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Glossary: Bacteria
 


Definition
Microscopic germs. Some bacteria are "harmful" and can cause disease, while other "friendly" bacteria protect the body from harmful invading organisms.

Also: Bacterial, Bacterium

Topics Related To Bacteria
A High White CountRecommendation Ozone / Oxidative Therapy
"Various ozone therapies have been used successfully to fight both known and hidden bacterial, viral and fungal infections..."

A Low IgM Level

The Condition
"...IgM is an antibody that remains in the bloodstream where it can kill bacteria that enter the blood..."

Acidophilus

Related Topic
"A microflora (good bacteria) that acts as a digestive aid and lives in your intestines helping your body fight disease..."

Acute Bronchitis

The Condition
"...Research has shown that bacterial infection is much less common in bronchitis than previously thought..."

AIDS

The Condition
"...In addition, they also have severe forms of the bacterial infections that all children may get, such as conjunctivitis (pink eye), ear infections or tonsillitis..."

Alcohol-related Problems

Relationship to Yeast / Candida Infection
"Alcohol kills friendly bacteria, increases toxic overload of the liver and thus allows Candida to grow..."

Allergy to Cow's Milk

Recommendation Probiotics
"Oral administration of probiotic bacteria has been shown to stabilize intestinal integrity, promote local IgA production and reduce intestinal inflammation in atopic individuals with cow’s-milk allergy..."

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Recommendation Grain-free Diet
"...Without starchy carbohydrates such as rice, potatoes and flour products, the number of Klebsiella are reduced in the gut and, subsequently, so is the production of antibodies to the bacteria that cause the inflammation..."

Antibiotics

As A Treatment
"...45-8] Expected Outcome After a course of antibiotics, make sure to repopulate your colon with friendly bacteria afterwards: use a broad spectrum probiotic to reintroduce good bacteria and thus keep pathogenic (bad) bacteria and yeast in check..."

Arabinogalactans

As A Treatment
"Arabinogalactans are water-soluble polysaccharides widely found in plants, fungi and bacteria..."

Arthritis

Related Topic
"...It occurs in various forms, such as bacterial arthritis, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis..."

Aspirin

As A Treatment
"...During acute cholecystitis, usually a bacterial inflammation associated with gallstones, the production of prostaglandins are increased as part of the normal inflammation and repair processes..."

Athletes Foot

The Condition
"...Large cracks develop in the skin, making the patient susceptible to secondary bacterial infections..."

Atrophic Gastritis

The Condition
"This is a common condition in the elderly which comes from the inability to secrete sufficient stomach acid to kill bacteria..."

Attapulgite

As A Treatment
"Attapulgite is a clay-like powder believed to work by adsorbing the bacteria or germ that may be causing the diarrhea..."

Bacteria / Pathogen Testing by PCR

As A Treatment
"...PCR can be used to identify the presence of seemingly hidden disease-causing viruses and/or bacteria and is capable of differentiating even closely-related organisms..."

Bacterial Dysbiosis

The Condition
"Friendly bacteria are critically important for the health of our digestive and immune systems, for their detoxification and hormone-regulating capabilities, and for nutrient formation and absorption..."

Our Question about proton pump inhibitor use
"Research suggests that gastritis and ulcers are triggered by bacterial overgrowth, rather than by stomach acidity..."

Relationship to Breast Cancer
"...A putrefaction dysbiosis is accompanied by an increase in fecal concentrations of various bacterial enzymes which metabolize bile acids to tumor promoters and deconjugate excreted estrogens, raising the plasma estrogen level..."

Relationship to Increased Intestinal Permeability / Leaky Gut
"It is likely that both yeast and bacterial overgrowth commonly occur together; overgrowth of either can lead to Leaky Gut Syndrome..."

Relationship to Colon Cancer
"A putrefaction dysbiosis is accompanied by an increase in fecal concentrations of various bacterial enzymes which metabolize bile acids to tumor promoters..."

Recommendation Robert's Formula
"If inflammation is present from this over-population of harmful bacteria, the regular use of Robert's Formula may help soothe the intestinal lining and reduce pain..."

Recommendation Antibiotics
"...Herbal antibiotics may be preferred because of their greater margin of safety and the need for prolonged antimicrobial therapy in bacterial overgrowth syndromes..."

Recommendation Probiotics
"How do the friendly bacteria keep the bad bacteria in check? Think of a crowded theatre..."

Recommendation Microbiological Stool Exam
"A microbiological assessment of bacterial populations in the GI tract is important for determining the nature of the imbalance when dysbiosis is suspected..."

Recommendation Arabinogalactans
"Larch Arabinogalactan acts as a food supply for friendly bacteria..."

Bacteriostatic

Related Topic
"Preventing multiplication of bacteria..."

Bad Breath (Halitosis)

The Condition
"...However, chronic bad breath is most commonly caused by bacteria that break down food debris left in the mouth..."

Bentonite Clay

As A Treatment
"...Especially when used with psyllium, the bentonite will absorb anything of nutritional value such as herbs, friendly bacteria, and vitamins, as well as toxins, bad bacteria and parasites..."

Biotin

As A Treatment
"...Biotin is partially synthesized by the friendly intestinal bacteria, so we are not totally dependent upon dietary sources to ensure us of an adequate supply of this vitamin..."

Biotin Requirement

The Condition
"...In the past it was thought that biotin deficiency is rare, because biotin is found in a wide variety of foods and is also manufactured by intestinal bacteria..."

Bladder Cancer

Our Question about use of chlorinated water
"Chlorination, the most widely used method of killing bacteria in water, is known to produce powerful carcinogenic residues, including Dioxin..."

Bladderwrack

As A Treatment
"...Though it has not been definitively proven, fucoidan is thought to prevent bacteria and viruses from binding to human cells, a necessary step in starting an infection, as opposed to killing the microbes directly..."

Blastocystosis (Blastocystis hominis)

The Condition
"...Causes & Development Symptoms may be caused by infection with other parasitic organisms, bacteria, or viruses..."

Blepharitis

The Condition
"...Causes & Development Among the most common causes of blepharitis are poor eyelid hygiene, excessive oil produced by the glands in the eyelid, bacterial infection (often staphylococcal) or an allergic reaction..."

Recommendation Antibiotics
"In cases where bacterial infection is a cause, eyelid hygiene may be combined with various antibiotics and other medications..."

Body Odor

The Condition
"...However, perspiration by itself is basically odorless, but it is the bacteria and odors coming from other sources that are the real culprits..."

Recommendation Change In Clothing Habits
"...The perspiration escapes and doesn't become a breeding ground for bacteria..."

Recommendation Personal Hygiene Changes
"Bathe daily to remove bacteria from your skin, especially the armpits and groin area where the bacteria is most prevalent..."

Boil

Related Topic
"...A furuncle or carbuncle is an abscess in the skin caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus..."

Boils, Abscesses, Carbuncles

The Condition
"...There are several different types of boils, including ... Furuncle or carbuncle -- An abscess in the skin caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus..."

Recommendation Antibiotics
"...Stubborn cases may require two oral antibiotics plus topical antibiotic ointments to eliminate the bacteria..."

Recommendation Goldenseal
"The application of a paste or poultice containing goldenseal root is sometimes recommended on the grounds that goldenseal helps to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation..."

Boron

As A Treatment
"...Function; Reasons For Use Boric acid and borax in a 2-3% solution will prevent the growth of most bacteria and will kill many fungi..."

Bruising Susceptibility

The Condition
"...a person who has nutritional deficiencies may be given special dietary recommendations; a person who has leukemia or cancer may require special medications and procedures; a person who has bacteria in the blood may need antibiotics..."

Bursitis

Related Topic
"...It usually occurs when you overuse or injure a specific joint, but it can also be caused by a bacterial infection..."

Butyrate

As A Treatment
"...Butyrate levels are commonly measured in comprehensive stool analyses and act as a marker for levels of beneficial bacteria..."

Calcium-2AEP

As A Treatment
"...Calcium 2-AEP protects cells against penetration by aggressive substances such as toxins, bacteria and viruses, but permits penetration and transport of nutritive substances..."

Castor Oil

As A Treatment
"...Conditions which have been responsive to castor oil applications include ... fungal and bacterial infections..."

Change In Clothing Habits

As A Treatment
"...Clothing can harbor disease- and odor-causing bacteria, and yeast (especially underclothing and athletic clothing)..."

Chitosan

As A Treatment
"...Chitin and chitosan are also now being taken like acidophilus, FOS, and other supplements to speed the transit of foods through the digestive system and to promote the growth of beneficial live bacteria in the intestines..."

Chlorella

As A Treatment
"...chlorella is effective in helping to reduce the symptoms of numerous types of cancers, diabetes, low blood sugar, arthritis, AIDS, pancreatitis, liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, peptic ulcers, viral and bacterial infections, anemia, and multiple sclerosis..."

Chronic / Hidden Infection

The Condition
"...Long after one recovers from the microbe's initial insult, viruses, bacteria and other germs silently chew away at the body's tissues and organs, causing insidious, permanent damage, it is believed..."

Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Relationship to Immune System Imbalance (TH2 Dominance)
"...This means they over-respond to toxins, allergens, normal bacteria and parasites, and under-respond to viruses, yeast, cancer and intracellular bacteria..."

Cigarette Smoke Damage

The Condition
"...The loss of the protective cilia allows harmful smoke particles, dust and bacteria to invade the lungs..."

Relationship to Cancer, General
"...The urine of cigarette smokers has been found to be strongly mutagenic in bacterial test systems..."

Cirrhosis of the Liver

The Condition
"...Ascites (fluid retention) in the abdomen may become infected with bacteria normally present in the intestines (bacterial peritonitis), and cirrhosis can also lead to kidney dysfunction and failure..."

Clove

As A Treatment
"...Cloves are known to be antihistaminic, antiseptic (against a range of bacteria), anthelmintic and larvacidal..."

Colds and Influenza

The Condition
"...At worst, a cold can occasionally lead to secondary bacterial infections of the middle ear or sinuses, which can be treated..."

Colloidal Silver

As A Treatment
"Colloidal Silver (CS) is an effective antimicrobial with powerful antibiotic properties that help destroy bacteria, fungi and viruses..."

Colon Cleansing

As A Treatment
"...They advise against it for two main reasons: The colon doesn't require help to eliminate waste material and bacteria, and it may even be harmful..."

Conjunctiva

Related Topic
"...Conjunctivitis: An inflammation of the conjunctiva, either from environmental irritation, allergies, viral or bacterial infections..."

Conjunctivitis

The Condition
"...In children, bacteria known as Hemophilus influenza may be present..."

Our Question about discharge from eyes
"...In cases of bacterial conjunctivitis, the discharge will be somewhat thick..."

Consequences of Splenectomy

The Condition
"...Macrophages in the spleen rid the blood of certain parasites and bacteria..."

Relationship to Septicemia
"Certain bacteria, including pneumococcus and hemophilus, that are usually confined to local infections may become blood-borne (septic) and widespread in splenectomized persons..."

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

The Condition
"...Damage to the airway lining impairs the miniature ciliary hairs located there which usually help clear bacteria and mucus..."

Corticosteroids

As A Treatment
"...following medical problems should make sure their physicians are aware: Osteoporosis or any other bone disease; Current or past tuberculosis; Glaucoma or cataracts; Infections of any type (virus, bacteria, fungus, amoeba); Sores in the nose or recent nose surgery (if using nasal spray forms of corticosteroids); Underactive or overactive thyroid; Liver disease; Stomach or intestine problems;..."

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

The Condition
"...Furthermore, the agent that causes CJD has several characteristics that are unusual for known organisms such as viruses and bacteria..."

Crohn's Disease

Our Question about quantity of dairy product consumption
"...The bacterium, Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (MAP) causing Johne's is not killed by pasteurization and is passed onto consumers in milk, cheese and ice cream..."

Relationship to Helicobacter Pylori Infection
"Drug therapies used to fight the ulcer-causing bacteria Helicobacter Pylori may help treat Crohn's disease..."

Relationship to Bacterial Dysbiosis
"...Little progress has been made in confirming or disproving this theory, although bacterial overgrowth of the jejunum has been found in 30% of patients hospitalized for Crohn's disease, in which it contributes to diarrhea and malabsorption..."

Recommendation Dairy Products Avoidance
"Mycobacterium paratuberculosis (Para-T) RNA (a bacteria causing Johne’s disease in cows) was found in 100% of Crohn's disease patients, compared with 0% of controls..."

Recommendation Sugars Avoidance / Reduction
"...Yeast and bacteria can then overgrow in response to these newly available nutrients, increasing toxic by-products and mucus production, resulting in further injury to the small intestine and malabsorption..."

Recommendation Test for Helicobacter Pylori Infection
"Drug therapies used to fight the ulcer-causing bacteria Helicobacter Pylori may help treat Crohn's disease..."

Recommendation Probiotics
"Use of a good probiotic product can help keep the bacterial flora in balance and reduce inflammation..."

Cystitis, Bacterial bladder Infection

The Condition
"...The greatest defense mechanism against bacterial inflammation and adherence to the bladder or urethral lining is urine: invading bacteria stimulate urination..."

Our Question about strong-smelling urine
"Cloudy, bloody or strong-smelling urine are symptoms of bacterial cystitis..."

Recommendation Urinalysis
"...Many patients, therefore, may receive an abbreviated laboratory work-up using dipstick tests to screen for the presence of bacteria and white blood cells..."

Recommendation Personal Hygiene Changes
"For women, poor personal hygiene following urination or defecation can expose the vagina and urethra to bacteria from the surrounding area..."

Recommendation Increased Water Consumption
"...Added water consumption during an infection will help flush out the problem bacteria..."

Recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
"The urine pH is often elevated in times of bacterial infection but can be lowered by some medications or unbuffered vitamin C..."

Cysts

The Condition
"...Some cysts that form in the adrenal glands are caused by bacterial infections or by parasites..."

Dental Metal Removal

As A Treatment
"...compromised local immunity, Leaky Gut Syndrome (intestinal permeability), intestinal inflammation, impaired nerve function and diminished peristalsis causing constipation, and parasitic and bacterial infections..."

Diarrhea

The Condition
"...Anal intercourse is a risk factor for proctitis, caused by Entamoeba histolytica, Treponema pallidum (syphilis), Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia or Herpes simplex in addition to more common bacterial pathogens..."

Recommendation Juicing
"Carrot juice and concentrated carrot oligosaccharides have been used in Europe for bacterial diarrhea for almost a century..."

Recommendation Nutritional Yeast
"...Brewer’s yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, perhaps by changing the bacterial flora in the large intestine, may be helpful in the treatment of some cases of infectious diarrhea, but to a lesser degree..."

Recommendation Activated Charcoal
"In an acute bacterial or viral infection of the GI tract, taking activated charcoal orally often stops the diarrhea..."

Recommendation Probiotics
"...Lactobacilli in the intestines play an important role in developing natural defenses against both intestinal bacterial and viral infections..."

Dysentery

The Condition
"...The diarrhea typical of dysentery is caused by an inflammation of the colon due to infection by one of a number of organisms, including bacteria, parasites and viruses..."

Related Topic
"An inflammatory disorder of the lower intestinal tract, usually caused by a bacterial, parasitic, or protozoan infection and resulting in pain, fever, and severe diarrhea, often accompanied by the passage of blood and mucus..."

Dyspepsia / Poor Digestion

The Condition
"...Whipple's Disease: A malabsorption disease caused by bacteria..."

Echinacea (Coneflower)

As A Treatment
"...Essentially, Echinacea has been shown to stimulate phagocytosis (engulfing of bacteria/viruses by certain white-blood cells), increase respiratory activity, and increase the motility of the white-blood cells..."

Eczema

Recommendation Grapefruit Seed Extract
"...The minimum effective dose of grapefruit seed extract for bacterial dysbiosis is 600mg per day..."

Ehrlichiosis

The Condition
"...Causes & Development; Risk Factors The Ehrlichia bacteria belong to the family Rickettsiae..."

Encephalitis

The Condition
"...Bacterial and Fungal Organisms In very rare circumstances, encephalitis may be caused by bacterial or fungal organisms..."

Endocarditis

The Condition
"...Although several different types of organisms can cause endocarditis, it is usually caused by a bacterial infection..."

Recommendation Antibiotics
"...If you have heart valve damage or a heart murmur, request antibiotics prior to medical procedures that may introduce bacteria into the blood..."

Enlarged Lymph Nodes

The Condition
"...the common cold virus) and bacteria (e..."

Enlarged Spleen

The Condition
"...This includes ... Bacterial infections..."

Enteritis

The Condition
"...coli enteritis Bacterial gastroenteritis Radiation enteritis Crohn's disease / regional enteritis Enterocolitis involves the colon as well as the small intestine, and gastroenteritis includes stomach inflammation..."

Environmental Illness / MCS

The Condition
"...Chemical sensitivity can develop after a massive chemical exposure, after specific non-chemical events such as massive trauma or surgery, after severe infections (viral, bacterial, parasitic) or with no identifiable cause..."

Erythema Nodosum

The Condition
"...Chlamydia, tuberculosis, and other bacterial and fungal infections may also be associated with erythema nodosum, but fungal infections involving only the skin, such as athlete's foot, are not..."

Esophageal Stricture (narrowing)

The Condition
"...Causes include ... Viral or bacterial infections..."

Essential Fatty Acids

As A Treatment
"...As structural components of membranes, EFAs help form a barrier that keeps foreign molecules, viruses, yeasts, fungi and bacteria outside of cells, and keeps the cells' proteins, enzymes, genetic material and organelles (small organs) inside..."

Exanthem

Related Topic
"Rash, symptomatic of viral or bacterial diseases..."

Excessive Sweating

The Condition
"...These chemicals can be broken down by bacteria on the surface of the skin to create the smelly chemicals that are mostly responsible for body odor..."

Floss/Tongue Comb

As A Treatment
"The most common cause of bad breath is bacteria on the back of the tongue and between the teeth..."

Folic Acid

As A Treatment
"...Source While we get some folic acid from our intestinal bacteria, most of our daily intake must come from our diet or through supplementation..."

Fungal Skin / Nail Infection

Our Question about unusual colors of fingernails
"Black nails are a possible indication of bacterial or fungal infection..."

Gallbladder Disease

The Condition
"..." When obstruction of the bile-carrying duct is prolonged (more than 6 hours), then distention and inflammation can develop with secondary bacterial infection in about 50% of cases..."

Garlic

As A Treatment
"...cholesterol, prevent dangerous blood clots, protect LDL cholesterol and the endothelial lining of the arterial system against oxidation, reduce blood pressure, prevent cancer, and protect against bacterial and fungal infections..."

Gastric/Peptic/Duodenal Ulcers

The Condition
"...While acid is still considered significant in ulcer formation, the leading cause of ulcer disease is currently believed to be infection of the stomach by a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H..."

Relationship to Peritonitis
"...Bacteria and partially digested food can spill through the opening into the sterile abdominal cavity, called the peritoneum..."

Gastritis

Recommendation Antibiotics
"...pylori and should be used to treat other bacterial overgrowths in the stomach as well..."

Recommendation Hydrochloric Acid (Trial)
"Once the stomach lining has been healed by the use of other agents, a hydrochloric acid (HCl) trial is often useful since it may have been an HCl deficiency that contributed to bacterial overgrowth and subsequent inflammation in the first place..."

Gastroenteritis

The Condition
"...Gastroenteritis caused by viral infection or bacteria is easily passed from one person to another..."

Related Topic
"Gastrointestinal tract inflammation; characterized by abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting; which may be caused by bacteria, parasites or a virus..."

Our Question about frequency of unexplained nausea
"...Bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens cause this illness which is characterized by diarrhea and/or vomiting..."

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

The Condition
"...Laboratory findings ... Increased BUN due to breakdown of blood in the colon by bacteria resulting in increased nitrogen formation..."

General Detoxification Requirement

The Condition
"...Also, bacteria of all kinds produce metabolic waste products that we must process..."

Giardiasis Infection

The Condition
"...Giardiasis can often be distinguished from viral or bacterial gastrointestinal (GI) infections by the longer duration of illness (often 7-10 days by the time of first presentation) and weight loss..."

Recommendation Probiotics
"...Even closely-related bacterial strains within the same species may have significantly different actions..."

Glomerulonephritis

The Condition
"...The antibodies formed against bacteria, viruses mistake glomerulus as foreign material and begin to attack it..."

Glossitis

The Condition
"...Causes & Development ... Bacterial or viral infections (including oral herpes simplex)..."

Grapefruit Seed Extract

As A Treatment
"...Highly active against protozoa, bacteria, yeast and some viruses, it has been used for quite some time in the treatment of parasitic infections..."

Green Tea

As A Treatment
"...Fluoride in Green Tea stabilizes tooth enamel and the ECGC reduces the development of bacteria growing in the plaque..."

Guillain-Barre Syndrome

The Condition
"...Perhaps 50% of cases occur shortly after a microbial (viral or bacterial) infection such as a sore throat or diarrhea..."

Gulf War Illness

The Condition
"...Causes & Development Some 40% of GWI patients have transmittible infections, including mycoplasmal and possibly other chronic bacterial infections, that have resulted in the appearance of GWI in immediate family members and civilians in the Gulf region..."

Helicobacter Pylori

Related Topic
"...pylori is a bacterium that is found in the stomach which, along with acid secretion, damages stomach and duodenal tissue, causing inflammation and peptic ulcers..."

Helicobacter Pylori Infection

The Condition
"...pylori is a bacterium that lives in the stomach and duodenum..."

Relationship to Stomach Cancer
"...About 550,000 new cases of stomach cancer each year are attributable to Helicobacter pylori, the same bacterium that causes ulcers..."

Hemolytic Anemia

The Condition
"..., Plasmodium in malaria), bacteria, and certain viruses..."

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

The Condition
"...The bacteria originally lodged in the digestive system make toxins that enter the bloodstream, and these toxins destroy red blood cells..."

Hemorrhoids

Recommendation Ozone / Oxidative Therapy
"...Ozone can kill bacteria which may slow tissue healing..."

Hepatitis

Related Topic
"...May be caused by a bacterial or viral infection, parasitic infestation, alcohol, drugs, toxins or transfusion of incompatible blood..."

Recommendation Lactobacillus Acidophilus
"Supplementation with Acidophilus (one capsule with meals) helps keep healthy levels of the "good" bacteria in your body..."

Hives

The Condition
"...hepatitis B virus, candida albicans, streptococcal bacteria), collagen vascular diseases, autoimmune diseases or other metabolic disorders, cancer, psychological, hypothyroidism, polycythemia vera, protoporphyria (even without excessive sun exposure)..."

Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

As A Treatment
"...Bio-engineered growth hormone can be produced in vast quantities by special bacteria or by mamalian cells..."

Hypercoagulation (Thickened Blood)

The Condition
"...Causes & Development There are at least three possible causes or contributing factors ... Virii, bacteria, mycoplasmas, and/or parasites activate certain antibodies in the immune system that trigger the production of thrombin, generate SFM and result in fibrin deposits..."

Hypersplenism

The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms Symptoms include easy bruising, easy contracting of bacterial diseases, fever, weakness, heart palpitations, and ulcerations of the mouth, legs and feet..."

IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

The Condition
"...The Cedars-Sinai researchers found that 78% of the IBS patients they tested had what they called small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), a condition in which excessive amounts of bacteria are present in the small intestine..."

Our Question about quantity of dairy product consumption
"...The bacterium, Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (MAP) causing Johne's is not killed by pasteurization and is passed onto consumers in milk, cheese and ice cream..."

Relationship to Bacterial Dysbiosis
"Some bacterial infections of the small bowel increase passive intestinal permeability..."

Recommendation Dairy Products Avoidance
"Mycobacterium paratuberculosis (Para-T) RNA (a bacteria causing Johne’s disease in cows) was found in 100% of Crohn's disease patients, compared with 0% of controls..."

Immune System Imbalance (TH2 Dominance)

The Condition
"...When an immature immune cell is exposed to a virus, cancer, yeast, or intracellular bacteria (for example mycoplasma or chlamydia pneumonia), a Th1 response should be initiated..."

Recommendation Probiotics
"The specific bacteria that that help balance a TH2 dominant immune system are..."

Recommendation Garlic
"...Raw garlic can kill many kinds of fungus and bacteria..."

Immunotherapy

As A Treatment
"...BCG immunotherapy for early stage (non-invasive) bladder cancer utilizes instillation of attenuated live bacteria into the bladder, and is effective in preventing recurrence in up to two-thirds of cases..."

Increased Fish Consumption

As A Treatment
"...Bacteria in the water can transform mercury into a more toxic form called methyl mercury..."

Increased Folic Acid Requirement

The Condition
"...It becomes increasingly common as age impedes the body's ability to absorb folic acid, a water-soluble vitamin that is manufactured by intestinal bacteria and stored for a short time in the liver..."

Increased Intestinal Permeability / Leaky Gut

The Condition
"...These spaces allow "foreign" material (bacteria, toxins and food) to leak into your body where they should not be, placing an additional burden on the immune and detoxification systems..."

Increased Urinary Frequency

The Condition
"...The epithelium also helps to keep bacteria from sticking to the bladder, so it helps to prevent bladder infections..."

Indoor Allergies

The Condition
"...of thumb relating to eye problems is: "if it itches, it's allergy; if it burns or stings, it's probably dry eye; and if the eyelids stick together in the morning, with crusts on the eyelashes, it's bacterial conjunctivitis..."

Infectious Mononucleosis - Mono

The Condition
"...In approximately 20-30% of people with mononucleosis there is a concurrent bacterial throat infection..."

Inositol

As A Treatment
"...The action of the intestinal bacteria liberates inositol from phytic acid, which is found in citrus fruits, nuts, seeds and legumes, wheat germ, brewers yeast, bananas, liver, beef brains and heart, whole grains such as brown..."

Intestinal Flora

Related Topic
"The "friendly" bacteria present in the intestines that are essential for the digestion and metabolism of certain nutrients..."

Intestinal Malabsorption Syndrome

The Condition
"...after pancreatitis or in cystic fibrosis) Whipple's disease (a very rare bacterial infection) The aftereffects of gastric bypass surgery, severity being dependent upon the type of bypass..."

Intestinal Obstruction

The Condition
"...Decreased serum K and C1 seconary to vomiting Ascitic fluid - infarction is suggested by bloody fluid, fetid odour, bacteria, elevated amylase Gastric contents - presence of blood suggests infarction of the small intestine Rectal contents - presence of blood is common due to bleeding from infarcted bowel Laboratory..."

Juicing

As A Treatment
"...It is best to mix at least some of the fiber in with the juice and consume it because fiber serves as fertilizer for the good bacteria in the colon and provides bulk, which in turn encourages regular bowel movements..."

Kombucha Tea

As A Treatment
"Kombucha (Fungus japonicus), though often reported to be a mushroom, is actually a colony of yeast and bacteria producing a jelly-like skin on a favored growth medium..."

Lactobacillus

Related Topic
"A genus of gram-positive, acid-resistant bacteria in the Lactobacillaceae family..."

Lactobacillus Acidophilus

As A Treatment
"Out of the hundreds of strains of bacteria resident in the human gastrointestinal tract, Lactobacillus acidophilus is but one -- but an extremely important one..."

Lactose Intolerance

The Condition
"...Instead, lactose is broken down by bacteria in the lower intestines..."

Recommendation Lactobacillus Acidophilus
"Adding sufficient acidophilus bacteria or commercial preparations of the enzyme lactose to milk-containing meals will prevent symptoms and improve nutrient absorption for individuals with lactose intolerance, but not for those..."

L-Arginine

As A Treatment
"...a 'regenerative' in that it promotes growth hormone production, slows down the growth of tumors and cancer by supporting and enhancing the immune system, promotes improved immune system responses to bacteria, viruses and tumor cells, supports healing, and is used in the treatment of AIDS and immune system diseases..."

Laryngitis

The Condition
"...Treatment & Prevention Depending on the cause of the laryngitis, treatment can vary from resting the voice to treatments of a bacterial infection..."

Lavilin

As A Treatment
"...Function The effectiveness of this cream is not lessened by weather conditions or any kind of washing as its action is based upon killing the bacteria that produce smelly byproducts from your sweat..."

Leukocyte

Related Topic
"...Among the most important functions are destroying bacteria, fungi and viruses and rendering harmless poisonous substances that may result from allergic reactions and cell injury..."

Low Back Pain

The Condition
"...Some causes of chronic low back pain include: prostatitis, hidden food allergies, hypothyroidism, autointoxication or intestinal toxemia (self-poisoning by harmful gut bacteria), mercury toxicity (if stored in the sensory ganglia near the low back), arthritis, kidney involvement, and psychological issues..."

Low T-Helper (CD4) Cell Level

The Condition
"...Causes & Development Low CD4+ T-cell counts (CD4 counts) are associated with a variety of conditions, including many viral infections, bacterial infections, parasitic infections, sepsis, tuberculosis, coccidioidomycosis, burns, trauma, intravenous injections of foreign proteins, malnutrition, over-exercising, pregnancy, normal daily..."

Low White Count

The Condition
"...Causes & Development Neutropenia can occur in acute bacterial infections, viral infections, rickettsiae disease, some parasite injections, aplastic and pernicious anemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, some hormone imbalances and anaphylactic shock..."

Recommendation Personal Hygiene Changes
"...Avoiding fresh flowers, plants or fruits that can carry bacteria and fungi..."

Lyme Disease

The Condition
"Also known as tick-borne borreliosis or Lyme arthritis, Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted by the Ixodes tick..."

Recommendation Echinacea (Coneflower)
"Echinacea boosts the immune system and fights viral and bacterial infections..."

Lymphatic Congestion

The Condition
"The Lymphatic System is a drainage network of fluid, organs and vessels that is responsible for the removal of cellular debris, large proteins, foreign bodies, pathogenic agents (bacteria, viruses, toxins etc..."

Lysozyme

As A Treatment
"...Normally excreted in the tears, nasal mucus, milk, and saliva in most animals, lysozyme is part of the body's first line of defense against bacteria and viruses..."

Macrophage

Related Topic
"An immune system cell that scavenges bacterial and other foreign material in the blood and tissues..."

Megaloblastic Anemia / Pernicious Anemia

Relationship to Bacterial Dysbiosis
"Abnormal bacterial populations may consume cobalamin, contributing to B12 deficiency states and resulting in megaloblastic anemia..."

Meningitis

The Condition
"...It can be just as painful as bacterial meningitis, but is usually not as serious or damaging..."

Mercury Toxicity (Amalgam Illness)

Our Question about level of fish consumption
"...When mercury falls from the air into water, it is converted into "methylmercury" by bacteria in the water..."

MGN-3

As A Treatment
"...The natural killer cells help rid our body of foreign substances, such as cancer cells and bacteria..."

Microbiological Stool Exam

As A Treatment
"Stool (feces) is an important body substance to check for the presence of disease-causing microorganisms, particularly parasites and bacteria..."

Multiple Myeloma

The Condition
"...Increased numbers of myeloma cells can also decrease the production of infection-fighting white blood cells, leading to reduced immunity and the possibility of frequent recurrent infections, such as bacterial pneumonia, urinary-tract infections, and shingles..."

Multiple Sclerosis

Recommendation Conventional Drug Use
"A form of bacteria seems to be the organic cause of multiple sclerosis, claims a Dr..."

Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) Disease

The Condition
"Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) is a family of opportunistic bacterial pathogens related to mycobacterium tuberculosis that are found almost everywhere in our environment, including food, water and soil..."

Myocarditis

The Condition
"...Causes & Development Myocarditis may be a complication during or after various viral, bacterial, or parasitic infectious diseases, such as polio, influenza, rubella or rheumatic fever..."

Nasal Polyps

The Condition
"...Complications Nasal polyps are often a contributing factor to complicated bacterial sinus infections..."

Natural Killer Cells

Related Topic
"An important first line of defense against newly arising malignant cells and cells infected with viruses, bacteria, and protozoa..."

Neem

As A Treatment
"...Neem may reduce the pain, kill the bacteria that may cause infection, and aids in healing with reduced scarring..."

Negative Ion Generator

As A Treatment
"...Particles such as pollen, smoke, viruses, bacteria, soot and dust..."

Nephrotic Syndrome

The Condition
"...reactions to drugs (including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, lithium, and street heroine), allergic reactions (to insect stings, snake venom, and poison ivy), infections (malaria, various bacteria, hepatitis B, herpes zoster, and the virus which causes AIDS), and severe high blood pressure..."

Neutropenia

The Condition
"...The risk of bacterial infection is related to the severity and duration of neutropenia..."

Neutrophilia

The Condition
"Neutrophils are white blood cells (WBC) that move from the blood into the cells to kill invading bacteria and fungi..."

Oil of Oregano

As A Treatment
"...Research demonstrates that it is effective in killing a range of organisms, especially yeast and bacteria..."

Olive Leaf Extract

As A Treatment
"...Calcium elenolate, the leaf's most active ingredient, is an extraordinary effective killer of viruses and bacteria..."

Orbital Cellulitis

The Condition
"...It is usually caused by a bacterial infection which typically will have spread from the ethmoid or para-nasal sinuses but may also have its origin elsewhere such as a boil on the eye or eyelid (stye), recent trauma to the eye,..."

Oregon Grape Root

As A Treatment
"...Recent studies have shown that berberine containing herbs may be useful for those suffering from diarrhea and especially bacterial dysentery..."

Otitis Externa

Related Topic
"Also called Swimmer’s Ear, this is an infection of the outer ear canal caused by either fungus or bacteria..."

Ozone / Oxidative Therapy

As A Treatment
"...A powerful oxidizer, hydrogen peroxide kills bacteria, virii and fungi..."

Parasite Cleanse

As A Treatment
"...Important note: Antibiotic use kills both the good and the bad bacteria indiscriminately upsetting the natural ecology of the gastrointestinal tract, setting the stage for infections..."

Parasite Infection

Relationship to Bacterial Dysbiosis
"Small bowel parasites may predispose a person to bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine..."

Pau D'Arco / Taheebo

As A Treatment
"...Lapachol is not only bacteriocidal for a wide array of gram negative and gram-positive bacteria, but is also very effective against Candida albicans..."

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

The Condition
"...Scientists have found that bacteria normally present in small numbers in the vagina and cervix also may play a rôle..."

Peptic Ulcer

Related Topic
"...Doctors now know that there are two major causes of ulcers: most often patients are infected with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H..."

Periodontal Disease - Gingivitis

The Condition
"...Periodontal disease results from a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth..."

Recommendation Oil of Oregano
"Dilute oregano oil in a small amount of water and dab onto the affected tissues 3-4 times per day to kill the bacteria causing inflammation..."

Recommendation Sugars Avoidance / Reduction
"The bacteria that come together to become plaque use sugar as a form of energy..."

Peritonitis

The Condition
"...Causes & Development Also known as spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, spontaneous peritonitis is an infection that occurs as a complication of ascites (a collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity)..."

Peyer's Patches

Related Topic
"...They contain white blood cells, defend against invading bacteria and try to prevent inadequately digested food particles from crossing the gut wall and entering the blood..."

Phagocytosis

Related Topic
"Process of ingestion and digestion by cells of solid substances such as other cells, bacteria, dead tissue, and foreign particles..."

Pharyngitis ("Strep Throat")

The Condition
"Pharyngitis may be caused caused by a viral infection (90% of cases) or by a bacterium (10%)..."

Recommendation Goldenseal
"The berberine alkaloid found in goldenseal stops the growth of streptococcus, the organism most often associated with bacterial pharyngitis..."

Recommendation Echinacea (Coneflower)
"...This enzyme is inhibited by echinacea and prevents tissue invasion by the bacteria..."

Pleurisy

The Condition
"...The underlying medical conditions that can cause pleurisy are numerous and include ... Bacterial or viral infections of the lungs (pneumonia) where the infected portion of the lung involves the pleural surface..."

Pneumonia

The Condition
"...Causes & Development Pneumonia can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi or bacteria-like organisms called mycoplasma..."

Our Question about a cough that produces mucus
"...Bacterial pneumonia involves a cough that usually produces rust-colored or greenish mucus..."

Recommendation Conventional Drug Use
"Pneumonia caused by bacteria and mycoplasma is generally treated with antibiotics..."

Polymyositis

The Condition
"...unable to process chemicals normally), hormone disorders (such as abnormal thyroid, calcium, and magnesium conditions), and infectious diseases (such as influenza virus, AIDS, streptococcus and Lyme bacteria, pork tapeworm and schistosomiasis)..."

Poor Small Intestine Health

The Condition
"...) can kill off helpful bacteria in the small and large intestine and can cause an alkaline gut where harmful gas producing bacteria will proliferate..."

Recommendation Garlic
"Garlic will kill harmful intestinal bacteria and promote the growth of beneficial acid-producing bacteria..."

Recommendation Raw Food Diet
"Eat lots of raw fruit and vegetables to promote growth of healthful bacteria..."

Poor/Slow Wound Healing

The Condition
"...White blood cells clean the wound of debris and bacteria..."

Relationship to Zinc Requirement
"...In addition, inflammation and bacterial growth were both reduced..."

Recommendation Superoxide Dismutase
"...They actually use free radicals to fight bacteria and to dispose of dead tissue..."

Recommendation L-Arginine
"...Other animal and human studies have demonstrated that arginine stimulates the cell-mediated immune response and protects against bacterial challenges [Gurbuz et al..."

Premenstrual Syndrome

Recommendation Lactobacillus Acidophilus
"Lactobacillus acidophilus has been shown to inhibit the fecal bacterial enzyme, beta-glucuronidase, which is responsible for deconjugating liver conjugated estrogen..."

Probiotic

Related Topic
"...They are beneficial or "friendly" intestinal bacteria..."

Probiotics

As A Treatment
"There are more than 400 different species of bacteria in the human digestive tract..."

Prostatitis

The Condition
"...It is known that prostatitis starts with a bacterial infection: Bacteria take up residence in the prostate and as it proliferates, the patient becomes aware of a problem..."

Protozoan

Related Topic
"...They are microorganisms that differ from bacteria in that they are larger and possess a nucleus surrounded by a membrane..."

Psoriasis

The Condition
"...Medications, viral or bacterial infections, poor digestion, excessive alcohol consumption, obesity, lack of sunlight, overexposure to sunlight (sunburn), stress, general poor health, cold climate, and frequent friction on..."

Relationship to Yeast / Candida Infection
"A number of gut-derived toxins are implicated in the development of psoriasis including endotoxins (cell wall components of gram-negative bacteria), streptococcal products, Candida albicans, yeast compounds, and IgE or IgA immune complexes..."

Relationship to Dyspepsia / Poor Digestion
"...These are metabolized by bowel bacteria into several toxic compounds..."

Pyelonephritis

The Condition
"...Incidence; Causes & Development The infection occurs more frequently in women than in men simply because the opening of the urethra in women is closer to the anus and the bacteria from the bowel..."

Rashes

The Condition
"...Causes include ... Infections: Bacteria, viruses and fungi are common causes of skin rashes..."

Reflux Nephropathy

Related Topic
"...If the bladder is infected or the urine contains bacteria this exposes the kidney to the possibility of infection (pyelonephritis)..."

Remove Wisdom Teeth

As A Treatment
"...Saliva, bacteria and food particles can collect around impacted wisdom teeth, causing themselves or neighboring teeth to decay..."

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Recommendation Antibiotics
"...This helps prevent bacterial endocarditis, a dangerous infection of the heart's lining or valves..."

Rheumatoid Arthritis

The Condition
"...Hoekstra, MD has found that virtually all the patients he has studied have had significant amounts of a bacteria called Propioni bacterium acnes..."

Relationship to Bacterial Dysbiosis
"...In some cases bacterial antigens have been found in synovial cells and may enter the circulation because of the increased intestinal permeability associated with the intestinal infection..."

Salmonella

Related Topic
"A widespread genus of gram-negative motile-rod bacteria, some of which can cause moderate GI infections, while several can produce metabolites in food that cause serious toxic reaction when the food is eaten..."

Sarcoidosis

The Condition
"...The cause of Sarcoidosis is unknown, but some areas of exploration on its causes are ... A viral or bacterial infection (Sarcoidosis is not contagious, but resembles tuberculosis)..."

See Infectious Disease Specialist

As A Treatment
"...not confined to a single organ system or cause; they include expertise in infections of any type (such as sinuses, heart, brain, lungs, urinary tract, bowel, bones or pelvic organs) and any cause (bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic)..."

Senile Dementia

The Condition
"...Causes include ... Viral or bacterial encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain..."

Sepsis

Related Topic
"...Septicemia: The presence of pathogenic bacteria or other microbes in the blood stream - a serious business, since most defenses are focused outside the bloodstream and the infection has bypassed them either due to its virulence, the depth..."

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

The Condition
"...Bacterial infection of the affected area is another possible side-effect..."

Silymarin / Milk Thistle

As A Treatment
"...Many people take milk thistle regularly to protect their livers from the effects of alcohol, heavy metals and drugs, and as needed after exposure to solvents, pesticides, bacteria from food poisoning or other toxins..."

Sinusitis

The Condition
"...MBP is believed to injure the lining of the sinuses and this in turn allows bacteria to proliferate..."

Sjogren's Syndrome

The Condition
"...Pneumonia can also develop when bacteria in the mouth migrate into the lungs and cause infection, or when bacteria get into the lungs and coughing doesn't remove them..."

Small Intestine Cancer

The Condition
"...This may be due to several factors, such as the liquid nature of the contents of the small intestine (less irritation), the rapid transit time (less exposure time to toxic agents), the low bacteria count, or the alkaline pH..."

Soil Based Organisms

As A Treatment
"Soil-Based Organisms (SBOs) are, as the name suggests, microbes (microorganisms - bacteria) that normally live in the soil..."

Staphylococcus

Related Topic
"A genus of micrococci bacteria with many members that can cause disease..."

STD Chlamydia

The Condition
"Chlamydia is a sexually-transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis..."

STD Gonorrhea

The Condition
"Gonorrhea is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacterium that can grow and multiply easily in mucous membranes of the body..."

STD Syphilis

The Condition
"Syphilis is a serious, chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum..."

Steam / Spray Treatments

As A Treatment
"...It can be turned on in a room for 10 to 15 minutes every hour to clear airborne bacteria..."

Steatorrhea

The Condition
"...The Schilling test with antibiotics (part III) and the bile acid breath test will facilitate a diagnosis of bacterial overgrowth..."

Stevia

As A Treatment
"...What is really intriguing about Stevia is that it is completely calorie-free, never initiates a rise in blood sugar, and does not provide an intestinal source of food for bacteria and yeasts..."

Stomach Cancer

The Condition
"...pylori) infection - these bacteria live in the stomach lining of many people, usually without any symptoms..."

Stool Exam

As A Treatment
"...Detecting and identifying certain types of bacteria that can cause disease..."

Streptococcus

Related Topic
"A genus of gram-staining chain-forming cocci bacteria..."

Supplemental Fiber

As A Treatment
"...Water-soluble fibers actually dissolve in water and are further altered by the bacteria in our intestines..."

Susceptibility To Cavities

The Condition
"...After a hole is formed in a tooth, the acid-generating bacteria live in it and continue their dirty work: they form their own ecological niche, and eventually they make the cavity worse..."

Recommendation Ozone / Oxidative Therapy
"...The bad bacteria that cause decay are slow workers and ozone not only kills these bugs, but also primes the tooth surface so that remineralizing can begin..."

Susceptibility To Miscarriages

The Condition
"...Causes & Development; Risk Factors Below are the main reasons behind miscarriages; some women will have multiple reasons ... Infections cause about 1% of cases and include bacterial, viral, parasitic, fungal, or those acquired through sexually transmitted diseases..."

Test for Cardiac Risk Factors

As A Treatment
"...Recent support has been given to the concept of a bacterial infection component of heart disease..."

Test for Parasites

As A Treatment
"...More comprehensive testing, such as a Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis with Parasitology is suggested and available from the same stool sample when bacterial imbalances or digestive problems are suspected..."

TMG (Tri-methyl-glycine)

As A Treatment
"...Viral/bacterial infections: Enhances immune response..."

Torn, weak, or Stretched Ligaments or Tendons

The Condition
"...Their job is to clean out the bacteria and prevent infection at the injury site..."

Tuberculosis

The Condition
"...It is caused by the tiny, slow growing bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis..."

Related Topic
"Also known as TB, Consumption or "The White Plague", tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, usually affecting the lungs but possibly also the brain, kidneys and bones..."

Tyramine-containing Foods Avoidance

As A Treatment
"...Furthermore, bacterial action on protein sources such as meat and soy products can cause an increase in the food's tyramine levels..."

Ulcerative Colitis

The Condition
"...Treatment & Prevention If candida or a bacterial overgrowth is present, further recovery in ulcerative colitis can be achieved by correcting the imbalance through antimicrobial or antifungal agents..."

Relationship to Bacterial Dysbiosis
"A variety of bacterial pathogens can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloody diarrhea, fever or abdominal pain..."

Recommendation Ozone / Oxidative Therapy
"Rectal insufflation of ozone can hasten tissue repair and kill bacteria that may be slowing the healing process..."

Ultraviolet Light Therapy

As A Treatment
"...Any contaminated object, be it a surgical instrument, bedding, room air, the human skin, or body fluids such as blood, can be cleansed rapidly of viruses and bacteria..."

Urinalysis

As A Treatment
"...Nitrite: A positive nitrite test indicates that bacteria may be present in significant numbers in urine..."

Vaginal Depletion Pack

As A Treatment
"...Function Vaginal depletion packs inhibit local bacterial growth, stimulate the body to slough off abnormal cervical cells, and promote lymphatic drainage..."

Vaginal Itching

The Condition
"...There are many other things you can try to do to help prevent (and help treat) the vaginal itching from appearing or returning during your pregnancy ... Always wipe from front to back to keep bacteria away from your vagina..."

Vaginitis

Related Topic
"...Vaginosis: A vaginal infection characterized by a smelly discharge and the presence of Gardnerella, Mycoplasma, or other anaerobic bacteria, with thevlack of Lactobacillus species..."

Vaginitis/Vaginal Infection

The Condition
"...The most common vaginal infections are bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis..."

Relationship to Estrogens Low
"...The vaginal lining becomes thinner and more fragile resulting in an increased risk of bacterial infection..."

Relationship to AIDS
"...infection with candida or bacterial vaginosis - corresponded with increased amounts of HIV virus in the cervico-vaginal secretions of women who were HIV-positive..."

Recommendation Ozone / Oxidative Therapy
"...A study showed that the vaginas of 47 of 53 healthy women, but only 30 of 102 women with bacterial vaginosis, contained predominantly L..."

Vasculitis

The Condition
"...Causes & Development Drugs, complement deficiencies, viral, bacterial and protozoan infections have all been implicated..."

Vertigo

The Condition
"...& Symptoms Symptoms of labyrinthitis can include dizziness, nausea and vomiting, loss of balance (especially falling toward the affected side), hearing loss in the affected ear (especially with bacterial labyrinthitis), ringing or other noises in the ears (tinnitus) and involuntary eye movements..."

Vinegar

As A Treatment
"...Source Cider vinegar is produced when bacteria naturally present in the air converts the small amount of alcohol in apple juice to acetic acid, which gives vinegar its tangy taste..."

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)

As A Treatment
"...All vitamin B12 found in nature is made by microorganisms (bacteria essentially), and none is found in sterile plants..."

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

As A Treatment
"...Intestinal bacteria produce varying amounts of Riboflavin, so it is unclear what different people's needs for B2 are..."

Vitamin B2 Requirement

The Condition
"...However, because of its production by intestinal bacteria, it may not cause symptoms as severe as other vitamin deficiencies..."

Vitamin C

Related Topic
"...teeth, collagen and blood vessels (capillaries), enhances iron absorption and red blood cell formation, helps in the utilization of carbohydrates and synthesis of fats and proteins, aids in fighting bacterial infections, and interacts with other nutrients..."

Vitamin K

As A Treatment
"...A portion of the body's vitamin K is supplied by bacteria living in the intestine rather than by dietary sources..."

Vitamin K Requirement

The Condition
"...Vitamin K deficiency can exist in adults treated with antibiotics that kill the bacteria that normally live in the digestive tract - intestinal bacteria supply part of our daily requirement of vitamin K..."

Weakened Immune System

The Condition
"...The immune system is composed of many interdependent cell types that collectively protect the body from bacterial, parasitic, fungal and viral infections, as well as from the growth of tumor cells..."

Recommendation Elderberry / Sambucol
"Although viruses can not be treated with antibiotics, which are effective only against bacteria, the body's immune system has many natural defenses against virus infections..."

West Nile Virus

The Condition
"...Treatment & Prevention Because this illness is not caused by bacteria, antibiotics do not help..."

White Blood Cell

Related Topic
"A blood cell that does not contain hemoglobin: a blood corpuscle responsible for maintaining the body's immune surveillance system against invasion by foreign substances such as viruses or bacteria..."

Yeast / Candida Infection

The Condition
"...Causes & Development; Risk Factors The job of Candida albicans is to recognize and destroy harmful bacteria: Without it, we would be defenseless against many pathogenic bacteria..."

Our Question about broad-spectrum antibiotic use
"Antibiotics reduce the number of "friendly bacteria" in the intestinal tract that normally keep the Candida albicans under control..."

Relationship to Increased Intestinal Permeability / Leaky Gut
"It is likely that both yeast and bacterial overgrowth commonly occur together; overgrowth of either can lead to Leaky Gut Syndrome..."

Relationship to Parasite Infection
"Intestinal parasites such as worms destroy friendly bacteria in the gut, making yeast overgrowth possible..."

Zinc Requirement

The Condition
"...This results in eczematoid skin lesions, alopecia, diarrhea, and concurrent bacterial and yeast infections..."





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