Many believe that one of the biggest threats to public health—in fact, the next pandemic—is antimicrobial resistance. Today, the CDC lists 18 different types of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and classifies five as urgent threats to human health. In past 100 Year Lifestyle articles we have talked about Superbugs and the War on Germs. We’ve stressed that becoming a germaphobe isn’t the answer. Life is about balance. The fact is that we are covered with good bacteria and viruses, scientists … [Read more...] about Antimicrobial Resistance
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Eliminating Waste from Your Body
Eliminating waste from your body is essential for you to stay healthy. There are four ways that people eliminate waste: Sweat Urine Feces Respiration You wouldn’t lick your own sweat. You wouldn’t drink your own pee. You wouldn’t eat your own poop. And you shouldn’t inspire your own expiration (carbon dioxide)! When your elimination systems are not working properly, your immune system works overtime to protect you.1 The bacteria and viruses can get out of balance. A … [Read more...] about Eliminating Waste from Your Body
The Indoor Allergen Generation
It’s easier than ever to be sucked in for hours even days in the comfort of our own homes. In today’s tech world we have access to so many social media platforms at our fingertips. We have high-speed internet, great program/movie platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. And binge-watch on amazing cutting-edge big screen tv’s. Taking walks, hikes, and enjoying the outdoors is almost an outdated concept to many. Especially during a world pandemic! Staying indoors is also a new normal and … [Read more...] about The Indoor Allergen Generation
