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The quotient of human suffering because of these myriad conditions is incalculable, but we now know that annually these infections are thirty times more lethal than AIDS and as fatal as cancer.
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I also found this information about using Xylitol for Biofilms very useful!
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Posted by sparkle7 (Member # 10397) on :
Thanks!
Posted by lululymemom (Member # 26405) on :
YW, sparkle! and the good news is that the recommended treatment for biofilms is all natural.
Posted by hadlyme (Member # 6364) on :
Interesting about the xylitol! I'm going to look into this more. Wouldn't it be great to find something so simple to help us?
In dentistry it's starting to be used in gum and rinses as something that helps strengthen the enamel of teeth.
Interesting! thanks for posting.
Posted by lululymemom (Member # 26405) on :
Yes, you can even get it in toothpaste now. I think we will be hearing alot more about it in the future!
Posted by Wolfed Out (Member # 23727) on :
Thanks for posting this, Lulu! For me, chronic sinusitis is a major issue that hasn't gotten much better even though other things have.
Who knows if I have a biofilm right in my sinuses. I had surgery in 2009, and was told I had a massive infection. It came right back... and hasn't gone away on antibiotics.
I don't want to jack this thread into a Xylitol thread but I found this little tidbit on Wiki, for those concerned about Xylitol causing yeast issues...
"Candida yeast
A recent report suggests consumption of xylitol may help control oral infections of Candida yeast; in contrast, galactose, glucose, and sucrose may increase proliferation.[32] For example, Candida albicans, as well as gut bacteria, are inhibited by xylitol, preventing not only peridontal disease, but also gastric and duodenal ulcers.[33]"
And it's a sugar!
Question: How would I go about creating an Xytinol solution for the sinuses? Like just water and Xytinol?
Answer: I found a nasal wash online called Xlear. Contains 4 things. Water (Purified), Xylitol, Saline, Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by lululymemom (Member # 26405) on :
Wolfed out, thanks for sharing your experience.. It does sound like biofilms could be an issue for you..
My ND recommended I use Xylitol and I tried it and still have it in my cupboard just never stuck with it. I am now reading that even our LLMD Dr. M. who rarely advocates natural remedies considers this to have anti-bacterial properties.
Your excerpt on Candida yeast is very interesting! Yes, it is a sugar derived from alcohol and maybe it's the derivative that gives it it's special properties.
The Xlear sounds very promising, with good ingredients.. You may even herx of the GSE so take it slow.. Posted by annxyzz (Member # 20404) on :
How would a person take the xylitol ? How much ? Where would it be purchased? I have chronic asthma and lyme ? Please share any specifics .
Posted by lululymemom (Member # 26405) on :
Xylitol is a natural sweetener and can be purchased at most health food stores. I was told to use it in place of sugar.
More and more products are coming out with xylitol as their main ingredient including oral care. Here is a link to several products that I have found:
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