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Oats-Delicious and Nutritious

Friday, 18 December 2009 15:30 by Elizabeth Redmond   RSS Feed
Oats are one of the best natural foods for us to eat because they contain many essential nutrients our body needs, as well as a large amount of fiber.   Some facts about oats: Known botanical... [More]

To Treat Breast Cancer, Treat the Whole Person

Thursday, 1 October 2009 09:10 by Cass Nelson-Dooley   RSS Feed
It is important to remember that cancers are caused by multiple genetic and environmental factors, as well as other yet undiscovered factors. An integrated approach may be the best strategy to beat cancer. [More]

Quorum Sensing/Quorum Quenching: Treating Dysbiotic Biofilm

Tuesday, 29 September 2009 09:09 by Kara Fitzgerald   RSS Feed
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]

Autoimmunity in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Tuesday, 18 August 2009 14:33 by Cass Nelson-Dooley   RSS Feed
  If you have autoimmune disease in your family, your child may have a higher risk for developing autism, suggested a 2008 publication entitled, "Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Children with an Au... [More]

Viva la Commensal Biofilm

Thursday, 23 July 2009 15:55 by Kara Fitzgerald   RSS Feed
Gastrointestinal biofilms are an important topic, and those comprised of pathogenic microbes are getting much well-deserved attention in the integrative medical community. However, in keeping with the sIgA topic, I want to give a shout-out to commensal biofilms, which are vital to GI health and deserve similar attention. [More]

Cryptosporidium case study

Wednesday, 15 October 2008 13:46 by Elizabeth Redmond   RSS Feed
  Metametrix Institute holds weekly grand rounds where laboratory reports as well as clinical diagnosis, history, and other pertinent information are reviewed by the Metametrix Institute clin... [More]

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