J.J. was lying in a hospital bed awaiting a below-the-knee amputation, thanks to a diabetic ulcer that didn’t respond to intravenous antibiotics. Five hours before his surgery, someone told J.J. about the Whitaker Wellness Institute, so J.J. checked out of the hospital against medical advice and came…
…antibiotic. Antibiotics kill the beneficial bacteria along with the harmful. When these protective bacteria are wiped out, pathogenic bacteria and other organisms move in. This can cause diarrhea, as well as yeast overgrowth in the vagina and intestines. That’s why I recommend avoiding antibiotics…
…you plan to travel outside North America or are exposed to infectious agents, probiotics are also recommended. And should you ever need to take antibiotics, these beneficial bacteria are essential for restoring your GI flora. * The most important probiotics for general replacement are L. acidophilus…
…antibiotics whenever possible. These drugs can be lifesaving, but too often they are prescribed and taken for infections they’re useless against. Antibiotic-related diarrhea and vaginal infections aren’t caused by drugs. They’re caused by opportunistic bacteria that gain a foothold when antibiotics…
…and grains they eat are free of pesticides. And, unlike most of the cattle in the US, they are never given growth hormones to fatten them up or antibiotics to prevent disease. The meat from organically raised cattle—especially those that are exclusively grass-fed—is much leaner than that of feedlot…
…used honey (which works just like sugar) to treat open wounds and burns. Today, antibiotic ointments are the treatment of choice for ulcers, cuts, scrapes, and burns. Yet honey and sugar are far superior to any antibiotic ointment ever used.
…conventional foods. Furthermore, the headlines don’t reveal the following study data: * Researchers found a 33% greater potential for the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in conventional vs. organic pork and chicken. * Thirty-eight percent of conventional produce tested contained pesticide residue…
…of them being wounds that heal slowly or not at all. The good news is that there’s a far better solution for persistent sores than today’s antibiotic treatments, and it’s one I’ve been using at the Whitaker Wellness Institute for more than 20 years. It’s a simple sugar dressing. When white…
…foods play an integral role in getting—and staying—healthy. Studies have uncovered many health benefits from the produce aisle including the antibiotic-like effects of garlic, the heart health-enhancing aspects of hot peppers, and the detoxifying elements of citrus fruits. But one group that really…
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