Beyond Antibiotics Strategies for Living in a World of Emerging Infections and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

by Schmidt, Michael A.

• ISBN13: 9781556437779
• ISBN10: 1556437773
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-20
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Summary

At a time when the numbers of emerging infections and antibiotic-resistant bacteria are rising sharply, the supply of new antibiotic drugs has been steadily decreasing. In addition, many health providers have failed to consider that our bodies are cloaked in a blanket of bacteria so pervasive that the bacterial cells outnumber our "human" cells by a factor of ten. In short, we are living in a microbe's world and cannot ignore the very real potential for untreatable serious infections. In this timely book, Dr. Michael Schmidt proposes we focus on strengthening ourselves by thinking of our bodies as a "human-microbe hybrid." This requires taking action to raise our defenses, while preserving the integrity of the microbial elements that live on and within us. Drawing on the latest research from several scientific fields, Schmidt presents a strategy of medicine that can be used to build and balance our system of immune defense and repair. He offers a set of general recommendations that can easily be used to tailor programs to individuals seeking to support health maintenance, prevent illness, fight active acute or chronic infections, and foster faster recovery from infections.

Author Biography

Dr. Michael A. Schmidt is the author of Brain-Building Nutrition, Childhood Ear Infections, Healing Childhood Ear Infections, and Tired of Being Tired. His work has appeared in numerous magazines, textbooks, and professional journals. With a research background in molecular medicine, neurochemistry, neuroimmuniology, and nutritional biochemistry, Dr. Schmidt has worked to communicate complex medical topics to consumers, through lectures and publications. Since 1996, he has had a private consulting practice in metabolic medicine. He currently resides in Boulder, Colorado.