Almost half of our body isn’t even us. It’s bacteria. Trillions of them. Most reside in our stomach, intestines and colon. They are essential for digestion and to our overall health and well being.
The bacteria on our skin, airways and digestive tract are our first line of defense against infection. We acquire our first bacteria while being born. Some take up residence inside our body and help our immune system develop.
There’s “good” bacteria and not so good bacteria.
Antibiotics are classified as a drug designed to fight the not-so-good bacteria. The ones that can cause illness. However, antibiotics have no effect on illnesses caused by viruses, such as colds or the flu.
Antibiotics have saved countless lives. However, antibiotics are rather indiscriminate. They kill good bacteria along with the bad.
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January 30, 2021
Very good post. I will be dealing with many of these issues as well.. Marylynne Herold Sergio