Going back to work with MRSA

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Lester Moore

If you’ve lost time from work because of Staph or MRSA, then you know the stress, uncertainty and frustration these infections can inflict. On top of the often high cost of treatments, lost income from missing work can cause a huge financial strain.

You want to go back to work and get your life back on track as soon as possible. But you also want your friends, family and coworkers to be safe from catching your infection. If you’ve lost work due to Staph or MRSA then you’ve probably been wondering the following:
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What exactly is a MRSA infection?

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Michelle Moore

Staph aureus bacteria greatly magnified (Credit: Arduino/CDC)

There’s a fair amount of confusion online about what MRSA really is. Sometimes you’ll see it called MERSA, Staph MRSA, resistant Staph, Staph superbug, or even MRSA Virus.

What is MRSA? Is it a virus? Is it a bacteria? What exactly is it?
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Staph and MRSA linked to yeast and fungal infections

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Michelle Moore

One of the cruelest things about MRSA is it leaves your body more vulnerable to other types of infections later. These so-called secondary infections can be bacterial like C. difficile (or “C. diff”). But yeast, candida and fungal infections are also common after struggling with Staph or MRSA.

Yeast and fungal infections can be mild to severe and may appear as: toe nail fungus, thrush in the mouth, some skin infections, vaginitis and systemic or internal infections.
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Biofilms and their role in recurring infection

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Michelle Moore

“Biofilms” linked to recurring infections

The intelligence and ingenuity of bacteria never cease to amaze me. Bacteria are especially good at hiding in your body and evading the treatments used to kill them. That’s why Staph and MRSA superbug infections can be so hard to treat. It’s also a key reason why Staph and MRSA infections can recur over and over.
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Is stress making your infection worse?

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Michelle Moore

Are you driving with your brakes on?

Have you ever driven your car with the emergency brake on? It’s an easy thing to do and it can take a while before you notice. At first, the car just feels a little sluggish, so you give it a more gas. But it gets worse as you pick up speed and begin to realize something isn’t working right.

Did I run over a nail? Could it be the engine? Am I about to break down?

It doesn’t matter how fast your car is or how new your tires are… Driving with the brakes on is like swimming upstream. Yes, it works, but it’s a lot more work than it needs to be.
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Is your doctor helping or hurting?

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Lester Moore

Many doctors are stepping up to the plate and taking real steps to control MRSA, superbugs and Staph. It’s good to hear about doctors and hospitals that monitor and curb antibiotics use, saving these drugs for when they’re most needed. And some doctors are starting to see the value of natural treatments and give support to their patients who use alternative methods.
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Recurring infections: why some succeed and others fail

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Michelle Moore

Almost daily I hear a story from someone who’s stopped their Staph or MRSA infection using a natural treatment approach. I love hearing these stories. However, if you’re looking for a cure for MRSA or Staph, you need to keep these two factors in mind: treatment techniques vs. principles of optimal health. For your best long-term success, be sure your treatment includes both.
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Can you ever get rid of MRSA completely?

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Michelle Moore

MRSA carrier facts and myths

One of the biggest questions I hear from people with MRSA is “will I always be a MRSA carrier?” This is an important question because a MRSA carrier can spread the bacteria to their spouse, family members, friends and coworkers, even if they show no signs of infection.
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