158. Q&A: The Overuse of Antibiotics: What Does It Mean for Our Kids?

Update: 2025-11-21

Description

In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel tackles one of the most concerning issues in pediatric healthcare: the unnecessary prescription of antibiotics to children. With 30% of antibiotics prescribed to kids being unnecessary (according to CDC research), Dr. Tony breaks down the real consequences this has on children's long-term health. He explains how antibiotics disrupt the gut microbiome, nervous system, and immune function, leading to increased risks of asthma, allergies, ADHD, and anxiety. Most importantly, he reveals that the majority of ear, sinus, and respiratory infections are viral—not bacterial—meaning antibiotics don't even help. Dr. Tony explores the root cause of these infections (poor nervous system function and drainage), and how Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care addresses the actual problem rather than masking symptoms.

Key Topics & Timestamps

[00:01:00 ] The shocking truth: 30% of antibiotics prescribed to kids are unnecessary
[00:04:00 ] The pediatrician paradox: 85% agree on wait-and-see, but only 33% follow it
[00:06:00 ] How antibiotics disrupt the gut-brain connection and microbiome
[00:08:00 ] Understanding the vagus nerve: the most important nerve in the body
[00:10:00 ] The root cause revealed: respiratory infections are really a "plumbing problem"
[00:12:00 ] Dr. Tony's personal story: four kids, zero antibiotics, zero ear infections

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