Elderly people are especially vulnerable to cellulitis because many of them have poor circulation, which lead to edema or leg ulcers. These problems increase the risk of cellulitis infection. If the leg is infected, you should keep it elevated. Others at risk of cellulitis include diabetes and intravenous drug abusers. Cellulitis may reoccur if you have a persistent circulatory or immune problem.
A cellulitis infection involves the skin’s deeper layers: the dermis and subcutaneous tissues are caused by the bacteria’s Streptococcus and Staphylococcus (staph), to name a few. An extreme case of cellulitis is when the infection has spread to the deep layer of tissue called the fascia lining. Necrotizing fasciitis that is commonly known as the “flesh-eating bacteria” is an example of a deep-layer infection. This can be deadly. If cellulitis is left untreated it may cause septicemia, a serious blood infection.
- Weak immune system due to HIV/AIDS, stress, and etc.
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Animal, human, or insect bites
- Severe burns or severe trauma
- Chemotherapy, corticosteroids and other medications
- Tattoos
- Age – the elderly
- Surgical wounds
- Athlete’s food, dry skin, or eczema
- Painful, red, swollen skin
- Fever, chills
- Swollen lump nodes
- Skin rash, blisters, scabs
- Red lines on the skin
- Headaches
- Bruising
A weak or non-functioning immune system, poor health, diet, an unhealthy environment, and age all contribute to disease. When the body does not have the proper nutrients, it cannot heal. The things that put your immune system in overload are being deficient in nutrition, smoking or using alcohol, stress, and pollution.
Treatment:
The first step is practicing good personal hygiene, washing the hands frequently, addressing any cuts or sores and protecting the skin from injury.
Therapeutic Oil plant essences, derived from herbs, seeds, and leaves, were the first medicines of our ancestors. They contain hundreds of molecules that work together to kill viruses and bacteria. Here are my favorite and most effective Therapeutic Essential Oils to use against viruses, bacteria, and infections:
Tea Tree – is beneficial against viruses, bacteria, fungus, parasites, inflammation, and infections (especially against staph, strap, respiratory, ear, nose, and throat infections). It is an antiseptic insecticide.
Thyme – is beneficial against microbes, bacteria, fungus, infections, viruses, inflammation, parasites, and is an antiseptic.
Clove Bud – it is an antiseptic and beneficial for inflammation, viruses, bacteria, fungus, tumors, parasites and infectious diseases.
Cinnamon Bark – is an immune stimulant and it has been found that viruses, bacteria, and fungus cannot live in this oil. It is used against parasites, typhoid, flu, colds, tropical infections, coughs, warts, and is a general all around maintenance oil. It is important to get the Cinnamon Bark and not the leaf which is less effective.
Oregano – is one of the strongest antibacterial Therapeutic Essential Oils and may be beneficial when a strong response to bacterial infection is needed. It has a broad spectrum of bactericidal and anti-microbial action. It is beneficial against fungus, infections, viruses, parasites, is an antiseptic, immune-stimulant, balancing the metabolism, and strengthens the vital centers of the body.
Helichrysum italicum – it is beneficial when used against allergic conditions, fungus, bacteria, infections, viruses, and inflammation (properties that reduce inflammation found in this oil exceed those of any other therapeutic oil).
Melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquinervera) – is hard to find because it is most often adulterated with other oils. It is beneficial against infections, bacteria, fungus, especially Candida, tumors, inflammation, parasites, viruses including “slow” viruses, and catarrh.
Ravintsara – is referred to as the “oil that heals”. It fights infections, fungus, bacteria, is an anti-biotic, antiseptic, an expectorant, and supporting to the nerves. It is anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-infectious, antiseptic, and supporting the nerves.
Mountain Savory – is effective against fungus, viruses, malaria, major infections, inflammation of lymph nodes, and a general tonic for the body.
I found that when I purchase the Therapeutic Essential Oils already combined into a Synergy they are very effective and less expensive than purchasing them separately. Here are two of my favorite Therapeutic Oil blends that are made from the singles that would be effective:
Remedy – contains Clove Bud, Cinnamon Bark, Lemon, Eucalyptus radiate, Thyme, Orange, Oregano, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Mandarin, and Ginger Root. It was formulated to strengthen the immune system and is a powerful, all-around maintenance oil. It is beneficial against infections, viruses, bacteria, fungus, inflammation, parasites, and microbes. It is calming, promotes healing, and diffusing this oil may inhibit the spread of infections.
Healer - contains Rosemary, Tea Tree, Clove Bud, and Helichrysum italicum. It was primarily formulated to assist with building and regenerating connective tissue from damage or injury. It is a general tonic, beneficial for cuts, viruses, bacteria, infections (especially useful against staph and strap), fungus, inflammation, parasites, and is a wonderful pain reliever..
Other Effective Treatments:
Start by making a change in lifestyle by making most of your meals healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits, and greens. Drink at least 1/2 ounce of water for every pound of weight daily, exercise giving the body movement to assist in flushing out waste materials, and taking supplements. (Click here to read about Good Health.)
One powerful supplement is Ultra 1. It contains stabilized enzyme active rice concentrates, organic Black Cumin oil, organic grape seed powder, wild Shiaqga, and organic Allicin Powder. Each ingredient is demonstrated in scientific research to strengthen, support, and modulate the immune response in different ways. When these ingredients are combined there singular efforts are synergized. (Click here to read more about Ultra 1.)
Stabilized Enzyme Active Rice Concentrates is an all-natural whole food that contains essential fatty acids, trace minerals, amino acids, Phytonutrients, glyconutrients, and over 90 antioxidants.
Black Cumin therapeutic oil has impressive scientific research which shows it to have very beneficial anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. Long used as a traditional remedy for colds and viral infections, Black Cumin is still a good choice to use against illness.
Grape Seed Powder contains a high level of antioxidants that restores the immune function.
Wild Shiaqga has huge amounts of the 3-beta-D glucans found in the cellular structure of this herb and these cause a pan-systemic modulation of T-cells, Macrophages, and Neutrophil White Blood Cells. Macrophages and Neutrophils are the two cells upon which all other Immune Cells depend. You can have many viable B-Cells and T-Cells, but they will not be effective without the programming provided by these “Communicator” cells. Shiaqga also contains bitter triterpene compounds that support the thymus and spleen essential to insuring that immune cells are properly programmed. It also contains probably the highest source of germanium in nature. Germanium is an oxygen catalyst and one of the most powerful free-radical scavengers found in nature.
Allicin Powder contains the antimicrobial allicin, which reduces blood pressure, kills microscopic organisms, poisonous bacteria, parasites, fungal infections, repairs the immune system, delays aging, and keeps the blood circulating. Allicin is the most important part of the garlic yet it is not available in most of the garlic supplements on the market. With the new patented extraction method for stabilizing allicin, the Ultra 1 can offer the product people thought they were buying.
Another supplement that is beneficial to add with the Ultra 1 is vitamin C since the Shiaqga seems to be more effective when your intake of vitamin C is adequate. Among other things vitamin C is an antioxidant that is vital for tissue growth, repair, wound healing, and the resistance to infections. It plays a part in all aspects of health and well-being.
The body has the power to heal itself if given the right tools to support the healing process.