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  1. PollyH

    Can GcMAF restore macrophage function in IBD?

    Why does the presence of viruses mean there is lots of inflammation and an ineffective immune system in IBD? Will GcMAF help get rid of the viruses and infections? Crohn’s and colitis are associated with Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (MAP), adherent-invasive Escherichia coli (AIEC)...
  2. PollyH

    Boswellia extract effective in Crohn's, colitis

    Boswellia (Frankincense) is fairly well known for its ability to control inflammation in arthritis. It is also helpful in intestinal inflammation. However, for enhanced inflammation control, you want a product that is high in an extract of Boswellia called AKBA. Such a product exists. It is...
  3. PollyH

    Lupus, MS, autoimmune and gut viruses

    EBV, CMV, HHV-6 and Parvovirus are viruses associated with Crohn’s and colitis. These viruses can be found in the gut, even if they don’t show up in the blood. It turns out that these exact same viruses are associated with autoimmune diseases. So, there is definitely an overlap between...
  4. PollyH

    The Fungus-Yeast Connection

    I agree that the production of D-lactic acid by the intestinal bacteria is quite detrimental. I also agree that the exposure to LPS from gram negative bacteria is very inflammatory. Those two problems --- excess D-lactic acid and exposure to LPS --- are at the heart of the intestinal problems...
  5. PollyH

    Colitis and Crohn's may be due to fungus

    Recent studies in both humans and mice suggest the immune system’s inflammatory response to fungus increases the severity of Crohn’s and colitis. The major breakthrough came when researchers employed a different means of finding fungus in the intestinal tissue. Previously, doctors usually just...
  6. PollyH

    Colitis and Crohn's is likely a reaction to fungus

    Recent studies in both humans and mice suggest the immune system’s inflammatory response to fungus causes Crohn’s and colitis. The major breakthrough came when researchers employed a different means of finding fungus in the intestinal tissue. Previously, doctors usually just looked at tissue...
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