What disrupts the balance of good and bad bacteria?
Although most people are born with the proper balance of good and bad bacteria, daily life can be extremely disruptive to what is called our digestive flora. Everyday events and routines disrupt the natural balance of microorganisms. Excessive consumption of sugar, yeast, processed foods, red meat, fatty foods, alcohol and even carbonated beverages can alter the acid/alkaline balance of the intestines. Disease-causing bacteria can overwhelm the friendly flora, often discharging highly toxic byproducts. Since toxins are poisonous, very serious illnesses such as colon cancer and even heart disease can result. What about antibiotics? Antibiotics are effective in treating everything from ear infections and strep throat to urinary tract infections, peptic ulcers, pneumonia, and even anthrax. The problem is, they work too well. Did you know that `antibiotic’ means ‘antilife’? That’s because they are so good at killing bacteria, they even kill the good microorganisms, so unfriendly strains da
