Oral Health - Dr. David Peterson, DC

March 24, 2023

All, Autoimmune, Metabolic Health, Oral Health

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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March 4, 2023

Autoimmune, Metabolic Health, Oral Health, Women's Health

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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February 4, 2023

All, Autoimmune, Covid, Hormones, Metabolic Health, Oral Health, Osteoporosis, Thyroid, Women's Health

Revolutionize Your Health: Discover Your Body’s Weaknesses with the Functional Systems Report

This report provides a unique and in-depth look at the 24 organ systems of your body, and the 13 vasomotor markers that indicate the health and vitality of your blood flow to these organs. With the latest medical research and cutting-edge software, this report is designed to prevent and detect disease at the earliest stage, giving you the opportunity to address any issues before they become a bigger problem.

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September 27, 2022

Oral Health

How Did I Get Interested In Oral Microbes?

I received a Metametrix 2200 test results from a 16 y.o. cheerleader that would go violently manic when exposed to gluten. At that time, patients would come in with a Culture base test. I would order a PCR/DNA test. This allowed me to compare the results of the two different test mechanisms. So I called tech support.

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September 18, 2022

Oral Health

The Initial Interest in Oral Microbes

I received a Metametrix 2200 test results from a 16 y.o. cheerleader that would go violently manic when exposed to gluten. … First words out of Tech support was, “Oh, looks like she’s got an oral infection.” What???

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September 14, 2022

All, Oral Health

@thedrdave, Tell me your history of how you do what you do?

5% of musculoskeletal pain is organ related. Each organ refers pain to a specific part of the body and head when distressed. Women experience this with every menstrual cycle.

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September 2, 2022

All, Autoimmune, Oral Health

The Hidden Danger of Opportunistic Invasive Keystone Pathogenic Bacteria: What You Need to Know

Questions???
I am having a hard time finding information on staphylococcus aureus, but at 93% that sounds like extreme nasal dysbiosis. Is this staph associated at all with mold?

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February 21, 2022

All, Oral Health

Maximizing MicrobeLink DX Results: The Best Products for Supporting Your Microbiome Balance

Many of these bacteria after entering the blood stream or lower digestive tract become Invasive Species. They turn into Keystone Pathogens and are linked to diseases such as heart disease, Vaginosis, miscarriage and preterm birth.

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February 7, 2022

Autoimmune, Oral Health

The Impact of MicrobeLink DX on Breast Cancer Diagn: A Patient’s Story

Patient has experienced sleep issues, hot flashes and chronic “yeast” infection/discharge, which her Alternative Doctor has recommended a variety of hormonal supplements. Hormonal Supplements were recommended by her Alternative Doctor, even though the B.C. was estrogen-receptor positive.

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