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Foods That Fight Infections

An engineer with more than three decades of experience, Thomas Allen Disselkamp focuses on designing and implementing computer systems and applications. Over the course of his long tenure, Tom Disselkamp has worked in divisions such as Traffic Safety Systems. Thomas Disselkamp currently works at 3M as a product development specialist in the Infection Prevention Division.

Antibiotics fight off infections when people become sick, but no one should wait until they get sick to strengthen their immune system. Just like antibacterial soaps, medication, and body rubs, many foods contain antibacterial elements. Garlic, for instance, is replete with antimicrobial components that protect against fungus, yeast, and worms.

Long before the advent of pharmacies, people took a dose of honey to combat bacteria. Indeed, honey contains an enzyme that releases hydrogen peroxide when digested. On a related sweet note, lemons and pineapples imbue the body with protective nutrients. Pineapple functions as a mouthwash able to kill harmful cells that take up residence as far back as the throat, while lemons fight pathogens inside and outside of the body.
 
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