probiotics in pediatric medicine
Antibiotics – too good?
Antibiotics have long been regarded as a panacea – but is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Some commentators certainly think so.
"It is ironic that this humble fungus, hailed as a benefactor of humanity can, by its very success prove to be a decisive factor in the decline of this civilization, "says Dr. John I Pitt, penicillin Gender, 1979. (1)
The Soil Association is also worried, saying: "MRSA super bug hospital, is posed by excessive use of penicillin-type drugs in human medicine … it continues to mutate. It is a doomsday scenario and could result in massive loss of life. "(2)
"Our medical overuse of antibiotics has reduced the human intestine a minefield burned, destroyed the good with the bad guys, "said Dr. Jordan Rubin The Maker's Diet. (3)
Is this Another case of some groups and individuals over-dramatization and alarmist? Or should we do something to mitigate the effects of an excess of antibiotics?
There is no doubt that antibiotics currently saving many lives. Thus, the purpose of this paper is not to demonize them but to examine their role (including their exploitation in many cases), and outline key strategies to reduce their potentially harmful effects on the body. We will examine following areas below:
• The internal ecosystem: a delicate balance
• A brief history of antibiotics
• What are the antibiotics used for?
• Are they being abused?
• The symptoms of an imbalance
• Suggestions of Dr. David Holland (co-author – Fungus Link)
Interior ecosystem: a delicate balance
This article is based on the following key principle: "There is a delicate balance and symbiosis of micro-organisms in the body that can lead to changed when illness. "
A healthy adult has three to four pounds of beneficial bacteria and fungi that live in our intestines. These microbes compete for nutrients of the foods you eat. The beneficial bacteria (such as probiotics) keep the bad guys (like yeast) in check and bring them to produce nutrients such as vitamins B (1)
The normal ratio is about 85% to 15% good bacteria and bad micro-organisms. Now Unfortunately, most people indicate the inverse relationship. One reason for this change is the use of antibiotics. (4)
A brief history antibiotics
Antibiotics are also known as anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and mycotoxins.
In 1928, Alexander Fleming accidentally penicillin fell through when he noticed that the mold (fungi) had contaminated agar on which he had tried to harvest the bacteria. Bacteria near the mussel is dead. This has led scientists on a path of antibiotics in the treatment of infectious diseases.
But Mushrooms are actually the first organisms found to cause infectious diseases in humans. Schoenlein (1790 – 1864) related to ringworm fungi (Thrush) and began the fight against fungus until Fleming led the new drive against bacteria and viruses later. (1)
What antibiotics are used for?
Antibiotics only work against infections caused by bacteria. (5)
Therefore, they do not work against viruses and fungal infections. According to the American College of Physicians, 70% of all antibiotics are administered to infection upper respiratory tract (URI), including bronchitis, sinusitis and pharyngitis.
However, according to the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, antibiotics are often ineffective in these cases. (6)
A growing number of health professionals say that most URIs are not caused by bacteria, but fungi. (1.7)
In 1999, the prestigious Mayo Clinic has announced that researchers had discovered the real cause of chronic sinusitis – 95% patients suffered from a fungus, not bacterial, infection. (2)
Two of three infants receive antibiotics before having year according to the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. (7)
Now you can do your best to avoid taking antibiotics, but if you eat livestock in commerce you are most certainly get a regular dose. U.S. pharmaceutical companies produce over 35 million pounds of antibiotics each year, and the animals receive the vast majority, which is a good reason to pay more for grass-fed, free range and organic meats. (8)
This information is not new, just need time to get out there. The U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Paediatrics published guidelines for appropriate use of antibiotics and this has resulted in a decrease of 41% of requirements for children under 4, according to a study. But the problem (many in the medical profession think) is the lack of attention to food and inadequate measures to reduce the effect of antibiotics. (7)
The symptoms of an imbalance
The Antibiotics can lead to dysbiosis (bacterial imbalance in the digestive tract system) that causes havoc on the immune system of the body. Mr. Jordan S. Rubin, author of the Makers Diet, personally fought serious health problems due to an imbalance leads to disease Crohn's disease, that victims show symptoms of progressive abdominal pain, diarrhea, extreme weight loss and death may be premature. By Dr. Rubin in the prevention and treatment of dysbiosis present doctors most difficult problems facing today.
Dysbiosis can cause allergies, irritative bowel syndrome, breast and colon cancer, increased suspectibility to infection, food cravings, faculties impaired, mental clarity, hypoglycemia and many other diseases, says Dr. Rubin. He added that most doctors rarely connect the cause of disease microbe balance. Also most people are too embarrassed to talk about their constant diarrhea, indigestion, gas, constipation, bloating and pain. (3)
So, if the overuse of antibiotics leads to intestinal imbalances and fungal infections, why not Doctors know this? According to The Link fungi because fungal infections are rare 50 years ago because pharmaceutical drugs were rare.
"We use antibiotics that are so powerful they save lives, but they also destroy the normal flora in especially in our intestinal tract, says Dr. Michael G. Rinaldi. "This allows pathogens to colonize and become infectious. (1)
Suggestions Mr. Holland
Dr. David Holland thinks back for another round of serious or stronger antibiotics may lead to serious repercussions. It accepts most physicians are generally unaware that antibiotics wipe normal, protective gut bacteria with as little as one dose single antibiotics are broad spectrum (they nuke them all, including good – Lactobacillus acidophilus and other probiotics – Who we protect against yeast, salmonella, cholera and harmful E. Coli species overgrowth).
Prevention It also suggests taking a look at your current lifestyle. Smoking excessive alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, regular sugar, and high stress levels are all good ways to get an infection.
Corrective action – if you take an antibiotic Holland recommends the following strategies that you can discuss with your doctor. Take an anti-fungal in collaboration with the antibiotic. Replace the good bacteria by supplementing with a probiotic (not sugar free drinks being marketed, instead ask your local health food store or chemist). However, Dr. Holland said that once many antibiotics are consumed, probiotics alone can not suffice. So a change in diet and prescription or natural antifungals are necessary. Take an antioxidant supplement that includes vitamin A, C, E, zinc, selenium, because they are antifungal. (1)
Finally if you think you can actually have symptoms of a fungal infection, I recommend you read 'link fungal (see references) and seek www.yeastconnection.com who also has a free trial and online recommendations.
Your 3D Coach
Craig Burton
References
(1) Link mushrooms, Volume 1 and Volume 2, Doug A. Kaufmann, 2000 and 2002
(2) Soil Association, the brochure: Antibiotics – will they still work the next time you need it
(3) The Maker's Diet, Dr. Jordan Rubin 2005
(4) Candida albicans: The Silent Epidemic, Stanley Weinberger, 2000
(5) www.familydoctor.org, antibiotics
(6) Annals of Internal Medicine American College of Phyiscians, American Society of Internal Medicine March 20, 2001
(7) Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, December 2002, 21:1023-1028
(8) Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, December 2002, 50:1085-1088
About the Author
Article by Craig Burton. Craig is a prominent European based holistic health and fitness coach and founder of 3D Personal Training Systems. Craig is a Sports Science graduate with postgraduate accreditations in nutrition, massage, athletic training, and corrective exercise therapy.
He is the author of “The 21 Day Roadmap to Health” available at http://www.21dayroadmap.com.
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