For many Americans, antibiotics have become a standard routine when they get sick. Since the 1940s, these drugs have significantly reduced illness and death from bacterial infections. However, they are not the go-to fix for everything. Conditions such as a sore throat or bronchitis are usually caused by a virus and cannot be treated with … Continue reading Fight antibiotic-resistant superbugs with these six powerful and natural alternatives to antibiotics
A single dose of antibiotics can cause long-term gut damage
The statistics are sobering: in the United States alone, antibiotic-resistant bacteria cause 23,000 fatalities and at least 2 million new cases of disease annually. But if you think antibiotic resistance only comes about with massive and repeated rounds of antibiotics, think again. Science shows that just one dose of antibiotic 'therapy' not only contributes to antibiotic resistance, … Continue reading A single dose of antibiotics can cause long-term gut damage
Manuka honey may be the future of antibacterial superbug medicine
Honey has been prized for centuries for its antibacterial and other medicinal properties, and in recent years, Manuka honey from New Zealand has become extremely popular due to its particularly impressive nutritional and health-boosting qualities. New research has indicated that Manuka honey may be even more beneficial than previously thought, and may eventually play a big role … Continue reading Manuka honey may be the future of antibacterial superbug medicine
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 