by Marcus Ettinger | Feb 14, 2016 | Auto Immune, Biofilm, Dermatitis, Diet, Eczema |
In the United States, there is an estimated 30-35,000,000 million people affected by eczema: 1-3% of adults and 10-20% of all children. Eczema is a general term used to describe a group of skin conditions caused by inflammation, such as atopic dermatitis or heat rash....
by Marcus Ettinger | Aug 27, 2015 | Biofilm, H. pylori |
The creation of biofilm, by gram-negative bacteria, is a survival mechanism that some bacteria and fungi have developed to adapt to their surroundings, especially in hostile environments such an acid filled stomach. Under the protection of biofilm, bacterial cells in...
by Marcus Ettinger | Jul 9, 2013 | Biofilm, H. pylori |
Biofilm and H. pylori Treatment Update – 09 July 2013 I have been helping patients, for over 4 years now, with treatment for H. pylori, a biofilm-producing, gram-negative, bacteria. In the beginning, eradicating this bad actor was very easy, just a simple...
by Marcus Ettinger | Apr 14, 2013 | Biofilm, Celiac Sprue, Infection, Medications |
Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects (also known as CF or mucoviscidosis is a common recessive genetic disease which affects the entire body, causing progressive disability and often early death. Approximately 30,000 Americans have CF, making it one of the most common...
by Marcus Ettinger | Apr 11, 2012 | Biofilm |
Bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, the ‘superbug’ behind MRSA, can be a major problem for patients who have surgically implanted devices, such as a replacement heart valve, pacemaker or prosthetic hip implant. Implanted Devices are Susceptible to...
by Marcus Ettinger | Jan 15, 2012 | Biofilm |
One of the most pervasive life forms is called biofilm. A biofilm is most easily understood by thinking of it as simply a slimy colony of bacteria. It turns out very few bacteria are actually free-living; more than 99 percent live in biofilms. Bacterial communication,...
