Immune systems have their sinister side, especially when they have not learned how hard to fight. Crohn’s disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases inflict more than a million Americans with debilitating pain and digestive unrest because of uncontrolled immune responses in the gut. How this happens remained a mystery until immunologists at Cornell’s College ofContinue reading “Common parasite uncovers key cause of Crohn’s disease”
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Patients Resorting to ‘Worm Therapy’ to Treat Autoimmune Diseases
Ingesting worms to treat diseases like multiple sclerosis isn’t sanctioned by the FDA, but some researchers and patients say it’s a legitimate treatment. Eating worms used to be a childhood taunt. But early research shows that parasitic worms could have an unexpected benefit. They could be a promising treatment for autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases, suchContinue reading “Patients Resorting to ‘Worm Therapy’ to Treat Autoimmune Diseases”
Tapeworms are adult parasites of the class Cestoda, and they live in the intestine of their hosts
This environment seems very harsh to us, being acidic and full of digestive enzymes. However, like any good parasite, tapeworms are well adapted not only to survive this environment but use it to their benefit. It is worth noting that tapeworms have no digestive canal of their own; they have to take up nutrients acrossContinue reading “Tapeworms are adult parasites of the class Cestoda, and they live in the intestine of their hosts”
Parasitic worms may prevent Crohn’s disease by altering bacterial balance
The parasitic worms that lurk in some people’s intestines may be revolting, but they seem to forestall Crohn’s disease and other types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A new study might explain how, revealing that the worms enable beneficial microbes in the intestines to outcompete bacteria that promote inflammation. The results could lead to newContinue reading “Parasitic worms may prevent Crohn’s disease by altering bacterial balance”
What should be included in a regular diet to increase immunity?
Sulfur rich foods such as ginger, garlic, onions, asparagus, mushrooms, broccolli and its sprouts, sweet potatoes, greens, vitamin C rich foods, zinc rich foods, vitamin A and B and coconut water, anti-parasitic diet (avoiding moldy foods and proper washing of whole foods, avoiding processed and pesticides laden foods). Also, we have to consider inbornContinue reading “What should be included in a regular diet to increase immunity?”
The Gut–Hormone Connection: How Gut Microbes Influence Estrogen Levels
Emerging research indicates that the gut microbiome plays a central role in the regulation of estrogen levels within the body and thus influences the risk of developing estrogen-related diseases such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. Read on to learn about the connection between gut microbes and estrogen levels and whyContinue reading “The Gut–Hormone Connection: How Gut Microbes Influence Estrogen Levels”
The Unexpected Connection Between Estrogen and Autism
Science has been studying autism spectrum disorder for better part of a century, and yet there’s one thing they can’t seem to figure out: why the brain of people with autism develop differently. But because it’s more common in boys, some researchers have long suspected that testosterone levels in the womb are the key. TheContinue reading “The Unexpected Connection Between Estrogen and Autism”
Are certain parts of the body more inclined to create tumors?
Are certain parts of the body more inclined to create tumors? Why? Liver and fat tissues in breasts and prostate are sensitive to carcinogens and toxic substances settle in fat tissues. Endocrine Destroying substances (plastics) affect our hormonal balance. Air pollution, chemical fumes, weak immune system and metal toxins are contributing factors in lung cancer.Continue reading “ Are certain parts of the body more inclined to create tumors? “
The cancer tumor is a metabolic parasite
Cancer cells activate glycolysis, glutaminolysis and β-oxidation to promote their biosynthesis. The low activity of pyruvate kinase, reexpressed in its embryonic isoform PKM2, generates a bottleneck at the end of glycolysis, which reorients glucose catabolism towards formation of molecules implied in numerous synthesis: ribose for nucleic acids, glycerol for lipid synthesis, etc. However, a partContinue reading “The cancer tumor is a metabolic parasite”
New Study Links Many Popular OTC Meds With Alzheimer’s
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Soups, juices and foods for liver, diarrhea and high thyroid activity
Food for diarrhea, parasites soup of carrot and cabbage soup, add cinnamon, garlic, onions, turmeric cup of applesauce or water with carob and amaranth powder green drink of celery or cabbage and parsely tomato juice with cabbage soup high fiber diet, raw foods Food for liver/gallbladder malunggay or moringa soup with lemon or tomatoes soupContinue reading “Soups, juices and foods for liver, diarrhea and high thyroid activity”
Top health hacks 8-2-2019
Nitric Oxide Dump Exercise with nose breathing to lower blood pressure and thin blood Brain repair diet Eggplant and apple cider vinegar for skin cancer Aspartame patent reveals E. coli feces used What are the healthy foods for 50-year-old people? Rope parasites, baking soda, salt, enema, fasting, eucalyptus oil and lemon Signs of the preactive andContinue reading “Top health hacks 8-2-2019”
The healthcare chatbots are coming. Be afraid. Or not.
The healthcare chatbots are coming. Be afraid. Or not. » BY PADDY PADMANABHAN Paddy Padmanabhan is founder and CEO of Damo Consulting, a growth strategy and digital transformation advisory firm that works with healthcare enterprises and global technology companies, and author of The Big Unlock: Harnessing Data and Growing Digital Health Businesses in a Value-Based Era. My first instinct onContinue reading “The healthcare chatbots are coming. Be afraid. Or not. “