By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
May 4, 2018
- Antibiotics aren’t the only meds wrecking your health
- 3 drugs that destroy your gut microbiome
- Quickly replenish the healthy microflora in your digestive tract
If you’re like most people, you take the health of your gut for granted. The last thing on your mind is how the foods you eat or the medications you take might affect your digestive tract.
But as strange as it might seem, your gut should be a major focus in your life.
You see, a healthy gut microbiome is your first line of defense against infection, disease and illness.
When the beneficial bugs in your digestive system flourish, good things happen. They aid in weight loss, boost your mood and help your body absorb nutrients from the foods you eat. When they are in short supply, just the opposite happens.
This makes antibiotics one of your worst enemies. These drugs not only kill harmful bacteria… they also wipe out strains of beneficial bacteria that are absolutely necessary for good health.
But antibiotics aren’t the only medications that are disturbing your gut microbiome. Continue reading →