Podcasts about biofilms

Biofilms are everywhere: your teeth, your kitchen sponge, and even medical implants. Scientists are uncovering how these highly organized microbial communities protect bacteria from antibiotics and the immune system, and how understanding their hidden lives could help us fight some of the scariest infections, particularly those that disproportionately impact people with cystic fibrosis.Learn more about CALM here.Check out Wow If True wherever you listen to podcasts!A transcript and references for this episode can be found at acs.org/tinymatters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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What if some of the most powerful tools for controlling chronic bacterial infections are already living inside the human body? In this episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, hosts Matt Sabatello and Rich Johannesen sit down with Dr. David A. Jernigan, DNM, DC, founder of the Biologix Center for Optimum Health, for a deep exploration of Lyme disease, bacteriophages, chronic infection, biological medicine, and his development of Induced Native Phage Therapy (INPT). Dr. Jernigan has worked with people experiencing Lyme disease and complex chronic illness since the 1990s. His journey into the Lyme world began unexpectedly when a mother and her twin sons came to his Kansas practice with Lyme disease. At a time when Lyme disease knowledge was far more limited, the experience pushed him into decades of clinical work, research, writing, and experimentation focused on understanding why some patients remain chronically ill. Today, one of the central areas of his work is bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria—and a therapeutic model he calls Induced Native Phage Therapy. What Are Bacteriophages? Bacteriophages, commonly called phages, are viruses that infect bacteria. They exist throughout nature and are also found in enormous numbers within the human body. Unlike broad-spectrum approaches that may affect many different microorganisms, phages can have highly specific relationships with particular bacteria. During the interview, Dr. Jernigan explains the relationship between bacteria and bacteriophages and introduces listeners to the phageome—the vast community of phages living in and around the human microbiome. He describes how certain phages can enter a lytic cycle, ultimately destroying their bacterial host, while others can exist in a more dormant or lysogenic relationship with bacteria before environmental conditions trigger a change in their behavior. This bacterial-phage relationship forms the foundation for Dr. Jernigan's work with INPT. What Is Induced Native Phage Therapy (INPT)? One of the most important distinctions in this conversation is the difference between conventional phage therapy and Induced Native Phage Therapy. Traditional phage therapy generally involves identifying phages capable of attacking a particular bacterium and introducing those phages into a patient. Dr. Jernigan's approach is fundamentally different. Rather than administering externally sourced bacteriophages, INPT is designed around the idea of influencing native phages that are already present within the body. Dr. Jernigan describes his approach as using electromagnetic or bioresonance-based information intended to influence phages associated with targeted microorganisms and encourage a shift toward bacterial destruction. He explains that development of the process took approximately five years and grew out of his earlier work with bioresonance and biological medicine. Matt and Rich push Dr. Jernigan throughout the conversation to explain exactly what he believes is happening biologically, how targeted phages are distinguished from the enormous number of phages within the body, and how this approach differs from simply attempting to kill microorganisms directly. Why Phages Could Matter in Lyme Disease The discussion then turns specifically to Borrelia burgdorferi, other Borrelia species, and Lyme disease. Dr. Jernigan argues that bacteria and their associated phages have coexisted for an extraordinarily long time and that bacteria entering the human body may already exist within complex relationships with bacteriophages. Instead of searching externally for a single phage capable of targeting Borrelia, his research asks a different question: Can the phages already present within a patient or associated with a microorganism be influenced to help control that organism? That question sits at the center of INPT. The conversation also explores monovalent versus polyvalent phages, bacterial specificity, intracellular microorganisms, and the potential ability of phages to interact with bacteria residing in difficult-to-reach environments. Lyme Disease Is More Than One Infection This episode extends far beyond phage therapy. Dr. Jernigan explains how his understanding of Lyme disease has evolved dramatically since he began treating patients in the 1990s. Early in his career, much of the Lyme community was focused primarily on finding and killing Borrelia burgdorferi. Over time, he became increasingly convinced that chronic illness could not be adequately explained by one microorganism alone. He describes what he calls Multi-Microbial Activation Syndrome, a model in which Lyme disease may occur alongside or contribute to changes involving numerous microorganisms and physiological systems. The conversation explores: Borrelia burgdorferi and other Borrelia species Bartonella and Babesia Other tick-borne infections Mold and environmental exposures Microbial interactions Toxins Metabolic dysfunction Immune dysregulation Mast cell activation Inflammation Individual biological terrain This leads to one of the central themes of the episode: two people can carry similar microorganisms yet experience dramatically different levels of illness. Dr. Jernigan therefore argues that treating a diagnosis alone can miss the larger biological picture of the person experiencing the disease. Treating the Infection vs. Repairing the Damage Dr. Jernigan uses a memorable termite analogy to explain chronic Lyme disease. If termites are discovered before they have caused significant structural damage, eliminating them may largely solve the problem. But if termites have been damaging a house for years, killing the termites does not rebuild the house. The same concept, he argues, may apply to chronic illness. Reducing microbial burden may be important, but a person may still be dealing with neurological, metabolic, inflammatory, structural, immune, or other dysfunction that developed during years of illness. That distinction becomes particularly important when evaluating whether a treatment has worked. A reduction in infection does not necessarily mean that years of physiological damage or dysregulation immediately disappear. Why Every Lyme Patient May Require a Different Approach Matt and Rich discuss Tick Boot Camp's view of Lyme disease as a polymicrobial, multisystemic, chronic infectious or post-infectious illness, and Dr. Jernigan explains why his clinical experience has led him toward a similarly individualized model. Every patient enters illness with a different history, microbiome, microbial exposures, environmental exposures, physiology, and accumulated biological stress. For that reason, Dr. Jernigan challenges what he describes as "cookbook" medicine—the idea that every patient carrying the same diagnosis should receive essentially the same protocol. Instead, his model attempts to identify what is dysfunctional in the individual patient while simultaneously reducing infectious burden and supporting the body's ability to repair itself. Phages, Biofilms, and Intracellular Bacteria Another major portion of the interview explores two difficult problems in chronic infection: biofilms and intracellular bacteria. Dr. Jernigan discusses research showing that certain bacteriophages can interact with or penetrate bacterial biofilms, potentially giving phage-based approaches characteristics that differ from conventional antimicrobial strategies. The discussion also examines whether phages can reach bacteria residing inside cells. These questions are particularly relevant to Lyme disease because persistence, bacterial morphology, biofilms, tissue environments, and intracellular localization are frequently discussed as possible contributors to treatment difficulty. Dr. Jernigan explains why he believes native phages may be capable of reaching microorganisms in environments that can present challenges for other therapeutic approaches. Herxheimer Reactions: Does Feeling Worse Mean Treatment Is Working? The episode also challenges one of the most familiar ideas in the Lyme community: Do patients have to feel worse before they feel better? Many Lyme patients are familiar with the Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, often shortened to "Herxing," in which symptoms can temporarily intensify during antimicrobial treatment. Dr. Jernigan discusses his belief that effective treatment should not necessarily require significant suffering. He connects this idea to his model of phage-mediated bacterial destruction and explains why he believes INPT may behave differently from therapies that produce large amounts of inflammatory bacterial debris. Matt and Rich dig into this distinction and the potential relationship between microbial die-off, cytokines, inflammation, mast cells, and worsening symptoms. MCAS, Immune Activation, and Treatment Sensitivity The conversation also addresses why some people with chronic Lyme disease become extraordinarily sensitive to medications, supplements, foods, environmental exposures, and other treatments. Dr. Jernigan discusses macrophages, inflammatory cytokines, histamine, mast cell degranulation, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) as part of the larger chronic illness picture. Rather than viewing these problems as completely separate diagnoses, he encourages looking for the biological processes that may be driving multiple downstream symptoms. This reflects another recurring theme throughout the episode: identifying and addressing upstream contributors rather than continually treating individual symptoms in isolation. Antibiotics, Resistance, and the Search for New Approaches Matt, Rich, and Dr. Jernigan also have an extended discussion about antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance. Dr. Jernigan is strongly critical of long-term reliance on antibiotics and argues that bacterial adaptation and antibiotic resistance make alternative antimicrobial strategies increasingly important. The conversation examines doxycycline, broad-spectrum antibiotics, environmental antibiotic exposure, bacterial adaptation, and why phage research has regained scientific interest as antimicrobial resistance becomes an increasingly important global challenge. Dr. Jernigan also makes an important distinction between his approach and conventional phage therapy, which itself is an active area of scientific research. Dr. Jernigan's Published INPT Research Dr. Jernigan discusses several publications related to his work, including his 2021 retrospective review of Induced Native Phage Therapy for Lyme disease and relapsing fever and subsequent work expanding the concept into treatment-resistant illnesses involving multiple microorganisms. He intentionally made his peer-reviewed publications open access so patients, practitioners, and researchers could review the work without encountering a paywall. During the interview, he also acknowledges the importance of additional independent research and the challenges involved in funding and validating emerging therapeutic approaches. INPT remains an emerging and unconventional approach. The mechanisms and clinical claims discussed in this episode should therefore be understood as Dr. Jernigan's research, hypotheses, clinical observations, and interpretations rather than established standards of Lyme disease treatment. From "Chasing Bugs" to Biological Medicine Perhaps the most important evolution in Dr. Jernigan's career is his movement away from simply "chasing bugs." His earliest Lyme work focused heavily on identifying and addressing microorganisms. After decades of treating complex patients, his philosophy expanded toward simultaneously considering two questions: What microorganisms are creating a burden, and what is preventing this particular person's body from returning to healthy function? That means considering infections alongside neurological function, metabolism, immune regulation, inflammation, environmental exposures, structural problems, the microbiome, and other biological systems. For patients who have spent years moving from treatment to treatment, that broader question may be one of the most valuable takeaways from this conversation. Topics Discussed Dr. David Jernigan's introduction to Lyme disease in the 1990s Congenital and persistent Lyme disease Early Lyme disease testing Natural and biological medicine Borrelia burgdorferi Bartonella, Babesia, and other tick-borne infections Polymicrobial illness Multi-Microbial Activation Syndrome Bacteriophages and the human phageome How bacteriophages infect bacteria Lytic and lysogenic phage cycles Conventional phage therapy Induced Native Phage Therapy (INPT) Native versus externally administered phages Monovalent and polyvalent phages Bioresonance and electromagnetic signaling Phages and bacterial biofilms Intracellular bacteria Antibiotic resistance Doxycycline and antimicrobial treatment Jarisch-Herxheimer reactions Cytokines and inflammation Macrophages and immune dysfunction MCAS and treatment sensitivity Mold and environmental illness Microbial terrain Personalized Lyme disease treatment Treating infection versus repairing physiological damage Biological and bioregulatory medicine Emerging research into phage-based therapies About Dr. David Jernigan Dr. David A. Jernigan, DNM, DC, is an author, researcher, clinician, and founder of the Biologix Center for Optimum Health in Franklin, Tennessee. He has worked with people experiencing Lyme disease and complex chronic illness for decades and has written extensively about Lyme disease, biological medicine, natural approaches to chronic illness, bacteriophages, and related topics. His more recent research has focused on Induced Native Phage Therapy, an approach designed to influence naturally occurring bacteriophages within the body rather than administering externally sourced phages. Learn more about Dr. David Jernigan, INPT, his Lyme disease work, publications, and the Biologix Center. Work With Dr. David Jernigan Patients interested in learning more about Dr. Jernigan, the Biologix Center for Optimum Health, and opportunities to work with him can visit: Biologix Center for Optimum Health – Dr. David Jernigan INPT Information for Doctors and Healthcare Providers Healthcare professionals interested in learning more about Induced Native Phage Therapy or becoming an INPT provider can visit PhaGenCorp: PhaGenCorp – Induced Native Phage Therapy Learn More About Lyme Disease Explore more Tick Boot Camp conversations with physicians working with Lyme disease and complex tick-borne illness: Tick Boot Camp Doctors

In this throwback episode, Alan is joined by frequent guest and co-host Dr. Lance Timmerman to explore game-changing shifts in clinical efficiency and practice workflows. Lance shares his firsthand experience integrating Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) and EMS Airflow technology into his practice—explaining how disclosing plaque and switching to air polishing speeds up hygiene appointments, enhances patient comfort, and streamlines complex restorative preps. From there, the two discuss the hygienist staffing landscape, the power of asynchronous video case presentations via unlisted YouTube links to boost patient case acceptance, and the humbling realities of middle-aged mountain bike wipeouts. Some links from the show:  Guided Biofilm Therapy by EMS Nu-Bird suction  Camtasia screen capture software Loom  Join the Very Dental Facebook Group using one of these passwords: Timmerman, Paul, Bioclear, Tiffany, Hornbrook, Gary, McWethy, Papa Randy, Frank or Lipscomb!  The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! We're proud to be supported by the folks at Net32! I'm a big fan of the Bioclear Method! I think you should give it a try and I've got a great offer to help you get on board! Use the exclusive Very Dental Podcast code VERYDENTAL8TON for 15% OFF your total Bioclear purchase, including Core Anterior and Posterior Four day courses, Black Triangle Certification, and all Bioclear products. Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code "VERYSHIP" you'll get free shipping on your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!

What if treating Lyme disease successfully requires looking beyond the infection itself? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Myriah Hinchey, Naturopathic Physician, known as the "Lyme Queen," to explore her 10B approach to chronic Lyme disease and the importance of understanding why some patients remain sick despite treatment. Together, we discuss why effective care goes beyond simply "killing the bug" and instead considers the relationship between the infection, the immune system, and the body's terrain. Dr. Hinchey walks through the strategic sequence of her 10B approach, from understanding the patient's background and stabilizing the body to supporting immune balance, detoxification, and biofilm management. The conversation also explores the importance of personalized treatment, why rushing into antimicrobial strategies can sometimes create complications such as Herxheimer reactions, and how rebuilding immune competence can be a critical part of helping patients move toward recovery. Whether you're a healthcare practitioner, someone navigating chronic Lyme disease, or interested in a more comprehensive approach to complex infections, this conversation offers valuable insights into treating the patient as a whole, not just the pathogen.         Key takeaways: Understanding Lyme Complexity: Lyme disease treatment should prioritize understanding the bacteria's interactions with the human host and the immune system's role. The 10B Approach: Dr. Hinchey's strategic and holistic 10B approach targets various aspects such as inflammation control, immune balancing, gut health, and biofilm breakdown. Immune Competence: The goal is to cultivate a smarter, not necessarily stronger, immune system, focusing on nutrient sufficiency and systemic health. Biofilm and Detoxification: Addressing biofilm breakdown and supporting liver and lymphatic detoxification are crucial components to handle bacterial exposure effectively. Avoiding Herxheimer Reactions: Preparing the body before aggressive treatments can prevent adverse reactions, optimizing patient recovery and wellbeing.   More About Dr. Myriah Hinchey: Dr. Myriah Hinchey is a Connecticut-licensed naturopathic physician, a Fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS) and a Fellow of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). With more than 20 years of experience, she is a leading authority on Lyme disease and other complex chronic infection-driven inflammatory conditions. She serves as the Medical Director of TAO: Center for Vitality, where she has helped thousands of patients—both children and adults—recover from chronic illness. She is also the founder of LymeCore Botanicals, a physician-formulated herbal medicine company focused on safe, potent, and effective solutions for vector-borne diseases. In addition, Dr. Hinchey is the host of the LymeBytes! Podcast and creator of the annual LymeBytes Symposium, platforms that bring together patients, practitioners, and thought leaders to share science, solutions, and hope. She is also a sought-after lecturer, training medical professionals on how to successfully integrate functional, herbal, and lifestyle medicine into their practices for more successful, lasting resolution of chronic infection-driven illnesses. Her mission is simple: to bring awareness and truth to infection-driven chronic illnesses, helping people recognize these stealth infections for what they are and guiding them toward lasting recovery by restoring the body's terrain, calming inflammation, rebuilding immune balance, and naturally eradicating the infection—creating the foundation for true, lasting healing.   Website Instagram TAO Vitality Lyme Core Connect with me! Website Instagram Facebook YouTube

Can acne start in the gut?In this episode of The Turd Nerds, we're joined once again by Dr. Megan Larravey for a fascinating case-based discussion exploring the connection between chronic acne, gut health, H. pylori, dysbiosis, and inflammation.We walk through the case of a woman in her 30s who developed persistent cystic acne despite eating a clean diet, using clean skincare products, exercising regularly, sleeping well, and trying many conventional and natural treatment approaches. With no obvious hormonal pattern and no significant digestive symptoms, her case challenged many of our assumptions about what drives chronic acne.What we found highlights the powerful relationship between the gut microbiome and skin health—and why some skin conditions may be rooted in underlying gastrointestinal dysfunction, even when the gut appears perfectly healthy.✔ Why acne isn't always a hormone problem✔ The surprising connection between H. pylori and chronic skin conditions✔ How dysbiosis can contribute to persistent acne✔ The role of biofilms in chronic inflammatory conditions✔ Why some patients with gut dysfunction have no GI symptoms✔ Pseudomonas, endotoxins, and systemic inflammation✔ Leaky gut and its impact on skin health✔ How we approach stubborn acne from a functional medicine perspective✔ Stool testing, organic acid testing, and evaluating the gut-skin axis✔ The role of probiotics, spore-based probiotics, and immunoglobulins✔ Biofilm disruptors and antimicrobial herbs✔ Why healing the gut often takes longer than people expect✔ The importance of fiber, fermented foods, and rebuilding microbiome resilienceAcne is often viewed as a skin condition, but for some patients it may be a manifestation of deeper immune, inflammatory, and microbiome imbalances. This episode explores why chronic acne can persist despite doing "all the right things" and how addressing gut dysfunction may be an important piece of the puzzle.Whether you're struggling with acne yourself or you're a clinician looking to better understand the gut-skin connection, this conversation offers a practical and thought-provoking look at how the microbiome influences skin health.Music provided by Blue Dot.

A rash baffled 25 years of dermatologists. It disappeared in a week once Dr. Steven Zodkoy traced it to a childhood memory. Here's what that case, and the concept of a "biofilm," has to do with your migraines and your bladder. Dr. Chris Motley sits down with Dr. Steven Zodkoy, a chiropractor and applied kinesiologist who became the first in his field to pass the American College of Nutrition exam, a credential previously reserved for MDs and PhDs. Thirty-five years into practice, Dr. Zodkoy specializes in the patient conventional medicine gave up on: the migraine sufferer, the "recurring UTI" patient who never actually had a UTI, the chronic fatigue case with a normal bloodwork panel. His framework rests on one idea most doctors do not test for: the biofilm, a sticky protective layer that bacteria, viruses, mold, and parasites lay down to hide from the immune system and from treatment. Once one pathogen builds a biofilm, Zodkoy argues, it invites others in, which is why a "cured" infection so often resurfaces as something else entirely, chronic sinusitis becoming Lyme-like fatigue, a bladder infection becoming a lifetime of unexplained pelvic tightness, a resistant childhood strain becoming an adult autoimmune diagnosis.  Key Takeaways Biofilms are why a "cleared" infection keeps coming back as something else. A biofilm is the mucous-like shield a bacterium, virus, parasite, or mold colony builds to hide from the immune system and from antibiotics. Once it's there, he says, it invites other pathogens to shelter in it too, which can explain why chronic sinusitis, Lyme-linked fatigue, and mold exposure so often show up in the same patient.  Interstitial cystitis is frequently a tight-bladder problem being treated as a recurrent UTI. Dr. Zodkoy's read: stress and anxiety tighten the bladder, it never fully empties, and what's left behind gets infected, so the antibiotic treats a symptom while the muscle stays tight and the infections keep returning. His protocol adjusts the pelvic floor and pubic symphysis, then layers in biofilm-breaking supplements and emotional work.  A 25-year rash resolved after one round of Neuro-Emotional Technique tied to an age-seven memory. Every physical test on this patient, mold, yeast, parasites, heavy metals, came back clean. Emotional testing didn't.  His migraine protocol runs liver support first, nervous system second, emotional work third, in that order, on purpose. Dr. Zodkoy's 1992 theory ties migraines to a slow-functioning liver overloaded by chemical exposure, hormones, or diet. He walks us through his 8-week liver protocol, 16 weeks including autonomic nervous system support, and a 96% success rate once emotional work is added. You cannot do deep detox or trauma work on a nervous system that has nothing left. There's no point moving to detox, biofilm-clearing, or emotional release until a patient's self-rated energy crosses roughly 50 to 60 out of 100.  [00:00:00] Cold open: migraines, interstitial cystitis, chronic fatigue, and the biofilm nobody explains  [00:02:02] Origin story: "doctor, lawyer, doctor" and practicing three months before 25  [00:04:04] Why he became a nutritionist first: the autonomic nervous system as the missing piece  [00:06:08] Finding a hidden emotion: the six-minute visit versus a real history  [00:09:37] The HPA axis toolkit: DHEA, GABA, adaptogens, and a gut bacterium built for stress  [00:11:27] NET, emotion code, and generational trauma: "it doesn't have to be real, it has to be believed"  [00:14:36] The 25-year rash: a muscle test, a forgotten age seven, and a mother's confession  [00:19:04] Migraines: the 1992 liver theory, the 80/20 split, and a claimed 96% success rate  [00:23:43] Interstitial cystitis is not a UTI: the tight bladder nobody is treating [00:27:06]  Killing the biofilm: natokinase, antimicrobials, and cranial electrotherapy stimulation  [00:31:29] The sympathetic-parasympathetic seesaw, and why healing collapses without it  [00:34:59] The "oomph" scale: testing cortisol at home and in the office  [00:36:27] The protocol in order: glandulars, adaptogens, and parasympathetic support, dosed on purpose  [00:43:30] Chronic fatigue, sinus biofilms, and the "house party" that becomes Lyme, EBV, and mold  [00:47:19] Parasites in America, and the TG/HDL ratio he says predicts heart risk  [01:00:02] Closing: where to find Dr. Zodkoy, and a teed-up follow-up on the healthcare system Resources Mentioned Tools & Products Biofilm Clear: Zodkoy's stated favorite combination product for breaking down biofilms, made up of natokinase, serrapeptase, lumbrokinase, and bromelain. He describes dosing at 2000 IU for patients under 50 and up to 4000 IU for patients over 50 with abnormal bloodwork. CP2305 (referenced in audio as "PC2305"): a Lactobacillus gasseri probiotic strain studied for stress and HPA-axis effects. True Laser: a home low-level laser device Zodkoy places over the vagus nerve. Cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) units: clip-on-the-ear devices Zodkoy uses for anxiety, sleep, depression, and (with pads placed over the bladder) interstitial cystitis relief. Adrenal glandular products (brand examples given: Adrenal Complex from Designs for Health, Adrenal from Orthomolecular, Cortex from Thorne Research), used at a fraction of label dose, one pill in the morning only, per Zodkoy's protocol. Adaptogens referenced: ashwagandha, holy basil, rhodiola, cordyceps. • Nervous-system support referenced: DHEA, L-theanine, GABA, phosphatidylserine, adrenoglandulars. Antimicrobials referenced for biofilm-associated infections: berberine, olive leaf, oregano. Nutrients referenced for liver-support migraine protocol: B vitamins, glutathione, NAC. Concepts referenced: HPA axis (hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal): the stress-response pathway Zodkoy targets before any other intervention. Applied kinesiology: manual muscle testing Zodkoy uses to distinguish emotional, physical, biochemical, parasitic, fungal, or toxic causes of a symptom. NET (Neuro-Emotional Technique), Emotion Code, Body Code: hands-on techniques used to locate and release stored emotional triggers. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system balance: the "seesaw" framework underlying his treatment sequencing. • Triglyceride-to-HDL ratio: Zodkoy's preferred cardiovascular risk marker over total cholestero Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  Follow Doctor Motley! 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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Christopher Rock, Technical Services Consultant and DVM at Animal Health Vision (AHV), a division of Elanco, discusses quorum sensing inhibition, biofilm disruption, and immune modulation in dairy cattle. He explains how these technologies support animal health, manage inflammation, and influence recovery, rumination, and body temperature responses. Learn how innovative approaches may complement herd health strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!"Bacterias communicate through signal molecules that coordinate behavior changes, allowing populations to form biofilms and express traits associated with disease challenges."Meet the guest: Dr. Christopher Rock graduated from the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine and owned a veterinary clinic in eastern Iowa for six years. He currently serves as a Technical Services Consultant and DVM for Animal Health Vision (AHV), a division of Elanco, focusing on innovative approaches to dairy cattle health, immune function, and disease management. Listen to Dr. Christopher Rock on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:33) Introduction(05:01) Quorum sensing inhibition(05:45) Biofilm disruption(10:40) Immune modulation(16:50) Inflammation management(20:57) Recovery and rumination(26:38) Final QuestionsThe Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- AHV* Afimilk* Evonik* Adisseo* CowManager* Agri-Comfort- Natural Biologics- Protekta- dsm-firmenich- BoviSync- Chemlock Nutrition- DietForge- Agrarian Solutions

Has a nasty virus ever swept through your family, completely derailing your summer vacation? In this heavily requested episode, Dr. Chris Motley shares his best advice for staying healthy while traveling, his personal travel kit with all his essentials plus the 4 pillars to keeping the whole family well when you're far from home.  Whether you're packing for your next trip or you want to curate your ready-to-go health travel kit, get your notepads and pens out for this one, and scroll down for the full travel kit listed below! In this episode, you'll learn:  Your essential travel kit should cover 4 essential basics: sleep, gut health, bugs and your immune system.  When it comes to keeping your family healthy on a big trip, you're always better safe than sorry: follow health precautions, learn about potential bugs your destination is known for and think about putting together your health kit ahead of time so you're not caught empty-handed. Health and wellbeing is #1.  How to prep for common issues like nausea, earaches and anxiety. Why single ingredient herbs and supplements are best for travel.  You won't regret doing the work to prep your immune system leading up to your trip. Think defensively. Be mindful of what you eat and where your food is sourced as much as possible to prevent illness.  Keep up good hydration for yourself and the whole family with electrolytes! Travel Kit Essentials  For The Plane Vitamin D, Vitamin C Light amounts of nano silver (Argentin 23 and XLear are good options) Oregano Spray For The Gut Probiotics - S. Bourlardii Digestive Enzymes (they shouldn't cause excessive bloating!) And, last but not least, Takesumi: https://tinyurl.com/bp7fa27f Anti Parasitic Herbs  Vidanga Supreme: https://shorturl.at/mLRGV Artemisia Supreme: https://shorturl.at/D7hMl Herbs for Kids Elderberry Supreme: https://shorturl.at/irqNj Astragalus Supreme: https://shorturl.at/9UT47 Golden Thread Supreme: https://shorturl.at/y9emQ For Food Poisoning Morinda Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/3a7unbhj American Ginseng: https://tinyurl.com/ya74ff9c For Hydration DesBio Hydration Complex: https://dbscript.com/product/hydration-complex/ (use discount code DRMOTLEY) and practitioner code f9367150 For Jet Lag  https://www.boironusa.com/product/jet-lag-relief/ For Travel Anxiety  https://dbscript.com/product/anxious/,  https://radicalrootsherbs.com/products/rest-relax-tonic For Sleep Melatonin, magnesium glycinate 00:00 What actually ruins a vacation 03:41 The four things you are packing for 04:47 Start boring: electrolytes, vitamin C, bug spray 06:55 Before you fly into a malaria zone 09:19 The diamond dealer who came home from Africa 11:43 Inside a red blood cell 14:02 Biofilms: where infections wait you out 16:26 Sweet wormwood, chrysanthemum, and a Nobel Prize 19:04 Opening the old man medicine case 21:24 Artemisia and Vidanga, and dosing for a child 23:45 The immune four, loaded three days early 26:10 The gut is the trip ruiner 30:21 Probiotics, enzymes, and charcoal 35:53 The homeopathic kit and how to take one 40:30 Sleep, magnesium, and Wei Qi 43:38 Pack it up: the four category checklist Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website ------  *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here https://www.doctormotley.com/15

On this episode, Jared and Jen introduce a new Full Moon Parasite Cleanse Protocol designed in conjunction with Cellcore Biosciences, to make parasite cleansing simpler, more affordable, and easier to follow than a comprehensive 90-day program. They explain why timing a cleanse around the full moon matters, discuss the role parasites may play in common symptoms like fatigue, bloating, brain fog, cravings, and digestive discomfort, and walk through each phase of the protocol - from drainage support and binders to rebuilding the gut afterward. They also compare this protocol to their original 90-day parasite cleanse, discuss who may benefit from each approach, and share practical tips for minimizing discomfort during a cleanse. They also explain the included symptom quiz, companion eBook, and how to choose the approach that best fits your health goals.Products:Full Moon Parasite Cleansing Protocols3 Month Parasite Cleansing ProtocolCellCore CoreMend GI Constipation Support Additional Information:Parasite Burden Quiz359: Comprehensive Detoxification of Parasites, Lyme, and Other Toxins With Dr. Todd Watts of CellCore Biosciences431: Are Parasites Part of Your Health Concerns? With Dr. Jay Davidson432: Your Parasite Cleansing User's Guide455: Real World Results From a Parasite Cleanse536: CellCore ParaKit Explained: How Each Product Supports Parasite Cleansing543: How to Choose the Right Binder for Detox, Parasites, Mold, and Metals653: Laxatives Blow! Constipation, Gut Health & the Real Path to Regularity657: The Leaky Gut Protocol: A Research-Based Plan to Restore Gut HealthVisit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalitynutritionbountiful and @vitalityradio on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

Matters Microbial #135: Biofilms in Motion—The Adorable Zorbs July 30, 2026 Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Jo Handelsmann, Shruthi Magesh Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode Here is a link to the Etsy shop where one can buy the wonderful "THIS IS WHAT A MICROBIOLOGIST LOOKS LIKE" enamel pins. Here is a link to the World Microbiome Day website. Here is a link to the interesting work of Contamination Club. The story of Alexander Fleming's famous contaminant that led to the discovery of penicillin.  Here is a link to Dr. Handelsman's recent book, "A World Without Soil."  Highly recommended.  The website for Dr. Handelsman's wonderful "Tiny Earth" program, helping students worldwide to screen soil for antimicrobial production (and learning about microbial diversity).   An overview of the microbial complexity of soil.   A video overview of biofilms. A video overview of types of bacterial motility. A video overview of "gliding motility" among bacteria. Some bacteria can "hitchhike" or are carried by other bacteria, such as Paenibacillus.  Learning about an odd sport involving "zorbs." An introductory essay on "zorbing" and motility. Another introductory essay on "co-zorbing," the topic of today's discussion. A description of Flavobacterium johnsoniae, which carries out "zorbing."  The original article on THOR ("The Hitchhikers of the Rhizosphere") by Dr. Handelsman and colleagues. The original "zorb" paper by Dr. Handelsman and colleagues that was discussed during today's podcast. The "co-zorb" paper by Dr. Handelsman, Dr. Magesh, and colleagues that was discussed during today's podcast. A fascinating video by Dr. Handelsman and her path to becoming a microbial scientist. Highly recommended..   Dr. Handelsman's faculty website. The website for the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. Dr. Handelsman's research laboratory website. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared explores why your oral microbiome may be one of the most overlooked foundations of whole-body health. He explains how an imbalance in the bacteria living in your mouth can influence your teeth, gums, gut, sinuses, cardiovascular system, and more. Learn why simply killing germs isn't always the answer, how biofilms contribute to ongoing dental problems, and why supporting a healthy oral ecosystem may be a better long-term strategy. Jared also shares his personal oral care routine, discusses the connection between the oral and gut microbiomes, reviews the latest research on oral probiotics, and outlines a practical protocol using clean oral care products, targeted probiotics, and lifestyle strategies to help support healthy teeth, gums, fresh breath, and overall wellness. Products Discussed - Buy 3 more products from the collection for 20% off automatically in your cart for 30 days from show air date: https://vitalitynutrition.com/collections/oral-microbiome-support Additional Information:539: Your Mouth Might Be Making You Sick631: Clean Oral Care: What Really Belongs in Your Toothpaste? with Bruce Weyman636: Herbal Secrets: Neem - The “Terrain Shifter” for Gut, Skin & Microbiome HealthVisit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalitynutritionbountiful and @vitalityradio on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

This episode features Prof. Cynthia L. Sears, MD from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Bloomberg School of Public Health (USA), speaking about both biofilms and specific gut microorganisms that may contribute to colorectal cancer development. Initially, Prof. Sears became interested in enterotoxigenic Bacteroides fragilis in connection with colon cancer. Further investigation found complex biofilms with multiple bacteria fixed to the surface of the tumor. The biofilms were shown to be oncogenic, and they reassembled very quickly after antibiotic treatment. Interestingly, the biofilms were found to have C. difficile. A subset of the biofilms have a dominant amount of Fusobacterium, and the latest work shows that these bacteria are associated with advancing cancer, stage 2 or beyond. These bacteria and/or biofilms don't necessarily trigger the onset of mutations that lead to colon cancer, but they accelerate tumor growth. Over time, the gut microbiota may be perturbed in various ways (including by antibiotics), allowing the organisms to create a niche for themselves that ultimately harms the colonic epithelial cells. Prof. Sears is optimistic about prevention strategies for colorectal cancer, such as a tool that helps predict risk in younger populations. Targeted prebiotics, too, show promise for encouraging the growth of beneficial bacteria that prevent the oncogenic species from finding a niche. Episode abbreviations and links: 2014 review by Sears and Garrett on the role of microbes in colon cancer: Microbes, Microbiota, and Colon Cancer One of the landmark 2012 papers linking Fusobacterium nucleatum to colorectal cancer: Fusobacterium nucleatum infection is prevalent in human colorectal carcinoma Examination of biofilms on colon cancer polyps: Epidemiology of bacterial biofilms on polyps and normal tissues in a screening colonoscopy cohort Association of Fusobacterium with advancing (stage 2) colorectal cancer: Tumor-Associated Fusobacterium nucleatum and Aggressive Architectural Features in Stage II Colorectal Cancer Paper showing genotoxic microbes increasing colon tumor burden: Combining genotoxic gut bacterial strains increases tumor burden and accelerates onset in a germ-free mouse model of colon carcinogenesis About Prof. Cynthia L. Sears, MD: Cynthia L. Sears, M.D. is Professor of Medicine, Oncology and Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Through her work as an infectious diseases specialist, she studies how bacteria and the microbiome impact gut diseases, particularly human colon cancer. She has long been an active member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), serving as President of IDSA in 2019, is an AAAS Fellow and is currently Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Infectious Diseases, the flagship journal of the IDSA.

HEALTH NEWS   Curcumin shows the best balance against cancer, study shows First trial confirms swimming reduces disability from chronic back pain Nanoplastics in Drinking Water May Be Making Dangerous Bacteria Stronger, New Study Warns Kids remember veggie scents from womb, study finds Watermelon Contains Compounds Linked to Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, Studies Show   Curcumin shows the best balance against cancer, study shows Wroclaw Medical University (Poland), July 22 2026 (News-Medical) Curcumin, berberine, and other plant-derived compounds have long attracted scientific interest because of their anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. A new study by researchers from Wroclaw Medical University, however, shows that not all natural compounds act in the same way, and strong anticancer activity does not always go hand in hand with a good safety profile. The researchers compared five compounds: curcumin, berberine, biochanin A, cucurbitacin E, and CAPE (caffeic acid phenethyl ester), a component of propolis. They investigated how these substances affected fibrosarcoma cells and healthy muscle cells. The study focused on the NF-κB signaling pathway, which regulates inflammation, metabolism, cell survival, and cellular aging. The tested compounds disrupted mitochondrial function, reducing the cancer cells' ability to produce energy. In fibrosarcoma cells, ATP levels decreased by approximately 83–92%, compared with reductions of around 23–73% in healthy muscle cells. This suggests that cancer cells are more vulnerable to disturbances in energy metabolism. The compounds also affected mitophagy, the process responsible for removing damaged mitochondria. All five compounds induced features of cellular senescence in fibrosarcoma cells. In this state, cells remain alive but permanently lose their ability to divide. The strongest effect was observed with curcumin. The proportion of senescent cancer cells increased from approximately 16.5% to more than 75%. For the other compounds, the percentage exceeded 66% as well. Healthy muscle cells generally showed a weaker response, suggesting a degree of selectivity towards cancer cells.   First trial confirms swimming reduces disability from chronic back pain Macquarie University, July 21 2026 (Eurekalert)   Australian research has shown for the first time that a program of swimming can be clinically effective in reducing disability from chronic low back pain.  Publishedin the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the clinical trial found an eight-week individualised program of swimming and education, guided by a physiotherapist, improved function and pain significantly more than education alone in people with back pain.  The researchers recruited 76 adults aged 26 to 74 (average 41 years) who were experiencing some disability due to low back pain lasting for at least 12 weeks and allocated them at random to one of two groups. One group received an eight-week individualised program of swimming and education, supported by four telehealth coaching sessions with a physiotherapist. They weren't regular swimmers, but they were able to swim 25 metres and feel confident in the water.  The swimming programme was based on a goal of achieving three sessions of 30-45 minutes by the end of the eight weeks.  After eight weeks, disability was significantly lower in the swimming group.  They improved by about 50 per cent from where they were before starting the program. Compared to the control group who received education only, swimmers scored on average 2.5 points or 30 per cent lower on a widely used disability scale.     Nanoplastics in Drinking Water May Be Making Dangerous Bacteria Stronger, New Study Warns Virginia Tech University, July 21 2026 (Natural News) A study published in the journal Water Research found that nanoplastics, tiny plastic particles invisible to the naked eye, can increase the mechanical strength of bacterial biofilms and make them more resistant to disinfectants. The research, conducted by Virginia Tech and an international team, examined how these particles affect microbial communities inside drinking water systems.  The findings indicate indirect public health risks through water systems. The nanoplastics can make the antimicrobial-resistant pathogens better survive, which could be harmful to the environment and would have public health implications.   The study focused on biofilms containing E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, two bacteria commonly associated with waterborne infections. When exposed to nanoplastics, the bacteria activated multiple defense mechanisms, resulting in thicker, heavier biofilms. These strengthened biofilms pose a greater challenge for water treatment facilities, according to the researchers. Biofilms are communities of bacteria that attach to surfaces, such as the interior walls of water pipes. These bacterial colonies produce a protective matrix that shields them from environmental threats, including disinfectants. While some biofilms are beneficial, those formed by pathogenic bacteria can pose risks inside drinking water distribution systems.   Waterborne nanoplastics are already widespread. A French government study found that glass bottles can contain five to 50 times more microplastics than plastic bottles, with contamination often originating from painted caps.   Kids remember veggie scents from womb, study finds Durham University, May 13 2026 (Medical Xpress) Experiencing bitter or non-bitter flavors before birth can shape taste likes or dislikes after being born, according to new research led by the Durham University Department of Psychology. Researchers found that young children are less likely to react negatively to the smell of vegetables they were repeatedly exposed to in the womb. They say their findings could have implications for establishing healthy eating habits in children. The researchers examined the facial reactions of 12 three-year-olds to the non-bitter smell of carrot or the bitter smell of kale. They found that the three-year-olds whose mothers had taken carrot powder capsules as part of a controlled experiment when pregnant were less likely to show negative facial reactions toward the smell of carrot. Similarly, those whose mothers had taken kale powder capsules while pregnant reacted less negatively to the smell of kale. The researchers say their latest finding supports the argument that exposure to flavors in late pregnancy can result in long-lasting odor or flavor memory in children.   Watermelon Contains Compounds Linked to Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, Studies Show UCLA, July 22 2026 (Natural News)   Watermelon contains bioactive compounds that have been linked to improvements in cardiovascular function and metabolic healths. The fruit is a source of the amino acid citrulline, which the body converts to arginine, and the antioxidant lycopene, both of which have been associated with positive health outcomes. According to a review in the journal Nutrition clinique et métabolisme, watermelon consumption increases plasma arginine concentrations in adults. The body converts citrulline into arginine, which then supports nitric oxide production, a molecule that helps relax blood vessels. Lycopene, the carotenoid responsible for watermelon's red color, is also present in notable amounts and acts as an antioxidant. Watermelon's L-citrulline and L-arginine content improves arterial function and blood pressure Another report states that citrulline is useful for blood pressure regulation and metabolic health.  

Hey, Heal Squad! Today, we're talking about all things gut health, and honestly, this conversation answered so many questions we've all asked at one point or another. Like, I'm doing all the "right" things... but why do I still feel exhausted, bloated, inflamed, and not feeling like myself. Yeah, if you've been wondering, "What am I missing?" this episode is for you. Maria sat down with naturopathic physician and gut health expert Dr. Emily Hernandez to unpack one of the biggest hidden obstacles that could be standing in the way of feeling your best: biofilm overgrowth. Think of biofilms as a sticky protective shield that unwanted bacteria create in your gut, making it harder to heal it despite your healthiest efforts. Dr. Emily  explains how your gut impacts so much more than digestion. We're talking about your energy, mood, skin, hormones, and overall well-being.You'll also learn the warning signs your gut may be trying to get your attention, why detoxification matters, and how stress and environmental toxins can quietly make it harder for your body to heal. Plus, Maria shares one of her longtime wellness staples:Biocidin Botanicals. These are products she personally keeps on hand whenever she's having those pesky “tummy problems” or if she ever needs some immunity support (there's a throat spray she just can't live without!). Together, they dive into the science behind the products, how they support the gut and microbiome, and where to start to get you on the right track to help disrupt biofilm overgrowth. And yes, we've got a special Heal Squad discount waiting for you below! We hope you enjoy this one! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS Your gut is connected to more than digestion. When your microbiome is out of balance, it can impact your hormones, energy, mood, skin, and even the symptoms you might be blaming on aging or perimenopause. Doing everything "right" doesn't always mean you're addressing the root cause. Dr. Emily explains how hidden biofilm overgrowth may be one of the biggest reasons women feel stuck despite eating well, exercising, and taking supplements. Healing isn't about taking more supplements, it's about taking the right approach. Learn how to think about gut health, detoxification, and building a foundational wellness routine without feeling overwhelmed. Join us at our Canyon Ranch 2026 Retreat: https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/retreats/heal-retreat-maria-menounos HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host BIOCIDIN BOTANICALS: https://bit.ly/HEALSQUAD20 SAVE 20% WITH CODE HEALSQUAD20   GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Dr. Emily Hernandez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dremilyhernandez.nd/ Follow Dr. Emily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dremily-hernandez/ Follow Biocidin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biocidinbotanicals/?hl=en More Info on Biocidin Botanicals: https://bit.ly/HEALSQUAD20 ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is changing the way many oral health therapists, dental hygienists and dentists approach prevention- but what is it, and why are so many clinicians making the switch?In this episode of Talk Dental To Me, I'm joined by Celso, Chief Marketing Officer at EMS Dental, for an open conversation about the evolution of preventive dentistry.I share my personal experience transitioning to the GBT protocol, why I decided to make the change, how it has transformed my appointments, and the impact I've seen on both patient experience and clinical outcomes.From there, Celso dives into the science behind Guided Biofilm Therapy - what it is, how it differs from traditional approaches to biofilm management, and why understanding the distinction matters for both clinicians and patients.Whether you're curious about implementing GBT in your practice, wanting to better understand the evidence behind the protocol, or simply interested in where preventive dentistry is heading, this episode will give you practical insights and plenty to think about.In this episode, we discuss:Why more clinicians are adopting Guided Biofilm TherapyWhat GBT actually is (and what it isn't)The key differences between traditional scaling and the GBT protocolHow GBT can improve the patient experienceClinical workflow, efficiency and practice implementationCommon misconceptions about GBTPractical advice for clinicians considering the transitionWhether you're an Oral Health Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Dentist , Dental Therapist or Dental Student, this conversation will help you better understand one of the biggest shifts happening in preventive dentistry.LINKS:Learn more about EMS Dental and GBTGuided Biofilm Therapy Scientific Evidence Library Book a Swiss Dental Academy In-Practice Training (Australia)Follow Celso de CostaFollow Emma CubisSign up to Talk Dental to me CPD Membership On-Demand, 24+ hours annually

Candidozyma auris has become one of the greatest environmental challenges facing infection prevention teams. Its ability to survive on surfaces, form resilient biofilms and spread within healthcare settings has raised important questions about whether our current cleaning and disinfection practices are enough. In this episode, Martin and Brett are joined by Aristotelis Papadimitriou from Athens to discuss his newly published systematic review on environmental decontamination of Candidozyma auris. They explore which disinfectants are the most effective, why biofilms change everything, the importance of fungal clades, and the significant gap between laboratory efficacy studies and the realities of cleaning busy healthcare environments. Open access paper we discuss: Papadimitriou A, Drosopoulou LP, Tseroni M, Kontopidou FV, Tsakris A, Vrioni G. Breaking the Chain of Infection: A Systematic Review of Environmental Decontamination of Candidozyma auris (2017-2025). J Fungi (Basel) 2026;12(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/jof12020131 

Candidozyma auris has become one of the greatest environmental challenges facing infection prevention teams. Its ability to survive on surfaces, form resilient biofilms and spread within healthcare settings has raised important questions about whether our current cleaning and disinfection practices are enough. In this episode, Martin and Brett are joined by Aristotelis Papadimitriou from Athens to discuss his newly published systematic review on environmental decontamination of Candidozyma auris. They explore which disinfectants are the most effective, why biofilms change everything, the importance of fungal clades, and the significant gap between laboratory efficacy studies and the realities of cleaning busy healthcare environments. Open access paper we discuss: Papadimitriou A, Drosopoulou LP, Tseroni M, Kontopidou FV, Tsakris A, Vrioni G. Breaking the Chain of Infection: A Systematic Review of Environmental Decontamination of Candidozyma auris (2017-2025). J Fungi (Basel) 2026;12(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/jof12020131 

Dr. Deb Muth 00:03What if symptoms that have been dismissed for years aren’t all in your head, but signs of an underlying tick-borne illness or complex chronic condition that needs a different kind of care? Today, we’re talking with Ginger Southley DNP, one of the leading voices in Lyme disease, mortgage, and tick-borne illness care. She brings decades of clinical experience and a deeply patient-centered approach to some of the most misunderstood conditions in medicine. Welcome back to Let’s Talk Wellness Now, the show where we uncover the root causes of chronic illness, explore cutting-edge approaches to healing, and empower you with the tools to take charge of your life.I’m Dr. Deb, and today we’re diving into the complex world of Lyme disease, co-infections, more jellins, and the deeper factors that can keep people stuck in chronic illness. If you or someone you love has been struggling with unexplained symptoms, fatigue, brain fog, pain, or a long road to answers, this episode is for you. So, as usual, grab your cup of coffee, tea, or whatever helps you settle in, and let’s get started on today’s journey toward deeper healing.You guys can put one of the ads in here, that’d be great. No. There we go. Because otherwise, yes, we’re going to get chatting, and we’ll forget. I pre-recorded the intro part, so we can just dive in, and I can ask you, like, how you got into this, and then we can start our conversation again. Dr. Ginger Savely 02:01Okay, I can’t remember what I said last time, but that’s alright, I’ll just… Dr. Deb Muth 02:04So, we need to protect them. Well, welcome back to Let’s Talk Wellness now. I have a dear lady, Dr. Ginger. She’s being so gracious because we already goofed up our first recording we did on Riverside a few months ago, and she’s been gracious enough to come back and join us again and do it all over again while we’re actually recording. So, Dr. Savely, welcome to the show. Dr. Ginger Savely 02:26Thank you. Thank you so much for having me. I appreciate it. Dr. Deb Muth 02:30Dr. Ginger, tell us a little bit about how you got involved with tick-borne disease and Morgellons, because you are truly a legend in this world, and I’d love for everybody to hear your story. Dr. Ginger Savely 02:42Well, I just to very briefly go over, I got into the tick-borne diseases because my daughter was so very sick with it, and I started learning everything I could, and the next thing I knew, I was picking it up in my… population, I was doing primary care, family practice, and I was picking it up in that group. And then word got around, and next thing I knew, I’m treating a lot of tick-borne disease, became 50% of my practice, then 70% of my practice. And then, a few years into it, I started having, well, first of all, Dr. Harvey, who was a Lyme doctor in Houston, Texas, he and I were constantly communicating about things and comparing notes, and he emailed me and said, have you seen any patients with you know, blue fibers coming out of them? And I said, I don’t think so, but I’ll start looking for it. So, then I did, and I started asking all my Lyme patients about it, just, have you had any unusual things come out of your skin?And once I asked them, then, lo and behold, a certain subset of them said, well, yes, as a matter of fact, I do have that, but I’ve just learned not to mention it, because people think I’m crazy, so I just never, you know, say a word about it. And so I started picking up a lot of these patients, and you know, of course, since I first came at this by way of tick-borne diseases, Lyme, etc. I figured, okay, these people I know have tick-borne disease, so let’s treat that and see if maybe their immune system recovers to the point where they can handle whatever this is causing the Morgellen’s disease. And so that’s the way I approached it at first, just treating underlying infections, since I had no idea what was causing more dilins. I just noted an association with Lyme disease. And so, I put out a paper about 20 years ago. I published a paper that had to do with Basically, one thing… the main point of the paper was correlatingLyme disease with Morgellins, saying that 97% of my Morgellins patients ended up having Lyme or another tick-borne infection. And, so this is… this is the first publication that basically kind of made that correlation, you know, between the line. And I think it’s been taken out of context a lot, misinterpreted. I never for a minute said that Lyme causes more gelins, not at all, and we… that’s a leap way too far for us at this point. I just noticed an association. So, whatever that may mean, who knows? But, you know, certain illnesses, like, for example, AIDS patients are famous for getting thisCarpacea sarcoma. And it doesn’t mean AIDS causes that sarcoma, because other people get it too. It’s just highly associated with the tooth, so… We might be talking about a disease that’s highly associated with tick-borne infections, or maybe it’s caused by a co-infection that we don’t even know about. Or maybe it’s something entirely different, and the tick-borne diseases were just suppressing the immune system to the point where The person succumbed to whatever this was whenever they got into contact with it.And so, I began, you know, just experimenting and trying different cocktails of things to see what would work. And as I began to treat, I realized that The more jealous patients did notget better with a Lyme protocol. They got better when I used a Bartonella protocol, a specific group of antibiotics that’s used to treat the Bartonella infection. Now, again, I’m not saying for a minute Bartonella causes more gelin, but I’m just saying that when I use the treatment for Bartonella, that’s when I get the best results on my mortgageellin’s patients. And I also have noticed that my Morgellen’s patients tend to have other symptoms that are typical Bartonella symptoms, like a lot of the neuropsychiatric symptoms, neuropsychiatric, sorry, and the, the streaks that they’ll get on them, the red tracks. Spontaneous scratches, all that. So those we do see on our Bartonella patients that don’t have more gelin.So, I started… it was… my early patients were, I would always say, you’re the lab rats, because we’re just experimenting with everything, and they were more than willing. I mean, these people were so desperate, they were so miserable, and so… upset by the way they’ve been treated by the medical establishment, that they were, every one of them, at a point of saying. I don’t care what you give me. it… if it… even if it kills me, I’d rather be dead than have to deal with this, you know? Dr. Deb Muth 08:07Try something, right? Dr. Ginger Savely 08:08That’s pretty drastic, I know, but that’s where they were. They were at a point where, I don’t care, I’ll take any risk just to do this. However, I’ve always been using FDA-approved medications, and, you know, it’s just… naturally, I’m treating, sort of in my own, kind of invented way, because there’s no textbooks you can go to for this, there’s no algorithms, there’s no treatment protocols for this, because more than half of the medical world doesn’t even believe it exists. So, we… you know, I looked very carefully at all these patients in my office with magnified, lighted magnification, and I was seeing amazing things. I mean, I couldn’t believe it. Sometimes the hair on the back of my neck would stand out when I would see these things, because You know, bright blue fibers are not supposed to be coming out of the human body. And I would even pull at them with the tweezers, and, you know, they would not come out, so it wasn’t like a matter of they were just stuck on there, you know, from fabrics or something, as dermatologists often claim is the case. Dr. Deb Muth 09:24I had a patient once with Morgellons, and she got a magnification glass that she could attach to her phone, and she, like, took pictures of what was coming out of her skin and video recorded it and sent it to me, and oh my gosh, it’s crazy. crazy how these things come out. And if you don’t see it under a microscope like that, it’s really hard to understand what’s going on. Dr. Ginger Savely 09:48Exactly. And, you know, what we’ve always said is dermatologists usually carry about a 12X scope in their pocket, but you need really more like 60X to see this stuff, because very rarely can you see it with the naked eye. I mean, sometimes you can, but you do need that lighted magnification in order to see it. I do have some patients come to me, they have all the symptoms more jealous, but they say, I don’t think I have fibers, and I said, well. but you… have you really looked with magnification? They said, well, no, I just thought I’d see them, and I… so then it turns out they actually do have them, but… Yeah. So I… I’ve been fascinated mostly then in treating these patients by how… diverse each patient is, because I can develop a protocol that’s working fantastically on this patient, and try it on the next patient. It doesn’t work at all. Dr. Deb Muth 10:49So… Dr. Ginger Savely 10:50So, it’s just back to the drawing board, every single patient. And of course, there’s a huge variance in degree of severity of this illness. I have everyone… everywhere from people who are totally functional, going to work, and just have this annoying thing going on, all the way to people who are just completely marred and disfigured and can’t even get out of bed. So, you know, of course, there’s quite a difference there, and naturally, it’s a lot more difficult to treat the more severe cases. And often with the more severe cases. Our best hope is reducing symptoms significantly to where they’re tolerable. But in the very severe cases, I don’t think I’ve ever had a person yet get 100% well. But I do have plenty of others that have gotten 100% well, but maybe they wouldn’t fall into the most serious category, you know. So, but I, I’ve, tried everything. I have tried… antifungal protocols, antiviral, anti-helminthic, and, you know, just… I’ve tried it all, I swear, I don’t think there’s anything I haven’t tried. And, you know, sometimes you hit on what works for that patient, and it might not… it might be a surprise.I had one patient, I’d been trying the antibiotics with her, we weren’t getting anywhere, and then I just started treating her with itraconazole, an antifungal, and she just… got so much better. And I think probably because in that case, one of her main immune challenges was some… she was probably exposed to mold, she had probably had colonization in her sinuses or wherever else in her body of the mold. So, that… I think if you can find the main thing that’s… really dragging the immune system down and work on that thing, then hopefully you’ll lighten the load on the immune system to where this Morgelins can take care of itself. Because we do know a lot of people get it and barely get sick at all. A lot of times, people will tell me their spouse, or… their child, or somebody says, oh, they’ve had, like, two tiny lesions, and they’ve had a couple of fibers, and basically, that’s it. So, by that, I’m assuming that You know, this is something that usually only those who are very immune-challenged actually come down with. And that’s what I’ve found through the years, that they are immune-challenged. I’ve had AIDS patients with this. I’ve had people on high-dose corticosteroids because they had an immune… some kind of autoimmune problem.I’ve had several organ transplant patients, because they’re given strong immunosuppressants to… so they won’t reject the organ. So, it’s not 100% Lyme patients, and that’s the thing where I disagree with some of the researchers who are trying to propose the idea that Morgillon’s is a dermatologic manifestation of Lyme. No, I mean, I know how to diagnose Lyme disease. It’s a clinical diagnosis. I have patients that not only are just zero, zero nothing on hygienics.They have not one single symptom of tick-borne disease. When you give them antibiotics, they don’t hurt, because they don’t get better. There is no indication that they have Lyme or co-infection, but they have all the awful skin stuff. And in fact, I have found through the years that those people are kind of my hardest ones to treat, because I don’t know what to work with. You know, I don’t… I don’t want to give them all these antibiotics for tick-borne disease if they don’t really have that. Dr. Deb Muth 14:54Right, hard to find that initial trigger, right? That’s what we’re always looking. Dr. Ginger Savely 14:58Yes, exactly. That industry. Dr. Deb Muth 15:00If we can’t find the initial trigger, how do you know where to start? It’s like a guessing game. Dr. Ginger Savely 15:04I know, so… and of course, the other thing I’ve discovered through the years is that Another immune challenge that is common to all these patients is mold toxicity. So, if I don’t… can’t find any particular infection to treat. Then I… I start thinking about the possibility of… that the patient is mold toxic, that they are… they are living in now, or previously lived in, a moldy home, or maybe they… sometimes they work in a moldy place. Dr. Deb Muth 15:38to him. Dr. Ginger Savely 15:39And for, you know, one quarter of the population, this can be… these mycotoxins are just huge immune suppressants. And so. I used to test that genetic haplotype test that Dr. Shoemaker does. I used to do it on all my more jealous patients. every single one of them came out mold susceptible. So after a while, I just stopped doing it, because I kind of got the point. And also, you know, it’s an expensive test, and insurance often doesn’t cover it. So, But anyway, that… that is… excuse me, I gotta take a drink here, my mouth is dry. Okay, so, alright. Now, of course, I have to figure out where I was. What were you saying? Dr. Deb Muth 16:27We were talking about mold in Schumacher. Dr. Ginger Savely 16:28Oh, yeah. Dr. Deb Muth 16:30for that. Dr. Ginger Savely 16:31Yeah, so you know, mold is the big thing now, right? I mean, I know you’re looking at… we’re all looking at it. I’ve been in the Lyme world long enough to remember back when we didn’t, and we were always so baffled by some of our patients just didn’t get better. Why aren’t they getting better? I’m doing the same thing with them. They’re not getting better. And then come to find out is, you know, they had this, these mycotoxins that they… their body was not able to detox. You know, these people can’t detox the mycotoxins on their own, so… They’re… they’re quite an immune suppressant if you’ve got those going on, so… There’s other things that hold people back from getting well, of course. I find that my PTSD patients can’t get well unless they’re really actively working on the PTSD by going to therapy groups, whatever, you know, it is.I find that people who live in a smoky home where people smoke… well, I don’t even take patients who smoke, because that’s just so counterproductive. to getting well, but sometimes you could look at a home where everybody’s smoking, you know, and that passive smoke, too, is so bad, too. So… and then, of course, I’ve got people, unfortunately, that may be living in abusive situations and can’t get out, and that is also another thing that just halts the treatment.So, you know, everybody… a lot of times people will get online and say, you can never get well from this, don’t even believe anybody that says you can get well. Well, you know, that might be the case in your case, because we don’t know all the various immune challenges you have. But every single patient is different, and that’s why I really can’t publish a protocol or anything like that. Dr. Deb Muth 18:23Yeah, because… Dr. Ginger Savely 18:24it’s kind of more of an art than a science, almost. You know, you just have to feel your way through it, but I… through the years, I have, kind of. start… I found that there’s two antibiotics. If I start with those two, I’m pretty much always going to get some kind of a good response, and that is, a sulfa drug and clarithromycin, the two of them together. Now, that’s not all I do, but that’s a starting point, and I often tell other doctors, look, if you’re going to refer them to me, get them started on those two drugs, you know, just… that’ll already help some. Yeah. And now, of course, a lot of people are allergic to sulfa, so then we have. Dr. Deb Muth 19:10to go. Dr. Ginger Savely 19:11We have to go with something else. But there’s… there’s a lot of different combinations, but basically, I’ve found that, like, if I really go after that Bartonella, and I do a combination, like, the sulfa. doxycycline and, rifabutin, for example. Those… those really get us somewhere. But it’s not… never a quick fix, you know, it’s… it takes a lot of patience, because It’s… it’s slow to get over this. Dr. Deb Muth 19:42Yeah, it seems like, you know, a lot of what we’re talking about in the tick-borne world these days, too, is immune system, right? And there’s so many new things that we’re learning. I was having a conversation with one of the docs from Invita Medical, and they were saying they are seeing a lot of their Bartonella patients are developing cancer. And so all of these things that suppress our immune system, and there’s so many in the world, right? Do you think that’s partially why so many people get overlooked and misdiagnosed when it comes to a tick-borne illness or a mortgage illness? Because they’re… they’re not looking at the root, they’re not looking at the immune system, they’re just kind of looking at symptoms, and of course, everybody thinks these people are crazy, because they have so many bizarre. Dr. Ginger Savely 20:26Symptoms, you know. Well, you know, I always tell my patients, like, if they have to fill out a form or something saying what they have. I always say, say you have Bartonellosis, because Lyme is a trigger word, Magellan’s doesn’t exist. Yes. So, just put you… and you know, when they take that to another doctor. 9 times out of 10, the other doctor doesn’t even know what that is. Dr. Deb Muth 20:52they don’t… Dr. Ginger Savely 20:53They know what cat scratch disease is, they know that name, and that’s an. Dr. Deb Muth 20:58cute. Dr. Ginger Savely 20:58Bartonellosis. But if you say Bartonella to them, they’re kind of confused. And so, in a certain sense, that’s kind of a good thing, because it’s better than it being a knee-jerk reaction, like, get out of here, you’re crazy. Dr. Deb Muth 21:13Time doesn’t exist, what are you talking about? Dr. Ginger Savely 21:15Oh, right. Dr. Deb Muth 21:16Right, it’s… Dr. Ginger Savely 21:17It’s just a… it’s a trigger word, too, but they’re kind of baffled with the Bartonella, like, oh, wait a minute, what is this? Dr. Deb Muth 21:23Yeah. Dr. Ginger Savely 21:24Yeah, that’s always, I think, a good approach to do. But, yeah, I’m always pointing out to my patients that it’s a lot easier to catch Bartonella than Lyme, because there’s so many… there are more different vectors for Bartonella than any other vector-borne infection. So, there’s a number of different bites you can get where you can get Bartonella, and I notice a lot of my patients start having more gellens after a flea infestation, and flea… fleas can give you Bartonella, correct? Dr. Deb Muth 21:58Huh? Dr. Ginger Savely 21:58Cat scratches can, too. A lot of them will bite. Dr. Deb Muth 22:01noceums? Dr. Ginger Savely 22:02It’s like, and in fact, who knows? We don’t even really know all the ones that could possibly give Bartonella, so… Bartonella needs to be really high up on the list of the differential, and it’s not on the list at all with, you know, most. Dr. Deb Muth 22:20Hmm. Dr. Ginger Savely 22:21I don’t even think infectious disease doctors, but certainly not primary care doctors. So, I don’t know what the connection is with Bartonella. It may just simply be, coincidentally, the same things that treat Bartonella, treat this, who knows? The thing is, to say anything like. so-and-so causes more gelands, we’re not even close to being there, you know, in terms of the little research we have. Sure, we have research that shows the presence of certain pathogens in the lesions. But correlation does not equal causation, so we don’t know what that means, that they’re there. But interestingly, they’re about… I think I put this in my book, even, that they’re about, 15 different kinds of skin lesions, where if the patient has Lyme you can biopsy the lesion, and you’ll find Borrelia, the spirochetes, the causative agent of Lyme, in the lesions.So, did the Lyme cause those? nobody knows, because Lyme bacteria loves to go to the weakest part of the body, and so it’s gonna go to any, like, a lesion, it’s gonna go there, because it’s a weak part of the body, so… it may be there just for that reason. It doesn’t necessarily mean it’s causing it. So, lots and lots of work to do in terms of research on this, but it’s very difficult, because, you know, money, we don’t have money for it, and . Dr. Deb Muth 24:07Yeah. Dr. Ginger Savely 24:08There’s no… Dr. Deb Muth 24:08There’s money behind it if we don’t have a drug to fix it. Dr. Ginger Savely 24:10Oh, yeah, that’s true. I mean, you know, we just can’t really get anybody interested in it, like CDC, or… you know, they just are… they did such a… you know, they… they just didn’t really put their heart into doing that one little research study they did. They used all the wrong patients. They didn’t even have an inclusion criteria for the patients, and so they actually… admitted patients to the study that, yeah, they didn’t have more tones. You know, they basically admitted everybody who’d been in with something itchy. You know, of course, a lot of those people didn’t have itchy, so it was… it was so crazy. But, yeah, I feel very… constantly very frustrated that… nobody’s really looking into this, because it is amazing what it can do. I have patients with big holes in their faces, you know. I have a patient who developed, cervical cancer while I was treating her. She had the treatment for it. And it all started out, though, when the doctor saw a huge lesion on her cervix, and when trying to get a little scraping, like to do a biopsy. it just… a hole opened up. Just a hole. Dr. Deb Muth 25:31Gosh. Dr. Ginger Savely 25:32And this is what happens to a lot of my patients, is, like, they develop, kind of, craters in their face. deep holes. Dr. Deb Muth 25:39So… Dr. Ginger Savely 25:40There are so many aspects to this disease. I mean, it’s way more than just the fibers, the filaments. Right, exactly. There’s so many other odd things that’s going on, you know, they all have this sort of a sticky thing all over their skin. Biofilm? I don’t know, but, you know, that’s… they all complain about that like a black tarry stuff coming out of their skin. All the different things that come out, too, you know, they look like, some of them look… do look like little tiny white maggots, and so you can kind of see why people… Do think that they have some kind of an infestation, because an infestation means when you have something along the lines of a, you know, flea, lice, you know, that sort of thing. But many, many patients come to me convinced that that’s what they have. I don’t know, maybe some of my patients do have that as well, but some of the symptoms are very unique to Morgellins, and primarily one. The one symptom that is totally unique to Morgellons is these filaments of different colors that come out. And you can compare Morgillins to, in fact, I did in my book, to any number Of, dermatologic manifestations, and… you can find them that are almost exactly like it, but always the one difference being that Margellis has the fibers, and that other diagnosis does not. So, many of my patients have been misdiagnosed with one of those other things, because the… I think the… the dermatologist or whoever gave the diagnosis wasn’t really looking carefully and didn’t really believe the patient when they said they had filaments. They usually think, oh, they’re just from your clothes, they’re just stuck in you. Dr. Deb Muth 27:32don’t know, they, they don’t. Dr. Ginger Savely 27:34Yeah. Dr. Deb Muth 27:34unfortunately. Dr. Ginger Savely 27:36But they don’t have the curiosity either, which is mind-blowing. Dr. Deb Muth 27:40I know, right? Dr. Ginger Savely 27:41Yeah. If it’s… Dr. Deb Muth 27:42Just kind of straightforward, black and white, that’s all I do. So, Dr. Ginger, how do we help patients feel believed again after being dismissed so long and by so many doctors that. Dr. Ginger Savely 27:55Yeah, huh? Dr. Deb Muth 27:56just don’t know, just don’t know what they don’t know, but they’re trying to be helpful, and unfortunately, sometimes they’re not. They’re hurting the patient by telling them that this is all in their head, or… Dr. Ginger Savely 28:06Yeah. Dr. Deb Muth 28:06It’s just. Dr. Ginger Savely 28:07I mean, of course, we just need some more… much more education of the doctors, right? Dr. Deb Muth 28:13Yeah. Dr. Ginger Savely 28:13They’re the ones that really need… but there are some things that patients do need to be very careful about, and this is just all in the world of learning how to tiptoe around doctors. One thing, never say the M word. If you go in, never say… don’t even suggest it. Just go in there, like, kind of dumb, like, oh, you know, I’ve got this thing going on, what do you think it is? You know, you don’t want to do that. You don’t ever want to suggest a diagnosis either, just act stupid, because that way… They’ll really look into it, you know? Dr. Deb Muth 28:49Yeah. Dr. Ginger Savely 28:50You suggest a diagnosis, then they get irritated, and they just don’t want to even look into it any further. So, you do just sort of have to play dumb a little bit, and just go, gosh, what could this be? I can… you know, and tell the symptoms. Now, even my patients have done that, though. they… a lot of times, they feel, maybe the doctor doesn’t say they’re crazy, but they just feel like they’re kind of brushed aside, like, yeah, well, okay, just put some cortisone cream on it, or, you know, that kind of thing. And I think that just sort of speaks to what’s happened in our medical system lately. I’m very disturbed to hear the stories of people saying they… they… the doctor spent very little time with them. Seemed rushed, didn’t even look at them, didn’t even touch them, certainly didn’t look a magnifier. And it’s… I’m very distressed by the state of healthcare in our country, how this is happening to people. People feel very, very disillusioned with healthcare nowadays. They don’t trust doctors anymore, because, you know, they’ve loved. Dr. Deb Muth 29:58Right. Dr. Ginger Savely 29:58Right. So many times, and so, yeah, I don’t know what we’re gonna do about that predicament. Dr. Deb Muth 30:05I know, my mother-in-law’s 86, and she told me when she went for her physical last year, they… they never took her clothes off, they didn’t even listen to her heart or lungs, or feel her liver, nothing. There was… I said, well, that’s not a physical exam! Dr. Ginger Savely 30:19You know what that is? It’s a Medicare wellness check. Dr. Deb Muth 30:22That’s a… Dr. Ginger Savely 30:22You have to get a Medicare well… but all… this is a Medicare wellness check. They ask you, like, 5 questions. Have you fallen? You know, da-da-da-da. They ask you the questions. I think they weigh you and, you know, review… So, no, it’s not a real physical, it’s just something to make Medicare happy. But, yeah, I know people start being overlooked as they get older. They just kind of, you know, we’re old, whatever, you know, so they don’t… they don’t worry so much. And I’ve had patients as old as… I guess my oldest patient with this was 88. And those… those older people are so miserable, too, when they have this, and they really are just not so much told they’re crazy, but just kind of, whatever. Yeah, their doctors are just not… not particularly interested in what’s going on with them. Dr. Deb Muth 31:17You’re old, what more do you expect? I hear that a lot from my older clients, that that’s. Dr. Ginger Savely 31:21And they’re. Dr. Deb Muth 31:21old. Dr. Ginger Savely 31:22I remember when my father lived to be 94, and the thing that frustrated… and he was a PhD in physiology, so he’d actually worked with MDs a lot, and… Dr. Deb Muth 31:32Yeah. Dr. Ginger Savely 31:32He, he, he used to get so angry, about, about that whole situation, you know? It’s… he, would often say, you know, I go to the doctor, I complain about a pain, and they laugh and say, what do you expect? You’re 90. You know, and my dad was always very active to the end, and he didn’t… it was unusual for him to have the pain, and you know, it should have been looked into rather than just… scoffed at like that. Dr. Deb Muth 32:03missed. Dr. Ginger Savely 32:03It is a problem, you know, in our system, and you don’t find too many specialists in advanced care, in geriatric, whatever you want to call it. I’m… I’m fast approaching that age myself, so I hate to use the word geriatric I think I’m technically geriatric right now, but I can’t… Dr. Deb Muth 32:25We’ll just bypass, that’s just a number. Dr. Ginger Savely 32:27Yeah, yeah. But, yeah, so… Dr. Deb Muth 32:32Andrew, this is a great conversation. I always like to end our show with one last question, and this is always a doozy, so you’ll have to put your thinking cap, or you’ll have to calm yourself when I ask this one. If there was one thing you could change in our medical system today, what would it be? Dr. Ginger Savely 32:52that… Well, it would all have to do with insurance, because insurance is the thing that’s making doctors feel so rushed that they can’t really take time and listen to the patient and properly examine them, because in order to make enough money, with what insurance reimburses them, they just have to, you know, move them in. Dr. Deb Muth 33:12knowing that. Dr. Ginger Savely 33:13And so, you know, if doctors were given… and I bet some of them would really enjoy being able to spend more time with the patient and really listen, but they just can’t because of the way the way it’s all rigged up with health insurance. And so, I want… I want to think that doctors would be happy to do that if they were able to, but, you know, that’s the thing is, I remember writing a paper, even when I was in my undergraduate. about the importance of validation, and this is way before I knew anything about Morgellons, but it was just, like, a big deal to me, like, you know, people need to be listened to and heard, and not brushed off, and validation… You know, when people are validated. they already feel 50% better. It’s just, you know, people will say that after the first visit with me, and I haven’t even done anything yet, that they already feel better, because somebody’s finally taking them seriously, and listening to them, and really… caring, and that’s… I mean, shouldn’t that be basic to all healthcare? I would think it should be, but it’s just not always the case these days, I see. Dr. Deb Muth 34:31Yeah, I agree, I agree. Well, for people who are listening to us, and they’re like, I want to talk with her, I want to meet her, how do they find you? Dr. Ginger Savely 34:41Well, the email address is Lyme DC, Lime, L-Y-M-E-D-C as in District of Columbia, that’s where my office is, limedc at gmail.com. And that is, the address to ask for a new patient packet. I am still accepting new patients. Usually takes a couple months to get in, but I have people fill out paperwork first. sometimes… I mean, I accept most patients, but there’s occasionally, when I look at the history, if they’ve already been to 15 other Lyme doctors, I might not. But, you know, I just like to know in advance as much as I can. Dr. Deb Muth 35:24Yeah. Dr. Ginger Savely 35:24about the patient, because it’s very hard to… you know, I… I can’t really give advice to Mordellin’s people who just talk to me briefly, because, oh my gosh, I need to know so much, I need to know… Dr. Deb Muth 35:34I’m. Dr. Ginger Savely 35:34so much about their history, and their… I mean, it’s just… and I think people get frustrated with me because you know, come on, just give me… give me some tips here real quick, and I was like, it’s so dependent on your story. It’s so individualized that I can’t… I don’t feel even good about trying to give advice to somebody just randomly out of the blue like that. And it… I guess maybe it makes people frustrated and makes them think, oh, you just want the money or something. No, I mean, it’s a lot of responsibility for me, what I do. I’ve been doing… I’ve been taking care of more jealous patients for 25 years. It’s put me at very high risk. I’ve been investigated before by my board, and I’ll tell you, it was not… not a very pleasant thing to go through. And so I said, yeah, I have to keep a little bit of a low profile, and, you know…Yep. And so, people just need to understand that if somebody is taking care of their mortgage, that the healthcare provider who’s taking care of them, they’re taking a personal risk, because they’re doing something that’s not accepted. By the general medical population and by their regulatory board, and so they could very well be called out and even lose their license for doing it. Dr. Deb Muth 36:58Yeah, very much so. It’s good to… to point that out, because these doctors, we’re all putting our neck on the line to help these patients, and sometimes the patients don’t appreciate that or don’t understand that, and they can put us in arm’s way without… sometimes without realizing it, sometimes on purpose. Dr. Ginger Savely 37:16You know, most of my patients, though, are just… they’re so protective of me. You know, they go to the ER for something, and then they’ll say, well, who’s treating your… Dr. Deb Muth 37:27anonymous. Dr. Ginger Savely 37:27so-called Mordellins. well, don’t worry about it, I have a good provider. You know, they just won’t even give my name. But like you say, sometimes accidentally it has happened, and then I get a call from some ER doctor, and it’s usually ER. Dr. Deb Muth 37:44remote. Dr. Ginger Savely 37:44room doctor yelling and screaming at me, and, you know. Dr. Deb Muth 37:48Yeah. Dr. Ginger Savely 37:48Like, oh… Dr. Deb Muth 37:50Yeah. Dr. Ginger Savely 37:50So… Dr. Deb Muth 37:51It’s unfortunate, isn’t it? I had a patient recently see another GI doctor who said, if I prescribed 3 different antibiotics at one time, I’d lose my license. And I’m like, oh, well, not really, but… and, you know, and it upset the patient quite a bit, because now they look at me and they think I’m doing something wrong, because the conventional person told them that it was a problem, and it’s really sad how those things happen. Dr. Ginger Savely 38:16Well, this is something that’s really gotten me very annoyed lately, is when pharmacists see things prescribed that they’re worried about, their job is to contact the doctor and say. Dr. Deb Muth 38:28Yeah. Dr. Ginger Savely 38:29Are you really sure about this? You know, no, what they’re doing is scaring the patients to death. Dr. Deb Muth 38:35Right. Dr. Ginger Savely 38:35They’re saying, okay, here’s what your doctor gave you, but I’m just going to warn you, I mean, geez, taking all those at once, gee, I wouldn’t, you know, and that’s the way they’re talking. So then they lose faith in me, and they don’t realize I’ve been doing this so long, and I’ve had so many thousands of people take this. I know from experience not going to hurt them. But, you know, the pharmacist just read it in a book somewhere, so they assume that it’s going to be awful for. Dr. Deb Muth 39:02Yeah. Dr. Ginger Savely 39:02But that’s… that’s very unprofessional of them to do that. That’s not really their job to do that, but I… it’s happening a lot, I see that. Dr. Deb Muth 39:11happening a lot. Instead of just picking up the phone and calling the doctor. They’re, like you said, upsetting the patient, or calling the board, or those kinds of things. And what happened to that professional courtesy and that exchange of our knowledge bases? You know, I’ve gone to the pharmacy and picked something up, and the pharmacist looks at me, he says, I don’t know what this drug is. And it happened during the pandemic, when I was prescribed hydroxychloroquine, and I’m like, you don’t know what hydroxychloroquine is? Dr. Ginger Savely 39:41Pharmacist? I was like… Dr. Deb Muth 39:43Really? And it was an older pharmacist, and I was like, really? And I… I was like, at first I thought, are you just saying that because you don’t understand why you’re giving it to somebody, or are you saying that to hope that I say something different? Dr. Ginger Savely 39:57Yes. Dr. Deb Muth 39:57Really surprising to me how many medications… Dr. Ginger Savely 40:00Question? Dr. Deb Muth 40:01Yeah, yeah. How many medications the pharmacist really claim they don’t know anything about, or they don’t know how to use it? That’s their job, to know about. Dr. Ginger Savely 40:10Sorry, it’s. Dr. Deb Muth 40:11It’s very scary these days. Dr. Ginger Savely 40:12I’m seeing a lot more incompetence in pharmacists, so many scary mistakes being made all the time now. All started with the pandemic. Yep. Ever since the pandemic, pharmacies are making tons of mistakes. Dr. Deb Muth 40:25Yeah. Dr. Ginger Savely 40:25I remember getting so mad at one one time. I said, look, you have one of the two careers where you’re never, ever allowed to make a mistake. Air traffic controllers and you. Dr. Deb Muth 40:35That’s right. Dr. Ginger Savely 40:36Unfortunately, I’m sorry for you, but you cannot make mistakes. Dr. Deb Muth 40:40Yeah, they can’t. I mean, it can be deadly for them, and they do. Dr. Ginger Savely 40:44Yeah. Dr. Deb Muth 40:45Unfortunately, I think, you know, it’s who they’re hiring, it’s the corporate aspect of the pharmacy these days. Dr. Ginger Savely 40:52Probably so. Dr. Deb Muth 40:53Yeah, it’s a… it’s a big mess. Dr. Ginger Savely 40:55Well, I don’t… I didn’t mean this little part here to scare people. I’m sorry about that, I didn’t… didn’t intend to do that, but I just feel like one thing I would do… I do, is if I… if you go pick up a prescription, don’t walk away from the counter yet. Look at it. Look at the bottle, make sure… Dr. Deb Muth 41:17Hmm? Dr. Ginger Savely 41:18That’s what you’re supposed to get, that the quantity’s right, that everything’s good. Dr. Deb Muth 41:23Because once… Dr. Ginger Savely 41:23you walk away from the… you don’t have any recourse. Right. So before you even leave, you know, just… just check it out and make sure. That’s right. And a lot of times, people are given the wrong quantity, or any number So, they. Dr. Deb Muth 41:36They don’t tell you that your insurance won’t dispense the full amount. Dr. Ginger Savely 41:40Right, they just, they just… Dr. Deb Muth 41:41They don’t have it all on stock, so they’re only giving you a partial fill. They won’t tell you any of those things, and then you. Dr. Ginger Savely 41:47Right. Dr. Deb Muth 41:48Call and get that information from them after the fact, and it’s not fun to try to do that, for sure. Dr. Ginger Savely 41:53Oh my gosh, no. I hate calling pharmacies. Dr. Deb Muth 41:56I know, me too. Well, Dr. Ginger, this was such a great conversation. Is there anything else you want to leave our listeners with before you and I sign off? Dr. Ginger Savely 42:04I just want them to have hope. That’s the most important thing. Because many patients with Morgellons do give up hope, and there’s a high suicide rate in this group. And, you know, don’t… don’t give up hope. Don’t give up. There’s… there are people out there who can help you. I’m not the only one. There aren’t many of us, but there are some other I would be able to refer you to if I can’t take you on. And, you know, just… Just know that there are those of us out there who believe in this, we know it’s real, and we’re just desperately trying to see what we can do to help. Dr. Deb Muth 42:46Well, thank you for all your years of support and patient-centered approach. It’s definitely a blessing to have you. Thank you. Dr. Ginger Savely 42:54Alright, thank you so much for having me. Dr. Deb Muth 43:01Where am I? Thank you so much for joining me today on Let’s Talk Wellness Now. Dr. Savely’s decades of experience working with Lyme disease, co-infection, and Morgellins, and your compassionate, patient-centered approach. are such an important reminder that healing starts with being heard, believed, and truly understood. If this conversation resonates with you, I encourage you to share it with someone who may be searching for answers and hope on their healing journey. Remember, complex chronic illness is not something you have to navigate alone. For more information about Dr. Savely’s work, visit her on her website, and we’ll put those links below. And until next time, I’m Dr. Deb, reminding you to take care of your body, mind, and spirit. Be well, and we’ll see you on the next episode. The post Episode 273 – The Hidden Truth About Morgellons, Lyme Disease & Bartonella | Dr. Ginger Savely first appeared on Let's Talk Wellness Now.

A parasite cleanse gone wrong once left Elizabeth Aylor bleeding seventeen times a day, and it took her thirty years to build the gut healing framework she now teaches thousands of women. The holistic nutritionist, GAPS practitioner, and functional diagnostic nutrition specialist joins me to break down why so many gut protocols make people sicker instead of better.Elizabeth Aylor is a holistic nutritionist, GAPS practitioner, and certified functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner who has worked with over 3,000 women on chronic gut issues. She explains why generic probiotics and greens powders can worsen SIBO and histamine issues, and why she relies on GI-MAP stool testing and full thyroid panels instead of guessing. She describes how biofilms shield parasites, yeast, and bacteria like H. pylori and Klebsiella from treatment, and why aggressive kill protocols without addressing nutrition and the nervous system can cause serious harm. She also covers why elimination diets like carnivore and low FODMAP should not extend past six to eight weeks, why GLP-1 medications often lead to weight regain without strength training and proper nutrition, and how she uses DUTCH testing to address insulin resistance and perimenopausal weight loss resistance.Elizabeth also shares her own thirty-year health history, from childhood eczema and asthma to an eating disorder that dropped her to ninety pounds, and the extreme fruitarian and carnivore diets that nearly destroyed her gut before she built her own ninety-day recovery protocol.If you've ever done everything right and still can't fix your gut or lose the weight, this conversation walks through what most protocols miss, and what actually works instead.Elizabeth talks about:4:00 Childhood Eczema, Asthma, and Anxiety6:00 Eating Disorder and Fruitarian Dieting9:00 150 Colonics, a Parasite Diagnosis10:00 Her Own 90-Day Gut Protocol12:00 Mold Toxicity, Thyroid Misdiagnosis18:00 Why Probiotics and Greens Powders Backfire22:00 A $10K Protocol, Near-Bedridden Bleeding23:00 Interpreting Complex Stool Test Results26:00 Why Elimination Diets Stop Working31:00 Biofilms and Failed Parasite Protocols38:00 DUTCH Testing and Insulin Resistance41:00 Why GLP-1s Don't Fix Metabolism✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ Additional Resources✨ Follow Elizabeth Aylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethaylorfitness/?hl=en ✨ Follow Elizabeth Aylor on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethaylorfitness Visit My Clinic: Chara Health

Download Chapter 1 of Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness — FREE → https://robert-whitfield-md-pllc.myklpages.com/l/ScrLbh——————————————————————————Episode 175 Dr. Robert Whitfield sits down with Dr. Kim to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of chronic illness — mold toxicity and its impact on the cell membrane, mitochondria, and lymphatic system. Dr. Kim shares his own health crisis (a heart attack at age 33 caused by undiagnosed Bartonella and mold toxin exposure) and explains how mycotoxins like aflatoxin, ochratoxin, and gliotoxin damage cell membranes, disrupt bile flow, fuel biofilm formation, and contribute to neuroinflammation, mast cell activation, and parasitic susceptibility. The conversation dives deep into the science of cell danger response, phospholipid membrane repair, drainage pathway support, and why aggressive detox protocols can backfire without proper preparation. Dr. Whitfield connects these findings to his clinical work with breast implant illness patients, including PCR testing data showing biofilm formation on breast implants and its relationship to environmental toxin exposure. Topics covered include: How mold toxicity can mimic cardiac symptoms and trigger misdiagnosis The role of phospholipids, SPM-based fish oil, and essential fatty acids in repairing damaged cell membranes Why biofilms form and how they protect bacteria, mold, and heavy metals from the immune system The gut-liver-bile connection and enterohepatic recirculation of mycotoxins Nervous system regulation, mast cell activation, and why "safety" must come before aggressive detox Practical guidance on binders, glutathione precautions, sleep hygiene, and pre-surgical detox protocols—————————————————————————— Ready to take the next step?Book a Discovery Call → https://discovery.drrobertwhitfield.com (https://discovery.drrobertwhitfield.com/)Learn about the SHARP Method (Strategic Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program) → https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com/sharpJoin Dr. Rob's Circle (private community, 390+ members) → https://drrobscircle.com (https://drrobscircle.com/)——————————————————————————Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Austin, Texas, specializing in breast implant illness (BII), explant surgery, and holistic surgical recovery. He has performed 2,000+ explant procedures and patients travel from 40+ states and 15 countries to work with him.#BreastImplantIllness #Explant #SHARPMethod #ChronicInflammation #BreastImplantRemovalPinned Comment Grab Chapter 1 of my book completely free — it covers what breast implant illness actually is, the 3 steps I use with every patient, and a real patient story. No fluff.→ https://robert-whitfield-md-pllc.myklpages.com/l/ScrLbhComment SHARP below if you want more on surgical recovery.

383: Dahlia Marin is on the show today who is a Plant Based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, who has used food as medicine on a whole food plant based diet for the past 10 years to overcome pre-diabetes, PCOS, GI issues, obesity, and Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism, and she herself has experienced gut issues so she truly knows and understands the struggle when one comes to her seeking help and can personally relate and empathize with her patients. That's something I personally hate, is when you see a nutritionist or GI doctor who has never experienced gut issues yet they are telling you what to do or can't relate to yoru symptoms. Dahlia can! And she has answers for so many things! In today's conversation we discuss how exercise can actually be doing more harm than good when it comes to your digestion and IBS, how to get the most out of your meals and it may not be what you are eating per se, but when and how you are eating that is causing gut upsets. Dahlia also explains what the "Elemental Diet" is and how it works for a period of 21 days.....I do think the Elemental Diet is something we will be hearing more of in the coming years to help with people with severe gut issues and this is very similar to what I did over a decade ago when I almost died from IBS and other gut issues. If you know my story, I had a go on a pureed diet and puree all my food for 9 intense months and the Elemental Diet is not exactly that, but a bit similar so I can't wait for you to hear more about that and what it is. We also talk about biofilms, how to get rid of them, and if gut mucus is a good or bad thing plus so much more! - This is one of my favorite episodes this year and I don't say that lightly!  Topics Discussed: → The mind-body connection  → The Elemental Diet for IBS → Why exercise is causing GI issues → Is gut mucus bad or good? → how to remove biofilms in the gut lining → lipopolysaccharides  As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:30 - Meet Dahlia Marin → 00:02:50 - Rapid Fire Questions → 00:06:20 - Healing the Gut With Food → 00:08:10 - Why Carnivore & Keto Don't Heal the Root Cause → 00:09:55 - The 5 M's of Gut Health → 00:12:45 - Where to Start With Gut Healing → 00:15:45 - The Gut-Brain Connection → 00:17:00 - Stress & Digestion → 00:20:20 - Digestion Starts Before You Eat → 00:22:35 - Preparing Your Body for Meals → 00:24:10 - Cooking & Better Digestion → 00:26:00 - Can Exercise Make IBS Worse? → 00:27:45 - Understanding LPS → 00:31:00 - Delayed Gut Symptoms → 00:34:00 - Listening to Your Body → 00:35:00 - Endotoxins & Die-Off → 00:39:30 - The Elemental Diet Explained → 00:42:20 - Why Gut Mucus Matters → 00:44:00 - Biofilms Explained → 00:47:00 - Testing Gut Mucus → 00:49:15 - Biofilm Disruptors → 00:52:00 - Removing Biofilms → 00:54:20 - Should You Try an Elemental Diet? → 00:57:20 - Bethany's Gut Healing Story → 00:58:20 - Elemental Diet vs. Pureed Foods → 01:00:00 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Dahlia Further Listening: → https://youtu.be/yh-vHpR3r58?si=STlQeHbV0daX5G72 Check Out Dahlia Marin: → https://www.marriedtohealth.com/ → Instagram Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send us Fan MailIn this thought-provoking Floc It Friday episode, Rudy Stankowitz takes a step away from chemistry myths, manufacturer sound-offs, and social media debates to explore a topic that has generated considerable discussion in both the pool industry and online communities: natural swimming pools. Drawing from four peer-reviewed scientific studies provided by Professor Charles Gerba, Rudy examines what the current scientific literature actually says about biological water treatment systems, pathogen control, microbial communities, and public health.Before diving into the science, Rudy also shares a personal message recognizing National PTSD Awareness Month, discussing the unseen challenges many industry professionals carry and reminding listeners that they are never alone in their struggles. In This Episode Why natural swimming pools represent a fundamentally different philosophy from traditional disinfected pools  The role of biological treatment systems, regeneration zones, gravel beds, and microbial communities  A review of a documented 2001 German outbreak involving more than 200 illnesses associated with a public nature-like swimming pond  What researchers discovered about swimmer exposure, water ingestion, and viral transmission  The findings of a Canadian risk assessment examining pathogen behavior in natural swimming ponds  How filtration rates, turnover times, and treatment efficiency influence health outcomes  The potential role of UV disinfection and why questions remain about its interaction with biological ecosystems  Research from Spain examining microbial populations and fecal contamination in natural swimming pools  Wildlife as a potential source of contamination in recreational waters  The importance of biofilms and the complex microbial communities that inhabit them  Why cyanobacteria, algae, and aquatic microbiology continue to raise important scientific questions  The challenges of identifying microbial populations without site-specific testing  What a 2024 One Health review reveals about algae, cyanobacteria, recreational water quality, and public health  The difference between visible water quality and the unseen biological processes occurring beneath the surface  Why scientific uncertainty is not a weakness, but a critical part of the scientific process Key TakeawayThe current scientific literature does not conclude that natural swimming pools are inherently unsafe, nor does it suggest that all questions surrounding their operation have been answered. Instead, the research consistently points toward the need for continued study, monitoring, challenge testing, and a deeper understanding of the biological communities responsible for water treatment. As Rudy emphasizes throughout the episode, science advances not by defending positions, but by asking better questions. Topics Discussed Natural swimming pools  Biological water treatment  Recreational water health risks  Pathogen control  Biofilms  Cyanobacteria  Algae ecology  Public health  Water quality monitoring  Environmental microbiology  Charles Gerba  Risk assessment  One Health research Mentioned During the Episode Professor Charles Gerba  Canadian Natural Swimming Pool Risk Assessment  German Nature-Like Swimming Pond Outbreak Investigation  Spanish Natural Swimming Pool Microbial Study  2024 One Health Review on Algae and Recreational Waters  National PTSD Awareness Month SponsorsThe 2026 Talking Pools Podcast Pool Industry Mentor Award is proudly supported by: BlueRay XL  LaMotte Company  Revved Up Apparel  Aqua Comfort Water Group Research on Natural Pools https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QpahWoVh3DDoNPwdw3oFsnbmUEj_umrS/view?usp=sharingConnect With Talking Pools

In this episode, Dr. Ruscio breaks down the surprising gut and systemic benefits of NAC (N-acetylcysteine), including how it may help break down biofilms, support SIBO and H. pylori treatment, improve gut lining repair, boost nutrient absorption, and support glutathione, mitochondria, and brain health. You'll also learn when sustained-release NAC may be useful, how to dose NAC properly, and what side effects or cautions to keep in mind.   ✅ Start healing with us! Learn more about our virtual clinic:  https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/  

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your Keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callForeign objects placed inside the human body create a toxic environment that ruins the immune system. Dr. Robert Whitfield joins Robert Sikes on episode 887 of The Savage Perspective Podcast to expose the dark truth about Breast Implant Illness and chronic inflammation. Dr. Robert Whitfield, a top surgeon, explains how the body attacks breast implants just like a rejected organ transplant. He breaks down the autoimmune connection leading to heavy metal toxicity and bacterial problems. You will learn how explant surgery removes these dangerous objects and why a natural fat transfer is a safer choice to protect their health.For more info, visit: https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Who Is Dr. Robert Whitfield? A Deep Dive Into Cancer Reconstruction04:05 - What Is Red Breast Syndrome? The Hidden Medical Dangers of Implants05:43 - How Do Breast Implants Cause Chronic Scarring and Biofilms?07:30 - Why Does the Body Reject Breast Implants? The Auto-Transplant Fix11:12 - Are Breast Implants Safe? The Physiological Truth About Foreign Objects14:18 - What Causes Breast Implant Illness? Uncovering Chronic Inflammation18:09 - Why Are So Many Women Getting Breast Implants Removed Today?22:13 - What Is the SHARP Method? A Masterclass in Detoxing Heavy Metals28:53 - How To Prepare For Explant Surgery: Optimizing Gut Health and Toxicity32:48 - Is Fat Transfer a Better Alternative to Breast Implants?35:22 - The Biggest Mistake Plastic Surgeons Make With Fat Transfers40:15 - Are GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Destroying Your Muscle and Facial Fat?44:28 - Why Is Big Tech Censoring the Truth About Breast Implant Illness?49:53 - A Tragic Catalyst: Why Dr. Whitfield Dedicated His Life to Reconstructive Surgery54:08 - How to Connect With Dr. Robert Whitfield and Access His Research

If you showed the same bitewing to 10 dentists, would they all agree on whether to pick up the drill? Why does the word monitoring mean nothing to a patient — and how does swapping it for active surveillance change everything from your notes to your indemnity to your government policy meetings? Is it overtreatment to act on an E2 lesion — or is “watch and wait” actually the lazy answer dressed up as minimally invasive? And what should you actually do with AI caries detection that flags shadows your eye doesn't see? In this episode, Professor Avijit Banerjee — Professor of Cariology & Operative Dentistry at King's College London, Honorary Consultant at Guy's & St Thomas', and First Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at the College of General Dentistry — sits down with Jaz for what is genuinely one of the most important caries conversations on the podcast. Part one of two. Avijit doesn't do soft answers. The drill-fill-bill model is broken. “Monitoring” needs to go. “Treatment planning” is antiquated terminology medics dropped twenty-five years ago. And AI in caries diagnosis? Useful — but the moment it gets things wrong, you are the one with indemnity, not the software. What you walk away with is a framework (MIOC), a decision filter (three factors that decide whether to pick up a bur), and a vocabulary shift you can implement tomorrow. Part two covers peptides, SDF, hydroxyapatite, stepwise excavation, and managing caries in xerostomia. https://youtu.be/YriLo8_hXNw Watch PDP268 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl: Delete the Word “Monitor” from Your Vocabulary Stop saying monitor. Start saying active surveillance. ⚠️ Active surveillance must not mean passive delay — document your reasoning, risk assessment, and what would trigger intervention. ✅ Explain it to patients as structured, proactive care: clinical checks, radiographs, risk review, behaviour support, and timely action if things change. Key Takeaways Minimum intervention oral care is bigger than minimally invasive dentistry. MIOC is prevention-based, person-focused, susceptibility-related, and delivered by the whole oral healthcare team. MID is only one part of MIOC: operative dentistry when a tooth actually needs intervention. The four MIOC domains are: identify the problem, prevent lesions and control disease, provide minimally invasive operative care, then reassess. A care plan is more useful than a treatment plan because it includes justification, prevention, behaviour change, and review. Ask patients what matters to you, not just what's the matter with you. Cavitation, cleansability, and lesion activity should guide whether to intervene operatively. A cavitated lesion that cannot be cleaned is much more likely to remain active. Smooth surface lesions may sometimes be made cleansable without conventional drilling. Restorations are not just about filling holes; they help recreate a cleansable tooth surface. There is no single perfect caries detection technology — clinical examination and good radiographs remain fundamental. If using NIRI, fluorescence, scanners, or AI, understand how the technology works and where it fails. AI should support diagnosis, not replace clinical judgement. For uncertain early lesions, triangulate: clinical findings, radiographs, risk, technology, and patient factors. Proximal resin infiltration has a role in the right patient and situation, especially as part of a wider prevention-led strategy. Highlights of This Episode 00:00 Teaser 02:17 Protrusive Dental Pearl: Active Surveillance, Not Monitoring 09:14 Minimum Intervention Oral Care vs Minimally Invasive Dentistry 11:28 Core Principles of MIOC 11:48 Domain 1: Identify the Problem 12:46 Domain 2: Prevention of Lesions and Control of Disease 13:18 Microinvasive Care Options 14:41 Domain 3: Minimally Invasive Operative Dentistry 16:38 Why “Active Surveillance” Matters 18:24 MIOC as a Practical Framework 19:43 Applying MIOC in Patient Communication 22:38 Sustainability & Salutogenesis 29:05 When to Pick Up a Drill 30:23 Biofilm as the Engine of Caries 31:33 Purpose of a Restoration in Caries Management 36:13 Caries Detection Technologies 42:44 Watch and Wait vs Detect and Manage 01:02:52 Outro Professor Avijit Banerjee's recommended reading and ongoing work: New textbook: A Clinical Guide to Advanced Minimum Intervention Restorative Dentistry (Banerjee A., Elsevier, 2024) — the most comprehensive single reference for modern MIOC and MID.

If you showed the same bitewing to 10 dentists, would they all agree on whether to pick up the drill? Why does the word monitoring mean nothing to a patient — and how does swapping it for active surveillance change everything from your notes to your indemnity to your government policy meetings? Is it overtreatment to act on an E2 lesion — or is “watch and wait” actually the lazy answer dressed up as minimally invasive? And what should you actually do with AI caries detection that flags shadows your eye doesn't see? In this episode, Professor Avijit Banerjee — Professor of Cariology & Operative Dentistry at King's College London, Honorary Consultant at Guy's & St Thomas', and First Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at the College of General Dentistry — sits down with Jaz for what is genuinely one of the most important caries conversations on the podcast. Part one of two. Avijit doesn't do soft answers. The drill-fill-bill model is broken. “Monitoring” needs to go. “Treatment planning” is antiquated terminology medics dropped twenty-five years ago. And AI in caries diagnosis? Useful — but the moment it gets things wrong, you are the one with indemnity, not the software. What you walk away with is a framework (MIOC), a decision filter (three factors that decide whether to pick up a bur), and a vocabulary shift you can implement tomorrow. Part two covers peptides, SDF, hydroxyapatite, stepwise excavation, and managing caries in xerostomia. https://youtu.be/YriLo8_hXNw Watch PDP268 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl: Delete the Word “Monitor” from Your Vocabulary Stop saying monitor. Start saying active surveillance. ⚠️ Active surveillance must not mean passive delay — document your reasoning, risk assessment, and what would trigger intervention. ✅ Explain it to patients as structured, proactive care: clinical checks, radiographs, risk review, behaviour support, and timely action if things change. Key Takeaways Minimum intervention oral care is bigger than minimally invasive dentistry. MIOC is prevention-based, person-focused, susceptibility-related, and delivered by the whole oral healthcare team. MID is only one part of MIOC: operative dentistry when a tooth actually needs intervention. The four MIOC domains are: identify the problem, prevent lesions and control disease, provide minimally invasive operative care, then reassess. A care plan is more useful than a treatment plan because it includes justification, prevention, behaviour change, and review. Ask patients what matters to you, not just what's the matter with you. Cavitation, cleansability, and lesion activity should guide whether to intervene operatively. A cavitated lesion that cannot be cleaned is much more likely to remain active. Smooth surface lesions may sometimes be made cleansable without conventional drilling. Restorations are not just about filling holes; they help recreate a cleansable tooth surface. There is no single perfect caries detection technology — clinical examination and good radiographs remain fundamental. If using NIRI, fluorescence, scanners, or AI, understand how the technology works and where it fails. AI should support diagnosis, not replace clinical judgement. For uncertain early lesions, triangulate: clinical findings, radiographs, risk, technology, and patient factors. Proximal resin infiltration has a role in the right patient and situation, especially as part of a wider prevention-led strategy. Highlights of This Episode 00:00 Teaser 02:17 Protrusive Dental Pearl: Active Surveillance, Not Monitoring 09:14 Minimum Intervention Oral Care vs Minimally Invasive Dentistry 11:28 Core Principles of MIOC 11:48 Domain 1: Identify the Problem 12:46 Domain 2: Prevention of Lesions and Control of Disease 13:18 Microinvasive Care Options 14:41 Domain 3: Minimally Invasive Operative Dentistry 16:38 Why “Active Surveillance” Matters 18:24 MIOC as a Practical Framework 19:43 Applying MIOC in Patient Communication 22:38 Sustainability & Salutogenesis 29:05 When to Pick Up a Drill 30:23 Biofilm as the Engine of Caries 31:33 Purpose of a Restoration in Caries Management 36:13 Caries Detection Technologies 42:44 Watch and Wait vs Detect and Manage 01:02:52 Outro Professor Avijit Banerjee's recommended reading and ongoing work: New textbook: A Clinical Guide to Advanced Minimum Intervention Restorative Dentistry (Banerjee A., Elsevier, 2024) — the most comprehensive single reference for modern MIOC and MID.

If you've ever thought "it's just a cleaning, I can skip it," this episode is going to change the way you see that appointment forever. The hygiene visit is so much more than polishing teeth. It's one of the most powerful windows into your whole-body health, and most people have no idea what they're missing. Dr. Rachaele Carver sits down with Brenda Powers, RDHAP, a biological dental hygienist in Southern California, to pull back the curtain on what a truly comprehensive hygiene appointment can look like, and why it may be one of the most important health visits you make all year.What You'll Learn in This Episode:A biological hygienist doesn't just check your gums, she's reading your posture, your skin tone, your breathing, your sleep, and your stress levels from the moment you sit down in the chair.Salivary diagnostics can identify the specific pathogens living in your mouth, including bacteria linked to heart disease, Alzheimer's, and type 2 diabetes, even when your mouth looks "healthy."Biofilm is the sticky matrix where bacteria live and multiply on your teeth, and managing it daily at home is just as important as what happens in the office.Ozone therapy is a safe, non-surgical tool that kills harmful bacteria, promotes tissue healing, and can help patients get off the deep cleaning hamster wheel for good.Collagen, vitamin C, vitamin D, B complex, magnesium, and zinc are among the key nutrients that directly support gum and bone health, and most of us aren't getting enough from food alone.Connect With Brenda Powers: Instagram: @holistic_hygienist Website: rdhguru.com Email: rootdentalconsulting@gmail.comConnect With Dr. Rachaele Carver: Join the 6-Week Gum Disease CourseBook Your Personalized ConsultationIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only.  Information discussed is not intended for diagnosis, curing, or prevention of any disease and is not intended to replace advice given by a licensed healthcare practitioner.  Opinions from guests are their own, and this podcast does not condone or endorse opinions made by guests.  This podcast and its guests may have direct or indirect financial interests associated with products mentioned.

Jared starts this new series, Herbal Secrets, by diving into one of natural health's most overlooked tools: neem. Often known for its topical use, neem is far more than a simple antimicrobial—it's what Jared calls a “terrain shifter,” helping support balance in the skin and gut microbiome rather than simply eliminating microbes. You'll learn how neem may help maintain healthy microbial balance, support normal inflammatory responses, and assist the body's natural detoxification processes. Jared breaks down topical vs. internal uses, including applications for skin health, oral care, and gut support, along with practical strategies for combining neem with enzymes and probiotics. If you're dealing with persistent imbalances or looking to support whole-body resilience, this episode offers a fresh perspective on restoring balance from the inside out. Products:TheraNeem Cleansing BarTheraNeem CreamTheraNeem Leaf & Aloe GelTheraNeem OilNOW Tea Tree OilSolaray Neem Leaf CapsulesPure Essence CandexCellCore Biotoxin BinderSolaray Charcoal CapsulesFood Movement Black Earth Zeolite Humic Fulvic MineralsPrecision Probiotic Vital SporesAdditional Information:#616: Microbiome Balance from Mouth to Gut: Foundations of Clearing and Rebuilding with Biocidin – Part 1#617: Microbiome Balance from Mouth to Gut: Protocols for Clearing and Rebuilding with Biocidin – Part 2Visit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalitynutritionbountiful and @vitalityradio on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.

In Episode 298 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar and Zac are joined by industry experts Robbie Walker and Michael Viegas from Solenis to break down one of the most misunderstood areas in the pool industry — spa, hot tub, and cold plunge water chemistry. If you've ever treated a spa like a pool… this episode will change everything. We dive deep into: Why hot water chemistry behaves completely differently The truth about biofilm, bacteria, and “human juice” in spas The real differences between chlorine, bromine, and biguanide systems How aeration, temperature, and bather load destroy your chemistry Why your sanitizer disappears overnight The rise of cold plunges and wellness systems And how pool pros can turn spas into a profitable service category This is a must-listen for pool service pros, repair techs, and anyone looking to level up their understanding of water chemistry — especially in smaller bodies of water like spas and hot tubs.

In this powerful in-person interview at the Tick Boot Camp studio, Matt Sabatello sits down with Dr. Somer DelSignore, DNP, a board-certified pediatric practitioner specializing in Lyme disease, tick-borne co-infections, PANS/PANDAS, autoimmune and neuroimmune disorders, autism-like regression, and congenital tick-borne illness. This episode is essential listening for parents who have been told to “wait and see,” families who have seen multiple specialists without answers, and anyone trying to understand how infection, inflammation, immune dysfunction, and nervous system imbalance can impact a child's brain and development.

Biofilm is not a fringe issue in cooling systems. As Dr. Jeff Kramer explains, it is a given. That matters because biofilm affects heat transfer, contributes to corrosion, and can serve as a reservoir for Legionella in treated systems. In this conversation, Trace Blackmore and Dr. Kramer examine what experienced water treaters should be looking for when choosing and evaluating a microbiological control program.   Biofilm as an operating problem Dr. Jeff defines biofilm as a community of microorganisms attached to a surface and held together by an external polymeric matrix. From there, the discussion moves quickly into why this matters in the field. He points to research showing that biofilms can be more insulating than mineral scale, then explains how microbial activity and patchy film formation can intensify corrosion risk. He also notes that Legionella can be harbored within biofilm, making clean-looking bulk water an incomplete picture of system condition. Choosing the right biocide program A strong oxidizing biocide foundation remains central, whether based on chlorine or bromine. However, Dr. Jeff makes a practical distinction that matters to service professionals: some non-oxidizing biocides kill biofilm organisms without removing the film, while others both kill and remove. He also explains why shock dosing often outperforms smaller, more frequent additions, and why biocide timing should be evaluated in the context of oxidizer compatibility, halogen demand, and actual system feedback rather than habit or opinion. Surfactants, TTPC, and field realities The conversation also covers how surfactants and quaternary compounds can disrupt microbial membranes and improve biocide penetration. Dr. Jeff shares lab and field insight on TTPC, including its strong performance in kill-and-removal testing and its known interference with PTSA fluorescence programs. The discussion closes with practical monitoring advice: inspect the basin, feel below the waterline, trend dip slides, watch approach temperatures, and pay attention to residence time when selecting products for different system volumes and turnover rates. Better microbiological control is not about one product or one rule of thumb. It is about understanding the system, interpreting feedback, and matching chemistry to operating reality so performance can be maintained over time. Listen to the full conversation above. Explore related episodes below. Stay engaged, keep learning, and continue scaling up your knowledge! Quotes "You need to understand,  listen to the feedback you're getting from the system and then adjust your program appropriately. " "Don't be afraid to ask for help because you don't know you don't know everything" Connect with Dr Jeff Kramer  Phone: (404)-386-0518  Email: jkramer@mfgchemical.com   Website: https://www.radicalpolymers.com/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceblackmore/ ?skipRedirect=truuee  Guest Resources Mentioned  CTI's New Biocide Options For Biofouling Control by Jeffrey Kramer Scaling UP! H2O Resources Mentioned  Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses  Submit a Show Idea  The Rising Tide Mastermind   253 The One About Biofilms Words of Water with James McDonald  Today's definition refers to the exact chemical amount required for a reaction to proceed to completion with no excess of any reactant. It describes the quantitative relationships between reactants and products. Can you guess the word or phrase?  2026 Events for Water Professionals  Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE. 

In this episode of the Innovations and Clinical Implementation podcast, hosts Dr. Lexi Gonzales and Dr. Chris D'Adamo explore the critical role of biofilm management in gut health and longevity with Dr. Jocelyn Strand. Dr. Strand is a Naturopathic Doctor and the Director of Clinical Education and Research at Biocidin Botanicals, bringing over a decade of primary care experience specializing in GI disorders, Lyme disease, and autoimmune conditions. The discussion defines biofilms as an "invisibility cloak" that protects microorganisms from the immune system, leading to chronic inflammation and toxicity when pathogenic bacteria translocate from the mouth to the gut. Dr. Strand outlines a clinical approach that focuses on restoring balance rather than "wiping out" the microbiome, recommending a "low and slow" titration of Biocidin liquid to disrupt biofilms within a standard 5R protocol without causing significant die-off reactions. Finally, the group previews a new study examining Biocidin's ability to reduce oral biofilms in healthy subjects, underscoring the vital link between oral hygiene and systemic health.   For access to episode resources, click HERE.

Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Register for the live meeting: https://www.theelevatedgp.com/ElevationSummit Download the Injection Molding Guide: https://www.theelevatedgp.com/IMpdf    In this episode of The Digital Dentist Digest, Dr. Melissa Seibert is joined by board-certified prosthodontist Dr. Pam Maragliano for Part 2 of their conversation, focusing on preventive dentistry systems, guided biofilm therapy (GBT), and modern hygiene workflows that drive both clinical outcomes and practice growth.   Dr. Maragliano shares a detailed, step-by-step breakdown of how her practice approaches biofilm management using air polishing technology, subgingival therapy, and piezoelectric instrumentation, and how these systems improve efficiency, ergonomics, and patient comfort. The discussion explores how transitioning from traditional prophy models to evidence-based, biofilm-focused care can significantly increase hygiene production while elevating the standard of care.   A major focus of the episode is patient engagement and behavior change, including how to communicate periodontal findings in a way that resonates with patients' broader health goals. Dr. Maragliano explains how aligning oral health with systemic health—such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline—can improve case acceptance and long-term compliance.   The conversation also dives into risk-based preventive care, challenging the traditional six-month recall model and advocating for individualized hygiene intervals based on disease risk and clinical findings. Listeners will learn how to implement adjunctive therapies such as fluoride varnish, silver diamine fluoride (SDF), hydroxyapatite, and antimicrobial agents, as well as how to integrate these services into a sustainable and ethical fee structure.   Additionally, this episode addresses practical challenges dentists face daily, including:   Communicating the value and limitations of SDF Managing patient expectations and financial concerns Establishing clinical boundaries and maintaining treatment integrity Building a high-performing hygiene team aligned with periodontal goals     Dr. Maragliano also shares real-world insights into how adopting the right systems and team structure led to significant increases in hygiene production and overall practice profitability, without sacrificing patient-centered care.   This episode is ideal for general dentists, hygienists, and practice owners looking to modernize their approach to preventive dentistry, periodontal care, and hygiene-driven growth using practical, evidence-based strategies.   Key topics include:   Guided biofilm therapy (GBT) protocols and workflow Air polishing and piezoelectric instrumentation in hygiene Risk-based recall intervals vs. traditional six-month model Patient communication strategies for periodontal disease Adjunctive preventive therapies (fluoride, SDF, probiotics, hydroxyapatite) Increasing hygiene production and efficiency Case acceptance, patient motivation, and behavioral change Clinical boundaries and ethical treatment planning  

GLP-1 Agonists, MCAS, Lyme Disease, and the Future of Precision Medicine In this powerful Tick Boot Camp Podcast interview, Matt Sabatello sits down with Dr. Tania Dempsey, MD, a board-certified internal medicine physician and internationally recognized expert in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions, and complex chronic illness. In this comprehensive conversation, Dr. Dempsey delivers one of the most forward-thinking and in-depth discussions ever featured on the podcast — connecting the dots between persistent symptoms after Lyme, immune dysregulation, biofilms, nervous system dysfunction, and groundbreaking research on GLP-1 receptor agonists as mast-cell stabilizers. This episode offers science, clinical insight, and — most importantly — hope for patients who have tried everything and are still struggling. Lyme Disease, MCAS, and Why Patients Stay Sick Why Treating Lyme Alone Is Often Not Enough Dr. Dempsey explains why many patients continue to experience inflammation, pain, neurological symptoms, and relapses even after treating Lyme disease and co-infections. According to her clinical experience, this is most often due to primary Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, not persistent infection alone. Key insight: > Lyme disease frequently acts as the trigger, but MCAS is often the driver of ongoing symptoms. Dr. Dempsey clarifies the critical difference between: Primary MCAS (pre-existing immune dysfunction worsened by infections) Secondary MCAS (rare; resolves completely once infection is treated) She notes that in decades of clinical practice, she has never seen true secondary MCAS fully resolve without ongoing mast-cell management. SOT Therapy: When, Why, and How It Works Best Dr. Dempsey provides a nuanced and experience-based explanation of Supportive Oligonucleotide Technique (SOT) for Lyme and co-infections. She addresses common criticism: One-time SOT treatments are rarely sufficient Chronic Lyme often involves multiple strains of Borrelia , Babesia , and Bartonella Her most successful cases involve: Repeated testing Sequential SOT treatments targeting specific strains Immune system support between rounds Adjunctive therapies such as herbs, antiparasitics, and mast-cell stabilization She shares a remarkable case of a young woman with severe neuropsychiatric symptoms who — after years of persistent SOT treatment combined with MCAS management — is now thriving, off psychiatric medications, and successfully completing college. Biofilms: Why They Matter in Chronic Infection Dr. Dempsey firmly states that biofilms are a critical barrier to recovery in chronically ill patients. Key points: Biofilms exist in the gut, sinuses, blood, and tissues They protect microbes from antibiotics, herbs, and immune attack Resistant biofilms may involve extracellular DNA (Z-DNA), discussed at ILADS Therapies discussed: Enzymes such as lumbrokinase and nattokinase Ozone therapy Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) for severe cases Her message is clear: if you cannot reach microbial reservoirs hidden in biofilms, infections cannot be fully controlled. GLP-1 Agonists, Immune Modulation, and Breakthrough MCAS Research GLP-1 Receptor Agonists as Mast-Cell Stabilizers Dr. Dempsey presents groundbreaking findings from her published case series: “The Utility of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome” Key details: 47-patient case series Micro-dosing of GLP-1 agonists Primary medications used: tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) and semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy) Unlike weight-loss protocols, Dr. Dempsey uses very low doses to target immune modulation — not appetite suppression. What GLP-1 Therapy Improved in MCAS & Lyme Patients Reported improvements included: Cognitive clarity and brain fog Chronic pain Neuropsychiatric symptoms Anxiety and depression Gastrointestinal symptoms Systemic inflammation Hormonal dysregulation In some cases, patients experienced improvement within one or two doses. Dr. Dempsey explains that mast cells express GLP-1 receptors, and activation sends a signal of safety, reducing inflammatory mediator release. Unexpected Findings: Muscle Mass and Antibody Reduction Contrary to common concerns, Dr. Dempsey observed: Preserved or increased muscle mass in the majority of patients Improved mitochondrial function and exercise tolerance Reduction in chronic antibody production (including Lyme Western Blot bands) She shares a striking case where a patient with long-standing positive Lyme antibodies saw antibody levels decline for the first time in over a decade after GLP-1 therapy — despite infection already being treated. This supports her hypothesis: > MCAS can drive persistent immune activation even when infection is no longer present. Side Effects, Screening & Who Should Not Use GLP-1s Potential side effects (usually mild): Nausea Delayed gastric emptying Occasional vomiting in sensitive patients Important clinical notes: Some patients respond better to semaglutide vs tirzepatide A small subset may require dose cycling or pulsing Antibody formation against GLP-1 drugs is a potential research focus Non-Pharmaceutical Alternatives to Increase GLP-1 Activity For patients who cannot tolerate medications, Dr. Dempsey outlines alternatives. Herbal & Supplement Options OptimumGLP Synergy (herbal blend designed to support GLP-1 signaling) Calocurb (GLP-1 supportive compound) These options may: Reduce inflammation Help stabilize appetite and blood sugar Calm mast-cell activity Diet-Based Strategies Dr. Dempsey explains why higher-protein and carnivore-leaning diets may benefit MCAS and Lyme patients: Protein and fat stimulate endogenous GLP-1 Reduced food triggers Improved metabolic stability Patients do not need to eat exclusively meat — but increasing high-quality protein intake is often beneficial. Nervous System, Trauma & Mast Cell Feedback Loops The episode explores how: Mast cells and nerves exist in a bidirectional feedback loop Chronic fight-or-flight worsens immune activation Therapies discussed: Limbic retraining programs ( Primal Trust , Gupta Program) Vagal nerve stimulation Apollo Neuro wearable Ketamine-assisted therapy Psychedelic microdosing (emerging area) Breaking the mast-cell / nervous-system loop is often essential for healing. Women's Health, PCOS & Autoimmune Illness Dr. Dempsey shares a critical insight: > In her practice, every PCOS patient also has MCAS. She explains how: Mast cells respond to estrogen, progesterone, insulin, and cortisol Hormonal fluctuations can trigger MCAS flares MCAS may underlie PMS, PMDD, endometriosis, and reproductive pain syndromes GLP-1 therapy may offer new hope for women suffering from inflammatory gynecologic symptoms linked to Lyme and MCAS. Advocacy, ILADS & The Future of MCAS Research Dr. Dempsey discusses her work with: ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society) ISMCAS (International Society for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) ISMCAS goals include: Funding MCAS research Educating clinicians globally Supporting patients and advocacy efforts She encourages patients to: Educate themselves Share credible research with providers Move on from doctors unwilling to listen Final Takeaway This episode redefines what root-cause medicine truly means. Healing chronic Lyme disease often requires addressing: Immune dysregulation Mast cell activation Nervous system dysfunction Hormonal imbalance Metabolic inflammation Dr. Tania Dempsey offers a roadmap — grounded in science, compassion, and innovation — for patients

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. William Levine, a board-certified periodontist and chief scientist at Peri Active Oral Rinse.

Oral Health, Inflammation, and Periodontal Disease: Dr. William Levine, a board-certified periodontist and chief scientist at Peri Active Oral Rinse, offers a deep-dive on periodontal disease as an infectious inflammatory condition with autoimmune-like tissue destruction. It affects over 50% of U.S. adults over 35 and rises with age. He details bidirectional links between gum disease and systemic conditions, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and some dementias, and notes signs such as bleeding, pain, swelling, loose or shifting teeth, and gum recession. Levine explains plaque, dysbiosis, and biofilms, emphasizing mechanical plaque removal to preserve a healthy oral microbiome. Standard care includes scaling and root planing, possible surgery, and lasers; antiseptic rinses like chlorhexidine can be harsh and limited against biofilms. Levine describes a plant-bioactive rinse (gotu kola, echinacea, elderberry) designed to reduce harmful bacteria, penetrate gums, lower inflammation, and promote repair; xylitol may help via saliva stimulation. He also addresses smoking, dry mouth, fluoride toothpaste, interdental cleaning, and osteoporotic drugs' dental risks.

Karen answers a listener's question about vaginal biofilms. What are they and why do they make recurrent BV and yeast infections so hard to treat? She explains how these bacterial or fungal communities form protective layers that resist standard treatment, reviews options that may help break the cycle and looks at at-home microbiome testing.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

How Did Pierre Côté Build Two Unicorn Water Technologies - and Why Is He Now Betting on Algae? Pierre Côté is arguably the most successful water technology inventor alive. With over 100 patents across four decades, he created ZeeWeed (the membrane that launched the $3.63 billion MBR market) and co-invented ZeeLung (anchoring the ~$500 million MABR market). Now in his seventies, he's co-founded AlgaFilm Technologies to tackle nutrient removal with algae biofilm.

In this episode, we break down a major factor in treating SIBO and preventing recurrence: biofilm disruption. You'll learn how to identify the telltale signs of biofilms, the steps to our proven treatment protocol, and discover the dietary and supplement strategies that support lasting gut recovery. Our approach is backed by our recently published study, Biofilm Disruption Enhances Antimicrobial Therapy for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth. Read the full findings here:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41394228/.    If you've struggled with recurring SIBO and felt like nothing works, this episode will guide you to effective solutions.  

Beyond Probiotics: Rebuilding the Gut Microbiome as an Ecosystem with Dr. Oscar Coatzee and Danielle Arnold  and host Dr. Ben Weitz.   [If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on my WeitzChiro YouTube page.]   Podcast Highlights Rethinking Probiotics: Keystone Anaerobes, Butyrate, and Microbiome Ecosystems with Designs for Health Dr. Ben Weitz introduces the Rational Wellness Podcast episode challenging the assumption that gut issues are solved by adding more traditional probiotics, arguing microbiome repair is an ecosystem and function problem. He interviews Dr. Oscar Cozo and Danielle Arnold of Designs for Health about differences between transient aerobic probiotics (e.g., lactobacillus/bifidobacteria) and keystone anaerobic strains that form the microbiome's foundation, can engraft, drive down gut oxygen, and support cross-feeding. They discuss live, refrigerated delivery for anaerobes; a spore-capable keystone strain (Anaerostipes); and a case study showing improved food allergies, normalization of Akkermansia, increased butyrate-related effects, and reduction of opportunists without antimicrobials. They cover butyrate's roles (tight junctions, mucus, immune regulation, HDAC inhibition), fiber and resistant starch strategies, stool testing (GI-MAP additions for anaerobes and short-chain fatty acids), diet restriction concerns, and practitioner support and case report publishing with Designs for Health. 00:00 Show Intro and Mission 01:00 Probiotics vs Ecosystem Thinking 02:56 Aerobes vs Anaerobes Explained 07:06 Keystone Species and Engraftment 09:18 New Anaerobic Strains and Allergy Research 11:06 Live Shipping and Feeding the Strains 14:03 Case Study Crowding Out Dysbiosis 18:03 Rethinking the Five R Protocol 24:26 Testing and Prebiotic Pairings 26:52 Butyrate and Microbiome Benefits 28:40 Conventional Probiotics Still Matter 35:04 Sponsor Break Apollo Wearable 36:37 Crowding Out Pathogens and Fungi Role 39:58 Archaea and Mucosa 41:21 Mucus Layer and Biofilms 43:11 Feeding Keystone Microbes 44:18 Fiber Targets and Tolerance 46:51 Probiotic as SIBO Option 48:54 Resistant Starch Basics 51:52 Stool Test Dysbiosis Patterns 54:32 Akkermansia and Metabolism 56:44 Histamine Bugs and Enzymes 01:02:26 Gut Healing Nutrients 01:05:34 Diet Diversity and Reintros 01:08:21 Wrap Up and Product Details 01:13:10 Podcast Outro and Clinic Info   Dr. Oscar Coatzee has over 25 years experience in psychology and nutrition and is currently the VP of clinical education and practitioner support at Designs For Health. He has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a PhD in Holistic Nutrition and  Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition. Danielle Arnold is a clinical nutritionist and Functional Medicine practitioner and she serves as a clinical support specialist at Designs for Health, training healthcare providers in test interpretation and patient care. Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared breaks down practical, real-world Biocidin protocols used in functional medicine settings to support microbial balance, gut health, sinus health, and post-antibiotic recovery. Learn how practitioners commonly layer botanicals, binders, probiotics, and liver support to help maintain a healthy terrain and resilient microbiome. Jared explains how different forms of Biocidin are used for oral microbiome support, sinus and upper respiratory balance, gut and SIBO concerns, and rebuilding after antibiotic use. He also shares guidance on timing, layering, and supporting detox and drainage pathways for more effective results. Buy ONE Biocidin or Dentalcidin product plus ONE or more products from the Biocidin Protocol Collection and get 20% off automatically in your cart through 3/28/26.Additional Information:#555: From Gut to Gums: Mastering Microbial Balance Using Biocidin with Dr. Shawn Manske#616: Microbiome Balance from Mouth to Gut: Foundations of Clearing and Rebuilding with Biocidin – Part 1Biocidin Protocol Blog PostVisit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalitynutritionbountiful and @vitalityradio on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.

On this episode, Jared takes a deep dive into Biocidin, a practitioner-trusted botanical formula long used in functional and integrative wellness settings. Learn what makes this multi-herb blend unique and why it's often included in protocols designed to support oral health, gut health, immune resilience, and overall microbial balance. Jared explains biofilms in simple terms, why they matter for long-term wellness, and how botanical formulas like Biocidin are used to help maintain a balanced microbiome throughout the body. From the mouth and throat to the digestive tract and beyond, this episode explores real-world applications, research insights, and practical considerations for using multi-botanical support as part of a comprehensive wellness strategy. Part one focuses on education and understanding, while part two will cover how practitioners typically structure supportive protocols.Products:Biocidin and Dentalcidin ProductsVitality Radio POW! Product of the Week: Utzy Naturals Magnositol and Utzy Naturals Coll-U-Gen Get 35% off one bag or 45% off two or more bags (mix and match OK!) No Code Needed! (while supplies last)Additional Information:#555: From Gut to Gums: Mastering Microbial Balance Using Biocidin with Dr. Shawn Manske#617: Microbiome Balance from Mouth to Gut: Protocols for Clearing and Rebuilding with Biocidin – Part 2Visit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalitynutritionbountiful and @vitalityradio on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.

A study published in AIMS Microbiology discovered that many commercial water dispensers harbor more bacteria than tap water due to biofilms and poor maintenance, raising public health concerns for offices, homes, and public-use systems worldwide Biofilms are slimy layers of bacteria that stick to wet surfaces like water dispensers, pipes, and medical tools, making germs harder to eliminate with disinfectants, or even antibiotics In Arizona, 73% of Water Vending Machines (WVMs) exceeded EPA limits for bacterial growth. These consistent findings point to a systemic hygiene issue in dispenser systems, not the water supply itself To keep water dispensers safe, clean them every two to four weeks using either vinegar or diluted bleach (but never both together); remember that UV systems help reduce microbes but can't replace regular hands-on cleaning To protect yourself from harmful contaminants, clean your water dispenser regularly, choose stainless steel bottles, and filter your water

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Linda Kiley joins Dr. Scott Sherr for a groundbreaking conversation on functional urogynecology — exploring the real causes of pelvic and bladder pain that most conventional models miss. Dr. Kiley shares how she uses muscle exams, peptide protocols, and root-cause diagnostics to treat conditions like interstitial cystitis, chronic UTIs, pelvic floor dysfunction, and endometriosis — often without surgery or long-term antibiotics. If you or someone you love has been told "there's nothing wrong" but still struggles with pelvic discomfort, bladder issues, or sexual pain, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we explore: • The pelvic floor as a dynamic system — not just "tight or weak" • Biofilms, interstitial cystitis, and smart testing for chronic infections • How gut health and systemic inflammation drive pelvic pain • Natural, non-invasive approaches to bladder and pelvic restoration This episode is for you if: • You experience chronic UTIs, bladder discomfort, or pelvic pain • You've been dismissed or misdiagnosed by conventional providers • You're a clinician seeking better diagnostics for pelvic dysfunction • You want to understand how muscle tone, breathing, and biofilms intersect You can also find this episode on… YouTube: https://youtu.be/S0i5vKoLfEk Find more from Dr. Linda Kiley: Website: https://drlindakiley.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkileyurogyn/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theholisticurogynecologist3891 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-kiley-5999462b/ More from Smarter Not Harder: Website: Smarter Not Harder podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/troscriptions/ HOMeHOPe Virtual Symposium 2026: https://homehope.org/homehope-virtual-symposium-2026 Get 10% off your purchase of the Clinical Metabolomics module with code PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org/ Get 10% off your Troscriptions purchase with code POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com/ Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.

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What really happens at the microscopic level when we talk about "clean" in dental sterilization? In this episode of "Sterilization Standards Unpacked," host Sarah B. Cruz is joined by Dr. Atila Nozari, Senior Medical Liaison at Solventum, to connect the science of microbiology with the day-to-day realities of instrument reprocessing in dental practices. From bioburden and biofilm to the evidence behind modern sterilization standards, Dr. Nozari helps demystify the "why" behind the guidelines teams are being asked to follow. Whether you're brushing up on CSA standards or trying to connect policy with practice, this conversation bridges the gap between following a guideline "just because" and understanding the science that stands behind it. This 5-part series pulls back the curtain on how Canadian dental teams are translating sterilization standards into real-world practice—one guideline, one cycle, one patient at a time. With each episode, we'll explore the people, processes, and evolving expectations driving dental sterilization forward. It's not about compliance checklists—it's about connection, clarity, and conversations that make the technical feel personal. A special thanks to our sponsor, Solventum Medical, for supporting this podcast series! #BeyondClean #Solventum #SterilizationStandardsUnpacked #DentalSterilization #SterileProcessing #Bioburden #Biofilm #Standards #InstrumentReprocessing

This episode originally aired as #432 on 5/22/24 and we are bringing it to you again! Parasite cleansing has become a hot topic in the natural health world, but it can feel a little overwhelming. Are you confused about where to start or how to do a cleanse yourself? On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared demystifies the process by sharing his experience along with his wife's, and a thorough breakdown of the entire process, the products, and what to expect. You'll learn a couple of ways to approach parasite cleansing and which one might be right for you or your family, including kids.  If you never thought about parasites being a problem in America, think again! For a deeper understanding of why parasites are indeed a bigger problem than is understood by most, be sure to listen to Jared's interviews with Dr. Todd Watts and Dr. Jay Davidson - the founders of CellCore.Products:CellCore Para KitVitality Nutrition Parasite CleanseVital 5 Precision Probiotic Vital SporesMagnesium BisglycinateCellCore Bowel MoverLife Seasons Regulari-TRedmond RelyteTrace Minerals Endure Drops***Inquire for capsule-free protocol Additional Information:For information on coaching options and personalized support, please email jessica@vitalitynutrition.comVitality Wellness Community Detox & Support GroupVitality Radio Podcast Listener Community#359: Comprehensive Detoxification of Parasites, Lyme, and Other Toxins With Dr. Todd Watts of CellCore Biosciences#431: Are Parasites Part of Your Health Concerns? With Dr. Jay Davidson#385: Rebalancing and Healing the Body Through Functional Medicine Detoxification With Dr. Stephen Cabral#258: Your Magnesium User's Guide***Be sure to check out all of the Emotional Vitality Episodes, including Jen's Story mentioned in this showVisit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalityradio and @vitalitynutritionbountiful on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Please also join us on the Dearly Discarded Podcast with Jared St. Clair.Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.