55. How Biofilms Impact UTIs, Interstitial Cystitis, and Chronic Infection with Ruth Kriz, APRN

If you suffer from chronic urinary tract infections, also known as UTIs, or interstitial cystitis, you know how difficult it can be to deal with the symptoms of bladder pain and discomfort. While diets, supplements, and medications are often used, few are aware of the important connection between biofilms and interstitial cystitis. Today we are talking with Ruth Kriz all about biofilms and why you should know about them. Ruth Kriz is a nurse practitioner who specializes in treating chronic UTI and interstitial cystitis patients. Her interest in biofilms, genetics, and mycotoxins developed through her discovery of an association between those factors and chronic UTIs and interstitial cystitis. Please enjoy our conversation that explores the world of biofilms, how they impact our health, and what you can do about biofilms that might be impacting your interstitial cystitis and UTIs. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:10 - How Ruth got interested in biofilms and chronic infections 8:29 - What are biofilms? 13:12 - Biofilms and Alzheimer’s 17:47 - Biofilms, antibiotics and Interstitial Cystitis 24:24 - Treatments of IC and UTIs 39:00 - Biofilms and COVID 45:21 - How bacteria and biofilms interact 46:15 - Cardiovascular disease and biofilms 48:43 - Supplements Ruth would bring to a desert island