Biofilms Articles:

Candida Helps Cause Periodontal Problems

Candida albicans overgrowth can form biofilms in your oral cavity that coat the subgingival area and drive the process of periodontal infection. A recent study of 53 otherwise healthy patients with periodontitis found that 40% of them had such a problem with Candida.

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NAC Reduces Biofilm Formation

Germ gangs, otherwise known as biofilms, indicate that a “call to war” is linking bacteria together in a hostile mode that attacks the human host. A new study shows that NAC (N-acetyl-cysteine) can reduce biofilm formation by 62% - a rather astounding finding for a nutrient.

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30% of Human Genome is Activated by Gingivitis

In another blow to the reductionist logic of Western Medicine it appears that an ongoing problem in your mouth may cause multiple health problems all over your body. Researchers have found that almost 1/3 of the genes in your body are expressed differently when you have the rather common problem of swollen, easily-bleeding gums and plaque accumulation known as gingivitis.

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Boswella Update:  Helping Joints, Killing Germs, & Reducing Inflammation

The management of pain and inflammation with natural compounds that are free of the adverse side effects of prescription and OTC drugs is one of the great advantages of nutrition. The standardized extracts of Boswella--an herb with a long medicinal history--offers one of the top choices. I have reviewed this previously in my article, Boswella – Helping Joints, Killing Germs & Even Boosting Your Brain. A new human clinical trial with knee osteoarthritis confirms the benefits of Boswella to joint health. Another new study confirms its ability to disband problematic germ gangs. A number of new studies demonstrate its anti-inflammatory benefits in a variety of health situations.

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