When an abscess forms around a hair follicle it’s called a boil - A severe abscess is a carbuncle. Abscesses, boils and carbuncles occur when the skin’s defense systems have been breached and a bacterial infection has begun. Abscesses can occur anywhere in the body, even in inner organs such as the lungs or appendix. In the skin, abscesses are more likely to develop after a small cut or puncture wound and where tight clothing rubs against the skin. A common location is the finger beside the nail bed, where tiny injuries cause infections.

Not everyone is susceptible to abscesses and boils. Underlying causes for recurring problems are blood impurities, poor nutrition and weak resistance. Diabetics with high blood-sugar levels, as well as obese persons, have lowered resistance. A diet containing junk food, deep-fried food, which can increase the likelihood of boils and abscesses. Women who have just given birth are more prone to abscesses and young men have a tendency towards boils.

NUTRITION
Avoid pork, junk food, saturated fats and fried food. . These foods form toxic wastes which make the body prone to infection and abscesses.

Use the healing power of carrots, spinach, kale, green beans, peas and other orange and green vegetables to help boils and abscesses clear up quickly. Eat these vegetables raw to provide enzymes, which increase metabolism and stimulate immunity. These vegetables are particularly rich in beta-carotene, which plays an important role in rebuilding tissues. They are also good sources of vitamin C, which is highly effective in fighting infection and boosting immune response. Orating or juicing will break down the cellulose tissue and make beta-carotene more available to the body.

Ideally, begin treatment by fasting for 24 to 72 hours with the juice of fruits rich in beta-carotene-apricots, cantaloupe and mangos-to flush the body of toxins. Beta-carotene is highly sensitive to oxygen and light, so drink juices immediately after they have been pressed. After the fast, continue to support the detoxification process by drinking plenty of fluids, including fresh spring water, herb teas and diluted vegetable and fruit juices.

Every meal should feature a salad of raw, orange or green vegetables. Always include some nuts or seeds for added zinc. Zinc not only enhances immune system function, but also releases stored vitamin A from the liver. Raw, un-roasted, un-salted pumpkin seeds are the best food sources of zinc.

Oatmeal is another good zinc source. Begin the day with a Swiss muesli made with soaked rolled oats and apricots or cantaloupe. Add wheat germ, sesame, pumpkin or sunflower seeds and yogurt or milk. This breakfast provides beta-carotene, zinc and vitamin C, as well as the immune system stimulants vitamin B₆ and iron.

Plain, unsweetened yogurt or other lactic-acid fermented food such as kefir, fermented red-beet juice or sauerkraut should be eaten daily, especially if antibiotics have been administered. These foods replenish friendly bacteria destroyed by antibiotics.

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