I'd just like everyone to know that not all parasites are bad. Humans co-evolved with parasites so it makes sense that when you cut them out of your life, unknown side effects can occur. An example is the increased incidence of allergies and auto-immune diseases (including MS, IBD, and juvenile diabetes) in developed countries. If you have a subscription to online journal articles, check out this review article in the International Journal for Parasitology by Elliott, DE; Summers, RW; Weinstock, JV, called "Helminths as governors of immune-mediated inflammation." Here is the abstract for peaked interest! "Immune-mediated diseases (e.g. inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, multiple sclerosis and autoimmune diabetes) are increasing in prevalence and emerge as populations adopt meticulously hygienic lifestyles. This change in lifestyles precludes exposure to helminths (parasitic worms). Loss of natural helminth exposure removes a previously universal Th2 and regulatory immune biasing imparted by these organisms. Helminths protect animals from developing immune-mediated diseases (colitis, reactive airway disease, encephalitis and diabetes). Clinical trials show that exposure to helminths can reduce disease activity in patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. This paper summarises work by multiple groups demonstrating that colonization with helminths alters immune reactivity and protects against disease from dysregulated inflammation."

I would like to know where to buy a nose bidet or a neti pot. I, too, have sinus problems and blow my nose often during the day. I am, also, always stuffed up. I really enjoyed the show today,

It depends on where you are from. You could always convert a ornamental tea pot with a similar shape into one.

Living in Houston, Tx. I was shocked to see Dr. Oz's valuble health show interrupted for Breaking News. I cannot believe the "news" was about Roger Clemens filing a lawsuit. Please consider having the January 7, 2008 show as a rerun. This breaking news segment has been running for over 25 minutes now. Another good topic may be what should be declared as breaking news that would override OPRAH. I have tried to email and call our local station, KHOU. Since I cannot get through I feel I am not the only OprahOz fan that is upset! Thank you.

HI, Members can always find information from a specific show on the corresponding show page. Information from this show can be found by clicking this link here.

http://www.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200705/tows_past_20070521.jhtml

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FYI: dogs and cats DO NOT transmit pinworms to humans - most pinworms are transferred from child to child Bernadette, DVM

please would you tel me were we can find the noti pot in Canada or do i have to order true USA my daughter do has a migraine alot just to help her thank you for the information