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<div style="font-size:24px;line-height: 1.3">Welcome to the Helminthic Therapy wiki</div> | <div style="font-size:24px;line-height: 1.3">Welcome to the Helminthic Therapy wiki</div> | ||
This is the world’s largest information database documenting the science, management, experience and results of helminth replacement, a form of probiotic | This is the world’s largest information database documenting the science, management, experience and results of helminth replacement, a form of probiotic self-treatment - not a medical treatment - also known as worm therapy, helminth therapy and helminthic therapy. | ||
Solid scientific evidence shows that millions of years of co-evolution have created a symbiotic relationship between humans and helminths that provides us with essential immune regulation. | Solid scientific evidence shows that millions of years of co-evolution have created a symbiotic relationship between humans and helminths that provides us with essential immune regulation. | ||
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{{Quote|indent}}All immunocompetent humans need regular exposure to helminths in order to maintain optimal immune function and avoid risk for inflammation-associated disease… access to helminths is a basic human need. [http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/6/10/98/htm]{{Quote|/indent}} | {{Quote|indent}}All immunocompetent humans need regular exposure to helminths in order to maintain optimal immune function and avoid risk for inflammation-associated disease… access to helminths is a basic human need. [http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/6/10/98/htm]{{Quote|/indent}} | ||
During the early part of the 21st century, four safe helminth species were domesticated and offered commercially so that it's now possible to enjoy the benefits of hosting a few of these important probiotic macroorganisms without the risk of disease. | During the early part of the 21st century, four safe mutualistic helminth species were domesticated and offered commercially so that it's now possible to enjoy the benefits of hosting a few of these important probiotic macroorganisms without the risk of disease. | ||
On this site, we share the extensive research supporting this practice, along with | On this site, we share the extensive research supporting this practice, along with more than a thousand personal stories demonstrating it's effects, and tips to help manage the therapy and optimise its benefits. | ||
This is a collaborative, crowd-sourced site administered by volunteers with no commercial interest in the therapy. | This is a collaborative, crowd-sourced site administered by volunteers with no commercial interest in the therapy. | ||