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Hi Marie - Sometimes after work (midnight), I cruise around the complex to make sure everything is ok. The other night, I saw a man walking in the complex around 2:00am dressed in all black. Seemed kind of suspicious, I did not do anything except to circle back around to let him see my presence.  Your tenant Danielle had her car stolen off of Old Henderson and according to police, Venezuelan gangs are stealing cars in the area to commit crimes. Hope this does not scare you. I thought that I would throw this idea out there. I was seeing if there is any interest in offering my services as just an "observer". By that I mean that I would be willing to drive through the complex on a scheduled basis say 2x in the wee hours (thinking at the midnight area and I could do a second cruise say at 3:00 am) If I could get a reduction on the condo fees, that would suffice.  I would stay in my car the whole time and have no confrontations with anyone. I have a dash cam that records everythin...

 The Kynurenine Pathway has been implicated in a number of diseases, CFS, Neurological and others. NAD+ production is involved.  A Finger in Every Pie A Key to CFS/M.E. Overview of Kynurenine

 I am going off the abundance of research articles that are now coming forward from researchers concerning the gut.  1. There are many species of organisms that live in your gut. 2. Everyone has different compositions.  >New studies are showing a healthy microbiome translates to better metabolic numbers. They know that the healthy bacteria produce healthy byproducts that affect other systems (blood pressure, Metabolic X syndrome etc.) 3. The microbiome of the gut is formed by a multitude of factors such as age, sex, genetic predispositions, environmental chemicals and diet. 4. The concept of diet is largely outdated. What they should be focused on is feeding your healthy bacteria. 5. These organisms are many but likely could be grouped into segments. In other words, bacteria are not necessarily alike.  6. Bacteria like foods and by foods, I mean the chemicals that are found in the foods. 7. Polysaccharides are a meal for many bacteria and there are lots of polysac...

Antibiotic Resistance research is an ongoing area of interest. Research is continuing to evolve trying the unravel the mystery of MDR bacteria. Some research is linking DNA constructs while others are viewing the mechanisms of resistance such as efflux pumps. There have been a whole host of articles reviewing nature's chemicals (polyphenols) for their ability to crack this code. There have been published studies on the role of using certain polyphenols in conjunction with antibiotics.  This article is written from an Ayurvedic perspective. Ayurvedic medicine has a long history on the use of botanicals to solve health issues as any indigenous culture has. They (Ayur-Veda) have a large arsenal to look at.  This article examines 5 well known botanicals that have been proven in other articles to show inhibition of MDR bacteria. Ceylon Cinnamon, Arjuna, Cloves, Acacia Nilotica and Eucalyptus are examined. Ethanol extracts are used.    Antimicrobial Activity of Five Herbal...

  Click for the AI slideshow: https://sl.bing.net/hBioK3sTdDw From Google Gemini: Paneth Cells: The Guardians of the Gut Paneth cells are specialized epithelial cells found at the base of the intestinal crypts (small invaginations in the intestinal lining). They play a crucial role in maintaining the gut's health by acting as a first line of defense against harmful microorganisms. Key Functions: Antimicrobial Defense: Paneth cells produce and secrete a variety of antimicrobial peptides and proteins, such as lysozyme, defensins, and phospholipase A2. These substances help to kill bacteria, fungi, and other pathogens that may invade the intestinal tract. Regeneration of Intestinal Epithelium: Paneth cells contribute to the maintenance and regeneration of the intestinal lining by supporting the stem cells located nearby. Immune Regulation: These cells participate in regulating the immune response within the gut, helping to balance the body's reaction to both beneficial and ha...

Here are some general notes of the education I had in the Gut Environment. Keep in mind that this is educational and not a directive to treatment or diagnosis.  As a side note, I spent an inordinate amount of time in this pursuit based on my own situation. I went to countless doctors and specialists to "resolve" my issues with little to no help. I personally have done these therapies countless times. I also hosted a forum on protozoa parasites and dives into antibiotic resistance.  I did many stool samples (microbiology) to detect what bug I had contracted and did many therapies including antibiotics, probiotics and the like. Here is what I know. The Gastrointestinal Tract: The GI system is rather a complex organism that has many features that Western Medicine is just acknowledging at this point. The GI tract houses 70% of the immune response and these immune responses can react to both pathogens that enter the gut but also systemic infections (example a viral infection). In ...