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CDSA Interpretation - Microbiology

Posted by: Maff in probiotics, Mycology, Microbiology, gut dysbiosis, Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis, CDSA, candida, Beneficial Bacteria, Antimicrobial Sensitivity on Nov 13, 2009

Maff

Continuing my series on interpreting the sometimes confusing results of the Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis (CDSA) today we're going to look at the Microbiology section.

 

Beneficial Bacteria

By now almost everyone has heard of so called "beneficial" or "friendly" bacteria, thanks mainly to probiotic yoghurt advertising that seems to be everywhere these days. Beneficial bacteria are in basic

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Candida & Yeast Infection Treatment - Rotating and Combining Antifungals

Posted by: Maff in probiotics, gut dysbiosis, candida, antifungal on Sep 04, 2009

Maff

When it comes to what is variously known as intestinal yeast overgrowth, fungal-type dysbiosis, gut fermentation syndrome, or simply Candida, it is safe to say that prevention is much simpler than cure. Ignored by the conventional medical establishment, people affected by this condition often struggle to treat themselves to alleviate their many symptoms which can range from fatigue, muscle aches

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CDSA Interpretation - Metabolic Markers

Posted by: Maff in probiotics, nutritional therapy, nutritional supplements, metabolic markers, irritable bowel syndrome, gut dysbiosis, food intolerance, food allergy, fibromyalgia, Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis, chronic fatigue syndrome, CDSA on Jul 24, 2009

Maff

Continuing with my blog series aimed at helping you decipher the results of a comprehensive digestive stool analysis (CDSA), this week I will describe the various "metabolic markers" that might be referred to on your test results.


n-Butyrate
This short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) is produced as a result of the fermentation of dietary fibre, particularly gums and pectins, by certain bacteria that

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Detoxification Profile Results - The Pathological Detoxifier and Chronic Illness

Posted by: Maff in Pathological Detoxifier, multiple chemical sensitivity, MECFS, liver function, Liver Detoxification, gut dysbiosis, environmental illness, Detoxification Profile, chronic fatigue syndrome, candida on Jun 26, 2009

Maff

Following on from my blog - Pathological Detoxifiers and Environmental Illness which explained the process of detoxification in the liver and when someone might be termed a 'pathologicial detoxifier' - I wanted to share the results of my own Detoxification Profile and explain how the results related to my illness at the time and subsequent developments.

The Detoxification Profile uses caffeine,

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Posted by: earthwalker in treatment, toxins, thyroid, Symptoms, stress, sleep, probiotics, pollen, nutritional therapy, nutritional supplements, nutrients, natural depression treatment, natural alternatives, myalgic encephalomyelitis, multiple chemical sensitivity, Mold, mindfulness, MICAGO, ME, MCS, Marshall Protocol, liver function, leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal permeability, illness, IBS, hypoglycemia, Health, gut dysbiosis, From Fatigued to Fantastic, food sensitivity, food intolerance, food allergy, FMS, fibromyalgia, exercise, environmental illness, energy, electrical sensitivity, Dr Teitelbaum, Dr Jacob Teitelbaum, disability benefits, diet, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome celebrities, chronic fatigue syndrome, chemicals, CFS, celebrities, candida, cancer, autism, Asthma, allergies on Mar 31, 2009

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New chronic fatigue syndrome research initiative includes gut dysbiosis & leaky gut syndrome

Posted by: Maff in myalgic encephalomyelitis, ME, leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal permeability, gut dysbiosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, CFS, candida on Dec 05, 2008

Maff

I was delighted to learn this week of funding for research into the link between chronic fatigue syndrome, disturbed gut flora and leaky gut syndrome.  

The CFIDS association of America launched their 'Accelerate CFS Research Initiative' - the largest chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) research initiative to date.

After a sustained year long fundraising campaign the association allocated over

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