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Daily News Updates on Gut Buddies’ Facebook Timeline

New research into aspects of the human microbiome appear on an almost daily basis and I’m collecting these on my Facebook Gut Buddies page. I’m using that particular platform to post these news items because it’s so much easier and … Continue reading

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Researchers see the light on RLS-related sleepless nights, but a worm beat them to it!

A team of researchers believe they may have discovered an explanation for the sleepless nights associated with restless legs syndrome (RLS). Using MRI, they imaged the brain and found glutamate – a neurotransmitter involved in arousal – in abnormally high … Continue reading

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Worms effectively counter Crohn’s disease

Crohn’s disease probably only exists because of a lack of intestinal worms. Where helminths are prevalent, autoimmune diseases like Crohn’s are absent, and vice versa. Distribution of Autoimmune Disorders and Helminths Clinical trials to assess the effects of reintroducing helminths … Continue reading

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Helminthic therapy: the basics

Helminthic therapy is an experimental approach to the treatment of asthma, allergies, chronic inflammation and autoimmune disease. The treatment developed out of understanding gained from scientific studies showing that, while these illnesses have escalated in developed countries during the past … Continue reading

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Helminths: a surprising antidote to anxiety!

It was no surprise to me that helminths are effective against allergy, inflammation and autoimmune disease, because many epidemiological studies have indicated that this was likely be the case, but nothing had suggested that anxiety would respond in a similar … Continue reading

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Helminths reduce Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

MCS is notoriously difficult to treat, and those who suffer from this disorder are invariably condemned to spend the rest of their lives avoiding whatever chemicals cause their adverse reactions. In many cases, this means isolation, an end to the … Continue reading

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How I maintain a vibrant hookworm colony

This article explains in minute detail how one hookworm host maintains a healthy colony of these helminths in order to provide long-term remission of their health problems. If anyone using this article has any ideas or suggestions for its improvement, … Continue reading

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Talking about worms…

Why not join the conversation about helminthic therapy, either on Yahoo or Facebook? The Yahoo Helminthic Therapy Forum was the original online meeting place for those interested in helminthic therapy. It now has over 1,000 members and a searchable archive … Continue reading

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The Amazing Dr Wriggly

Over a thirty year period, I gave both mainstream medicine and the alternative healthcare sector every opportunity to resolve the numerous health problems to which I had fallen prey and, in the process of meeting dozens of doctors and therapists, … Continue reading

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Vitamins today, helminths tomorrow?

Vitamin supplements have been getting a lot of very negative press in the last week, with articles such as, “Will Supplements Kill You? A growing body of research suggests that taking vitamins and supplements can increase your risk of cancer.” … Continue reading

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