Simply put, quorum sensing is communication between microbes via signal molecules (called auto-inducers) to ensure survival of the microbial population against exogenous antimicrobials and host immune mechanisms. As I mentioned in the previous post, biofilms can increase resistance to antimicrobials up to 1000%. Biofilm development is a central quorum sensing process. [More]

The flu season has arrived—make sure your ready! Nutritional support has been shown to interfere with the pathogenic processes of influenza. [More]

Look at the healthy or predominant bacteria in the gut before considering an extreme surgical procedure for weight loss. [More]

I am recommending this to anyone interested in the state of healthcare, and especially those in integrative care. It’s a brilliant, inspiring and very well-referenced document. If anything, read it to grab all those excellent citations... [More]