Biofilms, Digestive Plaque and Your Health

12/20/18 • 14 min

In part 3 of our three part series, Dr. Ghannoum is back talking about biofilms and digestive plaque. An often-overlooked part of health and disease, biofilms exist all around us, and in the body in places such as our mouths and guts. On this episode, Andrea talks to Dr. Ghannoum about what biofilms are, how to deal with them, and whether they’re necessary for health.

Here’s what you’ll learn in Episode 3:

What is biofilm? [2:07] Busting up biofilms [5:48] How do we prevent biofilms [8:11]

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Here’s what you’ll learn in Episode 3:

What is biofilm? [2:07] Busting up biofilms [5:48] How do we prevent biofilms [8:11]

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Candida, Sacchromyces, and Your Body’s Many Fungal Strains

In part 2 of our three part series, we’re discussing the role of fungus in the microbiomes of our bodies. Dr. Ghannoum is back in the studio talking about how fungi are more closely related to us than we might imagine. He also sheds light on his favorite microorganism, Candida.

Here’s what you’ll learn in Episode #2:

The impact of Fungi on our health and wellness [2:28]
Fungus in our microbiome [6:09]
Impact of antibiotics [9:16]
The effect of drugs [11:59]
Let’s talk about Candida [14:54]

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