Another Look at Clostridium difficile – The Stomach Bug

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a sometimes the sometimes deadly stomach bug, Clostridium difficile, is on the rise in outpatient settings. Clostridium difficile is a serious bacterium that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon. These findings were presented at the 2009 American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Meeting in . . . → Read More: Another Look at Clostridium difficile – The Stomach Bug

Dangerous foods! Food Borne Infection

In this video Dr. Paul Auwaerter, MD, talks about meat. The danger lies in the handling of meats, from the slauder house to cooking. Regulations are in place, but we still need to be informed and handle our foods properly.

Are meat the “bad guy”? No, actually we are seeing many bacterial issues arise . . . → Read More: Dangerous foods! Food Borne Infection

Got that Gut Level “Feeling”? Bacteria May Be The Cause

Up until recently I had never heard of clostridium difficile. Clostridium are a group of anaerobic bacteria, which means they are bacteria that thrive in the absence of oxygen. There are over 100 species of Clostridium. Clostridium difficile is an infection of the large bowel or colon.

What are some of the leading risk factors . . . → Read More: Got that Gut Level “Feeling”? Bacteria May Be The Cause