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When Considering Probiotics, Consider This
Posted on17. Mar, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
Randomized Clinical Trials have clearly demonstrated benefits of Probiotics for certain populations, but what do you look for when looking for a probiotic? Here is a review of the things to consider.
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Probiotics: Do They Work?
Posted on10. Mar, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
Do Probiotics Help Restore a Healthy Balance in Our Microbiome? What we really want to know is this: Do probiotics help reduce symptoms of any diseases? Do probiotics help reduce respiratory symptoms of allergies, rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma, or viral URI syndrome? Do probiotics help reduce symptoms of diarrhea or other GI imbalances? Do they help [...]
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Probiotics: An Introduction
Posted on17. Feb, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
I recently reviewed how our microbiome – the menagerie of living microorganisms living within us – and how the balance of our microbiome can affect our health and well-being in a couple articles here. This article will briefly review the definitions of Probiotics and a couple other terms that you will want to be familiar [...]
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Biofilms and Chronic Sinusitis
Posted on10. Feb, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
Bacteria in “Biofilms” have properties that make them difficult to kill, both with antibiotics, and by our immune system. These properties of biofilms help explain the clinical features of chronic rhino-sinusitis, or CRS. Here are the facts.
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Honey – Nature’s Antibiotic
Posted on24. Jun, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
You may have noticed that your honey never seems to develop mold or bacterial contamination, even when it isn’t refrigerated after opening. We now know why this is: honey has innate anti-microbial activity. Honey is a natural antibiotic !! Who knew? Well, it seems that ancient humans knew: For over 2 thousand years humans have [...]
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8 Dangerous Complications of Sinusitis, But 3 That Can Kill
Posted on19. Apr, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
Complications of sinusitis are fortunately rare. Some of these complications can kill you. Some of them can leave you blind. What are the signs and symptoms? Which symptoms warrant medical attention RIGHT NOW?
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Sinus Anatomy: The Cliff Notes
Posted on16. Apr, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
You may have fallen asleep while reading my post on Nasal and Sinus Anatomy yesterday. Or more likely, you just clicked away somewhere else. That’s understandable – that was a little too wordy (nearly 1,000 words), and a little too technical. Lot’s of new vocabulary. I was kinda hoping the pretty pictures might keep you [...]
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Nasal and Sinus Anatomy (and Histology)
Posted on15. Apr, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.
The nose and sinuses are complex. Aside from looking beautiful, your child’s nose (and sinuses) acts as: air-conditioner, warming or cooling incoming air, and moisturizing it for the lungs, and an immune barrier against airborne microorganisms and pollutants. The complexity of this job is reflected in the complexity of the anatomy and histology of the nose and sinuses. Here is a review of how it all works together. WARNING: Long, technical post. But it will help you care for your child’s nose, sinuses, etc.
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