Yesterday the CDC released a report about a Nevada woman who died after an infection resistant to 26 antibiotics, which is to say all available antibiotics in the U.S. In short, there is no cure if you or your child catches such an infection.
Takeaway: How do you control this scary scenario? Minimize the usage of antibiotics. Frustrated by fever and flu like symptoms, many parents explicit demand antibiotics to treat their child. What they unwittingly doing is to aid the growth of antibiotic resistant microbes. Talk to your doctor. Minimize antibiotics to only when absolutely needed.
By training, I am a American Board Certified Pediatrician. But in my younger years I grew up with natural alternatives. As a mom I have tried to incorporate both for my kids and it has worked wonders. And finally, as I am studying natural & alternative medicines, I realize the beauty and wisdom of living closer to earth. Hence in my practice I integrate both...for acute ailments I follow American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation but for simple and/or chronic conditions I prefer natural alternatives.
In western training we were raised to think that "health is the absence of symptoms and problems". But eastern sensibilities has educated me that "Health is state that allows one to use the full capabilities of their body, mind and intellect. Therefore, healthy living is a balanced state of well being: physically, mentally, socially and spiritually." This implies that healing is not a "one-pill-fits-all", but a personalized experience.
