Mycoplasmas

Mycoplasmas are implicated in Gulf War Syndrome, where soldiers developed unexplained chronic fatigue and systemic illness. Mycoplasmas are unusually small bacteria that evade the immune system by hiding inside calcium-based biofilms, protecting them from both antibiotics and immune cells. Mycoplasmas become active when cortisol is elevated, exploiting the same immune suppression pathway as dormant viruses. Stress management is essential for mycoplasma suppression because reducing cortisol restores the immune defenses that keep these organisms suppressed. Oregano oil, garlic, thyme, and sage are natural antimicrobial herbs that suppress mycoplasmas.