antibiotic resistant bacteria http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for antibiotic resistant bacteria Copyright 2008 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:04:53 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/antibiotic+resistant+bacteria Avoid The Superbug Part 2 http://www.artwoo.com/article/avoid-the-superbug-part-2 http://www.artwoo.com/article/avoid-the-superbug-part-2#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:35:00 +0000 antibiotic resistant bacteriaresistant staphylococcus aureusmrsa superbugtype of bacteriatypes of bacteriamrsa infectionlung infections http://www.artwoo.com/article/avoid-the-superbug-part-2 MRSA superbug. MRSA is an infection that is more dangerous than similar illnesses because it is resistant to normal treatment. MRSA stands for methicillin- (SA). SA is a and the fact that it is methicillin-resistant means it cannot be treated with antibiotics such as penicillin.

MRSA is no more infectious than other however, and one in three of us carry on our skin or in our nose. It causes skin infections such as boils, styes and impetigo, but is only really dangerous if it gets into the bloodstream when septicaemia, joint problems and heart and can result.

What causes MRSA?

When bacteria encounter an antibiotic such as methicillin in the bloodstream, an epic battle commences. Antibiotics are not as ruthless as Rambo however, and on occasion some of the bacteria survive. Bacteria are able to mutate, or change themselves, and in doing so can transform themselves so that they develop a resistance to the antibiotic. These surviving antibiotic-resistant bacteria then multiply quickly before heading off to infect someone else. In this way, some types of SA bacteria have become resistant to many antibiotics, and formed the Superbug MRSA.

Why have increased in recent years?

Part of the reason may be that people do not always finish the full course of antibiotics they have been prescribed. This allows some bacteria to survive and then develop a resistance to the antibiotic. Another problem is that antibiotics are now so widely used, and in some cases overused, that bacteria has been able to develop resistance to a wide range of antibiotics.

How does MRSA spread?

MRSA bacteria usually spreads through person-to-person contact with someone who carries an . It also spreads through contact with sheets, clothes, towels, dressings or other objects that have come across someone with MRSA. MRSA will also survive on objects such as door handles, sinks, floors and cleaning equipment and can be contracted through physical contact with them.

Why does MRSA usually happen in hospitals?

MRSA does not normally infect healthy people. Although people outside hospital can sometimes become infected, most cases involve patients already in hospital. This is because an entry point is required for the bacteria to get into the body. Hospital patients have many ready made entry-points such as surgical wounds, catheters, or intravenous tubes which are like adventure playgrounds for the bacteria.

Who is most at risk from MRSA?

People with a weakened immune system are most at risk from being infected. Typically this includes the elderly, newborn babies, and those with health problems such as diabetes, cancer or HIV/AIDS. Patients who have open wounds, catheters or intravenous drips, burns, cuts, severe skin conditions are also at risk, as are those who have recently had surgery, or take frequent courses of antibiotics. Although MRSA infections usually develop in people being treated in hospital, it is possible for hospital staff or visitors to become infected if they are in one of the higher risk groups. Robert Wood - http://www.accidents-direct.co.uk/Medical-Negligence/?wid=Robert_Wood Make a Medical Negligence Claim. ]]> Understanding MRSA Can Help Prevent Against It http://www.artwoo.com/article/understanding-mrsa-can-help-prevent-against-it http://www.artwoo.com/article/understanding-mrsa-can-help-prevent-against-it#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:36:52 +0000 resistant staphylococcus aureusresistant germsdifferent types of bacteriatypes of bacteriablack plaguestaph infectionheart valves http://www.artwoo.com/article/understanding-mrsa-can-help-prevent-against-it Staph infection. A Staph infection is when the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus is on the body and there is an opening of sorts that allow the bacteria to get in. When that happens, an infection can happen. It's common in hospital settings because of how many different bacteria are going around. For most people, their knowledge of Staph ends with the normal, simple, Staphylococcus aureus.

That would have been the case until a few years ago when suddenly, MRSA became a huge scare to people. People were talking about it as if it the had come back again. Standing for methicillin-, MRSA is a mean bacteria that can do a lot more damage to the body because of how resistant it is to so many . Unlike a normal Staph infection that can be treated with a regimen of antibiotics, MRSA is immune to so many of them.

The symptoms of a breakout of MRSA (or any Staph infection) for that matter starts with simple bumps that appear to be little red pimples. Unfortunately, these can quickly turn into painful, deep abscesses that can only be treated with surgery. That happens if the bacterium stays on the surface of the body. If it gets into the body, it can do tremendous damage to bones, joints, the bloodstream, lungs, and the . As can be seen, a Staph infection is very serious.

Because of that, it makes perfect sense why people were so petrified of MRSA. In the hospital setting, there is one antibiotic that doctors are known to prescribe called vancomycin. This antibiotic is known for treating and is lethal against MRSA. Once again, though, doctors are finding that there are new strains of MRSA popping up that are resistant to vancomycin. Doctors now are treating it by not even administering an antibiotic, but instead, draining abscess caused by the MRSA. If they can drain it, perhaps the MRSA will go away.

The simple truth, though, is that while treating MRSA might seem like the best thing you can do, the reality is: prevention is key. If you can prevent the spread of MRSA rather than worry about it only after you have it, it won't spread. The trick to preventing the spread of MRSA are the following tips:

• Wear gloves when dealing with a patient that is a potential carrier of MRSA.

• Wash your hands before and after dealing with any patient in case you have MRSA on your hands.

• Wash your own hands often, even if you're not in the medical field. Proper hygiene can definitely help prevent against it.

These are just three techniques that people suggest will help lessen the amount of cases of MRSA. Because of its severity, people need to do everything they can to try and limit its spread. It is life-threatening if not dealt with appropriately and people have and can die from it. But, if people take proper care in preventing against it, they have nothing to worry about. Until then, though, scientists will continue creating new antibiotics to try and counter this resistant bug.Jacob is a biology major with aspirations to get his PhD in virology and become a professor. He runs his biology news blog where he posts the latest in biological news and his opinions on what is going on in the field. He write about numerous different topics including neurobiology, ecology, medicine, and microbiology.]]> Hospital Infections http://www.artwoo.com/article/hospital-infections http://www.artwoo.com/article/hospital-infections#comments Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:32:39 +0000 antibiotic resistant bacteriaprophylactic antibioticoveruse of antibioticsborne bacteriacenter for disease controlhospitalsa treasure trove http://www.artwoo.com/article/hospital-infections Center for Disease Control, the fourth leading cause of death among Americans is due to hospital based infections. Why would infections play a part in hospital care when the US leads the world in technology and antibiotic use? The may be one cause of overwhelming infection by .

In many , it is common practice for all operating room patients to receive therapy prior to surgery. Pediatrians will often prescribe antibiotics to children suffering from viral symptoms at the insistence of their parent's inspite of the fact that antibiotics have no effect on viruses. It is not uncommon for patients to request an antibiotic for whatever ails them.

What causes infections in hospitals when the environment is supposed to clean and safe? Like a chapter out of Dickens, hospitals are historically filthy, regardless of the amount of cleaning and disinfecting taking place. The shear number of people present with their various diseases and aliments makes it next to impossible to keep the hard surfaces clean, let alone the soft; which includes mattresses, carpets, drapes, pillows, etc. One of the grossest things seen is carpeting in patient rooms. Hand washing is the most important action that can be taken against nosicomial infection, yet it is the very thing lacking in many instances. Doctors going from patient to patient without washing their hands is as disgusting sounding as it is dangerous. Yet it happens continuously. Even the wearing of latex or vinyl gloves is not safe unless the wearer washes their hands in between changes.

Dust collection on shelves, stretchers, patient room furniture, etc, can be a source of disease. The operating room is of bacteria. Blood are prevalent. Quick turnover of cases can contribute to poor terminal cleaning of surfaces. Patients complained at one facility of blood from a previous case being present on the overhead spot lights.

Poor ventilation, improper cleaning, absence of hand washing and patient to patient contamination are all possible sources of bacteria infection. Kimberly Thane is an operating room technician in charge of infection control. See more information at... http://www.surgerymaster.info ]]> Antibiotic-Resistant Disease Killing Humans And Swine http://www.artwoo.com/article/antibiotic-resistant-disease-killing-humans-and-swine http://www.artwoo.com/article/antibiotic-resistant-disease-killing-humans-and-swine#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:01:49 +0000 e coli bacteriaantibiotic resistant bacteriamethicillin resistant staphylococcus aureusresistant staphylococcus aureusbeta lactamaseamerican medical associationhealth protection agency http://www.artwoo.com/article/antibiotic-resistant-disease-killing-humans-and-swine Beta Lactamase (ESBL) is killing both people and swine in Denmark.

Health officials said the bacteria is being transmitted to humans through pigs. The increased use of antibiotics in agriculture may be behind the spread of the resistant strain.

What are ESBLs?

Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBLs) are actually enzymes produced by certain types of bacteria, which renders the bacteria resistant to the antibiotics commonly used to treat them.

ESBLs were first discovered in the mid-1980s. At the time they were mostly found in the Klebsiella species of bacteria, in hospital intensive care units. Until recently, few people were affected by these mutated bacteria and it didn't appear to be a major growing concern.

That has changed, however. According to the British (HPA), a new class of ESBL (called CTX-M enzymes) has emerged, which are now being widely detected among E.Coli bacteria. These ESBL-producing E. Coli are resistant to penicillins and cephalosporins, and are becoming more frequent in urinary tract infections.

Other species of bacteria that can now produce ESBLs include:

K. pneumoniae
Salmonella
Proteus mirabilis
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
The Problem is Worse Than You Think!

According to a study published October 2007 in the Journal of the (JAMA), there were close to 100,000 cases of invasive methicillin- (MRSA) infections in the United States in 2005, which lead to more than 18,600 deaths.

To put that number into perspective, HIV/AIDS killed 17,000 people that year.

Antibiotic-resistant disease IS a major man-made problem.

This was the study that propelled MRSA into the news last year, combined with a number of school outbreaks that took place around the same time. Discussions focused largely on reducing medical over-use of antibiotics, and proper hygiene such as washing your hands with soap and water to reduce the spread of infectious disease.

But little has been said about the rampant over-use of antibiotics in agriculture, which is a MAJOR source of human antibiotic consumption, and hence increased antibiotic resistance.

Agriculture as a Source of Antibiotic Resistance

Both MRSA and ESBL are being traced back to animals raised for food production, especially pigs.

These animals are often fed antibiotics at low doses for disease prevention and growth promotion. Animals receiving antibiotics in their feed gain 4 to 5 percent more body weight than animals that do not receive antibiotics, but the price is high for you, the end consumer, because this practice also creates the perfect conditions for antibiotic resistance to flourish.

Denmark's health officials claim they're unsure of how farmers and veterinarians, who have not consumed infected meat, are becoming infected. However, according to research cited on Johns Hopkins website, the main reservoir of these organisms is in the lower digestive tract, and they can persist within the gastrointestinal tract for months. So perhaps the answer doesn't have to be all that complicated.

So, the meat industry practice of using antibiotics is indeed a driving force behind the development of antibiotic resistance in a now wide variety of bacteria that cause human disease.

The long stalemate on this issue constitutes a struggle between strong science and bad politics. The FDA finally banned the use of fluoroquinolones - a widely used class of antimicrobials -- from agricultural use August 1997, but not without the Bayer Corporation kicking and screaming in vehement opposition. After all, antibiotics for livestock use is big business. It constitutes about 70 percent of ALL antibiotic use! They couldn't replace that market with human consumers even if they tried.

Other Agricultural Sources of Antibiotics

Another heavily tainted meat product you should stay away from is conventionally raised chicken. A 2006 study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases found that bacteria from conventional chicken and from people who ate the chicken became resistant to Synercid, a strong antibiotic used to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In essence, it can cause resistance to the last lines of defense currently available in the modern medicine cabinet.

It also found that it was rare to find resistant bacteria among antibiotic-free chicken, while the majority of bacterial isolates from conventional poultry were resistant.

But, the ramifications of using antibiotics in agriculture don't end there. Antibiotics filter down through the food chain in sometimes non-suspecting ways.

Antibiotics are also being transferred, via manure, into your food supply.

A 2007 study in the Journal of Environmental Quality looked at whether food crops will accumulate antibiotics from soil covered with antibiotic-containing manure.

In a greenhouse setting, corn, lettuce and potatoes were grown on soil that contained hog manure with a commonly used veterinary antibiotic added.

The antibiotics were absorbed by all three crops, into both their leaves and tissue. Meanwhile, the antibiotics also transferred to the potato tubers, suggesting that root crops like carrots, radishes and potatoes may be particularly at risk of antibiotic accumulation.

These findings unfortunately also have implications for organic farmers, who often use manure as their main source of fertilizer. And, as it stands, manure that contains antibiotics is still allowed under the organic label.

How to Avoid Excessive Antibiotic Exposure

So how can you ensure that the food you feed to yourself and your family is pure and healthy?

Apart from growing it yourself, your best option is to get to know a local farmer near you -- one who uses non-toxic farming methods. If you live in an urban area, there are increasing numbers of community-supported agriculture programs available that give you access to healthy, locally grown foods even if you live in the heart of the city.

If you are looking for a safer alternative to commercially raised beef please be sure to check out grass-fed beef. Grass-fed cattle are not routinely fed antibiotics. They may occasionally receive them for an infection, but that would be the rare exception, and even then they are only used for a few days."Natural" is best, organic superior, and to learn how you can undo the negative effects already suffered you, visit www.healthyweightworks.com]]> Avoid The Superbug Part 3 http://www.artwoo.com/article/avoid-the-superbug-part-3 http://www.artwoo.com/article/avoid-the-superbug-part-3#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:15:00 +0000 resistant staphylococcus aureusmrsa superbugmrsa carrierstype of bacteriaweakened immune systemtypes of bacteriahiv aids http://www.artwoo.com/article/avoid-the-superbug-part-3 MRSA superbug. MRSA is an infection that is more dangerous than similar illnesses because it is resistant to normal treatment. MRSA stands for methicillin- (SA). SA is a and the fact that it is methicillin-resistant means it cannot be treated with antibiotics such as penicillin.

MRSA is no more infectious than other however, and one in three of us carry on our skin or in our nose. It causes skin infections such as boils, styes and impetigo, but is only really dangerous if it gets into the bloodstream when septicemia, joint problems and heart and lung infections can result. It spreads through physical contact, but generally only infects people with a . Hospital in-patients, particularly the elderly, newborn babies, and those with health problems such as diabetes, cancer or HIV/AIDS are most at risk.

How is MRSA diagnosed?

MRSA is diagnosed by testing blood, urine or tissue samples from the infected area. If MRSA bacteria are found, further tests are carried out to decide which antibiotics are most likely to treat the infection effectively. Many hospitals now test everyone who is admitted to see if they carry MRSA. Swabs from skin, the nose, and urine and blood samples will be testes and it can take three to five days for the results to come back. will still be admitted, but doctors may give them additional treatment to reduce or remove the bacteria.

How is MRSA treated?

How you are treated depends on whether you are infected with the bacteria, or only a carrier of it. If you are infected you will be given the antibiotics that are still effective which are normally given either through injection or through a tube straight into a vein. Most cases require treatment in hospital and antibiotic courses may last for several weeks. If you are an MRSA carrier you may also be treated, particularly if you need to have an operation. If doctors want to remove MRSA before you enter hospital a special antibiotic cream will be applied to your skin or the inside of your nose. You may also need to wash your skin and hair with an antiseptic shampoo and lotion.

How can MRSA be prevented?

MRSA is usually contracted through human contact, often via the hands, so you should also make sure to wash your hands thoroughly before and after visiting hospital. Staff treating MRSA patients should always maintain high standards of hygiene. Before and after caring for any patient, hospital staff should ensure their hands have been thoroughly washed and dried.

Many hospitals now use antiseptic solutions such as alcohol rubs or gels, and you may find dispensers at entrances and by patient's beds for use by staff and visitors. Staff should also wear gloves when in contact with open wounds - for example when changing dressings, handling needles or inserting an intravenous drip.

What can I do to stop MRSA?

If you are prescribed antibiotics you should always make sure that you complete the full course so that all bacteria are killed off and none can survive to develop a resistance. If you are in hospital, you should also try to reduce the risk of infection by ensuring your own cleanliness. Always wash after using the toilet, and keep your hands and body clean. Take soap, a flannel and moist hand-wipes with you, as well as your own razor.

If you are concerned about hygiene, then do not be afraid to ask staff, or your visitors, if they have washed their hands. Make sure your bed area is cleaned regularly and report any unclean toilet or bathroom facilities to staff. Robert Wood - http://www.accidents-direct.co.uk/Medical-Negligence/?wid=Robert_Wood ]]> Deadly Staph Infections http://www.artwoo.com/article/deadly-staph-infections http://www.artwoo.com/article/deadly-staph-infections#comments Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:20:02 +0000 staph bacteriaantibiotic resistant bacteriamethicillin resistant staphylococcus aureuskiller bacteriastaph infectionspreferablymrsa http://www.artwoo.com/article/deadly-staph-infections Staph Infections in Schools

Over the past few years some dangerous have become resistant to antibiotics. Only recently has the news media focused on this serious new health problem, which is of urgent concern to our schools. These , called or "", have recently caused panic in schools in the USA. Some infected students have become seriously ill and some have died after these invaded their blood stream. Most Staph bacteria only causes minor skin infections and are treated with antibiotics. Serious and deadly infections however, develop when antibiotic resistant bacteria (MRSA) is involved. The best methods for prevention of all types of Stap infections involve general cleaning strategies which can be incorporated into the routine cleaning practices at all schools. Here are some tips for limiting the possibility of Staph bacteria infecting your students:

1.) Establish a daily and routine environmental cleaning schedule for your school restrooms and dining areas. The cleaning staff should be trained and monitored to be sure they understand and practice thorough and effective cleaning procedures. Your local health department can provide advice on procedures.

2.)Use germicidal products or a solution of 1 part chlorine bleach and 9 part water to clean any surface that is subject to frequent touching by students, including light switches, doorknobs, faucet handles, hand rails and all restroom fixtures. Use soap and water at a minimum, an all-purpose cleaner, for a daily cleaning of all other floors and surfaces.

3.) Install automatic soap dispensers, automatic hand dryers and automatic paper towel dispensers. These touch-free automatic dispensers will reduce student's exposure to appliances that are frequently the source of hand transmitted bacteria. like Staph. If your school still utilizes the old manual hands-on dispensers it will be nearly impossible to clean them frequently enough to eliminate the spread of bacteria.

4.) Immediately clean up any surface that has a visible body fluid contamination such as blood, urine or other body fluid.

5.) Make sure automatic soap dispensers and automatic paper towel dispensers are filled with product at all times. This should be part of the cleaning personnel daily routine. Refill the dispensers daily.

6.) Encourage good hygiene. Students should be cautioned against sharing water bottles and personal items, encourages to shower after gym classes and other physical activities.

7.) Require that students cover cuts, abrasions and lesions with a proper dressing (bandage) until healed. Athletics staff should monitor this closely among their athletes.

8.) Clean all items used in athletic activities with an all-purpose cleaner and wash uniforms after each use.

9.) Publish, articulate and post reminders to staff and employees the importance of frequent hand washing with soap and water or the use of germicidal hand gels. Your schools restrooms and cafeteria should have warning signs posted in highly visible areas reminding everyone that hand washing is a requirement of your facility and is everyone's responsibility.

Following these simple cleaning routines will greatly reduce you schools risk of bacterial infections of all types, including Staph and viruses, such as the flu, and the common cold. Mark Thevenot authors family-friendly health articles. His website is http://www.superrxcard.com where visitors can print a free prescription discount card that is accepted at over 57,000 pharmacies. ]]> The Efficiency Of Natural Antibiotics In Dealing With UTI http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-efficiency-of-natural-antibiotics-in-dealing-with-uti http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-efficiency-of-natural-antibiotics-in-dealing-with-uti#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:40:00 +0000 recurrent utikidney infectionpeptide researchbraunerkidney involvementbacteriaepithelial tissue http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-efficiency-of-natural-antibiotics-in-dealing-with-uti Brauner underlines that, unlike other antibiotics, in which developed immunity, the one produced by the body itself in unlikely to suffer such a process. Prof Brauner suggests that it should be used in association to classic treatment methods.

In the past specialists believed that urine prevents the bacteria to reach mucus membrane and that it sterilizes the tract. Recently this crucial part was proved to be attributed to endogenous peptide.

Research showed that in absence of UTI, the quantity of LL 37 peptide is lower than its presence. Analyses of culture human kidneys and bladder tissue identified the source of LL 37: the of the urinary system. Tests on mice proved that the absence of LL 37 implies more risk of .

UTI is, according to Prof. Brauner, "not only painful for the patient, but also his economic burden to society". She further says that "Our findings point to a new way to prevent urinary tract infection by boosting by busting the antibacterial peptide LL 37. For patients suffering from recurrent infection, attack would be the best form of defense". In a common research to Israel, she will study a number of children with , and will try to increase the endogenous cathelicidin inside their organism.

Urinary tract infections attack more than 60% of all women during their lifetime, from which 20% are recurrent. The cases are rarer in children, but in 40% of them, in case of , get scarring.

Usually, UTI treatment includes antibiotics, administered after tests on a sample of urine that determine what bacteria caused the infection. The initial antibiotic may be replaced with a stronger one. The information provided by the tests, also help to decide for how long the patient should continue the treatment. In case of sickness or impossibility to drink fluid medicine, the antibiotic is given intravenously. The duration of antibiotic administration varies between 3 days and several weeks, and the doses per day start from one and can get to four. For more information visit http://www.treatingurinarytractinfection.com ]]> Probiotics Are They Friend Or Foe http://www.artwoo.com/article/probiotics-are-they-friend-or-foe http://www.artwoo.com/article/probiotics-are-they-friend-or-foe#comments Thu, 31 May 2007 17:14:49 +0000 good bacterial acidophilusbifidobacterium bifidumacidophilus bifidusbenefits of acidophilushave never heardcandida albacans http://www.artwoo.com/article/probiotics-are-they-friend-or-foe good bacteria and its benefits to the body, who may need to supplement probiotics in their diet and where to find them. For those who of probiotics, this term is given to bacteria found in our intestinal tract also known as friendly bacteria.

The human gastrointestinal tract houses more than 400 different live beneficial bacteria. Among these good bacteria include L. acidophilus and , the two most abundant friendly bacteria found in the gastrointestinal tract must keep balance with bad bacteria such as E.coli or your health starts to decline. If you suspect you have a problem in your GI tract, some of the health problems you may be experiencing are poor digestion, headaches, and intestinal yeast an overgrowth of the bacteria which can make life unpleasant.

L. Acidophilus produces acidphilin, lactic acid, and hydrogen peroxide which together produce an antimicrobial agent in the GI tract which fight against foreign environmental borne pathogens. This effect also enhances the immune system as well as boost the digestion of foods, help alleviate digestive disorders, help prevent bad breath, enhance the synthesis (production) of B vitamins, help with calcium absorption, help as an anti-tumor and anti-cancer agent, help in the digestion of dairy products like milk, and fight against excess yeast growth such as candida.

The , bifidus, and other probiotics to maintain proper GI health have been demonstrated by the scientific community for several years now. If your digestive system is in poor health, this poor GI condition can further reduce the levels of acidophilus and supplementation is required to restore your system to proper health.

If you have ever suffered from candida, you know with out a doubt that probiotic supplementation is a must. By supplementing with a good probiotic one can stop yeast over growth, boost the immune system, and rebuild their GI bacteria. The fastest way to destroy probiotics in the intestinal tract is by taking an antibiotic. In the past few years, doctors have been over prescribing antibiotics for every little sniffle and cold, even those with a yeast infection in the GI tract. Antibiotics are great for fighting bacteria and in some cases you just can not get around taking one; but the use of an antibiotic will destroy all the probiotics in your GI tract. Research has determined that 70% of your immune system resides in your intestinal tract, by taking an antibiotic you can knock out your immune system if you do not restore it with a good probiotic supplement. In North America, environmental toxins, food toxins, and a high stress life style can reduce the probiotic population in your GI tract as well. Note: if you are currently on an antibiotic do not take your probiotic at the same time that you take your prescribed antibiotic. The antibiotic will destroy the probiotic. Allow 2 =96 3 hours between applications. If you consume your antibiotic at 12noon wait till 2pm or 3pm before taking your probiotic. This will help prevent the antibiotic from completely destroying all life in your intestinal tract.

There are several sources one can get probiotics from, by a food source or in supplement form found at your friendly health food store. Foods high in probiotic culture consist of natural cheeses, yogurt, kefir, and buttermilk. These are perhaps the best food sources for probiotics. Some other foods like wheat grass, spirulina, and chlorella are also rich in probiotics and are also packed with vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients that can boost the immune system and help detoxify the body. For those of you who are allergic to the list of foods first mentioned (dairy), an alternative to those food sources is a good enteric coated probiotic from your friendly health food store in capsule form. Whether you choose to eat foods high in probiotics or visit your friendly health food store, getting a daily infusion of probiotics can improve your health and quality of life. Please visit VitaNet Health Foods at http://vitanetonline.com/ VitaNet sells high quality probiotics like Kal brand Acidophilus probiotic 4 to boost Intestional flora and overall wellness. Please link to this site when using this article. ]]> A Brief History Of Using Silver As A Nutritional Supplement For Health http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-brief-history-of-using-silver-as-a-nutritional-supplement-for-health http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-brief-history-of-using-silver-as-a-nutritional-supplement-for-health#comments Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:30:01 +0000 greek physician hippocratesearly american pioneersancient egyptian writingsreputable medical journalscolloidal silver solutionsilver urnsfather of modern medicine http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-brief-history-of-using-silver-as-a-nutritional-supplement-for-health father of modern medicine), wrote that silver could prevent disease and had special healing properties. Consequently, the Ancient Greeks and Romans used silver utensils as well as to keep water and other liquids fresh.



indicate that they used silver too; as did the ancient Chinese who's Emperors ate with silver chopsticks.

During the Middle Ages wealthy families gave their children silver spoons to suck on as protection from the horrific plagues that ravished Europe; hence the expression, "born with a silver spoon in his mouth". To this day, people still refer to "getting their best silverware out", for special occasions.



dropped silver coins into their wells and water barrels to keep the water safe from bacteria and algae. Likewise, settlers in the Australian outback suspended silverware in their water tanks to retard spoilage. Dairy farmers often used silver milk pails to keep the milk from spoiling.



In the late 1800's, Western scientists re-discovered the use of silver as an anti-bacterial agent. By the early 1900's, the use of silver in Western medicine had become widespread. Surgeons used silver sutures to close surgical wounds; in order to prevent infection and to accelerate the healing process. There were however a few controversies at this time. This was due to the overuse of certain protein-bound silver products leading to a skin discoloring condition know as argyria, as well as improperly prepared and unstable silver. However, reported that properly prepared silver solutions were safe with no adverse side effects. It was reported in February 16th, 1918, by T. H. Anderson Wells in the Lancet, that was "used intravenously . .. . without any irritation of the kidneys and with no pigmentation of the skin".

Silver leaf was even used to prevent infection in soldiers wounds during World War I. However, silver lost favour in the 1930's due to the emergence of new synthetically manufactured antibiotic drugs, hailed at the time as "wonder drugs". It wasn't until some time later that antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria emerged leading to an ongoing cat and mouse game between super resistant bacteria and the pharmaceutical companies.

Nevertheless, during World War II (1939 to 1945), colloidal silver solutions were often used as a topical antiseptic and either taken orally or even injected as an antibiotic.



In the 1970's, silver made a comeback into mainstream medicine when the late Dr Carl Moyer, chairman of Washington University's Department of Surgery was given a grant to research better treatment for burn victims. A silver compound was found more effective than 22 other antiseptics at killing invasive burn bacteria and allowing the burn wound to heal. Today Silver Sulphadiazine (Silvadene) is used in 70% of American burn centers.



A recent report states that some 275,000 kg (605,000 lbs) of edible metallic silver foil are eaten ever year in India. This may be due in part to its use in Ayurvedic (traditional Indian) medicine as a tonic, elixir or rejuvenative agent for age or debilitating diseases.

Modern clinical studies have proven the efficiency of ultra-dilute silver colloidal solutions as an extraordinary, powerful and safe, bactericidal agent from which bacteria and viruses are unable to develop a resistance. For further information on the latest advances in colloidal silver solution technology, go to: http://www.AdvancedSilverSolution.com. Relax and see the video presentation. ]]> Claiming Compensation For MRSA http://www.artwoo.com/article/claiming-compensation-for-mrsa http://www.artwoo.com/article/claiming-compensation-for-mrsa#comments Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:29:27 +0000 antibiotic resistant bacteriaresistant staphylococcus aureusopen woundsteicoplaninaveloxvancomycinx ray http://www.artwoo.com/article/claiming-compensation-for-mrsa open wounds and a reduced immune system as well as being in concentrated in areas where they can easily come into contact with other people's microbes.

So what is it? MRSA stands for Methicillin which is basically a bacteria which is responsible for difficult-to-treat infections in us humans. The trouble with MRSA is that it is resistant to a large group of antibiotics called the beta-lactams antibiotics. These B-lactams antibiotics are a broad class of the most widely used antibiotics which include penicillin, cephalosporin, monobactam and carbapenem to name but a few. So in basic terms MRSA is a rather frightening antibiotic-resistant bacteria which has been around since the early 60's. It remained at low levels in the UK until 1992 when it spread and caused health problems including death to countless people.

So if catch the MRSA bug what can be done? Well there are some antibiotics that it does respond to, just not the conventional ones. Some doctors might prescribe , or for example. Depending on severity of the bug you might have to be administered intravenously, not orally which means via the blood. This is known as intravenous an (IV) antibiotic which requires the drug to be admitted through an IV tube (catheter). The catheter is inserted using a fluoroscope to help guide its placement. A fluoroscope consists of an x-ray source and fluorescent screen between which a patient is placed. Once inserted these special catheters can be used for several months, if needed, so they are inserted only once.

If you have caught MRSA due to a stay in hospital then you are entitled to claim compensation. Claiming compensation for injuries which were caused by someone else is your civil and legal right. Sadly it take unfortunate situations like a medical error of judgement to occur for people in the medical profession to wake up and make changes to their practice to ensure this type of malpractice doesn't happen again. With medical negligence claims it can be quite a lengthy and complex process. To have the chance of winning a claim for negligence you have to prove that there were serious errors in your medical treatment which no competent doctor would have made. Also you need to prove that the healthcare professional owed a duty to take care of the claimant but this was breached causing personal injury.

Making a claim for medical negligence is not as complicated as people imagine. 'No win no fee' agreements were put into place so that anyone with any income can make a claim. Previously it was legal aid which was only given to those on a low income. Now anyone anywhere can make a claim and like the title reads, if you don't win you don't pay. If you do win all of your expenses will be recovered from the losing parties insurance. With medical negligence claims there will be a few with regards to obtaining medical records. However these costs and any others will get reimbursed once the claim is successful.

So if you have suffered as a result of medical negligence recently you should find yourself a personal injury specialist as soon as possible. After the initial consultation you will then deal with any issues over the phone or by post. This means you can use any solicitor from anywhere in the country. So if you know of a good lawyer no in your area you shouldn't be put off using them. If the case needs to go to court then your solicitor will travel down to that and all expenses will get recovered. In any case, many claims do not actually make it to court because insurance companies agree to a settlement beforehand.Carolyn is the webmaster of Accident Consult, specialists in MRSA Compensation Claims.]]> First Aid For Your Acne: Proven Medications http://www.artwoo.com/article/first-aid-for-your-acne-proven-medications http://www.artwoo.com/article/first-aid-for-your-acne-proven-medications#comments Wed, 27 Sep 2006 18:27:05 +0000 acne medicationsfacial scrubsfacial washfacial productsfacial tissuesfortunatelyexacerbate http://www.artwoo.com/article/first-aid-for-your-acne-proven-medications Fortunately, modern medicine has made great strides towards making the world a more acne-free place to live in.

There are now available to treat this nefarious condition -- which if left untreated could cause a bevy of emotional, physical, and psychological problems. Acne can cause low-self-esteem, loss of confidence, and scarring of the .

To counter this, one must treat the condition head on, and at its earliest onset. The best way to do this is to visit a dermatologist to get the right treatment and medication. Also, you should learn to adopt a lifestyle that prevents acne.

Acne comes in various grades. Grade one acne signifies slight acne. Grade four acne, on the other hand, is pretty serious. The treatment and medication you receive depends on the severity of your acne. That is why for the more severe cases of acne it would be best to consult with a dermatologist first to get okayed for the more radical treatments for acne.

Here are some of the common medications available for acne.

1. Medicated es and cleansers. As mentioned earlier, one of the steps towards a more acne-free life involves good facial hygiene. There are countless medicated facial wash products that can help you in this regards. Not just any facial wash will do as many 'normal' facial washes are ill-suited to those with acne -- they could easily the condition.

Look for mild, hypoallergenic solutions that are designed for sensitive and oily skin. Most other facial washes are harsh and will only irritate your skin further, causing more rashes and breakouts. Avoid as they could be too harsh for your skin as well.

While there have been countless to bandy the antibacterial logo, it may not be a good idea to bank on that property. Antibacterial products do work. However, they could easily cause the bacteria to become resistant to the antibacterial agent used.

Also, you shouldn't wash your face too often -- as is the habit of some who think that acne is something you can get rid of through vigorous scrubbing. You could dry up your skin and strip it of essential oils (not all oil is bad). This could cause more acne and irritation instead.

2. Ointments and Lotions. Pimple and acne ointments dry pimples so that they heal faster. They also help slough off dead skin cells so that fresher, healthier skin is revealed from beneath.

These products are either creams, or liquids that are applied to the skin. They may also contain astringents to help tighten pores and prevent the production of too much oil. These preparations can kill pimples in as fast as a few days.

3. Antibiotics. A dermatologist may recommend the use of antibiotics for severe cases of acne. This is a systemic approach to attacking the pimples. You should follow the dermatologist's instructions to a tee since antibiotic treatments are successful depending on how well you follow your doctor's instructions.

Never skip a dosage or discontinue your regimen just because your acne is clearing up. If you do, then the bacteria could become resistant to the antibiotic and will come back with a vengeance.

Conclusion

You don't have to suffer through acne anymore. The treatments listed above are only some of the available treatments that have a good success rate against acne. Do visit your dermatologist for a rundown on your situation and appropriate treatment. For All the things you need to know about acne, please go to: http://www.all-acne.com/ or go to: http://allaboutacnecom.blogspot.com/ ]]> Colon Health And Friendly Bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-and-friendly-bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-and-friendly-bacteria#comments Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:20:00 +0000 immune system healthunfriendly bacteriabeneficial bacteriaharmful bacteriahealthy stoolcolon healthessential nutrients http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-and-friendly-bacteria beneficial bacteria, are essential to good colon, or bowel, health.

A large proportion of a consist of millions of bacteria which normally live in the colon. There are several hundred species of these bacteria present in the colon. A good balance of bacteria in the colon contributes to good .

There are also a number of present in the colon. In good health, these harmful bacteria are kept in check by the abundance of beneficial bacteria. Unfortunately, the bacteria in the colon often get out of balance. This condition of imbalance is called dysbiosis. Dysbiosis means that the harmful bacteria have become much more abundant than they should be.

The worst effect of dysbiosis is that the excessive harmful bacteria produce waste products which are toxic to the body, raising the 'toxic load' the body has to deal with. Health conditions including candida and ME almost invariably involve dysbiosis, but it also contributes to many other conditions of ill health.

Causes Of Dysbiosis The imbalance of bacteria - dysbiosis - can be caused by:

* Taking antibiotics

* Poor diet. Beneficial bacteria love the fibre in vegetables; harmful bacteria thrive on meat and sugar

* Traveling abroad - because of a sudden change in diet

* Drinking water which contains chlorine (drink filtered water instead)

* Hormones - either as pharmaceuticals or in the water supply, etc - can produce bacterial imbalance

What Do Friendly Bacteria Do? Friendly bacteria:

* Help produce energy for the body

* Synthesise , eg Vitamin K

* Help to detoxify poisons in the diet

* Help maintain the acid balance of the body - vital for health

* Promote

not only smother the beneficial type, but also produce their own additional toxins - these are their waste products.

How Can I Restore Balance? By supplementing the beneficial bacteria, and avoiding the damaging situations mentioned above, as far as possible.

What Does A 'Flora' Supplement Contain? A good 'bowel flora' supplement will usually contain Acidophilus bacteria plus some other types, often Bifidus and Rhamnosus. Good quality supplements will have powerful, patented strains of the bacteria mentioned. Desirable properties include being able to pass alive through the acid conditions of the stomach, and adhering well to the colon wall when they arrive there.

Try taking a quality supplement at any time for a course of 3 months, and also during and following any antibiotic course you have to take, and when traveling.

A bowel flora supplement is often part of a colon cleansing programme, which will also usually include a herbal supplement to promote bowel regularity, and a product to provide extra fibre, often psyllium husks. Max Hill, a practitioner for over 20 years, has written extensively about colon cleansing for http://www.alternative-healthzine.com and http://www.shs100.com. Take a look today, and get the benefit of Max's valuable knowledge. ]]> Vaginal Yeast Infection: The Symptoms We Should Be Looking Out For http://www.artwoo.com/article/vaginal-yeast-infection-the-symptoms-we-should-be-looking-out-for http://www.artwoo.com/article/vaginal-yeast-infection-the-symptoms-we-should-be-looking-out-for#comments Sat, 25 Aug 2007 01:30:03 +0000 vaginal yeast infectioncandida albicansvaginavaginal itchingmicturationvaginal candidiasisantibiotic treatment http://www.artwoo.com/article/vaginal-yeast-infection-the-symptoms-we-should-be-looking-out-for vaginal+yeast+infection" rel="tag">vaginal yeast infection and the related symptoms then we must firstly try to fully understand the condition in greater detail. For instance, what is vaginal yeast infection and how does it affect a woman?

Well, As the name suggests, this particular infection is indeed fungal in origin and the condition of yeast infection may be antibiotic induced. There is bacteria in the vagina which protects against the fungal infection and when is given, the bacteria is eliminated. It is when this bacteria is killed that the fungal infection advances unchallenged and hence leading to vaginal infection.

or vaginal yeast infection is the culprit organism that is present usually in the vagina and also in the gastro intestinal tract. There are 4 species of candida which cause the infection but the most predominant culprit is . The disease manifests itself when the normal flora is lost and therefore the organisms multiply in number.

There are some conditions which allow the fungus to grow and multiply in certain regions of the body. The most important antibiotic in this regard is Tetracyclins which is the main predisposing factor which changes the balance between fungi and the bacteria and leads to the pathogenesis of vaginal yeast infection.

Some of the symptoms that a woman with vaginal yeast infection may incur follow: -

1.She may feel

2.She may observe rashes on the vagina

3.There may be vaginal irritation

4. reflex is very painful and the patient feels pain during urination

5.She may feel pain during sexual intercourse

6.Odourless vaginal discharge

7.Vaginal discharge may vary in its nature. It may be watery, thick or cheese like.

8.Patient may feel itching on the vagina

9.There would be redness on the vagina especially on the lips of vagina

10.Sign of inflammation are present

11.If the urine touches the area, there would be the burning sensation

12.Itching is so much that a person can hardly walk

13.Discharge smells like bread or a cheese which shows that the infection is fungal in origin



because bacteria can not smell like that.

Common symptoms of vaginal yeast infections are itching and burning and also irregularities in vaginal discharge. Severe soreness of the vaginal area may also be experienced with also the possibility of having a whitish, milky discharge oozing from the vagina. This alone will make the vaginal area extremely sensitive and can cause excessive amounts of itchiness.

SO far as the signs are concerned; on doing A pelvic examination, there would be inflammation of the vagina and also a white plaque formation on the vaginal wall. If we take the specimen of vaginal discharge and observe that with a microscope, candida species will be present. Before we make this diagnosis, some other diseases would firstly be ruled out like bacterial infection and urinary tract infection.

Vaginal yeast infection is not uncommon and indeed will affect every woman at some stage in her life. Please do not feel that you are isolated if you have suffered or are still suffering from this infection as you are not alone and help, guidance and assistance is widely available. It is advisable from the onset to make an appointment with your GP to discuss your concerns or additionally there is a great deal of help specifically for vaginal yeast infection right here online. In any case, please make it a priority to have the infection treated. Get more exposing information about Vaginal Yeast Infection right now by visiting http://www.reoccuringyeastinfection.com today. Katie thoroughly recommends this site. ]]> Colon Health - 3 Steps To Address Irritable Bowel Syndrome http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-3-steps-to-address-irritable-bowel-syndrome http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-3-steps-to-address-irritable-bowel-syndrome#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:15:02 +0000 beneficial bacteriaharmful bacteriaunfriendly bacteriacolon healthdysbiosisimmune system healthvitamin k http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-3-steps-to-address-irritable-bowel-syndrome beneficial bacteria, are essential to good colon, or bowel, health.

A large proportion of a healthy stool consist of millions of bacteria which normally live in the colon. There are several hundred species of these bacteria present in the colon. A good balance of bacteria in the colon contributes to good .

There are also a number of present in the colon. In good health, these harmful bacteria are kept in check by the abundance of beneficial bacteria. Unfortunately, the bacteria in the colon often get out of balance. This condition of imbalance is called . Dysbiosis means that the harmful bacteria have become much more abundant than they should be.

The worst effect of dysbiosis is that the excessive harmful bacteria produce waste products which are toxic to the body, raising the 'toxic load' the body has to deal with. Health conditions including candida and ME almost invariably involve dysbiosis, but it also contributes to many other conditions of ill health.

Causes Of Dysbiosis The imbalance of bacteria - dysbiosis - can be caused by:

* Taking antibiotics

* Poor diet. Beneficial bacteria love the fibre in vegetables; harmful bacteria thrive on meat and sugar

* Traveling abroad - because of a sudden change in diet

* Drinking water which contains chlorine (drink filtered water instead)

* Hormones - either as pharmaceuticals or in the water supply, etc - can produce bacterial imbalance

What Do Friendly Bacteria Do? Friendly bacteria:

* Help produce energy for the body

* Synthesise essential nutrients, eg

* Help to detoxify poisons in the diet

* Help maintain the acid balance of the body - vital for health

* Promote

not only smother the beneficial type, but also produce their own additional toxins - these are their waste products.

How Can I Restore Balance? By supplementing the beneficial bacteria, and avoiding the damaging situations mentioned above, as far as possible.

What Does A 'Flora' Supplement Contain? A good 'bowel flora' supplement will usually contain Acidophilus bacteria plus some other types, often Bifidus and Rhamnosus. Good quality supplements will have powerful, patented strains of the bacteria mentioned. Desirable properties include being able to pass alive through the acid conditions of the stomach, and adhering well to the colon wall when they arrive there.

Try taking a quality supplement at any time for a course of 3 months, and also during and following any antibiotic course you have to take, and when traveling.

A bowel flora supplement is often part of a colon cleansing programme, which will also usually include a herbal supplement to promote bowel regularity, and a product to provide extra fibre, often psyllium husks. Max Hill, a practitioner for over 20 years, has written extensively about colon cleansing for http://www.alternative-healthzine.com and http://www.shs100.com. Take a look today, and get the benefit of Max's valuable knowledge. ]]> How Antibiotics Weaken The Immune System http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-antibiotics-weaken-the-immune-system http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-antibiotics-weaken-the-immune-system#comments Tue, 25 Dec 2007 05:30:01 +0000 immune system functionstime antibioticshelpful bacterianatural immune systemunpleasant side effectsbacterial pathogenhuman immune system http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-antibiotics-weaken-the-immune-system bacterial pathogen. Unfortunately, many doctors also prescribe antibiotics for conditions that caused by known viral pathogens, such the cold or bronchitis.

This is unfortunate not simply because of the expense involved or the possibly , but because it may wind up harming the immune system. The is actually a collection of defensive mechanisms against disease, and includes certain tissues, organs, cells, and enzymes. These elements work together to create a disease fighting system more powerful than anything medicine has yet to devise. Even the biggest breakthrough in fighting viruses in medical history, the vaccine, is simply a way to help the do its job better.

Antibiotics are actually designed to help the immune system do its job, and it may even do that in the short term, but in the long term antibiotics actually suppress the immune system.

Firstly, medical antibiotics do not make the immune system stronger, they simply act a replacement for one of its functions: killing harmful bacteria. The just like an organ or a muscle. When it is not put to use, it atrophies. So when an introduced agent does one its jobs, the immune system performs that job poorly once the agent leaves the body. This is why someone who takes antibiotics to cure a bacteria based disease may catch the same disease, only with more severe symptoms, at a later time.

Antibiotics also do not make the distinction between harmful bacteria and and cells. They "throw the baby out with the bathwater" so to speak. Certain strains of bacteria in the digestive tract are essential to digest food and produce healthy vitamins. When these bacteria are killed off, it may lead to vitamin loss, diarrhea, parasitic infection, and the development of allergies.

Antibiotics, and in particular the over prescription of antibiotics, can create stronger strains of bacteria that even a healthy immune system is not prepared to fight. Throughout the history of biology, the evolution of bacteria, viruses, and hosts have more or less been in harmony. Every time a bacterium or virus became slowly stronger, immune systems have reacted by becoming stronger as well.

The introduction of antibiotics through a bit of a monkey wrench into this. As bacteria were killed much more rapidly, they evolved more quickly than the human immune system. This leads to "superbugs," such as the staph bacterium MRSA, which is powerful it can turn deadly within just days.

As the little disputed harms of over prescribing ineffective antibiotics become more apparent, and information becomes more widespread, more and more doctors are becoming less willing to dole out antibiotic prescriptions as thoughtlessly as they used to. This is fortunate, as patients might find benefit in simply taking supplements to boost their immune system to fight bacteria and viruses, such as true colloidal silver. Worried that prescribed antibiotics are ineffective? Is http://www.colloidsforlife.com/Mesosilver_colloidal_silver.html colloidal silver a natural antibiotic? Wyatt McKinney is a colloidal silver evangelist who is committed to help people decide for themselves whether to try http://www.colloidsforlife.com/ colloidal silver to fight infections. Click for more http://www.colloidal-silver-information.com/ colloidal silver testimonial. ]]> Yeast Infections and Antibiotics: The Connection http://www.artwoo.com/article/yeast-infections-and-antibiotics-the-connection http://www.artwoo.com/article/yeast-infections-and-antibiotics-the-connection#comments Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:36:14 +0000 candida infectionsyeast overgrowthunpleasant side effectsgood bacteriasinus infectionintestinal florayeast infection http://www.artwoo.com/article/yeast-infections-and-antibiotics-the-connection yeast infections should be aware that taking antibiotics can increase the chances of candida overgrowth in your body. While taking the antibiotics might be necessary for you to clear up an infection in your body, having a yeast infection does not have to be the consequence if you follow some natural candida remedy advice.

What is Candida?

Candida are present in our bodies in low quantities. We have that helps us with digestion but some of those bacteria can be bothersome if they multiply beyond healthy levels. A lot of things can cause but taking antibiotics can increase your chances of having an infection, especially if you've had yeast problems in the past. Candida isn't just a vaginal infection. It is increasingly being recognized as causing an overall feeling of malaise and sometimes the vaginal infection doesn't even happen when someone is suffering from an albicans overgrowth.

Candida can present itself in a vaginal or penile infection as well as rash and for some it results in bloating, gas, food cravings, , joint pain, flu like symptoms, thrush, halitosis, mood swings, headaches, fatigue and other symptoms. You don't have to take an over the counter drug or cream, though. There are many natural remedies and there are proactive approaches to help you avoid altogether. When you are taking antibiotics like Penicillin, you might have to take extra care and caution.

What is the candida and antibiotic connection?

Antibiotics kill bacteria. The problem is that they don't discriminate. Instead of just killing the bacteria that are causing you an illness or infection, they wipe out all the flora in your digestive system. This means that they kill the good guys too. The keeps the bad bacteria in check, so to speak and when the good guys are all gone, candida albicans yeast (the bacteria responsible for candidiasis) can replicate at warp speed and cause a whole host of .

Should you avoid antibiotics?

Those who've suffered this type of infection don't look forward to relapses but sometimes antibiotics are a necessity. There are some proactive approaches you can follow to help you get through this period of time when your body isn't going to be as equipped to fend off candida as usual.

Follow a candida diet. Remove candida causing agents from your diet and avoid foods that candida thrive on namely sugar, alcohol and yeast. Avoid junk food as well.

Take a supplement such as a synbiotic or a daily dose of organic apple cider vinegar which is known to help prevent candida.

Probiotic and prebiotic juices, yogurts and cheeses can be taken to help encourage friendly flora growth in your body. Probiotics contain friendly flora and prebiotics feed them so they can replicate and survive in your body.

Get plenty of exercise and rest as well. When you're taking an antibiotic, obviously you're already unwell so do your best to make your health your top priority.Candida-Solutions is a great resource for information about yeast infections. Find information about candida and antibiotics, helpful candida diet information, a community discussion forum and more.]]> Over Night Acne Patches And Other Unique Acne Treatments http://www.artwoo.com/article/over-night-acne-patches-and-other-unique-acne-treatments http://www.artwoo.com/article/over-night-acne-patches-and-other-unique-acne-treatments#comments Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:27:08 +0000 acne therapyacne cleanserchlorhexidine gluconateskin exfoliationbenzoyl peroxideretinoidsclindamycin http://www.artwoo.com/article/over-night-acne-patches-and-other-unique-acne-treatments acne therapy available.

Overnight acne patches contain medicines like , triclosan, , salicylic acid, glycolic acid, erythromycin, , tetracycline, tretinoin, adapaline, retinol, isotretinoin etc. These medicines have different effect. Anti bacterials like benzoyl proxide kill bacteria thereby reducing acne in bacterial acne therapy. Skin defoliants like salicylic acid peel skin on a micro level to open the pores in acne therapy. Antibiotics like erythromycin kill bacteria by antibiotic action in antibiotic acne therapy. like tretinoin reduce acne by regulating the life cycle of follicle cells in retinoidal acne therapy.

The overnight acne patches are to be applied on the affected area before going to sleep. Cleaning the area with and soft moisturizer before applying overnight acne patches will help a lot. In the morning the patches may be removed and discarded.

Other unique treatments include phototherapy. In phototherapy the affected area is irradiated with a particular wavelength of light. The irradiation kills the bacteria by producing free radicals in porphyrins of the bacteria. Applying delta-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) to the affected area increases the effectiveness of phototherapy. The effectiveness of phototherapy is about 75% almost as effective as benzoyl peroxide. There are no side effects in phototherapy. The medicines listed here are to be taken only after consultation with a doctor.

There are other alternative acne remedies like azelaic acid, zinc, sulfur, chromium and insulin available. However the studies on these are still continuing and the effectiveness or their working mechanism is not known.

Most acne treatment is given in conjunction with food supplements like acuzine, as acuzine helps in early recovery of the skin. Acuzine has beneficial ingredients, vital vitamins and chemicals needed for the acne treatment to be successful. Our experts have executed a research to find the best acne treatments. Find the results only on http://www.acne-treatments-control.com . More valuable acne info on http://www.acne-treatments-control.com ]]> Options For Foruncular Natural Treatment http://www.artwoo.com/article/options-for-foruncular-natural-treatment http://www.artwoo.com/article/options-for-foruncular-natural-treatment#comments Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:57:28 +0000 vaginal yeast infectionsacne antibioticsside effects of antibioticstypes of antibioticstype of bacterias raysextreme caution http://www.artwoo.com/article/options-for-foruncular-natural-treatment type of bacteria. In layman's terms, furuncles are simply hair follicle infections. They may form in the neck, face, groin, and armpits. And when they do develop, they can be very unsightly and uncomfortable.

To treat foruncular acne, antibiotics are usually prescribed. But as you may already know, antibiotics may cause dizziness, nausea, and other side effects. Certain may event trigger . The many are simply too many to mention that using them should always be coupled with . Here are the most common prescribed for acnes:

1. Tetracycline

This antibiotic is supposed to be taken before meals, as it works on an empty stomach. It can't be taken by pregnant women or children aged 8 years old and below. Ask your doctor first you can use this compound, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions.

2. Erythromycin

This one is the most popular acne antibiotic. But unlike tetracycline, this one is supposed to be eaten after meals as it can cause nausea if taken without food in the stomach. Just like any other drug, erythromycin may have side effects. Ask your doctor about it.

3. Minocycline

Minocycline is a variation of tetracycline. It works most effectively for cases of cystic acne. This one is taken before meals too. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers are not allowed to use this medicine. The same is true if you're planning to get pregnant in the near future.

4. Doxycycline

If you can't tolerate either tetracycline or erythromycin or if they simply don't work for you, doxycycline is the alternative. Take it with food. Use sunscreen when under this medication as it increases sensitivity to the sun'.

5. Clindamycin

Clindamycin is an example of a topical acne antibiotic. Just apply it on the affected parts and off you go. The active ingredients would be absorbed by the skin. Patients of ulcerative colitis and intestinal inflammations can't use this medicine.

6. Accutane

Accutane is commonly prescribed for cases of acne that can't be treated with antibiotics. It works for moderate to severe cases of acne. Pregnant women are not allowed to use this drug.

However, you have to know that staphylococcus may become resistant to antibiotics over time. This is the main reason why natural treatments are still around these days. Sometimes, the simple but important process of detoxification is all you need to treat chronic acne once and for all. Try natural skin peels and see if they would work for you.
When it comes to natural solutions, it may boil down to trial and error. You have to be patient in finding the one that works perfectly for you. Don't worry. Natural acne treatments are usually way cheaper than the antibiotics listed above. But more importantly, they don't pose to have any adverse side effects too.Part 2 - For part two of this article, head on to www.acneclinicsonline.com where you can also find the truth about homemade acne treatments and acne pictures.]]> What Bacteria Causes Eye Styes? http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-bacteria-causes-eye-styes http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-bacteria-causes-eye-styes#comments Sun, 23 Jul 2006 20:27:08 +0000 eye styemeibomian glandstiny glandsstaphylococcal bacteriaair pollutionblepharitischalazia http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-bacteria-causes-eye-styes staphylococcal bacteria. This disease appears due to debilitated condition of the system. An occurs when staphylococcal bacteria infect one of the at the base of the eyelid hairs and then becomes inflamed. A chalazion can sometimes be mistaken for a stye.

A chalazion or stye is a small lump on the eyelid due to a plugged oil gland. This can occur on any eyelid. The eyelids contain many oil producing glands called . In some people, these glands become plugged, much like a pimple might develop on the skin. This is not related to any disease and is not harmful to the eye or vision.

Sties are the result of an infected oil gland at the base of the eyelash. You can get more than one sty at a time or several in succession because the infection can spread from one hair follicle to others. Infection can occur, for example, when a contaminated mascara or makeup brush gives bacteria a free ride into the oily pores along the lashes.

To help prevent styes, internal hordeola, and , which are minor problems of the eyelid:

1. Do not rub your eyes. This can irritate your eyes and spread infection. 2. Protect your eyes from dust and by wearing safety glasses when outside, particularly when doing dusty chores like raking or mowing the lawn. 3. Avoid areas where dust and air pollution are heavy. 4. Replace your eye makeup, especially mascara, at least every 6 months. Bacteria can grow in makeup. 5. Treat any inflammation or infection of the eyelid () promptly. If you do not, the infection may spread to the oil glands of the eyelid and cause a stye.

Eye Stye Remedies Chalazions may be treated with any one or a combination of antibiotic or steroid drops or injections; warm compresses for 5 to 10 minutes, 3 or 4 times a day; gentle massage to express the glandular secretions; or surgical drainage. Chalazions usually respond well to treatment, although some people are prone to recurrences and may require continuing medication. What is an Eye Sty and how did i get it? Come find out more about Eye Sty and Eye Sty Remedy at http://EyeSty.ewhy.info ]]> Is Going Organic the Way to Go? http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-going-organic-the-way-to-go http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-going-organic-the-way-to-go#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:08:19 +0000 hormones in meatcommercial fertilizerssynthetic fertilizersorganic animalsorganic plantsgrowth hormonesorganic regulations http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-going-organic-the-way-to-go
To begin lets take a look a look at what exactly an Organic Farmer needs to have in place to become "Organic"

To be certified, organic produce must:

Be free of for 3 years.

Be free of herbicides for 3 years.

Not be from genetically modified seeds.

Include a buffer zone between organic and non-.

To be certified, must:

Not be fed anything grown with toxic or , pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or fumigants.

Be free of , antibiotics, or genetically engineered products.

Be given more space and freedom to graze.

Have been conceived by organically raised animals.

Be butchered following .

As you can see from the above lists there is quite as bit of effort that goes into being an organic farmer.

Maybe this is why there's a huge trend for people to go organic. They simply know that the product has not been altered in any way. In addition, people are more aware that there are waste products in the land, and that transfers into the products, which end up in our bodies and can cause illnesses and diseases (think e.coli).

In regards to meat, is there a difference with the meat that is commercially made compared to organic?

The short answer: Not really.

The difference is the use of hormones and antibiotics in meat.

have been a concern for many. This may surprise you but research from the WHO concluded that your body wouldn't know if the product had hormones or not and therefore has no risk to our bodies.

An antibiotic, on the other hand is an arguable situation. We worry that the antibiotics used to treat the animal can transfer into the meat and the meat can contain the residue of the antibiotic.

Moreover, because of the antibiotics the animal can develop resistant bacteria to fight off the illness, and will stay in the meat that we end up consuming. Research on this is still being conducted so as of this moment there's no research to back this up.

But why do farmers use hormones and antibiotics in the first place?

Well if they use hormones they're able to get the product out to the consumer faster, and make more money. Which are really big incentives.

So the question still remains should you go organic or not?

Here's my take on it. Try it out see for yourself f the product taste better. If you enjoy it and believe it's better than non-organic foods then so be it. If you do buy organic foods and have a complaint or are suspicious of the quality, you can call the company's certification, which would be on the organic seal on the product like the Organic Crop Producers and Processors www.ocpro-certcanada.com.Marci Lall is a Personal Trainer Forest Hill. If you would like to get his free Stability Ball Abdominal Workout that has 9 highly effective abdominal exercises for women just go to this link http://www.foresthillpersonaltraining.com/free-stuff]]>