Parasite Paradox
Could living bacteria be nature’s secret to safety?
4.6 (12)
31 mins
Explore how bacteria, parasites, and viruses influence everything from immunity to mental health. This skoob further delves into how our obsession with cleanliness may be causing more harm than good and what science is doing to restore our microbial balance.
Ep 1:
Can Parasites Support Immunity and Biological Balance?
Ep 2:
How Do Viruses Help Our Gut Microbiome?
Ep 3:
Can Removing Microbes From the Human Body Be Harmful?
Ep 4:
Do Dogs and Cats Transfer Beneficial Bacteria to Humans?
Ep 5:
Can Bacteria Be Included in Skincare Too?
Ep 6:
Can Eating Live Bacteria Improve Mood?
Ep 7:
Why Should Human Bodies be Exposed to Parasites?
Discussions (11)
Stuart
Level 6 · 10 mo agoThe whipworm therapy failed in later trials.
Owen
Level 3 · 10 mo agoAgreed on the hygiene hypothesis. We let the kids play in the dirt and with the dog constantly. Being too clean backfires. It’s wild that we wiped out parasites only to realize we actually need them.
Scott
Level 5 · 10 mo agoI heard pig worms cure it.
