Hi everybody and welcome to this abridged guide to Choosing a Therapeutic Helminth. Which species of helminths are therapeutic? Helminthic Therapy has been around for decades and, out of about a million species of helminths in existence, four have been proven safe and beneficial. First is Necator americanus, or NA for short, otherwise known as […]
In people with allergies, reactions are triggered because the immune system encounters something it sees as a threat – such as dog dander. This leads to the production of antibodies that are specific to that allergen, called Immunoglobulin E (or IgE). The next time the body encounters the allergen, IgE triggers the immune cells to […]
Dogs are our loyal friends and family members. We need to make sure that they are taken care of and live long, happy lives. In this video, I will talk about the 10 things you should know about food allergies in dogs. It is important to note that if you have any concerns about your […]
Hello! So a while ago we sent out a survey asking people about their experience with the Wim Hof Method. This was a survey done in collaboration with RMIT university and it asked questions on what kind of impact the Wim Hof Method had on a person’s health and wellbeing. The response was fantastic! So […]
I went to college with a guy who was allergic to peanut butter. I always felt bad he will never know the glory of a PB&J sandwich. If only there was a way to prevent allergies… Hey guys Julia here for DNews. Can we really prevent allergies? A new study from New England Journal of […]
Gluten is not a single protein, but a complex mixture of related proteins that constitute the bulk of protein stores in many grains. These proteins belong to 2 main classes: prolamins and glutelins. Gluten has unique viscosity properties that give the dough its elasticity. Because of its low costs, wheat gluten is widely used as […]
– [Rhonda]: But we were talking a little bit like off camera, about some of the, you know, you were talking about these, some societies, that were doing these running long term, running as a sort of possible treatment for depression, or? – [Charles]: Well, not treatment for depression, these are spiritual practices. – [Rhonda]: […]
Eczema, or dermatitis, is a group of conditions characterized by inflammation of the skin. Among the many types of dermatitis, the most common is atopic dermatitis, also known as atopic eczema. Very often, when not specified otherwise, the term “eczema” is used to describe the atopic type. Symptoms of atopic dermatitis include rashes, redness, scaling, […]
Hypersensitivity refers to abnormal reactions of the immune system against certain antigens. It includes exaggerated reactions to otherwise harmless environmental antigens, commonly known as allergies; and inappropriate reactions against the body’s own antigens, or autoimmune diseases. Reactions can range from a mild rash, to damaged organs, to fatal anaphylactic shock. There are 2 principal groups […]