Antibiotics — Page 3

Bacteria Resistant to All Available Antibiotics Has Claimed Its First Victim

January 17, 2017 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: January 17, 2017

The doomsday predictions about antibiotic resistant superbugs sound like the plot of a science fiction movie. The bacteria are coming! Who will save us when we don’t have any options left? Conventional medicine has allowed us to put much of… [read]

Antibiotic Side Effects Are Contagious – C. Diff Infections Are On the Rise

November 11, 2016 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: December 4, 2017

The gut microbiome is getting some recognition lately. Scientists are finding increasing evidence that the delicate balance of the gut is responsible for making and keeping us healthy. The focus of the microbiome has turned attention to antibiotics and the… [read]

Study Finds Doctors Overuse Antibiotics for Acne Treatment

January 20, 2016 by Mike Chapman
Last updated on: January 21, 2016

Acne or acne vulgaris is a long-term skin disease that occurs when hair follicles become clogged by dead skin cells and oil. Acne is the common cause for spots and it usually affects the face but sometimes may also affect… [read]

Serotonin, What You Need to Know About the Body’s Key to Health and Happiness

August 25, 2015 by Marlaina Donato
Last updated on: August 22, 2015

We all know that sunny days, sweet treats, warm bread, and the scent of vanilla make most of us feel better when we’ve got a case of the blues, but the reason why is not common knowledge. The answer lies… [read]

How to Detoxify From Antibiotics and Other Chemical Antimicrobials

April 9, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: June 5, 2015

Antibiotics and other antimicrobials are everywhere. Even if you are trying to avoid them, they are found in the majority of conventional meats, in our tap water, and in soaps, mouthwash, and toothpaste. It is difficult to avoid exposure, but… [read]

In Response to Consumer Demand, Costco Stops Selling Antibiotic Laden Chicken

March 15, 2015 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Costco has decided to phase out the sale of chickens that have been treated with shared-use antibiotics. This is a big win in a few ways. First, the low levels of antibiotics meant for human use that find their way… [read]

Some Antibiotics May Blind, Cripple, or Kill You

February 15, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: May 20, 2016

Pharmaceutical drugs come with risks, risks most users choose to ignore. We block out the risks when we hear about a drug on television or the radio. We either skim over the words in print or ignore them altogether. Due… [read]