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<span style="font-size:20px;">Welcome to the Helminthic Therapy Wiki</span><br>This is a collaborative site documenting the science, management, experience and results of helminth replacement, a form of 'probiotic' therapy. The site is administered by volunteers with no commercial interest in the therapy. | <span style="font-size:20px;">Welcome to the Helminthic Therapy Wiki</span><br>This is a collaborative site documenting the science, management, experience and results of helminth replacement, a form of 'probiotic' therapy. The site is administered by volunteers with no commercial interest in the therapy. | ||
Solid scientific evidence shows clearly that millions of years of co-evolution have created a symbiotic relationship between humans and helminths that provides us with essential immune regulation. | |||
{{Quote|indent}}Although some helminths are known to cause disease and have been labeled parasites, it is now clear that some exposure to this class of organisms is necessary for human health. [http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10601333.2016.1210159]{{Quote|/indent}} | {{Quote|indent}}Although some helminths are known to cause disease and have been labeled parasites, it is now clear that some exposure to this class of organisms is necessary for human health. [http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10601333.2016.1210159]{{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}} | |||
In the last fifteen years, four safe, mutualistic helminth species have been domesticated and made available commercially so that we are now able to enjoy the benefits of hosting a few of these macroorganisms without the risk of disease. | In the last fifteen years, four safe, mutualistic helminth species have been domesticated and made available commercially so that we are now able to enjoy the benefits of hosting a few of these macroorganisms without the risk of disease. | ||
On this site, we share the extensive research supporting this | On this site, we share the extensive research supporting this therapy, along with hundreds of personal stories demonstrating the benefits of hosting a controlled number of safe helminths, and tips to help manage the therapy and optimise its benefits. | ||
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