I was under the impression that anti-biotics worked only on bactarial
infections, not on viruses such as Colds / Influenza / etc.
And one of the reasons we some anti-biotics do not work well in many people
is that the body's own defences against these bacterial menaces, and the virus
that inflict us will not perish, is because medicines, even strong ones are
dished out too much and too often.
Some small doses of medicines are helpful, some herbal infusions & other
homeopathic remedies are there to ASSIST us, not to cure but to bolster our
system into fighting infections.
Too many medicines will react negatively in our bodies, such as taking pills
every time we get a headache, instead of drinking plenty of water to get rid of
a stress headache (yes we get headaches when we do not drink enough water too),
but other headaches and pains can be "ignored" or if you wish it to be "cured"
then use yoga or a good walk down the road, fill your lungs with fresh air
(watch were you walk).
Hundreds of remedies were used in Ancient Times, and they still being used
today, only they have been perfected to suit 21st century life-styles.
But I would keep away from anti-biotics unless I had an infection. Certainly
I woul question any doctor that prescribed an anti-biotic for a virus such as a
cold.
John Monteiro
04.012.07.....15.18hrs (UK)
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edward desilva <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi D Louise,
I know of one old doctor in Panjim who is losing his mind due to old age. What
he doesis prescribe 10 medicines with the hope that one of them will work. In
Goa people do not question doctors, in fact they carry their bags and fuss over
them. That is why, you questioning her came as a shock to her - HOW DARE YOU!
Antibiotics are OK but only once a year or so, nothing else is need with it.
Why? Doctors in UK are advised not to prescribe antibiotics too often - thats
why. But, doctors are on commission with the manufacturers so it is in their
interest to prescribe a certain medicine or medicines.
ED.
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Hi Selma,I had a similar experience in Goa when my little daughter was ill and
the doctor was very annoyed when I proceeded to ask her what the different
medicines prescribed were. I explained to her, that my daughter had not had
antibiotics yet for a cold and was scolded that antibiotics are good and must
be given at every opportunity (bit of exaggeration) ;-DLouise-----------------
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