Our love affair with antibiotics is catching up with us. Our overuse of these drugs has encouraged infectious microbes to develop resistance to their killing power. Whether or not you not believe in the evolution of humans or lesser animals, it sure takes place at the microbial level. The result [...]
It seems odd at first glance. Yet cutting edge science is confirming that the health of your brain is dictated not only by what’s going on inside your head, but also by what’s happening inside your gut. It’s now well recognized that the large and diverse population of microbes that [...]
Most people think of it as a damaging heavy-duty drug for mentally ill patients. Something to keep well clear of. And yet Irish consultant psychiatrist Dr Moosajee Bhamjee said this mineral’s mental health benefits were so great it should be added to drinking water. Can it be both hazardous and [...]
Congratulations if you are one of the three in ten Americans who don’t take any prescription drugs. But don’t pat yourself on the back too soon, because in all likelihood you are ingesting a veritable cocktail of drugs — everything from antibiotics to heart medications to sex hormones. That’s because [...]
