Gut Health During Abx
Two steps forward, one step back! This has become my mantra the last 6 months 😉 I was able to heal most of my skin with the exception of a few spots... on. My. Face. 🫣 The dermatologist said it's an infection and treat with oral antibiotics x2 weeks. I ordered some low histamine probiotics for the next couple of weeks. Any suggestions how to keep a healthy gut/Microbiome during this abx course?
Dr Google suggests fermented foods, yogurt.... Bwahahah no.
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Hey Jackie! This is such a great question as I am sure this would be relevant for many of our members.
The journey to clear skin can be a bumpy road! It sounds like you've done so well- many steps forward from the sounds of things!
It is so important to get on top of any infections so going on antibiotics for a short time is the right decision.
There is plenty you can do to ensure you keep your gut microbiome as healthy as possible during this time.
Your breakfast, lunch and dinner largely determine what types of gut bacteria and fungi thrive (or die) in your microbiome. For a healthier gut, feed your microbiome specific prebiotic foods. Don’t get these mixed up with probiotics as they are not the same thing. Probiotics are supplements, and while beneficial, will do very little if your diet contains lots of sweet foods, sugar, alcohol and refined junk food. Prebiotics, on the other hand, are specific fibre-rich foods that literally feed your good bacteria so they thrive and crowd out the bad guys. The good news is you can change your microbiome within three days of changing your diet. Your microbiome and gastrointestinal tract need at least 50 grams of fibre daily in order to be healthy. So load up with vegetables and other prebiotic foods to nourish your microbiome. Here are 12 eczema friendly prebiotic foods to feed beneficial microbes (and suppress the bad guys) in your microbiome. Please avoid any of the foods on this list that are triggers for you.
apples
asparagus
banana
beetroot
cabbage
cashews
garlic
green banana flour
leeks
oats
snow peas (mangetout)
spring onion (shallots/scallions)
I hope this helps!
xx Bonnie