Botanicals,  Biofilms, and Chronic Infections

2 hours

New concepts in bacteriology, including the formation of biofilms as a normal state for most bacteria; antimicrobial actions of herbs. Structure and dynamics of biofilm formation, A review of materia medica and delivery media with effects on biofilm infection, and protocols for chronic infections in areas of the skin, mouth, sinus, external and middle ear, stomach, small intestine, bladder, and vagina.

Materials

• the audio lecture

• Lecture slides

This lecture is offered as Continuing Education by the NAIMH but has not been pre-approved for CE credits by any professional board.

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