Posted on 12/20/2021 9:49:34 PM PST by ConservativeMind
New research into how a common parasite infection alters human behavior could help development of treatments for schizophrenia and other neurological disorders.
Scientists say behavior changes in those infected with T. gondii, which currently infects 2.5 billion people worldwide and causes the disease Toxoplasmosis, could be linked to lowered amounts of norepinephrine, a chemical released in the brain as part of the stress response. Norephinephrine also controls neuroinflammation, the activation of the brain's immune system against infection.
Norepinephrine and neuroinflammation are associated with neuropsychological disorders such as schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, and ADHD.
T. gondii can only sexually reproduce in cats. It forms cysts which are shed in the cat's feces. It makes its way into new hosts through ingestion of anything contaminated by these cysts, such as water, soil or vegetables; through blood transfusions, from unpasteurised goat's milk; eating raw or undercooked meat, or from mother to fetus.
After a few weeks, the infection enters a dormant phase, whereupon cysts form in the brain. They can remain there for many years, possibly for life. It is during this stage that infection decreases the regulator of the brain's immune response norepinephrine.
The mechanisms by which the parasite affects brain function have been poorly understood. But research now suggests that the parasite's ability to reduce norepinephrine interrupts control of immune system activation, enabling an overactive immune response which may alter the host's cognitive states.
Glenn McConkey, Associate Professor said: "Our insight connects the two opposing theories for how Toxoplasma alters host behavior and this may apply to other infections of the nervous system. One school believes that behavior changes are invoked by the immune response to infection and the other that changes are due to altered neurotransmitters."
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There are foods and supplements that can help increase norepinephrine. A number of things need to be in place to most help this. It is created by your body converting dopamine.
From Healthfully.com:
“The amino acids tyrosine and phenylalanine are converted into dopamine. For this to happen, cofactors from vitamin C, vitamin B-6 and folic acid as well as the minerals zinc, copper, magnesium, iron and manganese must be present.”
“For the dopamine to be used optimally by your body, the B vitamins are also essential. In addition, vitamin C supports the conversion of dopamine to norepinephrine.”
High protein foods provide the precursor amino acids.
A good Healthfully article on this:
Also, some further information to consider:
https://bebrainfit.com/balance-norepinephrine/
At this point, I’d try ivermectin…
This thread should be good.
This was discovered decades ago but the crazy cat people harassed the scientist into silence and it got buried.
Every few years it pops up again, with the same results.
This new revelation will be badgered into oblivion too.
finally
they are taking us seriously about “crazy cat ladies”
my christ, its real
Hulda Clark was the researcher who advocated the “liver cleanse”
Fascinating body of work. 6 books over 500 pages each.
All in the public domain.
*****
“Parasites and Pollution
Hulda Clark’s decades-long research brought her to a simplified conclusion: all human disease comes from only two causes: Parasites and Pollution. Watch these videos based on excerpts from the book, “The Cure For All Diseases.””.
the above at: https://www.huldaclark.com/
Herbal Parasite Cleanse
“Herbal Parasite CleanseHulda Clark recommended taking three herbs before and during meals in accordance with the 18-day schedule published in her books. There are dosage modifications for children and pets. The Herbal Parasite Cleanse involves taking the herbal supplements, Black Walnut Hull, Wormwood, and Cloves. At the end of 18 days, these three herbs are taken only once a week for maintenance.
Black Walnut Hulls (juglans nigra) are harvested from the black walnut tree while green. They have been used by Native Americans as an anti-parasitic, anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal remedy for ages. Active ingredients juglone, tannin and iodine are known to kill adult stages of parasites.
Wormwood (artemisia absinthum) harvested from the artemisia shrub is known for its vermicidal properties and killing larval stages of parasites. It increases the acidity of the stomach and the production of bile to strengthen digestion, which results to reduced bloating and flatulence.
Cloves (eugenia caryophyllata) are known for their anti-parasitic, anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties. It targets parasite eggs.”
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The above may have significance for post-vaccine side-effect sufferers, especially the ones found to be containing parasites in the vaccine material.
In addition, there may be application for mental health, autoimmune disease, and Alzheimer’s suffering here.
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We have to bleach-wipe our kitchen table half a dozen times a day, Coco and Charlie like to get up there when we aren’t around, and sometimes when we are getting dinner going. Coco is the worst for that- she wants to check out what we are eating or doing. At least they don’t go outside except to go to the vet.
😺
Black cat ping
Impressive speed and agility!!
THIS ^^^
Thanks for bringing up Dr. Clark as she doesn’t get enough recognition for her excellent body of work. In one of her books is the schematic for the Zapper which I built years ago and to this day still sees duty when needed.
bkmk
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