Antibiotics were one of the great discoveries of the 20th
century, but the latest research confirms that taking them does
not come without a significant cost. Besides the well-known side
effects associated with antibiotics (digestive problems,
diarrhea etc), they may also have a detrimental long term effect
on your immune system. This is why you should always make sure
that your doctor is prescribing antibiotics for a good reason.
Taking antibiotics can lead to a weakened immune system and
Candida overgrowth. Sometimes, a period of rest and a healthy
diet will work just as well. The problem is that most
antibiotics are broad spectrum, meaning that they kill all of
the bacteria in your body. You might think that this sounds like
a good thing, but in truth many of those bacteria are vital to
your long term health. While antibiotics will certainly kill
various pathogens and disease-causing bacteria, they will also
destroy the ‘good bacteria’ in your gut that form an
indispensable part of your immune system. Acco