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Oral Pathogens
Conventional Approaches: Professional dental cleaning,
periodontal treatment, targeted antibiotics
Complementary Approaches:
● Herbal antimicrobials: berberine, oregano oil, neem
● Oral probiotics (L. reuteri, S. salivarius K12)
● Essential oil mouth rinses (tea tree, clove)
● Coenzyme Q10 for gum health
● Regular oil pulling with coconut oil
Viral Pathogens (EBV, CMV, HHV-6)
Conventional Approaches: Antiviral medications in severe cases
(valacyclovir, valganciclovir)
Complementary Approaches:
● Lysine (2-3g daily)
● Monolaurin (1200-1800mg daily)
● Olive leaf extract (standardized for oleuropein)
● Reishi and turkey tail mushrooms
● Lemon balm and licorice root extracts
● Zinc (30-50mg daily)
● Vitamin C (2-3g daily)
Tick-Borne Pathogens
Conventional Approaches: Extended antibiotic protocols
(doxycycline, azithromycin, etc.)
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