[neverdem]

pics of unnamed helminths

Enter Weinstock j and helminths at PubMed's query box.

[Libertarianize the GOP]

The FDA is poisoning us by trying so hard to protect us.

[SouthTexas]

Worms, the new white meat.

[neverdem]

FReepmail me if you want on or off the diabetes ping list.

The story is more about the cause and possible treatment of autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease and type 1 diabetes, so I added a couple of names to the list for this ping.

[Plutarch]

inflammatory bowel disease (I.B.D.)

This is Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, which are not to be confused with Irritable Bowel Disease, which is more symptom than pathology.

[hosepipe]

WORMS?... Leeches?.. WHats next the health benefits of VAMPIRE BATS?..

[Marie2]

I’m off to go eat some dirt.

[wayoverthehill]

I have seen this theory referred to before. Crohn’s disease is virtually unknown in third-world countries. It has been postulated that our obsession with cleanliness in the U. S. is contributing to IBD and Crohn’s disease. The absence of natural bacteria in the intestines causes the body to attack itself. Mom was right when she said a little dirt will not kill you!

I have had Crohn’s for 22 years. It’s a bit late for me to go the worm route since I’ve had much of my “innards” removed but it’s definitely an interesting idea.

[Ditter]

Interesting, I’d like to read more but I guess I’ll have to sign up at the NYT something I’ve always resisted.

[gnarledmaw]

I think I saw a movie about this...

[southland]

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[Kiss Me Hardy]

I was regularly infected with round worms as a child, and today my bowels are paragons of elliminative eficiency. Guess those nights with an itchy sphincter were worth it!

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

***If eliminating worms led to an increase in disease, could re-introducing worms actually treat these diseases?***

And I thought the problem was caused by being around certain people who were a pain in the butt, like my worthless brother-in-law (If you know him he probably owes you money).

[TigersEye]

Amazing! It makes some sense but it would be the last way anyone would look at it. Even alternative medicine is rife with ways to eliminate intestinal worms.

[vetvetdoug]

I've been aware of this treatment modality for about five years. It intrigued me the first time I read about it but begs the question, why do dogs still have IBD when they are constantly being challenged by intestinal parasites like Trichuris vulpis and Ancylostoma caninum? This may be one part of the puzzle in treating human forms of Crohns' Disease or IBD but I don't believe its the cure all. In cattle there is a Mycobacterium jujuni that causes IBD which can be transmitted to dogs and humans and I believe there has been a rare diagnosis in a cat.

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

Using hookworm to treat life-threatening asthma:

http://www.asthmahookworm.com/

[redgolum]

My father in law has bad Crohn’s. He looked into this, but was to far along to do much about it.

[OB1kNOb]

Take two worms and call me in the morning - BTTT.