It’s that time of the year.
Chilly weather ushers us indoors, where close contact, runny noses, andcommon coughscollude to spread bacterial infections.
There’s reason for antibiotics to be revered.
For decades, these wonder drugs have stamped out formidable infections that can otherwise prove deadly.
But their lifesaving potency comes at a cost.
In killing off dangerous bacteria, antibiotics kill off the good, too.
So, what are you to do when you’ve been prescribed these powerful pills?
Question your doctor.
(It’s OK.)
You and your doctor share a common goal: your wellness.
In the case of bronchitis, antibiotics are commonly prescribed despite ampleevidence1that they are unnecessary.
Or you might ask, “Is this the best key in of antibiotic for my infection?”
Certain varieties of antibiotics arebetter suited2for certain illnesses.
You could also ask, “Is this the shortest effective course for my infection?”
Take your antibiotics as prescribed.
Stopping treatment when you feel better is tempting butdangerous.
You risk your infection returning or mutating into an antibiotic-resistant form.
You may also be contributing unwittingly to the worldwide epidemic of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Support your gut with probiotic supplements.
Protect your microbiome with a powerfulprobiotic.
Safeguard your cells.
Functional medicine doctor Terry Wahls M.D.
says, “Mitochondria need all the B vitamins and minerals like magnesium, zinc, and sulfur.
They also need coenzyme Q, but our ability to make coenzyme Q declines sharply after age 50.
Enrich your diet.
To further support your healing, add in foods that will help combat infection.
Nutritionist Meghan Telpner advocates for eliminating all sugars from both processed and natural sources, like maple syrup.
“The bad bacteria feast on sugar, so venture to keep that under control,” she explains.
Stay hydrated.
Soaking upreplenishing liquidswill help your body stay in balance.
Keep calm.
Stress5is the enemy of healing.
Telpner says, “Get plenty of rest.
