We have a lot to thank for the discovery of antibiotics, but are we misusing this gift with constant reckless use. Are we letting the yeasts and bacteria become resistant and stronger with time.
To add to the situation, we face the problem of lowering our own immune system with the use of antibiotics, since antibiotics will kill off the helper bacteria which our bodies use to defend us against all kinds of infections and disease. It is obvious that by weakening our own defences, and strengthening the bad bacteria we are bound to run into problems further down the track.
We may benefit short term by destroying the current problem, but is it right to sacrifice the future for this short term gain.
Unfortunately yeast like Candida does not completely die off with the use of antibiotics. It is this residing yeast that while much smaller and weaker, begins to strengthen again once the antibiotics stop, and without our own bodies natural defences preventing the spread, the yeast changes into a much more dangerous fungal form that will develop hooks which dig into your intestines creating all kinds of problems and pain.
When it latches into the intestinal wall it can simple spor into your blood stream and get passed around your body, and end up wherever it wants. Since it can now affect and infect all organs of your body you may notice a vast variety of symptoms, such as a skin problems, gas, bloating, sensitivity to smoke, perfume or petrol, as well an increase in other health problems or allergies.
Once the yeast begins to infect various parts of your body, your immune system will not be able to cope, and you could see a manifestation of new diseases such as cancer or even new allergies you never had before.
In today’s society we cannot and should not completely avoid antibiotics since they are needed to fight serious infection. However you can do your best to help the situation by replacing your helper bacteria straight away, you can use pro-biotics or live cultures to re strengthen your immune system.
A lot of people believe they have managed to avoid overuse of antibiotics but are unaware the simple process of buying and ingesting meat could be contributing to the problem. Meat is injected with antibiotics to kill off any underlying problems, and while it is far from dangerous it does contribute to lowering your immune system over time.
Going organic is a great choice, to avoid antibiotics in foods, but sooner or later we may need them for health reasons, so stay aware that they are not some magic product we can take for instant relief of any problem.
Sometimes all we need is to understand the problem a little better to avoid antibiotics from causing serious problems down the track.