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GeneW · 04-22-2009, 10:01 PM

It is well established that intestinal parasites dampen mammalian immune reactions. But in a surprise result, scientists have found that another kind of parasite – the body louse – does too. That means the epidemic of allergic disorders in modern, urban people might be due to our having rid ourselves of lice and worms.

http://www.newscientist.com/article/...allergies.html

Gene

SailDesign · 04-23-2009, 10:42 AM

Cool! I have always wondered about being "too clean". And made sure that we aren't. I will not allow "antibacterial" soap or dishwashing liquid in the house, as it makes my nose go funny. Regular soap gets used as often as needed, so don't worry....

GeneW · 04-23-2009, 10:44 PM

Would explain the explosion of Asthma in the developed world. May not just be from air pollution but a lack of exposure to parasites.

SIPNGAS · 04-23-2009, 10:46 PM

I just heard and read about that. Very interesting but not new. There are a lot of people who think we SO over do it with the disinfecting products. Our bodies have NO chance to defend themselves without some exposure.

jinxor · 04-23-2009, 11:20 PM

I agree... here in the developed countries, ppl are more exposed to diseases than the ones who have at least a contact with them....

Honestly, I never understood how can someone have lactose tolerance... cmon.. isnt that the first thing you drink in your life... ??

SIPNGAS · 04-23-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jinxor

I agree... here in the developed countries, ppl are more exposed to diseases than the ones who have at least a contact with them....

Honestly, I never understood how can someone have lactose tolerance... cmon.. isnt that the first thing you drink in your life... ??

Not if the mother nurses...

that's actually a pretty common allergy and many aren't even aware some problems they have are due to milk products...and more often it's not the Lactose in the milk but other properties.

GeneW · 04-24-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jinxor

Honestly, I never understood how can someone have lactose tolerance... cmon.. isnt that the first thing you drink in your life... ??

We lose our baby teeth, why not the enzyme lactase? Seems that only ethnic groups that can reliably consume milk in adulthood are descendants of herding societies.

Gene

Kaotic Lazagna · 04-24-2009, 10:15 PM

Yeah, at the rate America is going with antibacterial this and antibacterial that, we're going to have a really bad super bug.

supmet · 04-24-2009, 10:45 PM

I'll take asthma over typhus, thanks

SailDesign · 04-24-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by supmet

I'll take asthma over typhus, thanks

You won't prevent typhus by using antibac soap any more than you will GET typhus from not using it. A little healthy dirt is good for you.

04-22-2009, 10:01 PM	#1
GeneW Banned Drives: 2008 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,034	Parasites and Allergies It is well established that intestinal parasites dampen mammalian immune reactions. But in a surprise result, scientists have found that another kind of parasite – the body louse – does too. That means the epidemic of allergic disorders in modern, urban people might be due to our having rid ourselves of lice and worms. http://www.newscientist.com/article/...allergies.html Gene

04-23-2009, 10:46 PM	#4
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	I just heard and read about that. Very interesting but not new. There are a lot of people who think we SO over do it with the disinfecting products. Our bodies have NO chance to defend themselves without some exposure. __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

04-23-2009, 10:42 AM	#2
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	Cool! I have always wondered about being "too clean". And made sure that we aren't. I will not allow "antibacterial" soap or dishwashing liquid in the house, as it makes my nose go funny. Regular soap gets used as often as needed, so don't worry....

04-23-2009, 10:44 PM	#3
GeneW Banned Drives: 2008 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,034	Would explain the explosion of Asthma in the developed world. May not just be from air pollution but a lack of exposure to parasites.

04-24-2009, 10:15 PM	#8
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Yeah, at the rate America is going with antibacterial this and antibacterial that, we're going to have a really bad super bug.

04-24-2009, 10:45 PM	#9
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	I'll take asthma over typhus, thanks