Updated 8/25/10 As a former student of biochemistry who maintains an interest in the field, and as a person who’s seen and experienced the benefits of dietary supplements, I can only shake my head at the barrage of research that denies their effectiveness in addressing problems associated with chronic illness. Each time proponents call for [...]
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Tea Tree Oil Cures Antibiotic Resistant Staph
October 18, 2007 By 3 Comments
When I met my ex-husband, Harry*, he suffered from a staph infection in all his knuckles that had resisted antibiotic treatment. The multi-level company I represented at the time featured a variety of products containing tea tree oil. Harry used the company’s lotion on his hands, and his knuckles healed completely within a few days.
