Candida Culture Test: Are You Getting Accurate Results?

Candida culture test is based on the growth of bacteria and yeast in a laboratory setting using a stool sample, but it has been documented that there are limitations with this method of testing. It has been shown that 97% of microbes are “unculturable”, which means Candida can grow in cultures without any competition. Culture testing will detect Candida even when it is not present.

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Understanding the Urea Helicobacter pylori Breath Test

Helicobacter pylori is a type of bacteria that can cause various gastric diseases, including peptic ulcers and chronic atrophic gastritis. However, these bacteria are not what we once thought they were. They are more devious than most microbes and can burrow into the lining of the stomach and secrete urease, which kills acid-producing cells. This process decreases stomach acid, raising the pH from the normal 2-4 to a more neutral pH of 5-7. With the pH more alkaline,…

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SIBO Breath Test: Is it giving you accurate results? The impact of oral microbiome on SIBO diagnosis

Oral microbiota in the duodenum causes blooms of invasive Opportunistic Keystone Pathogenic Bacteria when using Breath Test Fluid (glucose, lactose, fructose, or sucrose) or carbohydrates (candida) leading to colonization in the Small Intestine In those experiencing SIBO. Studies are reporting 89% of the microbes in the duodenum (small intestine) are from the oral cavity.

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Uncover the Hidden Autoimmune Clues: Are You TH1, TH2, or TH17?

A healthy immune response should have a 1) Beginning, 2) Middle and 3) an end to the immune response. Inflammaging is the long term boosting, stimulating, and/or strengthening of the immune system resulting in the premature aging (Immunosenescence) of the immune system. An Inflammaged Immune Response has a 1: beginning, 2: middle and no end or resolution of the immune response. We have been taught to label an Inflammaged Immune Response as having an Autoimmune condition.

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Uncovering the Truth: Do Polyps Really Start as Bacteria Biofilm?

Polyps are considered to result from chronic inflammation, but the initial or persisting stimulus for the inflammation is not known. A variety of bacteria and fungi have been identified in polyps. Based upon the continued use of antiquated culture based testing (MALDI – TOF) chronic bacterial infection is not considered a major component of polyp.

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Why You Can’t Pinpoint the Location of Your Pain: The Science of Viscerosomatic Reflexes

Are you tired of feeling pain that you just can’t seem to pinpoint? Are you frustrated by doctors who can’t seem to find the source of your discomfort? The truth is, the pain you’re experiencing may not be coming from the area you think it is. In this groundbreaking video, we’ll take you on a journey to uncover the hidden link between your organs and your body’s pain.

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