear hawkweed, and purple coneflower. Also, grapefruit seed extract, lapacho, and bee propolis.

This is a well-written book on some of the top antibiotic and antiviral herbs and essential oils we can use at home. This book is great for readers new to herbs and essential oils, and those who've already been using them. It's easy to follow, and he starts with a solid introduction about how pathogens operate and how our body is designed to respond to each. He goes dives into the science with relevant details about the constituents in each herb and essential oil but doesn't go so deep that readers will be bored.

This will be a nice reference to use when illness hits, and readers will bookmark plenty of specific treatment options and dosages. I appreciated the simplicity of the format and dosage recommendations, as well as the safety precautions (when applicable). The chapters on maintaining balance in the body, especially supporting the detoxifying organs and improving gut health, are important additions for general wellness.

I received an e-copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I would also advice to be careful if you want to try anything  in this book, always ask your doctor first. 
This book compiles different plants that are useful as antivirals and antibiotics, . There are different ailments listed 
 and the directions on how to treat them are also listed.

If you are looking for a holistic approach to treating diseases then this book is for you. just ask your doc first

This is a very helpful book that should be in every household. Gives you alternative healing methods that are natural and not full of chemicals. I received an advanced copy of this book via NetGalley and the review is voluntary.

In a world that is being threaten with super bugs that pharmaceutical antibiotics isn't working anymore, it's nice to see a book like this one that offers a different approach to getting rid of infections, the natural way. With the best 18 known natural antibiotics in the wild, this book gives detailed information in how to use the herbs or probiotics in the best way possible for what kind of infection you have. It also gives tips on how you can build up your immune system enough to fight the infection without having to go to the doctor every time you get sick. 

I spent most of my childhood being sick and constantly going to the doctors for simple infections, this book would have been a total lifesaver back then!! To read that a simple plant mixed with certain oils can prevent going to the doctor unless it's a really bad infection, I'm all for this book! The thing that got me was how simple most of the ingredients are that you can buy the majority of them at your local health store that prevents you wasting money on doctors and drugs that might not work but something simple as honey will. 

Thank You to Christopher Vasey for writing this book that gives people a different option when everything else has failed. 


I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley!

As someone that strongly dislikes taking antibiotics from the doctor I thoroughly appreciated reading this. So many tips and tricks with information I never knew. I wish I had this by my side during my awful acne days. Definitely a book you want by your side if you like natural remedies.

As a proponent of natural. healing I was thrilled to receive this book for review.  I do not believe in Western Medicine and find that plants and herbs offer all the healing we need if only we were more educated to the process . 
This book is a definitive guide to natural healing.  It is a key to learning how to treat illness naturally. This is not just another book with pretty photos telling you how to use essential oils.  This is a amazing well researched excellent presentation of information of both herbs and essential oil use in healing. 
This book explains how to use medicinal herbs and essential oils to fight infectious illness, strengthen the immune system, and build needed antibiotic resistance.  Here are 18 of the most potent antibiotic and antiviral herbs  detailing how to use them and what illnesses  to treat.  Any layperson new to the process can follow along and learn a wealth of information here.  This is well done, easy to follow and a amazing amount of essential information. 
I highly recommend this book for all who seek a healthy lifestyle of healing with herbs and essential oils. 
Thanks to Healing Arts Press and the author for the opportunity to review for  ARC. My opinions expressed are my own.

There is a TON of information in this book, with the scientific background to back it up.  I read the electronic version, but will be buying a paper copy, as well.  As we enter cold and flu season, this book will probably be useful!

My mother is really into Natural antibiotics and stuffs like those these days, so when I saw this book, I know it was a great idea to discover more on the subject and see if she is doing the right thing. 
I learned so much with this book! My view of natural antibiotics totally changed.

Really great reference for those new to the natural world and those advanced.  Great reference for the family.