Bacterial Immune Chemotherapy

Bacterial Immune Chemotherapy The interwoven nature of our gut microbiome with the functioning of our immune system never ceases to amaze me.  Researchers at the University of Calgary recently reported another potential life-saving discovery.  Specific gut bacteria may enhance the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy in several cancer types.  Besides correlating the presence of Bifidobacterium pseudolongum,…

Proverbs: Seeing Clearly

Proverbs 7:10-20  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%207&version=ESV The author of Proverbs continues to describe the seduction of sin using the adulteress as the prime temptress.  Seductive speech and smooth talk make the temptation appear much more appealing and pleasurable.  “All at once” indicates a sudden “giving in” to the seduction, a dropping of the guard.  The strong ox is then led to its…

Hold Tight to Wisdom and Don’t Reach for Foolishness

Proverbs 7:10-20  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%207&version=ESV              The prior verses urged the importance of holding to wisdom.  These verses warn of the temptress who lures away the foolish.  The picture of the prostitute is literal, but the temptation may come in many forms and always promises reward and pleasure to those who forsake wisdom.                We are daily tempted to…

GI Mucous – A Sticky Situation for Autism and Other Neurologic Diseases

As our ability to identify and measure gut bacteria has progressed, the number of connections between our gut microbiome and various neurologic diseases constantly expands.  Autism, Multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and others have been linked to various changes in the relative numbers of gut bacteria.  These researchers examined the interactions between the mucous…