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Re: Venom and hot peppers offer a key to killing resistant bacteria

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Post by realo »

jolt42 wrote: post #16
charliebwrites wrote: post #4

If you’ve ever wondered why the symbol of health is a snake spiraling a staff (the Greek god Asclepius’s staff to be specific), it’s because in Ancient Greece they used small amounts of snake venom to treat serious illnesses We’ve come full circle

I always assumed what I felt was obvious: Numbers 21:4-9, where God instructs Moses to make a bronze serpent and place it on a pole to heal Israelites dying from poisonous snake bites.

Sorry but the bible is not a historic document.

If you want to read old texts a bit more grounded in reality try the Kama Sutra ... ;)

Re: Venom and hot peppers offer a key to killing resistant bacteria

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Post by t-3 »

sosborn wrote: post #51
varispeed wrote: post #30

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I've been doing this for like two years now and see no adverse effects, but that is just me.

I would be worried about long term damage. In 10 years you might be in a world of hurt from this. At the very least I would let your doctor know that you are doing this and see what they think of it.

Billions of people eat spicy foods on a daily basis without any issues. As long as he doesn't rub peppers into his eyes or bathe in hot sauce he'll be fine.

Re: Venom and hot peppers offer a key to killing resistant bacteria

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Post by loudandskittish »

eth0up wrote: post #37

I have struggled with various infections over the last 15 years. One of them, among the worst being h-pylori. Of all these infections, I've been forced, due to absence of healthcare and aversion to the medical industry in general, to treat myself across the board. H Pylori is a very interesting subject, deeply misunderstood until a certain Australian hero brute forced through the arrogance of the day by infecting him…

Oh, cool, so another thing I was avoiding due to H Pylori actually could've helped... (but seriously, thanks for posting this).

Re: Venom and hot peppers offer a key to killing resistant bacteria

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Post by shellfishgene »

jjk166 wrote: post #60

I imagine the long term solution to antibiotic resistance are engineered bacteriophages, either to directly attack the bacteria or to insert genes that make the bacteria susceptible to specific agents. Beyond not having to continuously develop new antibiotics or restrict treatment, these could also be much more targeted treatments with less harmful effects on a patient's microbiome. Of course scaling up to mass produ…

But bacteria also become resistant against phages, you would still have to continuously develop new ones.

Re: Venom and hot peppers offer a key to killing resistant bacteria

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Post by nelox »

realo wrote: post #61
jolt42 wrote: post #16

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I always assumed what I felt was obvious: Numbers 21:4-9, where God instructs Moses to make a bronze serpent and place it on a pole to heal Israelites dying from poisonous snake bites.

Sorry but the bible is not a historic document. If you want to read old texts a bit more grounded in reality try the Kama Sutra ... ;)

The Bible contains many verifiable historical references supported by archaeology and ancient records, even as a primarily theological text. Here are three examples:

1. The Tel Dan Stele and the House of David

This 9th-century BCE inscription records an Aramean king’s victories over the “king of Israel” and the “king of the House of David.” It gives the earliest extra-biblical proof of the Davidic dynasty at the heart of the Hebrew Bible.

2. Sennacherib’s Prism and Hezekiah

The prism names “Hezekiah the Judahite,” details the capture of 46 cities, and describes besieging Jerusalem in 701 BCE, closely matching 2 Kings 18–19, including the tribute paid.

3. The Pilate Stone and Pontius Pilate

Found at Caesarea Maritima, this inscription names “Pontius Pilate, Prefect of Judea” under Tiberius, directly confirming the Roman official who tried Jesus in the Gospels.

These independent sources from rival powers strongly support the Bible’s historical value where evidence exists.

Re: Venom and hot peppers offer a key to killing resistant bacteria

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Post by sosborn »

t-3 wrote: post #62
sosborn wrote: post #51

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I would be worried about long term damage. In 10 years you might be in a world of hurt from this. At the very least I would let your doctor know that you are doing this and see what they think of it.

Billions of people eat spicy foods on a daily basis without any issues. As long as he doesn't rub peppers into his eyes or bathe in hot sauce he'll be fine.

How many billions of people start their day by getting one Scotch Bonnet (or two smaller ones), two oranges, lime and a piece of ginger into a cold press and then drinking it in one go on an empty stomach?

Re: Venom and hot peppers offer a key to killing resistant bacteria

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Post by awesome_dude »

cyberax wrote: post #44
kelipso wrote: post #17

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There’s also electroacupuncture, which is gaining popularity in physical therapy clinics in the US. > Like traditional acupuncture, electroacupuncture uses needles placed in the same spots. Then, a small electrode is attached to the needles. A small amount of electricity runs through the electrode and gives a slight vibration or soft hum during treatment. (1) Since they use the same spots as traditional acupuncture e…

I did a course of dry needling for tendon inflammation. It's basically just poking tendons with needles. It's an accepted treatment and it works, but the spots don't matter at all (as long as they are in the same area). It's just relying on poking stuff with needles to improve the blood flow.

Um, the spots do seem to have some importance - there's little point jabbing your left temple if, as you say, the aim is to improve the blood flow to your ankles

Re: Venom and hot peppers offer a key to killing resistant bacteria

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Post by m348e912 »

eth0up wrote: post #37

I have struggled with various infections over the last 15 years. One of them, among the worst being h-pylori. Of all these infections, I've been forced, due to absence of healthcare and aversion to the medical industry in general, to treat myself across the board. H Pylori is a very interesting subject, deeply misunderstood until a certain Australian hero brute forced through the arrogance of the day by infecting him…

Cabbage juice is very promising in helping with number of gut related issues due to it's anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. Organic green cabbage, freshly juiced seems to be the most effective, but wow does it create a stink and doesn't taste great. I am not sure how someone take it regularly without crashing out and giving up.

Re: Venom and hot peppers offer a key to killing resistant bacteria

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Post by t-3 »

sosborn wrote: post #66
t-3 wrote: post #62

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Billions of people eat spicy foods on a daily basis without any issues. As long as he doesn't rub peppers into his eyes or bathe in hot sauce he'll be fine.

How many billions of people start their day by getting one Scotch Bonnet (or two smaller ones), two oranges, lime and a piece of ginger into a cold press and then drinking it in one go on an empty stomach?

No idea, but I often eat hot peppers in every meal of the day. I'd expect any possible issues to arise from chugging it one go and not priming the digestive system through mastication, but I can't imagine any real problems - after all, there are many types of drinks containing peppers.

Re: Venom and hot peppers offer a key to killing resistant bacteria

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Post by katzito »

pshirshov wrote: post #3

"Researchers have developed", yeah. When I read such things, I always recall https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epimerox - this thing promised wonders - very broad spectrum, very low toxicity - and, most importantly, it was targeting a conservative essential protein - so nearly zero resistance. And there were no updates for more than a decade. Something developed in a lab is something we, most likely, will never see - and…

Can't make moneyz if it works too wellz.
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