Biofilms – The Culprit of Chronic Infection

Biofilms are at the very heart of most – if not all – chronic infections. Conditions such as Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), recurring yeast infections, recurring Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), etc. are all related to biofilm presence, which shields the pathogens from being destroyed by antifungals or antibiotics that you ingest.  Continue reading “Biofilms – The Culprit of Chronic Infection”

TH17 & Autoimmunity

You probably have heard by now about the relationship between Th2 dominance and autoimmune disease. You may have also heard that too much inflammation leads to autoimmune disorders. But how does inflammation trigger tissue destruction? This article explains a bit about how the different parts of the immune system play a role in developing a chronic inflammatory condition and how imbalance within the immune system can lead to tissue destruction.  Continue reading “TH17 & Autoimmunity”