ANTIBIOTICS: Their role in Declining American Health

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Add to that antibiotic marker genes applied in genetic engineering consumedby millions of people across the globe through genetically modified foodproducts.....http://www.organicconsumers.org/patent/btcottontb110501.cfm and "Horizontal gene transfer could spread transgenic DNA to unrelated species,in principle, to all species that interact with the transgenic plant,including bacteria and viruses in all environments, and animals that feed onthe plant. Chief among the potential dangers are the spread of antibioticresistance marker genes, the creation of new viruses and bacteria that causediseases, and insertion mutagenesis, including cancer in mammalian cells.These potentials should be addressed by empirical investigations instead ofbland reassurances of 'substantial equivalence'. " http://www.biotech-info.net/MWH_response.html Ingrid Blank/South Africa MedicalConspiracies (AT) googl (DOT) comANTIBIOTICS: Their role in Declining American Health ANTIBIOTICS: Their role in Declining American Health "It is ironic that this humbled fungus, hailed as a benefactor of mankind,may by its very success prove to be a deciding factor in the decline of thepresent civilization." ~Dr. John I. Pitt, The Genus Penicillum, Academic Press, 1979 Antibiotics are indiscriminant killers of bacteria. Not only do they kill"bad" bacteria but the beneficial bacteria that live in the intestines aswell. This imbalance of organisms can cause a disruption of digestion,decreasing our ability to properly absorb nutrients from foods, and makes usmore vulnerable to pathogens, especially yeast. These unfriendly organismsrapidly repopulate the gastrointestinal tract and wreak havoc, causingadditional infections that can occur in almost any region or organ of thebody. Our good bacteria makes up 75% of our immune system and is our first lineof defense against illness. Think of it as our home land security. Each timewe take an antibiotic, we are "taking out" a good portion of this securityand leaving ourselves open to further assaults. Doing this over and overagain results is declining health. We've all run to the doctors from time to time when we've not felt well.Often times we end up leaving the doctor's office with a prescription for anantibiotic even if that wasn't what was needed to resolve our current healthproblem. Antibiotics given for viral infections such as the common cold, upperrespiratory tract infections and bronchitis are pointless becauseantibiotics do not kill viral infections. However, doctors may resort togiving antibiotics so the patient won't leave empty handed or because thepatient is adamant that this is what is needed. Either way, this is aprescription for disaster. Antibiotic resistance is becoming a major concern and is increasingworldwide. Here in the US we take an estimated 133 million antibioticprescriptions per year, according to the government accounting office. Afull ½ of these prescriptions are not needed according to current estimates.Many of these are given to fight viral infections. Although there use in humans is the biggest contributor of antibioticresistance, it has been reported that 70% of the antibiotics produced in theUSA each year are fed to our livestock (pigs, chickens, and cattle). Thisinformation is cause for further concern. Is the excessive use of antibiotics connected to escalating rates ofillness (esp. autoimmune diseases) in the US and throughout the world? Thereare some experts that think there is indeed a connection. Antibiotics in Livestock Antibiotics have been used extensively in agriculture since the 1960s.Most are not given for disease prevention, but as growth promoters. Healthyfarm animals are estimated to receive an astounding 50% to 70% of allantibiotics produced in the US. The practice of giving livestock antibiotics has also come under scrutinyfrom those who believe that it does increase the likelihood of antibioticresistance in humans. Could eating meat and poultry from animals that have been givenantibiotics ultimately affect our good bacteria and lead to yeastovergrowth? The jury is still out on that one, but there are experts whobelieve this trend could be a threat to our health! Lets not forget thatanimals today are often given growth hormones as well. Breast cancer and other cancers are on the rise. Could antibiotics andgrowth hormones given to fatten cattle and other livestock be partiallyresponsible for the increased cancer statistics? Again, some think so! 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