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Biofilms and Chronic Infections
Approximately 80% of bacterial infections are associated with biofilms. (1) That is a seriously high percentage. Up until recently we viewed microbes as planktonic or passively floating, but this is clearly not the case. We are now looking at the majority of infections as being associated with biofilms. This has been quite illuminating on the subject. When we hear infections we usually think of the common cold, the flu, strep…
Elbow Pain: Is it Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow or Does it Even Matter?
Elbow pain. Many of us have had it. Whether you play tennis and golf a lot or not, they are not the only cause to elbow pain. Elbow pain or more specifically lateral and medial epicondylitis are associated with tennis and golf, respectively. Due to the repetitive motions it can put strain on the tissues surrounding the elbow. In this article I will talk a little bit about what it…
What is the Case with Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome?
Maybe you have heard of this or maybe not. Maybe you deal with fatigue on a daily basis or you have achy joints. I know many of you are tired and mostly likely tired of being tired. You wake up from a full night’s sleep and feel like you can sleep another 8 hours. You drain the pots of coffee hoping for relief but find little. You probably have been…
The Root Causes of Thyroid Disorders
The prevalence of thyroid disorders in the nation are increasing. It is estimated that 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease, some say it is higher than that. Many are unaware that they have a problem. They think what they feel is “normal.” Women are much more likely to develop thyroid disease than men. Over 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid disorder in their lifetime. (1) One…
Could Your Chronic Fatigue be Caused by Lyme Disease?
Many are dealing with chronic fatigue or long-lasting low energy. You may feel reliant on caffeine. I have seen many posts and memes about not having the morning coffee, dreading waking up in the morning for work, or “Does someone have a case of the Mondays?” We are a tired bunch of people. Along with fatigue many report poor memory, getting sick more often, headaches, brain fog, and unrefreshing sleep….
Chronic Disease and What it Means to Treat the Root Cause
As this is my first article, I thought it would be fitting to talk about root cause. This has been thrown around a lot lately. But what does it mean and does it mean what people are saying? This is the foundation for most practitioners but it can be impaired by our knowledge base philosophical view. Our philosophical view can be affected by our training, culture, upbringing, and what scientific…