More than seventy years have passed since the emergence of synthetic antibiotic therapy. While providing valuable support in the fight against bacterial infection, health experts now recognize that the overuse of these antibiotics not only wipes out beneficial bacteria, but also creates new strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This booklet examines natural alternatives to antibiotics-including echinacea, goldenseal, pau d"arco, and others-and how they provide a safe and effective option to synthetic drugs.