Episode 46: Navigating Chronic Infections

In this episode, Dr. Kharrazian discusses chronic infections and antibiotic resistance. Topics include hidden pathogen reservoirs, the role of biofilms in persistent illnesses, and why future generations may struggle with basic bacterial treatment. Hear about innovative strategies like probiotics, fecal transplants, and natural disruptors combating resistant strains. Discover how maintaining immune health is key to battling evolving bacteria and learn practical tips to protect yourself. Learn more at drknews.comFor patient-oriented courses, visit https://drknews.com/online-courses/For CE and CME practitioner courses, visit https://kharrazianinstitute.com/00:00 Bacteria classified by Gram stain, cause illness.07:25 Intestinal permeability leads to severe systemic inflammation.10:58 Systemic inflammation, endotoxemia: barrier breakdown, severe illness.20:21 Mycobacterium tuberculosis can reactivate when immunocompromised.26:06 Biofilms cause 80% of chronic bacterial infections.28:25 Biofilms influence IBS and ulcerative colitis severity.33:04 Biofilms cause persistent infections and antibiotic resistance.38:51 Combine medication and natural medicine for bacterial biofilms.45:30 Genetic predisposition causes recurrent E. coli infections.50:48 Poor hygiene impacts multiple body systems significantly.55:28 Bacteria developed resistance, antibiotics became ineffective.01:05:44 Probiotics with antibiotics reduce post-surgery complications.01:11:30 Antibiotics disrupt crucial short chain fatty acid levels.01:13:13 Use antibiotics, probiotics, and short-chain fatty acids.01:18:06 Candida aids immunity but causes problems if overpopulated.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/solving-the-puzzle-with-dr-datis-kharrazian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Solving the Puzzle with Dr. Datis Kharrazian is based on more than 20 years of Dr. Kharrazian's experience working with autoimmune and brain health patients throughout the U.S. and Europe, exhaustive review of the scientific research, and protocols he has innovated through trial and error in working with complex patient cases.Dr. Kharrazian discusses evidence-based models incorporating diet, nutrition, and lifestyle — protocols hard won through decades of working with tough, complex patient cases. His goal is to help teach you effective models for so-called “mystery” symptoms and conditions so you can regain control of your health and life.Hashimoto's: Solving the Puzzle, is a new online course from Dr. Kharrazian, who is the originator of evidence-based strategies for managing autoimmune Hashimoto's hypothyroidism. This course has the most complete and current information for managing Hashimoto's available. You can find more information at drknews.com.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/solving-the-puzzle-with-dr-datis-kharrazian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.