The allergic response evolved to help expel parasites, and we think the worms have found a way of switching off the immune system in order to survive,” he said. “That’s why infected people have fewer allergic symptoms.
I would advise against it.waht said:Would it be safe to infect oneself with such a worm, if you have allergies?
In the tropics, where it is common, hookworm kills 65,000 people a year and afflicts hundreds of thousands with anemia.
And the guy who's pioneering this "treatment?"“If a kid is infected with 25 hookworms, he’s being robbed of his daily iron requirement, and because the worms suppress the immune system, they can increase the host’s susceptibility to diseases like AIDS and malaria,” Dr. Hotez said. “So in its current form, I think this therapy is too risky.”
A bit of sniffling in the springtime is far preferable to hookworm infection. They are parasites, and do not involve themselves in a mutualistic relationship with their human hosts. Sensible people do not deliberately allow parasites to infest their digestive tracts. Especially since the immunosuppressive activity of these worms would leave you wide open to all types of other infections.I gave myself 50 worms, and I felt it,” he recounted. “I had stomach pains and diarrhea.
The worms are really small, I think not more than 1 mm in size. It is hypothesized that in the past we used to share our body with worms naturally, but due to the way we sterilize our food in modern time we lost this symbiosis.Evo said:I have really bad allergies all year long, but I would rather take allergy medication than infect myself with worms. :uhh:
In the past almost everyone got smallpox at some point in their life. Due to modern medicine we have lost this relationship with the smallpox virus.Monique said:The worms are really small, I think not more than 1 mm in size. It is hypothesized that in the past we used to share our body with worms naturally, but due to the way we sterilize our food in modern time we lost this symbiosis.
That's not what I said. The hypothesis of symbiosis is that both organisms benefit from each other.355113 said:In the past almost everyone got smallpox at some point in their life. Due to modern medicine we have lost this relationship with the smallpox virus.
Sometimes change is good, and sometimes the "natural" way of human existence kind of sucks. An appeal to what is "natural" will not convince any rational person.
Worms contain a special protein called ABA-1 which has anti-inflammatory properties that can help regulate the immune system and reduce allergic reactions.
While worms have been found to be effective in treating allergies, there are potential risks and side effects such as infection or allergic reactions. It is important to consult with a medical professional before trying worm therapy.
Worm therapy has been found to be effective in treating a variety of allergies including asthma, hay fever, and eczema. However, it may not work for everyone and is best suited for those with allergic reactions to common environmental allergens.
The most common method of worm therapy is through ingesting worm eggs or a small number of live worms. The worms then travel to the intestines where they can regulate the immune system and reduce allergic reactions.
There have been numerous studies and clinical trials that have shown the effectiveness of worm therapy in treating allergies. However, more research is still needed to fully understand the mechanisms behind how worms can cure allergies and to determine the best practices for treatment.