How Safe are Antibiotics?: Debbie Cotton

Debbie Cotton is an Australian-trained naturopath and the Head of Clinical Education for Invivo Healthcare, where she specialises in translating research on the human microbiome into digestible, actionable clinical pearls for health care professionals.

Debbie has been in clinical practice for over 15 years, including time in her private naturopathic practice, the NHS and as a lecturer. Since joining Invivo in 2018, Debbie has become a highly respected name and figure in the field of the human microbiome.

In todays podcast we will be delving into the key microbiomes of the body, looking at what they do for our health, but also how they can be implicated in various diseases. We will be exploring the ways in which we can positively influence our microbiomes through means of diet, lifestyle and supplementation.

Disclaimer:
This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between The College of Naturopathic Medicine and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a qualified physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Wish i had know about the dangers just a few years ago. My doctor handed them out like boxes of Smarties!

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The way GPs in the UK hand out high strength anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics is criminal - or at least should be seen as a crime.