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963 - The Silent Symptoms of Biofilm; 3 Warning Signs 0

Apr 21, 2025

Do you keep relapsing after treating candida, SIBO or other conditions? The culprit behind these never-ending cycles may be biofilms. In this episode, I’ll explain how biofilms form, help you identify signs that you have them, and recommend the best antibiofilm agents. Tune in!

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:05 What are biofilms?

02:05 How they’re formed

05:01 Why they’re problematic

07:52 Biofilm testing

10:28 Where they occur

22:21 3 Biofilm warning signs

26:49 Anti-biofilm agents

33:47 Key takeaways

Featured Studies

📉Biofilm-mediated infections by multidrug-resistant microbes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38353831/

📉Biofilm bacteria: formation & susceptibility to antibiotics: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11989739/

📉Bacterial biofilms in the human body: prevalence and impacts on health and disease: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10499362/

📉Microbial Primer: An introduction to biofilms:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37526065/

📉Impact of Biofilms on Chronic Infections and Medical Challenges: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38050493/

📉Mucosal Biofilms Are an Endoscopic Feature of IBS & Ulcerative Colitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34146566/

📉Borrelia burgdorferi Co-Localizing with Amyloid Markers in Alzheimer's Disease Brain Tissues:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34897095/

📉The impact of biofilm-producing bacteria on chronic bacterial prostatitis treatment: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23918259/

📉Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm Formation in Urinary Tract Infection:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27252918/

📉Microbial Biofilm: A Review on Formation, Infection, Antibiotic Resistance, Control Measures, and Innovative Treatment: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37375116/

📉Biofilm-mediated infections by multidrug-resistant microbes:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10867068/

📉Natural Anti-biofilm Agents: Strategies to Control Biofilm-Forming Pathogens:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33193155/

📉Selective Essential Oils from Spice or Culinary Herbs Have High Activity against Stationary Phase and Biofilm Borrelia burgdorferi: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29075628/

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962 - 6 Overlooked Causes of Heartburn (GERD) And How to Treat 0

Apr 14, 2025

In this episode, I’ll cover the root causes of reflux & share the most effective treatments. Tune in!

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:32 Symptoms

02:35 LES function

04:25 Diet & your gut type

09:01 Inflammation

11:23 Microbiome imbalances

12:50 H. pylori

14:29 Nervous system & vagus nerve

17:18 Physical factors

19:12 Low stomach acid

20:53 Corrective protocol

Featured Studies

📉Pathophysiology & treatment for GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33015827/

📉Epidemiology of GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23853213/

📉Volume, distribution & acidity of gastric secretion on & off PPIs: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26328588/

📉Coffee on LES pressure: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7002705/

📉Caffeine on LES pressure: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16722996/

📉Alcohol & the GI tract: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11151864/

📉Wine, LES & GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9517519/

📉Chocolate & LES pressure: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/239592/

📉Menthol Infusion & Ineffective Esophageal Motility: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39397622/

📉Foods Inducing GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28147346/

📉Dietary Intake & Risk of Reflux Disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35047433/

📉FODMAP Meals on Transient Lower Esophageal Relaxations (TLESR) in GERD & IBS:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35565722/

📉 Carb& Esophageal Acid Exposure Time & Reflux: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35973185/

📉Nitric oxide in EE & NERD patients: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35611254/

📉Nitric oxide in the LES of reflux patients: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12630004/

📉Inflammation & oxidative stress in GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18437209/

📉Overlapping GI Disorders & GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33795540/

📉GERD & Esophageal Complications in Ulcerative Colitis:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39200925/

📉GERD & related factors in RA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23525140/

📉Curcumin & PPIs for dyspepsia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37696679/

📉SIBO is associated w/ reflux symptom severity & impaired esophageal mucosa: https://drive.google.com/file/d/122T9PMaEDROBoSWxEeX67qc8iNYNDUSs/view

📉Dysbiosis & antireflux surgery: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33475845/

📉H. pylori infection, GERD & complications: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34437710/

📉H. pylori & GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32396919/

📉GERD & stress: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37943748/

📉Cardiac autonomic dysfunction & GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26078576/

📉Dysfunction of the ANS in GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39244825/

📉Vagus nerve stimulation modulates mast cell degranulation following stroke: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38603861/

📉Vagus nerve stimulation dampens gut inflammation:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6790670/#:~:text=In%20conclusion%2C%20we%20showed%20that,but%20also%20other%20inflammatory%20conditions.

📉P072 Vagal Nerve Stimulation to Treat Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37461988/

📉Hiatal hernia size, esophageal body hypomotility & GERD? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38023972/

📉Low FODMAPs diet & GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34051134/

📉Curcumin & PPIs for dyspepsia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37696679/

📉Melatonin & GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20082715/

📉Prevention of GERD using herbals: https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.950298610899394

📉GERD & Probiotics: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31906573/

📉Breathing exercises & GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32233626/

📉Vagus nerve, esophageal motility & pharyngeal symptoms in reflux:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10954818/

📉TEA, Breathing & GERD: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1094715921020018

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961 - The TOP Natural Remedies For Constipation Relief 0

Apr 7, 2025

Are your normal laxatives or other constipation remedies no longer providing enough relief? Luckily, there are several natural remedies that can provide a laxative effect. In addition, dietary changes, supplementation and even body movement have been proven to heal constipation. In this compilation, I’ll share some of the best constipation treatments that provide you with both quick relief and long term solutions.

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Abdominal Self-Massage for Constipation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI4h_GXSJUk&t=2s

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