When Antibiotics Wouldn't Work Anymore

In time, simple wounds cannot be treated by an ordinary antibiotic. Sadly, drug manufacturers won't develop new antibiotics anymore. So, what can we do if this happens?

In the Philippines, a lot of drugstores are becoming strict concerning antibiotic dispensing. The 'no prescription, no dispensing policy' is slowly being practiced. While people particularly the older generations are questioning this action (mentioning the older days), there are those that understands the consequences of an antibiotic misuse. With the latter type of individuals, the antibiotics campaign can indeed work. 

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Unfortunately, since a drugstore is still categorized as a business establishment, there are some pharmacies that ignore the law of prescription drug dispensing. For a small price, they will dispense antibiotics. With this, people won't take the antibiotic dangers seriously.  If one drugstore won't give them antibiotics, they will only buy from another drugstore then to the next. Until, some greedy pharmacy dispenses their order.

It is sad to reflect upon the situation when an antibiotic won't work for a simple infection. And worst, to realize that even the strongest antibiotic won't cure a scratch. Death can only be the option for this.

Don't self medicate yourself with antibiotics. Only registered doctors can diagnose your disease, if you do have one. Please, spread the word. Finally, don't feel bad at a pharmacy for not dispensing antibiotics at your own request.

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GX International Green Stevia Review

While type 1 diabetes, also known as the juvenile type of diabetes is generally hereditary, Type 2 diabetes is often acquired. Generally, adults from 40 above can be at risk with this disease. However, in some cases, individuals between 30 and 40 can also be susceptible for type 2 diabetes. With acquired diabetes, lack of exercise and unhealthy eating habits are always the culprit. Individuals who have a diabetes history tend to be conscious with their health and thus, are apt to change their lifestyle.

Using a sugar-substitute as sweetener is one way to prevent elevated-sugar levels. Generally, low-calorie sweeteners like aspartame (Equal), saccharin (Sudar Twin) and sucralose (Splenda) are popular in the market. These are considered to have no calories at all as these are manufactured synthetically. Although, low-calorie sweeteners are considered as artificial, the FDA considers them as safe. Green Stevia has also becoming known for a sugar substitute. However, can it be recommendable as well?

Facts about Green Stevia

Green Stevia is a food supplement powder manufactured by GX International. It is generally available in 1 g sachet. According to the company, Green Stevia is cited not to include chemicals. But, aside from pure powdered extract of the Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni plant, it also contains maltodextrin. Maltodextrin is a food additive either a thickener or a filler. It is also an artificial sweetener. Steviol glycosides are also responsible for the sweet taste of stevia which is usually isolated from the leaves of the plant.

 Green Stevia sugar-substitute is not advised for pregnant and lactating mothers. It is also not intended for children. More to this, individuals with diabetes and those with low blood pressure issues are precautioned with the use Green Stevia sweeteners.

Some complaints against Green Stevia are allergy, dizziness, bloating and muscle pains.

Recommendations

Compared to aspartame (Equal), saccharin (Sudar Twin) and sucralose (Splenda), Green Stevia GX International is not entirely an artificial sweetener. The powdered extract of the stevia leaves maybe a natural sweetener but as GX International Green Stevia also contains maltodextrin, the product is not 100% natural.

Not only that Green Stevia can be very useful for diabetic patients, it can also be beneficial for weight loss, heart-burn and high-blood pressure. It can be good for the heart since Green Stevia can help in strengthening the heart's muscle contractions. Green Stevia can also aid in lowering the blood's uric acid levels.

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Care must be practiced by a diabetic individual with a controlled blood glucose. Green Stevia can also lower blood pressure thus, people who have hypotension tendencies should take care in using Green Stevia food supplement.

Finally, like other artificial-sweeteners, GX International Green Stevia should only be taken in moderation.

Phoenix Montoya @ February 3, 2014

References:

• http://www.diabetes.org.nz/about_diabetes/type_2_diabetes 
• http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-682-STEVIA.aspx?activeIngredientId=682&activeIngredientName=STEVIA

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