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"These are the culprits that cause throat infections, pneumonia, and skin infections as well as sexually transmitted diseases like Gonoccocus, which causes gonorrhea. Gram-negative bacteria do not require oxygen to survive (anaerobic bacteria) and are not as sensitive to penicillin. Penicillin is still useful against many strep and staph infections that cause sore throat, skin infections, and some sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea. The most common Streptococcus infection is strep throat." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"All women who are sexually active are at risk for acquiring infection and related reproductive tract problems, although heterosexual women are at substantially increased risk compared to lesbian women. gonorrhea and chlamydial infections may produce urethritis, cervicitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and are the two types of bacteria that most frequently cause PID. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the cause of genital warts and cervical dysplasia. Syphilis is responsible for myriad systemic and tissue abnormalities." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Again, a person being treated for gonorrhea would also be treated for chlamydia, unless tests have shown that chlamydia is not present. SEEING A LICENSED PRIMARY HEALTH-CARE PRACTITIONER (N.D., M.D., D.O., N.P., P.A." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "OVERVIEW OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Due to potential infertility from the scarring of acute PID as well as some of the other complications of chlamydial infection and gonorrhea, my advice is to consider alternative medicine as an adjunct to conventional antibiotics rather than a primary treatment. Using alternative therapies to support the immune system, to assist in managing pain and discomfort, and to counteract some of the side effects of the antibiotics are the main priorities." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Symptoms of chlamydia and gonorrhea include cervical discharge, difficult or painful urination, bleeding between periods or after intercourse, pain in the pelvic area during sex, a swollen cervix and/or bleeding from the cervix, and acute or chronic pelvic pain. However, many women have no symptoms at all. • Appropriate management of an STI includes seeing a health-care practitioner who can identify the disease and treat the woman and her current sexual partner. standard and the reference against which all other tests have been compared." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Gonorrhea's presence is overshadowed by more common STDs, but in the U.S., gonorrhea is still a significant problem, with approximately 400,000 cases per year. Of the sexually transmitted diseases that American physicians are required to report to public health officials, gonorrhea is the most prevalent.' In women, gonorrhea can infect the vagina, cervix, urethra, rectum, and throat, or it can migrate to the uterus, ovaries, or fallopian tubes and cause pelvic inflammatory disease." - Larry Trivieri, Jr., Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition (Get the book.)

"Penile discharges are hard to miss and often easy to assign a cause to—for example, a thick, cloudy, and foul-smelling discharge is the hallmark of gonorrhea, aka "the clap." body. The urethra is a near-perfect VAGINAL VICISSITUDES VAGINAL FARTS A man may find having a bent or spotted penis embarrassing, but imagine a woman having a farting vagina! This little-discussed sign—medically known as flatus vaginalis—is actually more common than you might think." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"Penicillin is still useful against many strep and staph infections that cause sore throat, skin infections, and some sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea. The most common Streptococcus infection is strep throat. In spite of the fact that only 10% of those complaining of a sore throat who visit a doctor actually have a Streptococcus infection, 75% walk out the door with a prescription for an antibiotic." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Penicillin in moderate doses once easily cured gonorrhea. Now it takes two large shots of the antibiotic to treat it, and it's sometimes necessary to use additional drugs! Two new strains of gonorrhea recently were discovered in the Philippines and in West Africa—strains which totally destroy penicillin's effectiveness. Of course, Modern Medicine has a stronger drug ready for the stronger gonorrhea bacteria—spectinomycin. Spectinomycin costs six times as much and has even more side effects. Meanwhile, the gonorrhea bacteria have developed a strain which is resistant to spectinomycin, too!" - Robert Mendelsohn, Confessions of a Medical Heretic (Get the book.)

"Medically called epididymitis, this infection is usually caused by an STD, such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. Although scrotal swelling and penile disl r • i SPEAKING OF SIGNS charge are rainy common with epididymitis, the first thing men will likely notice is the discomfort, which can range from mild to very severe. (See Penile Discharge, below.) Epididymitis can also be a reaction to amiodarone, a drug used to treat heart rhythm disturbances. Lastly, epididymitis can signal tuberculosis." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"Tens of thousands of people died every year from rheumatic heart disease, which was caused by a Streptococcus childhood infection. gonorrhea and syphilis infections were rampant. All of these problems were eliminated with the discovery of penicillin. However, not all infections are created equal; they can be caused either by bacteria or by viruses. Bacteria and viruses differ in that viruses need a host to replicate (i.e., the cells of your body), whereas bacteria can live independently. Antibiotics work only against bacteria; they are useless against viruses." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Gonorrhea Neisseria gonorrhea is an uncommon cause of vaginitis, responsible for less than four percent of cases.3 gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease. It is more common among young girls because the vaginal epithelium is thinner before puberty. During reproductive years, severe infection of the cervix is the primary symptom (painful, bloody, pus-filled discharge). Gonorrhea, either alone or in combination with other organisms, is cultured in forty to sixty percent of cases of pelvic inflammatory QUICK REVIEW • Consult a physician for immediate and accurate diagnosis." - Michael T. Murray, N.D., Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D., Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Revised Second Edition (Get the book.)

"Pau d'arco has been used as a treatment for AIDS, allergies, all infections and inflammations, anemia, asthma, arthritis, arteriosclerosis, as a blood builder, bronchitis, all types of cancer, candidiasis, colitis, cystitis, smoker's cough, diabetes, eczema, fistulas, gastritis, gonorrhea, hemorrhages, hernias, Hodgkin's disease, liver disease, leukemia, lupus, multiple sclerosis, osteomyelitis, Parkinson's disease, polyps, prostatitis, psoriasis, rheumatism, skin cancer, skin sores, spleen infections, snake bites, ulcers, varicose veins, warts, and plain old wounds." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Vaccines against Herpes simplex, Hepatitis C, gonorrhea, Asthma, Sars, cancer, tobacco addiction, allergies, and AIDS of course. Billions and billions of dollars are here to be earned in the future. Inside the laboratories, new vaccines are tested against each and every thing because there is no bigger business. Forgotten is the fact that this is the wrong path to vibrant heath; that it weakens the immune system in the long run; and forgotten are the horrible side effects. It's big business." - Kenneth W Thomas, Ron Gilbert, Gerd Schaller, Side Effects: The Hidden Agenda of the Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel (Get the book.)

"Nonoxynol 9, or N-9, in recent years was identified as a killer of the bacteria that cause chlamydia and gonorrhea as well as of sperm. It was even thought, perhaps, to kill HIV, the AIDS virus, but unfortunately that theory was recently disproven. Doctors recommend using N-9 in conjunction with condoms for powerful protection against STDs. here has been excitement in recent years over gains made with combination drug therapies (e.g., AZT, ddl, protease inhibitors) against AIDS." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"It actually was a registered drug in the United States in 1950 for gonorrhea and nervousness. It was never really popular because you can't patent a plant and so drug companies can't make millions of dollars on it. Kava has been for the past several years very popular in Europe and is finally hitting the US." As Kilham explains it, the Polynesians and the Melanesians pound the root and make a beverage out of it, which they drink on an almost daily basis as a relaxing beverage. For medicinal purposes, use extracts of the root." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"When urethritis is caused by gonorrhea, it is called gonococcal urethritis. A gonorrheal infection can cause redness and swelling in the affected area. The painful urination and pus-like discharge from the penis seen in nongonococcal urethritis (caused by Chlamydia trachomatis) are similar in gonococcal urethritis. Frequency of urination or an urgency to urinate may also occur. If the gonorrhea organism escapes from its original site of infection and enters the bloodstream, complications such as fever, skin rash, or joint pain can occur." - Larry Trivieri, Jr., Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition (Get the book.)

"Hepatitis (page 220) Pain (page 338) Historical or traditional use (may or may not be supported by scientific studies) Phyllanthus has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 2,000 years and has a wide number of traditional uses including internal use for jaundice, gonorrhea, frequent menstruation, and diabetes (page 152) and topical use as a poultice for skin ulcers, sores, swelling, and itchiness. The young shoots of the plant are administered in the form of an infusion for the treatment of chronic dysentery." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Today it is used in the treatment of cystitis, gallbladder pain, gallstones, gonorrhea, hepatitis, jaundice, obesity, and urinary tract infection. Topically, boldo can be prepared as a compress or used as a bath herb to relieve arthritis pain. Some Native American peoples used blue cohosh as a protective charm for children." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Sandalwood has been used in connection with the following conditions (refer to the individual health concern for complete information): Rating Health Concerns -kirii Infection (page 265) Historical or traditional use (may or may not be supported by scientific studies) Sandalwood oil was used traditionally by herbalists to treat skin diseases, acne (page 4), dysentery, gonorrhea, and a number of other conditions.1 In Traditional Chinese Medicine, sandalwood oil is considered an excellent sedating agent. Active constituents The volatile oil contains high amounts of alpha- and beta-santalol." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"It is also not uncommon for syphilis to "tag along" with a gonorrheal infection, necessitating further treatment once the gonorrhea has been cured. ¦ Burning on urination or other symptoms after the end of treatment for gonorrhea may indicate a simultaneous infection with chlamydia, which does not respond to the same antibiotics as the gonococcal bacteria. For this reason, your doctor may add other antibiotics to the original regimen. DIETARY GUIDELINES ¦ Eat a high-fiber diet of whole foods that contain no chemicals that add stress to the body." - Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND, Smart Medicine for Healthier Living : Practical A-Z Reference to Natural and Conventional Treatments for Adults (Get the book.)

"Those who contract gonorrhea are unclean, or perverts, or morally degenerate; gonorrhea is a moral disease, which is its own painful punishment; those who get gonorrhea deserve it, since they are morally unfit—and so on. Long after penicillin has destroyed the illness, the sickness may still remain, its judgments and condemnations eating away at the person's soul the way the simpler bacteria once ate at the body. "I'm a rotten person, I'm no good, how horrible of me. . . ." - Ken Wilber, The Essential Ken Wilber: An Introductory Reader (Get the book.)

"It is also used to treat asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, colds, cough, diarrhea, digestive weakness, dysentery, flu, gonorrhea, herpes, indigestion, laryngitis, lung infection, malaria, pleurisy, ulcers, urinary tract infection, and vaginitis." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Those who contract gonorrhea are unclean, or perverts, or morally degenerate; gonorrhea is a moral disease, which is its own painful punishment; those who get gonorrhea deserve it, since they are morally unfit—and so on. Long after penicillin has destroyed the illness, the sickness may still remain, its judgments and condemnations eating away at the person's soul the way the simpler bacteria once ate at the body. "I'm a rotten person, I'm no good, how horrible of me. . . ." - Ken Wilber, The Essential Ken Wilber: An Introductory Reader (Get the book.)

"It is usually associated with lower urinary infection or with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as gonorrhea or chlamydia. The main symptom is difficulty urinating, and the prostate can eventually become so swollen that it becomes impossible to pass urine. Contact a doctor immediately if this occurs. Chronic prostatitis is rare and is usually associated with an infection elsewhere in the urinary tract. It is more common in older men and can follow an attack of acute prostatitis." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Men's reproductive organs, such as the penis and epididymis, are similarly infected by gonorrhea, as are the rectum and throat. When urethritis is caused by gonorrhea, it is called gonococcal urethritis. A gonorrheal infection can cause redness and swelling in the affected area. The painful urination and pus-like discharge from the penis seen in nongonococcal urethritis (caused by Chlamydia trachomatis) are similar in gonococcal urethritis. Frequency of urination or an urgency to urinate may also occur." - Larry Trivieri, Jr., Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition (Get the book.)

"See reproductive systems.) gonorrhea (gon-uh-REE-uh) An acute disease, and a sexually transmitted disease, caused by bacteria that invade the mucous membranes of the genitals and urinary tract. If left untreated, gonorrhea can spread to the bones and joints of the body or cause sterility. Antibiotics, especially penicillin, are very effective in treating gonorrhea. gout (GOWT) A disorder of metabolism characterized by attacks of painful inflammation in the joints, particularly those of the feet and hands. It occurs most often in middle-aged men. The tendency toward developing gout is inherited." - E. D. Hirsch, The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy (Get the book.)

"In folk medicine the drug is employed much more widely: for wounds, burns, swelling of the lymph nodes, insect bites, gastric spasms, measles, gonorrhea and as a snake bite antidote. The efficacy of these uses is not proven. CONTRAINDICATIONS ALL VARIETIES AND FORMS Because of a conceivable activation of autoimmune aggressions and other overreactive immune responses, the drug should not be administered in the presence of multiple sclerosis, leukoses, collagenoses, AIDS or tuberculosis." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.) "INDICATIONS AND USAGE Formerly, it was used as an astringent, in the clotting of the blood, for fever, gonorrhea, syphilis, and for colds and chills, especially of the respiratory organs. The efficacy of the drug has not been proven. DOSAGE Mode of Administration: Orally as a liquid extract. PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. LITERATURE Lagarias JC et al., (1979) J Nat Prod 42:220 et 663 Mayo de P. Starratt AN, Canad J Chem 40:1632-1641. 1962." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.) "In 1845, the herb tips were mentioned for internal administration for gonorrhea, angina pectoris and choking fits. It was not until the nineteenth century that Indian hemp was described as having a euphoric effect; it was used for insomnia, neuralgia, painful rheumatism, painful gastrointestinal disorders, cholera, tetanus, epilepsy, strychnine poisoning, acute bronchitis, whooping cough, asthma, impending abortion and weak contractions. The extract was used as a sedative and mild soporific." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.)

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