Prescription based drug used to treat infections or diseases, most often caused by bacteria, such as UTIs, sinus infections, ear infections, skin infections, open wounds, URI
Can be used prophylactically pre or post surgery
Work by blocking certain processes in bacteria that they need to sustain life. This can help the body fight off the bacterial infection
There is a time and a place where this is necessary for sure
Good bacteria grow in an anaerobic environment and that environment is created by good bacteria eating the oxygen in the gut
Bad bacteria thrive in an oxygen rich environment
Antibiotics deplete to good bacteria, which allows an increase in oxygen in the gut, which allows “bad” bacteria to thrive.
By killing off good bacteria, we are compromising the immune system because much of our immune system is made up of the good bacteria
Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem
2 million people are infected with antibiotic resistant bacteria each year
Many doctors are prescribing antibiotics without thoroughly making sure the specific type of bacteria that your body is infected with and what antibiotics would be most effective for
Some doctors are still prescribing antibiotics even when the cause is more likely to be a virus than a bacteria
Bacteria can mutate to make the antibiotics less effective at killing them. They are smart!
Building immunity and fight infection naturally
Ideally we’re always supporting our immune system to function at it’s best. This is where foundational health practices come into place
Sleep
Diet
Limit sugar
Supporting microbiome and gut health
Infections will happen at some point despite prevention measures.
Many herbs and homeopathic remedies are very effective to support immune health with infections
Check in with your healthcare team for best recommendations to support you
If you do find yourself in a situation where an antibiotic is the best choice
Take probiotic 2 hours away from antibiotic dosing
Florastor is widely available if you need to get one quick at your local grocery store
