It should be known that antibiotics only work for bacterial infections. That means not viral and not fungal. You don’t need antibiotics for the flu or cold, as those are viral infections. You do need them for strep throat, as that is bacterial. Now, infections like pneumonia and sinus infections can be viral or bacterial. Your doctor will have to determine which is true in your case.
The chemicals in processed foods tend to kill off good bacteria. When you’re healthy, your gut can handle it but when your system is already down, stay away from the stuff.
Some strains of probiotics can work as effective mouthwash, preventing dental infections and thoroughly cleaning the mouth. Remember: they work to achieve microbial harmony wherever they go, including your mouth.
If you have an infection, your doctor prescribes you antibiotics. You go to the pharmacy to pick them up, and the pharmacist gives you an unenthusiastic breakdown of how to take them, what not to take when you’re on them, and what they’ll do—as if she’s said this a thousand times (she has). Everyone is so […]