Health - Antibiotic Facts You Must Know This Season

Antibiotic Facts You Must Know This Season
I was on a flight recently and as I sat there quietly reading my book, I swear I heard someone on the plane cough, sneeze or blow their nose every 15 seconds. Yes indeed, the change of seasons is upon us...and that means colds, bugs and infections. And LOTS of antibiotics being prescribed. Although antibiotics are helpful in certain cases, there are major concerns popping up about them that cannot be ignored. Here's what I mean: According to a recent study published in the journal "Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy," in the 10-year period between 2000-2010, E. coli has become five times more resistant to Cipro (the most commonly prescribed antibiotic for urinary tract infections).  For you non-math majors, that means that it's basically worthless as a treatment at this point. And since E. coli is responsible for between 75-95% of all urinary tract infections, that's not good news for people with an infection in their plumbing. Because it means that people who get a UTI will now need even STRONGER antibiotics (which can cause nausea and vomiting) to treat the infection, and quite possibly even be hospitalized if the infection gets severe enough. Even though you might find this news unsettling, it should be no surprise. Here's why I say that:   What's going on with antibiotics? Since Sir Alexander Fleming first noticed that the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus could be destroyed by the mold Penicillium notatum back in 1928, antibiotics have become one of the most significant medical advances known to man. Truly, many people are still alive because of them, instead of succumbing to life-threatening infections. But the problems started when the medical community started prescribing them increasingly--even when the patient's illness was actually VIRAL and not an infection. At that time, a common attitude was that, in case the illness WAS an infection, giving the antibiotics would be a good "head start" on treatment...and if not, oh well. They won't do any harm. Uh, not quite. That way of thinking has come back to bite us you-know-where. (More on that below.) In addition, antibiotics also began to be prescribed prophylactically (on a preventative basis) to help prevent and control conditions like chronic ear infections, sinus infections and even acne. But that had a price tag too, as we would later see...   The price of too many antibiotics One problem with the overprescribing of antibiotics is that harmful bacteria are no dummies--they're actually very smart and can eventually adapt, thereby becoming resistant to the drug's "killing" action. So that means the pharmaceutical "Superhero" suddenly becomes as useless as a wet noodle against a potentially dangerous condition. This is what has happened with E. coli and Cipro (and many others). Another concern is that antibiotics are like a bomb, "blowing up" everything within their radius. That means that while they obliterate the infection-causing bacteria, they also kill the beneficial bacteria in your body... And those bacteria comprise 70-80% of your immune system! Without a healthy population of friendly bacteria from a strong immune system to keep them "in check," any number of harmful microbes can thrive inside of you and make you very, VERY sick.   The vicious cycle of repeated infections You may be wondering, "What's the problem? After all, won't my beneficial bacteria just grow back?" Hmmm...not necessarily. You see, your friendly bacteria typically recover more slowly than harmful bacteria. That means the harmful bacteria can quickly regain the "upper hand," grow out of control in your gut, and overwhelm the friendly bacteria that are trying to survive and multiply. So chances are excellent that you will get yet ANOTHER infection or illness, and you know what that means... Even MORE antibiotics. And you're back at square one. This is why so many people (maybe even you?) are on repeated courses of antibiotics but never seem to get any better.   Break free of the cycle If you've taken antibiotics for a long time or even just recently, chances are excellent that your population of beneficial bacteria (your immune system) is practically non-existent. And you're a very attractive home to any number of illnesses. But there are two every effective ways you can help turn that around and beef up your friendly flora. 1- With your diet Whatever you eat, your gut inhabitants eat too. But different types of bacteria have different food preferences. Depending on your food choices, certain bacteria will feast while others go hungry. So your diet is a HUGE factor in controlling the microflora balance in your intestines and thus your immune system. You see, harmful bacteria LOVE refined carbohydrates and sugars. They gorge and multiply like rabbits, while your beneficial bacteria (that are nourished by things like vegetables and whole grains) starve and die. So to help keep your beneficial gut bacteria fed and happy, it's crucial to follow the principles in the Great Taste No Pain system. Great Taste No Pain is not a diet--it is an eating lifestyle that stresses real foods (that your friendly flora loves) and shows you how to combine your foods for efficient digestion (so you nourish your flora AND say goodbye to gas, bloating, constipation, etc.). And Great Taste No Pain delivers on the "Great Taste" promise. All of the dishes in the recipe book are delicious so your tongue will be happy too! You can read about the Great Taste No Pain system here   2- With supplementation A high-quality, multi-strain probiotic formula like Super Shield can help beef up your population of beneficial bacteria in these three different ways: 1. Selective nutrition Super Shield contains FOS (fructo-oligosaccharides) which are a fiber that is nourishment for friendly bacteria, but cannot be digested by harmful bacteria.   2. Natural antibiotics Many probiotic bacteria produce their own "natural antibiotics." These are not the typical antibiotics we're used to--they safely inhibit the growth of, and can actually kill, many harmful bacteria. Also, as probiotics digest their food, their metabolic by-products can have negative effects on harmful competitors. For example, when probiotics digest fiber, they release acids that are similar to vinegar. And yeasts (like Candida) don't grow well in the presence of these acids.   3. The crowded parking lot In addition to probiotics killing harmful bacteria, after they do, the probiotic bacteria in Super Shield take over the "parking spaces" along your intestinal walls formerly taken up by the bad guys. If bacteria aren't snugly attached to your intestinal wall, or are now dead, they can get swept away by peristalsis (the muscle contractions during digestion that move your food along). So the more strong probiotics you can get to fill up your "intestinal parking lot" the greater the chance of harmful bacteria getting escorted out when you have a bowel movement. Learn more about Super Shield and all the ways it can help you here.   If you've taken antibiotics in the past or are currently on them, it's essential to counteract the harm that they cause to your system. Yes, they're a medical miracle, but that miracle does not come without a hefty price tag. Do all you can to keep your population of beneficial bacteria high and your immune system strong. Let Great Taste No Pain and Super Shield be your formula for great health and fighting infections from within. To your health, Sherry Brescia PS: We're now on Facebook! 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