The threat of antibiotic resistance

We are already seeing serious infections that have no antibiotic option!

The discovery of antibiotics in 1928 revolutionized modern medicine, earning antibiotics the title of “miracle drugs.” They have been pivotal in treating infectious diseases, enabling major surgeries, organ transplantation, and cancer chemotherapy. However, as Sir Alexander Fleming warned, “the use of antimicrobials can, and will, lead to resistance.” Bacteria are simple and resilient microorganisms capable of evolving rapidly to survive in adverse conditions, including the presence of antibiotics. 

The overuse and misuse of antibiotics have led to the emergence of resistant bacteria. The significant misuse of antibiotics in the animal food industry has also contributed to the selection and transmission of resistant bacteria through the meat supply.

Antibiotics are only effective against bacteria, they have no effect on viruses, fungi and parasites. Various antibiotics are effective against specific strains of microorganisms, and to know what drug will be effective, a culture and sensitivity test must be performed, otherwise it is an educated “guess” as to which drug to use. 

Consumers have become accustomed and conditioned to receiving an antibiotic for almost all ailments, never questioning if the antibiotic was the appropriate therapy. Sadly, most consumers are unaware of the side effects and consequences that come with antibiotic usage.  Antibiotics kill more than just the organisms they were intended to affect, they disrupt the trillions of beneficial and necessary microbes that inhabit the intestines and skin. Side effects of antibiotics include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rashes and allergic reactions.

It is imperative to develop safe and effective alternatives

While antibiotics still have their place, they should be reserved for cases where other alternatives have been considered and proven inadequate, ensuring antibiotics are used only when absolutely necessary.

There are a variety of safe and effective alternative therapies that have proven to be real solutions that can be used in place of antibiotics, steroids or surgery.

Prevention is more effective than treatment 

The threat of antibiotic resistance is real and growing. Most people are unconsciously contributing to disease by making poor lifestyle decisions. 

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