I didn't see any mention of anti-biotics and the resulting alteration of the intestinal flora in this article.
I am of the opinion that the causes of these increasing gastrointestinal problems are multi-faceted, and a variety of factors (our diet, environment and lifestyle in general all in effect) are coming together to affect people's lives dramatically and negatively.
The bacteria that lives in our gut is sensitive. We throw all kinds of nasty toxic things at it and expect it to survive.
While anti-biotics are still a necessary evil, I cannot help but feel that we do not truly understand the real affects long term of its usage. Living with a gastro problem is tiring, depressing and challenging.
I am of the opinion that the causes of these increasing gastrointestinal problems are multi-faceted, and a variety of factors (our diet, environment and lifestyle in general all in effect) are coming together to affect people's lives dramatically and negatively.
The bacteria that lives in our gut is sensitive. We throw all kinds of nasty toxic things at it and expect it to survive.
While anti-biotics are still a necessary evil, I cannot help but feel that we do not truly understand the real affects long term of its usage. Living with a gastro problem is tiring, depressing and challenging.