Eat Dirt by Josh Axe

Author:Josh Axe
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Joosr Ltd

Overuse of synthetic drugs is damaging our gut lining; natural remedies are a far safer solution

Our modern attitude to medicine is perhaps the most harmful of all the main contributors to the leaky gut epidemic. Certain medications require specific nutrients in order to work effectively, which means that most synthetic drugs actually deplete essential nutrients and minerals in the digestive system.

One of the best examples of this involves the overprescription of antibiotics. Antibiotics destroy beneficial microbes, deplete B vitamins, and cause damage to the intestines, stomach, and liver—and each dosage builds up a resistance to the medication itself, inhibiting treatment of future conditions. Frequent use is extremely harmful for the gut, yet across the globe, consumption of antibiotics increased by a massive 35 percent between the years 2000 and 2010.

Other prescription drugs cause an imbalance in stomach acid by disrupting the enzymes that convert nutrients into substances your body needs, and even over-the-counter pain medication blocks digestive enzymes, causing discomfort and pain. Taken frequently, they also become ineffective, creating more problems than they solve: a study from Denmark showed that long-term pain-medication users were more likely to experience more severe pain in the long run, have a lower quality of life, and ironically end up spending even more money on healthcare.

It is clear that the use of synthetic drugs is seriously damaging to the body. In fact, on average there are 106,000 deaths a year in the United States alone from adverse side effects of medication. Synthetic medication should be used only when absolutely necessary, and definitely not prescribed to alleviate sickness such as cold or flu. Instead, try natural solutions such as traditional herbs and probiotics—these are risk-free and just as effective in providing relief.

Probiotics act medicinally by replenishing our beneficial bacteria, which support the liver, kidneys, and bowels in all their functions, while protecting the digestive tract. They provide vital nutrients, minerals, and enzymes. Supplements of probiotics can either be used to wholly replace pharmaceuticals, or to protect our digestive systems from the damage inflicted by synthetic drugs. They especially support those suffering from low vitamin levels, respiratory infections, mental health issues, poor cognitive function, weight-gain issues, and leaky gut.

Prescription medications deplete your gut of nutrients and at the same time irritate or worsen existing conditions. Natural solutions such as probiotic supplements support the gut, as well as alleviating many of the symptoms that antibiotics are often prescribed to treat.

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