A Compelling Documentary About the Causes of Antibiotic Resistance, and How to Fix It By Dr. Mercola Collectively, microorganisms outweigh the human population by 100 million times. Theyre all around you, and inside you. Your gastrointestinal tract alone houses some 100 trillion bacteria. The microorganisms in your gut, commonly referred to as your microbiome, are responsible for about 80 percent of your immune system function, and these gut bacteria outnumber your bodys cells by about 10 to one. As noted in the featured Frontline documentary, The Trouble With Antibiotics, American farmers routinely use antibiotics to make their livestock grow bigger, faster (in addition to preventing disease caused by cramped, filthy quarter, and an unnatural diet). After decades of this practice, antibiotic-resistance in humans has risen substantially. We’ve also come to realize that, scientifically, we’ve barely scratched the surface with regards to everything there is to know about bacteria; how they work, and why we might actually need them. Far from being a scourge, bacteria of all kinds serve important roles in human health. It’s a double-edged sword. On the one hand we need bacteria; on the other, when our microbiome becomes unbalanced, it can kill us. Do you talk with your patients about keeping their guts healthy? What conversations do you have with them about antibiotics and how they can avoid them? Tell us your thoughts and ideas below. articles.mercola/sites/articles/archive/2015/01/03/antibiotic-resistance-microbes.aspx
Posted on: Wed, 07 Jan 2015 20:30:01 +0000
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