When most people think of chronic infections, they imagine “bad bugs” hiding in the body. What many don’t realize is that microbes have their own defense system called biofilms. These sticky, protective layers act like shields, making it harder for your immune system or even antibiotics to clear infections. One of the key building blocks…
Category Archives: Immune & Chronic Illness Recovery
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORAL AND GENTIAL HERPES Although there are technically eight different viruses in the herpes family, the most relevant and commonly known are herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV2). HSV1 is responsible for the majority of cold sores, or fever blisters. These sores begin as water blisters that…
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) has been studied and used for a wide range of seemingly unrelated conditions. Positive results are seen regularly in both lupus and multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, modifying the disease at a cellular level in addition to decreasing symptoms. In inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, LDN promotes mucosal healing, decreased inflammation, improved quality of life and…
Long COIVD is an infection associated chronic condition that occurs after being infected with the SARS- CoV2 virus. Symptoms persists for at least 3 months manifesting as a continuous, relapsing or remitting progressive disease state affecting one or more organs. It’s important to recognize that long COVID can affect anyone, regardless of age or health…