General presentation Ubiquitous in the environment, Enterococcus faecalis is a bacterium which is: – very resistant -> can survive temperatures ranging between 10 and 45°c and pH values between 4.5Continue reading
Categoria: Bacterial Cystitis
What is cystitis?
Depending on the presence or absence of bacteria we can distinguish: – bacterial cystitis (also called UTI, Urinary Tract Infection), an inflammation of the bladder due to bacteria or otherContinue reading
Spring cystitis: the role of histamine
Every spring we usually read posts about cystitis that appear punctually with the arrival of good weather. The first few times I did not pay much attention to it, butContinue reading
Let’s meet Ausilium Nac
A short article to describe and introduce one of Deakos’ best sellers: Ausilium NAC. This is a food supplement formulated after extensive research on the subject of pathogenic biofilms andContinue reading
The metropolitan legend about Ausilium Nac and biofilms
Today I would like to talk about one of the most widespread metropolitan legends about biofilms and their sworn enemy: Ausilium NAC. What is Ausilium NAC We have talked forContinue reading
Recurrent cystitis and biofilms
A group of bacteria (all of the same species or different species sometimes associated with yeasts and other microorganisms) makes bacterial biofilms. They “weave” a “protective layer” around them andContinue reading
Gut and cystitis: what is the connection
The connection between the intestinal microbiota and uro-gynecological disorders is increasingly recognized and studied. Since this topic is regularly discussed in our FB page “Deakos Speaks English”, it’s time toContinue reading
Why is winter a risk factor for cystitis?
In this article we are going to analyze why it is easier to get cystitis in winter. Possible causes of cystitis in winter heating dries out the air we breatheContinue reading
Postcoital cystitis: mechanisms and prevention
Postcoital cystitis is one of the most common type of bacterial cystitis. Unfortunately, it is still a taboo problem and information is difficult to find. The typical advice does notContinue reading
Bacterial cystitis: where do germs come from?
A frequently asked question when we talk about recurrent bacterial cystitis and even more so when the urine test reveals different germs or, on the contrary, always the same bacteria,Continue reading
Cystitis: my happy ending
I want to tell you my experience. I hope it helps someone. I have been suffering from recurrent urinary infections for 20 years. It started slowly and ended up beingContinue reading
Behind the curtain: this is my story
An entry that deeply analyzes cystitis and how this pathology affects the lives of many people. A reflection that I am sure will help you to see things from otherContinue reading
Recurrent bacterial infections: it is useless to treat them without attacking the bacterial deposit
Those people who suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) could expect progress thanks to the research conducted by the University of Queensland. Urinary tract infections are one of theContinue reading
N-acetyl-cysteine: much more than a simple mucolytic
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a powerful antioxidant that defends the body from a number of problems caused by oxidative stress that include inflammation, infections and much more. In our body, NACContinue reading
Bye bye cystitis!
Many people ask for a “protocol” to say goodbye to cystitis: how to use D-Mannose? What are the doses? Can you help me? So I’ll try to make a “complete”Continue reading
Recurrent UTIs and probiotics
I have read a review entitled “The role of probiotics in women with recurrent urinary tract infections” written by researchers Turgay Akgül and Tolga Karakan. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) areContinue reading
Gardnerella vaginalis: a ping-pong between vaginal and bladder infections
Vaginosis involves an abnormal proliferation of microorganisms in the vaginal environment. These microorganisms can be: – bacterial strains or yeasts (Gardnerella in this case) physiologically present in the vaginal flora,Continue reading
Do I have bacterial biofilms?
I have decided to share a personal experience or, better said, a mother story. After years of cystitis (bacterial first then abacterial) treated with antibiotic, her life was reduced toContinue reading
Inside his head
I am one of the few men of the Facebook group. For a long time, I have been discreet, reading all your testimonies, as my partner is one of theContinue reading
Cystitis and gut microbiota: the story of Myriam
Get to know the gut microbiota It is important to know the functioning of our body and especially to understand why bacteria can migrate from the gut. First of all,Continue reading