MARCoNS

MARCoNS stands for multiple antibiotic resistant coagulase negative staph. You can see why it’s abbreviated, right? It’s quite the mouthful! Now here’s a brief definition: MARCoNS is a type of pathogen that’s resistant to antibiotics, but it's usually not harmful to healthy people. On this, mainstream and integrative health experts agree! But integrative practitioners further believe MARCoNs wreaks havoc in people whose natural defenses have been diminished by chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS), and other biotoxin illnesses. Research shows the pathogen colonizes the sinuses, allowing mold to thrive and making already-vulnerable patients even more resistant to treatment. Targeted MARcoNs treatment—such as nasal sprays containing colloidal silver and other chelating agents—is a cornerstone of broad-based integrative approaches to treating CFS and CIRS. If you suspect you’re dealing with MARcoNs, the course your care takes will depend on whom you consult with. That's because there's often a philosophical divide between integrative and conventional practitioners. Integrative practitioners recognize that pathogens that don't affect the broader population may be problematic for those with immune system dysfunction and chronic infection. Conventional docs question the validity of invisible illnesses and the MARCoNS theory. Bottom line: untreated MARCoNS may threaten your ability to heal. It’s important to seek out a practitioner who believes it's real and knows how to fight it.