antibacterials
... Using them aids in the formation of resistant strains. When strains become resistant, the only choices we have are to suffer with it or find a new way to kill it, which is harder than it sounds. There are some bacteria now that cause blood poisoning, urinary tract infections, ear infections, and pneumonia that we don’t know how to cure. Bacteria mutate fast, so the more we try to fight them, the stronger they will get. One specific antibacterial agent mentioned that should be stayed away from is triclosan. Dr. Levy believes that it leads to bacteria mutating and becoming more resistant. Dr. Trish Perl, epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital said, “Using these products in the home is like taking a sledgehammer to a nail. It’s overboard,” speaking about antibacterial sprays and soaps. Antibacterials also harm us because they kill good bacteria. Some bacteria fight dangerous ones and others aid in the digestion of food. If we kill these bacteria it’s asking for trouble. It will allow the bad bacteria to multiply and cause serious problems. Speaking of antibacterials Dr. Levy said, “I don’t think healthy ho...