Killing germs. This is the most powerful natural antibiotic that literally kills any infections in the body.
Germs can be killed using various physical influences, such as extreme temperatures. But there are other effective ways
Therefore, it is always a good idea to cook food that has been stored for a long time, at a temperature sufficient to destroy microorganisms, i.e. above 70 C. Ultraviolet radiation also kills microbes, so does gamma radiation, and probably Processing food with these types of electromagnetic radiation is the best way to preserve food. Unfortunately, this method is rarely used, which is due to the active activity of opponents of this method of sterilization. Opponents play on the incompetence of the bulk of people who believe that food subjected to radioactive processing can be radioactive.
While these modern methods are popular only among those who understand the situation, the rest of the population destroys germs using chemical reagents. Now the arsenal of antimicrobial weapons is quite diverse, this includes: strong oxidizing agents such as bleach, hydrogen peroxide and ozone; chlorophenols such as triclosan; and lesser known quaternary ammonium salts such as cetrimide. These substances work through different mechanisms: oxidizing agents affect the molecular structures of microbes; chlorophenols are able to diffuse through the cell membrane and block the metabolism of the microbial cell; Quaternary ammonium salts destroy the cell membrane.
Apparently, oxidizing agents are the most effective; they affect not only the cell membrane, but also proteins and all other molecules that contain N-H and S-H bonds, and such bonds are often necessary for the functioning of enzymes . Chlorophenols also attack cell membranes and enzymes, and when large numbers of these molecules enter a bacterial cell, it can cause intracellular fluid to gel. Quaternary ammonium salts attach to the bacterial cell wall and form holes in it, causing the cell to die.
Antimicrobial substances have a lot of advantages, but along with them there are serious disadvantages, listed in the table below. The table also mentions alcohol (ethanol) - another substance with antimicrobial activity; it is used to rinse the mouth, although not in the concentration shown in the table. Alcohol can dissolve bacterial membranes and denature proteins for antiseptic purposes. It is most effective to use 70% alcohol. Although to a lesser extent, alcohol is also active at 50% concentration, which means that in emergency situations vodka or gin can be used as an antiseptic.
If we eat food that has been sufficiently destroyed by pathogenic bacteria, within a few days we will have to pay for our mistake.
Table.Antiseptics, advantages and disadvantages
Substance | Advantages | Flaws |
Bleaching powder |
Kills all germs Long shelf life |
Strong chlorine smell Becomes dangerous when mixed with other acidic cleaners Environmental pollution |
Hydrogen peroxide |
Kills most germs Not harmful to the environment |
Short shelf life Destroyed by many enzymes |
Ozone | Kills all germs |
The effect is short-lived Impossibility of mass use |
Organophenols |
Kill bacteria Long lasting effect |
Environmental pollution Ineffective against viruses and fungi |
Alcohol (70% solution) |
Kills most germs High stability |
Fire hazard Toxicity |
In the UK, there are approximately 85,000 food poisoning cases each year that require medical attention. This means that the incidence is fifteen people per thousand. Of course, for most people, poisoning occurs in a relatively mild form and is manifested only by vomiting and diarrhea; these symptoms are experienced by approximately twenty times more victims of food poisoning who do not find it necessary to see a doctor. And research carried out in the early 1990s in the Netherlands indicates that we are largely underestimating the problem of food poisoning. Although this country, famous for its cleanliness, reports only a few hundred cases of gastroenteritis a year, scientists have suggested that the actual number may exceed two million, their opinion based on the fact that, according to statistics, only one in a thousand people If you have vomiting or diarrhea, consult a doctor.
Foodborne illnesses can require hospitalization and can sometimes be fatal, especially when it affects the youngest and weakest. The bacterium E. coli O157 causes poisoning due to its toxin, which leads to intestinal bleeding and even impaired kidney function. This bacterium can have a long incubation period - up to two weeks, and only 100 microbes are enough to cause illness. E. coli O157 lives in the intestines of cows, so we rarely come into contact with it, but if raw beef is contaminated with this microorganism and is not subsequently subjected to the necessary cooking, the microbe can be introduced into the human body. Undercooked steaks and hamburgers and unpasteurized milk are the main sources of infection, but children can pick up the infection simply by playing with animals or picking up sheep excrement. Fortunately, cases of such infection are quite rare, with less than a thousand of them recorded per year in the United Kingdom. The most common etiological factors of food poisoning are Salmonella and Campylobacter, which can infect poultry meat, raw eggs and dairy products; the infection can enter the human body when consuming these products, both at home and in catering establishments.
One important source of pathogens is damp kitchen tablecloths, which can harbor billions of bacteria. And while most microorganisms are relatively harmless, when you get, say, chicken blood on your tablecloth, to be safe, you should either get rid of the tablecloth or rinse it in bleach.
Superbugs?
Some people worry that overuse of disinfectants will eventually lead to the emergence of a resistant microorganism that could be an even worse killer than those that exist today. The validity of these fears is debatable. Indeed, when carrying out antibiotic therapy, doctors are often faced with a situation where a pathogenic strain of a microorganism appears that is resistant to the action of antibacterial drugs. But a distinctive feature of antibiotics is their high selectivity, that is, the ability to destroy bacteria without affecting the cells of the host organism. In order to achieve such selectivity, it is necessary to limit the targets of action of the antibiotic, often reducing them to a single enzyme. In this regard, pathogens manage to adapt to antibiotics by modifying one or two of their proteins. Another thing is disinfectants that act like an explosive fan, scattering their fragments that hit several vulnerable points of the enemy at once. In this case, enzymes, RNA, membrane molecules, and molecular messengers are simultaneously affected. Moreover, the impact is so rapid and so deadly that microbes have little chance of developing a multiple defense strategy.
The amazing cleanser can eliminate gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria in our body.
This is the most powerful antiseptic and antifungal agent that improves the flow of blood and lymph throughout the body.
People have used this remedy in the past to combat candida as well as treat bacterial and viral infections.
Take care of yourself, use natural remedies and BE HEALTHY!
This mixture is also effective against numerous diseases and conditions - it helps improve circulation, cleanses the blood and improves overall health.
It has helped mankind in curing many diseases and its secret lies in the combination of natural ingredients.
If you have serious health problems, then before using any folk remedies, it is recommended to consult your doctor.
Ingredients
100 g minced garlic
100 g chopped onion
100 g grated fresh ginger
2 small hot chili peppers
700 ml apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons grated horseradish
2 tablespoons turmeric powder
Preparation:
Place all the ingredients in a bowl except the apple cider vinegar and mix thoroughly, then transfer the mixture into a glass jar and add the apple cider vinegar.
Then close the jar tightly and shake well. Place the jar in a dry and cool place for 2 weeks, shaking it from time to time, 1-2 times a day.
After 2 weeks, strain the mixture through cheesecloth; the cake can be used for cooking. You can also mix the liquid with a little olive oil and use it as a seasoning for salads and meat dishes.
Usage
Before you start consuming the mixture, be careful as it is very strong and spicy. We recommend eating a piece of lemon or orange to soothe the burning sensation after eating it.
You can increase the amount a little to 1 tablespoon every day if you are dealing with serious illnesses and infections.
This mixture is simply unique and here's why!
Garlic
Garlic is one of nature's most powerful antibiotics and has a wide range of health benefits. It is able to kill bacteria and germs in our body, and also effectively stimulates the production of healthy bacteria in the intestines. Garlic is also a powerful antifungal agent that can kill pathogens and other microbes.
Onions are a close relative of garlic, but have a milder effect. When paired with its cousin, it creates a powerful combination against numerous diseases and conditions.
Horseradish
Horseradish is very effective for our bronchi and lungs. It will effectively open your airways and reduce inflammation, effectively preventing colds and flu.
Ginger
Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory that will provide warmth and improve circulation.
Turmeric
This amazing spice can reduce inflammation and kill infections, as well as inhibit the growth of cancer cells such as dementia. Turmeric is also recommended for people suffering from joint pain.
Apple vinegar
It is one of the healthiest liquids in the world. It has been used for thousands of years, and Hippocrates spoke about its health benefits.
The golden liquid is made from fermented apples and contains numerous essential nutrients, including pectin, a rare fiber that can regulate blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Apple cider vinegar also improves calcium absorption in the body, which is vital for proper bone strength. Potassium deficiency in the body is a serious problem that can lead to brittle hair, nails and teeth, as well as hair loss and sinusitis.
Apple cider vinegar is rich in beta-carotene and powerful antioxidants that help keep your skin plump and youthful.
Malic acids help prevent fungal and bacterial infections. These acids can reduce uric acid levels in the joints and relieve joint pain, effectively preventing gout.
Many experts say that apple cider vinegar is effective against headaches, diarrhea, eczema, eye pain, chronic fatigue, food poisoning, hair loss, obesity, high blood pressure and other health problems.
This amazing drink will help you treat these conditions and improve your overall health!
Good afternoon Help me understand the question correctly when they write: “Indicate what the proposed nouns are on the basis of animation/inanimateness” 1. Mrs. (answer-animate) 2. Vitebsk (answer-inanimate) 3. Bacillus (answer-animate) 4. Cowardice ( the answer is non-soul) Are the answers given correct? Or does the question suggest other answers? Thank you
How to coordinate correctly? 1. People have not lost their skills(s). 2. St. John's wort has a detrimental effect on harmful microbes.
3. Don't miss the chance(s) to take a photo together.
Russian language help desk response
1, 3. See “Writer”, section “What case is needed for negation?”
Question No. 280811 | ||
please tell me what is the correct way to say: “kills germs” or “kills germs”? And one more thing: if a sentence begins with “however,” should I put a comma after it or not? thanks in advance
Russian language help desk response
Question No. 279151 | ||
Good afternoon
Microbes will always exist, so that they do not harm humans, it is necessary to constantly study them and develop sanitary and hygienic standards.
Is this punctuation acceptable? What other options are there?
Russian language help desk response
You need to put a period instead of a comma and a dash.
Question No. 277001 | ||
Hello! Please explain on what basis many media outlets do not use the word “salmon” on an industrial scale? For example: Russia produces its own salmon.
http://www.gazeta.ru/business/2014/08/13/6174937.shtmlI understand that “Russia produces its own gas,” but this is the same construction as “The hunter shoots his bear.”
What motivates the use of the nominative case in this situation?
Russian language help desk response
Good afternoon
Tell me, please, which will be correct - kills all germs or kills all germs?Thank you.
Russian language help desk response
Both options are correct. Word microbe
Question No. 265229 | ||
Which is correct - I see germs or I see germs?
Russian language help desk response
Both options are correct.
Question No. 264767 | ||
Russian language help desk response
Both options - “kills germs” and “kills germs” - are normative. You can check this, for example, using the “Grammar Dictionary of the Russian Language” by A. A. Zaliznyak.
The word "clogging" is recorded in Russian dictionaries.
Which is correct: “removes all known germs” or
"removes all known germs"?
Russian language help desk response
Both options are correct. Word microbe can be used both as an animate and an inanimate noun.
Question No. 261952 | ||
What is your opinion about the correctness of the following phrase: “kills all known microbes.” I read in one of the dictionaries that this form is now correct (with which I personally strongly disagree).
Russian language help desk response
There is no error. Word microbe can be used both as an animate and an inanimate noun.
Russian language help desk response
Both options are correct. Word microbe can be used both as an animate and an inanimate noun.
A universal remedy!
In the past, for many centuries, when medicines were not yet available, people treated countless diseases with one powerful and natural remedy.
This pure antibiotic, antiseptic and antifungal will keep you healthy and ensure proper blood circulation while killing bacteria and germs. We present a unique remedy - apple cider vinegar!
Benefit.
Using apple cider vinegar as a tonic will provide you with many health benefits and strengthen your immune system. In addition, apple cider vinegar can cleanse the blood and protect you from viruses and infections.
Recipe.
For this recipe, you will need a pair of gloves to avoid direct contact with the hot peppers.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. l. turmeric powder or 2 parts turmeric root
700 ml. apple cider vinegar (organic)
¼ finely chopped garlic
¼ finely chopped onion
2 fresh chillies (the spicier the better)
¼ grated ginger
2 tbsp. grated horseradish
Preparation:
Mix all ingredients together except apple cider vinegar and place in a jar. Then pour in the vinegar until all ingredients are covered. Seal the jar tightly and store in a dark, cool place for two weeks.
Shake several times a day for two weeks. When two weeks have passed, strain the liquid and save all the pieces for salads and other food combinations.
Application:
Drink 1 teaspoon of liquid per day, increase the dose to one small glass per day. For more serious health problems, you can start with 5-6 teaspoons per day.
Remember that the aroma of this product is quite strong, so combine it with a slice of lemon to prevent the burning sensation.
Why is this so useful?
Most of these ingredients, such as turmeric and hot peppers, provide strong anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric is also great for preventing dementia and treating joint pain.
Garlic is known for its antibiotic and antifungal properties and is used to fight many diseases. It also stimulates the production of good bacteria, eliminating only the bad ones.
Onions, like garlic, can quickly destroy infections.
Horseradish is a herb that protects the lungs from inflammation. It has an amazing effect if you have a cold or flu.
Ginger is a universal cure for many diseases. In this remedy, it improves blood circulation and fights infections.
Chili pepper stimulates your body to work better and keeps your blood flow in great shape.
Apple cider vinegar is rich in pectin, which is responsible for regulating cholesterol levels. In addition, apple cider vinegar helps the body absorb calcium from various foods.
Apple cider vinegar is rich in potassium.
Full of potassium and malic acid, apple cider vinegar is great for removing toxins from the body and preventing fungus.
Moreover, apple cider vinegar can help with health problems such as: headaches, constipation, arthritis, weak bones, upset stomach, high cholesterol, diarrhea, eczema, sore eyes, chronic fatigue, mild food poisoning, hair loss, high blood blood pressure, obesity, etc.
Before we begin discussing methods of combating microorganisms, I would like to note that many of them are very useful for the human body. The destruction of bacteria that normally live in the large intestine usually leads to the rapid proliferation of various pathogens. Therefore, differential methods are becoming increasingly popular, allowing targeted destruction of harmful bacteria without affecting or timely restoring the normal microflora to which a person owes his health.
Methods for controlling bacterial populations are divided into chemical, biological and physical, as well as aseptic and antiseptic methods. Asepsis is the complete destruction of bacteria and viruses, antiseptics are measures aimed at reducing the growth of harmful microorganisms as much as possible. Physical methods include the following:
- Steaming and autoclaving. Allows you to significantly reduce the number of bacteria in food. This method is also successfully used in crop production, making it possible to reduce the content of unwanted microorganisms in the soil. Surviving bacteria and viruses may be present as spores.
- Pasteurization is prolonged heating at temperatures below the boiling point of water. Allows you to preserve some vitamins and organic compounds and the taste of food products. Invented by Louis Pasteur and named after him.
- Treatment with ultraviolet radiation. It involves the use of a special lamp that emits light in the short-wave (ultraviolet) range. It allows you not only to get rid of bacteria living on surfaces, but also from harmful microorganisms in the air. Recently, lamps have been created that can operate indoors without causing harm to humans, plants and animals in them.
- Exposure to high temperatures. Allows you to effectively get rid of heat-sensitive microbes, as well as destroy bacterial spores.
- Exposure to low temperatures. Effective against thermophilic bacteria and viruses. Preference is given to quick freezing methods, the use of which does not give microbes time to form spores. Rapid freezing is also used to study the native (living) structure of fungi, bacteria and viruses.
Chemical destruction of bacteria is also divided into asepsis and antiseptics. The range of substances used is very wide and is annually replenished with new, increasingly safe means for people and animals. Their creation is based on knowledge about the structure of bacteria and viruses and their interaction with various chemicals. Methods for distributing chemical disinfectants are also constantly improving. So, it can be used:
- soaking (sanitation),
- fogging (a great way to destroy germs in the air),
- washing dishes and surfaces,
- combination with physical methods of combating bacteria, fungi, viruses and spores (using hot solutions, boiling, turning on a bactericidal lamp, etc.).
Operating rooms and laboratories. Asepsis
In this case, the most stringent methods are used to get rid of almost all bacteria in the room. Treatment of premises with disinfectants is combined with the use of quartz treatment. Lamps with hard ultraviolet radiation are turned on in the room, which is harmful to all living cells, including those in the air.
Considering the aggressiveness and toxicity of the methods used for humans, the treatment is carried out using special clothing, and turning on the lamps assumes the absence of people and animals in the room.
Selective destruction of microorganisms. Food industry
The production of many healthy food products is impossible without microorganisms. Cultures of beneficial microbes maintained for the production of fermented milk products, hard cheeses, kvass, beer, wine, baking, tea and coffee fermentation and other purposes tend to become contaminated with third-party microflora. This leads to disruption of production technology and a decrease in the quality of food products. To combat polluting microflora, special media are used, control of the composition of which is the key to the purity of the crops grown. At the same time, dishes and equipment in the intervals between technological cycles are subjected to the same treatment as laboratories and operating rooms (disinfectants and quartz lamps). Monitoring the content of microbes and spores on surfaces and in the air of work areas can be carried out using inoculation on nutrient media.
Destruction of microorganisms with drugs. Infections and dysbiosis
The advent of antibiotics allowed doctors to make a significant breakthrough in the treatment of severe infectious diseases of humans and animals. However, it soon became clear that the destruction of antibiotic-sensitive bacteria in the human large intestine is fraught with the occurrence of digestive disorders and its symptoms may be similar to intestinal infections. Moreover, some conditions that were not treatable with antibiotics were easily cured by using bacterial cultures living in the human large intestine.
On the other hand, the discovery of bacteria in the stomach responsible for the development of gastritis destroyed the myth that bacterial microflora cannot exist in the acidic environment of gastric juice. The study of the mechanisms that protect these pathogens from destruction and digestion in the stomach has opened a new page in the study of microbes. The advent of tests for the sensitivity of pathogenic microflora to antibiotics has made it possible to select those that are most effective and cause minimal damage to the beneficial inhabitants of the large intestine. Preparations consisting of spores of beneficial microbes and live fermented milk products that restore the microflora of the large intestine have become the final stage in the treatment of all infections. A separate area is the development of synthetic materials for capsules that can withstand high acidity in the stomach and dissolve in the alkaline environment of the intestines.
In the crosshairs of viruses
The task of preserving the microflora of the large intestine is perfectly accomplished by treating bacterial infections with the help of bacteriophages. These are viruses that are very specific in their structure and have a high degree of selectivity in destroying target bacteria. Phage preparations are especially effective for children during the neonatal period, when antibiotics can cause more harm than good, destroying the young and not yet formed microflora of the baby’s large intestine.
What about our body?
Studying the ways in which the human body protects itself from infections is very useful for understanding the processes of interaction between the bacterial ecosystem of the large intestine and the immune system. As is known, microorganisms and their spores living in the large intestine are able to protect themselves from destruction by neutrophils, since there are no receptors on the surface of these cells to which they respond.
Having the ability for chemotaxis (directed movement towards certain chemicals) and phagocytosis, neutrophils carry out the body’s main defense against bacteria and their spores, making their way through the walls of blood vessels into the site of inflammation. The details of the relationship between the immune system and the inhabitants of the large intestine are still being studied. It is known that healthy microflora in the colon improves the body's immunity, and also competitively displaces pathogenic invaders and their spores, keeping their numbers under strict control.
Organic waste recycling and farming
Microbes living in the large intestine work quite effectively outside it, being forced out of composts as their nutritional base disappears. A certain amount of them is preserved in the form of spores that can survive unfavorable conditions and form a new generation of bacteria when the composition of the nutrient medium changes. All of the above methods are used to obtain pure cultures of microorganisms and spores that can improve soil fertility, both free-living and symbionts. Control of organic and fecal contamination of soils is most often carried out by the presence of Proteus in them, which readily settle in the large intestine and are considered its conditionally pathogenic microflora.
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