It’s pretty common to be afraid that antibiotics will wreck your gut microbiome. That fear is pervasive thanks to the many health marketers who’ve convinced people (including myself at one point) that antibiotics were something to avoid at all costs. Unfortunately I’ve found that this approach leads my clients (and those in this community) to feel confused and to avoid treatment when it might actually be the best thing. I find myself sharing this exact information with clients every single week, so I thought I’d share this with you too to help you make better decisions for your skin and health. So before you pass on antibiotics prescribed by your doctor because of what you’ve heard or read, here’s what you should consider first! In this episode: Understanding the fear driving antibiotic use Will antibiotics totally wreck your gut? How to make a decision about whether (or not) to use antibiotics Six questions to ask yourself before taking antibiotics Situations when antibiotics might be the better option How to take probiotics during a round of antibiotics so that they’re effective Quotes: Long-term exposure can reduce gut bug diversity and increase the likelihood of opportunistic overgrowth (like Candida). We’ve been heavily marketed to through many wellness influencers that antibiotics completely wreck your gut and should be avoided at all costs.