Healing Your Body After Antibiotics

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When you have unwanted bacteria in your system, you typically need to use an antibiotic. Antibiotics prevent bacterial cells from developing walls, weaken them, and kill them off. The trouble is that they can do that to all of your bacteria, including the good stuff you want. Remember that some areas of your body, like your gut and vagina, rely on certain healthy bacteria to stay balanced. When you take an antibiotic, it can wipe those out, eliminating the first infection but putting you at risk for others. It seems like a lose-lose, but it doesn’t have to be. There are ways you can beat the system, and re-build those healthy bacteria after using an antibiotic. Eating the right foods, and taking some other steps, can help. Here is what you should eat and do after taking antibiotics.

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Take probiotics

Probiotics are, naturally, a great friend after taking antibiotics. It is important, however, to take them after treatment as antibiotics can kill your probiotics if introduced to the system at the same time.