Were you aware that thousands of people die every month... due to properly prescribed medications?
In 1995, Dr. Richard Besser, of the Center for Disease Control, revealed that the number of unnecessary antibiotics prescribed annually for viral infections alone was 20 million. Uh-hem...folks, viral infections (viruses) are not affected at all by antibiotics, so taking antibiotics would do the body absolutely no good whatsoever. In fact, the American medical system is the leading cause of death and injury in the United States. Lets take a look at the dangers of hospitals alone.
Potential dangers of hospitals ...
Modern medicine has come a long, long way in the past fifty years. Even the past decade has seen incredible advances in health promotion and in fighting illnesses. However, even with the modern medical miracles, people still get sick - and they still go to the hospital. But the one place where you go to get help and get better can actually make you sicker. The best defense you can have against potential risks associated with hospitals, is knowledge. Know the risks and know what you can do to protect yourself.
Think about it; when youre sick, where do you go? To the hospital, right?. But who ELSE is at the hospital? OTHER sick people. There are many diseases there at the hospital. Getting in and out of the waiting room alone without catching a cold or some other bacteria, would be like trying to get through pacman without getting caught by the little monsters. Just the hospital door alone, would get touched by people all day long with all kinds of bacteria and viruses. There are germs in the air that you breathe, the pen that you use to fill out the forms, and the seat that you sit in in the waiting room, and the magazine that you read while sitting there.
The examining room doesnt get much better.
Does the doctor or nurse change clothes between each patient? No. In the emergency room, many rooms are separated by curtains. Do you brush against them as you walk in or out? When was the last time that those curtains were cleaned? How about the examining table? Most facilities only change the paper that covers the examining table. Do the sides and surfaces even get wiped down with disinfectant? Probably not.
Why are patients being seen in waiting areas and being sat in hallways? Hospitals are way overcrowded anymore. Combine that with the nursing and staff shortages and you can see how easily cleanliness and hygiene can fall to the wayside a bit as immediate patient care is more important. Many hospitals are required to move patients through simply as fast as possible, without enough time or staff to be able to really give surfaces much more than a quick wipe.
So what can you do to protect yourself?
Try to decrease your frequency of visits to the hospital. Only go when you have emergencies. For example, you can use your own personal doctor sometimes. Sometimes, though, you just have to go to the emergency room. Avoiding times when there is more traffic, can help you to face less of a wave of bacteria. Usually, Mondays and Fridays are busier than other week days. Evenings and weekends are the most busy. Carry hand sanitizer with you when you go, and wash your hands often. Be proactive and smart and you will have less of a chance of returning with more illnesses than you had when you walked into the hospital. Try to always eat the right nutritious foods so that your immune system is strong as well. Glyconutrients are one way to strengthen the immune system and have more energy.
By: Spencer Hunt - Glyconutrients Distributor