How to Protect Your Digestive Health When (and After) Taking Antibiotics
It happened to me last winter. A persistent, nagging sinus infection that wouldn’t go away. After weeks of discomfort, I finally gave in and went to the doctor, who prescribed a course of antibiotics. While the medication worked wonders on my infection, it wreaked havoc on my gut. Bloating, cramping, and a general sense of digestive chaos became my new norm. It felt as if my gut had been wiped clean—not just of the bad bacteria, but of the good, too.
That experience taught me an important lesson: antibiotics can be lifesaving, but they come with a cost to your gut health. The good news? You don’t have to just endure it. With the right strategies, you can protect your digestive system during and after antibiotic use. In this guide, we’ll explore how to protect your gut health when taking antibiotics and set your microbiome on the path to recovery.
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