What if the antibiotics your child took years ago are still affecting their health today? In this emotional episode, I share the hidden risks of antibiotic overuse, the mum guilt I still carry from my own son’s story, and the heartbreaking journey my mum went through. You’ll also learn five practical steps to repair the gut whether your child is currently taking antibiotics or it happened years ago.
Antibiotics are one of the most overprescribed and misunderstood medications in children’s health. In this episode of Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Life, I share two deeply personal stories: my son’s recurring ear infections that led to chronic health issues, and my mum’s devastating decline after years of repeated antibiotics.
These stories are hard to share, but they highlight a powerful truth: what feels like a harmless prescription or decision in the moment can have long-term consequences for our immunity, gut health, and overall wellbeing.
But the good news is this…it’s never too late to turn things around.
In this episode you’ll learn:
If you’ve ever felt the weight of mum guilt or regret from past decisions, this episode will remind you that you’re not stuck. The gut can heal, health can shift, and the future really canbe different for your child and yourself.
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References
1. Mayo Clinic Proceedings (2020) – Early antibiotic use linked to higher risks of asthma, eczema, ADHD & more. Read the study
2. ScienceDaily (Nov 16, 2020) – Summary of Mayo Clinic findings for parents. Read the article
3. Neuroscience News (Nov 16, 2020) – How antibiotics before age 2 can disrupt gut health. Read the article