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Authors: Amy D Proal , Paul J Albert, Trevor G Marshall Institution: Autoimmunity Research Foundation The human body is a superorganism in which the human genome continually interacts with the millions of microbial genes from the microbiome. Pathogens have now been identified in tissue and blood previously considered sterile. Those capable of persisting inside the nucleated cells can directly alter cellular transcription, translation,…

Evolution and inherent Design Evolution has left us with a “kluge” -  an ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose. These  collections of parts are often far from ideal suited to accomplish the tasks we face. 1.To achieve a working whole by putting together kluges, each kluge in itself needs to be formed. The formation of kluge…

By Renata Trister, DO   The Ayurvedic Approach to Mental Illness Mental dysfunction is pervasive in our society, manifesting from mild loss of memory or lack of concentration to severe disabilities such as Alzheimer's disease. Virtually everyone is touched directly or indirectly by mental dysfunction, imparting a serious impact on our personal health. Ayurveda uses revitalizing, balancing and nourishing herbs…

By Renata Trister, DO   Musculoskeletal Healing Supplements: A Summary When injury to a ligament or tendon occurs, a sequence of events begins that initiates healing. The healing process involves inflammation, repair, and remodeling. Research suggests that modulation of these events can be achieved nutritionally, to speed up tissue healing and recovery time. The Inflammatory Response Inflammation is in fact…

By Renata Trister DO HERBAL ANTIMICROBIALS   Bacterial Infections and Ayurvedic Botanicals             Bacteria are a natural, and necessary, part of life. These microscopic, single-cell entities abound on inanimate surfaces and on parts of the body that make contact with the outer world, including the skin, the mucous membranes and the lining of the intestinal tract. While we live in…