Biofilm?

[Guest guest]

what is biofilm??? is there a protocol to dealing with this? ...Very curious.

I've been doing biomed for 5 years and have never heard of this...  Thank you to

anyone who applies.

Thanks

Rose

[Guest guest]

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> what is biofilm??? is there a protocol to dealing with this? ...Very curious.

I've been doing biomed for 5 years and have never heard of this...  Thank you to

anyone who applies.

>

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofilm

" A biofilm is an aggregate of microorganisms in which cells are stuck to each

other and/or to a surface. These adherent cells are frequently embedded within a

self-produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS). Biofilm EPS,

which is also referred to as " slime, " is a polymeric jumble of DNA, proteins and

polysaccharides. "

This is something that happens in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis.

That's why I am familiar with the concept. Biofilms tend to be a more

antibiotic resistant form of the infections which do this. The only thing I

know of that has been researched for treating this is that reducing excess

acidity in the body helps reverse antibiotic resistance in mucoid PA:

http://healthgazelle.com/quinineandpseudomonas.shtml

Michele

http://www.healthgazelle.com

http://www.kidslikemine.com

http://www.solanorail.com

[Guest guest]

Biofilm is a mucousy covering that certain infectious organisms like lyme

disease use to hide from the immune system. People are taking biofilm breakers

then treating their lyme disease more effectively.

[Guest guest]

In our context here on the list I think you are referring to a biofilm in the

gut. The idea is that yeast or other nasties get so thick in the gut they form a

film or a crust which is hard for the treatments to penetrate.

There are some companies that sell special enzymes that are suppose to break the

film down, making the yeast vulnerable to treatments like capryllic acid, GSE,

or prescription meds like Nystatin. Here is a link to Kirkman :

http://www.kirkmanlabs.com/ViewProductDetails@Product_ID397 (DOT) aspx

If you are unable to make a dent in your child's yeast and it is very severe, it

might be worth looking into. We haven't tried it.

TJ

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From: Rose Rudolph <roserudolph55@...>

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Sent: Tue, November 17, 2009 2:08:00 PM

Subject: [ ] Biofilm?

 

what is biofilm??? is there a protocol to dealing with this? ...Very curious.

I've been doing biomed for 5 years and have never heard of this...  Thank you

to anyone who applies.

Thanks

Rose