The Appendix: Maybe Not Useless After All

March 6, 2008

http://www.naturalnews.com/022344.html

(NaturalNews) Theorists may have unlocked the purpose for the appendix,

the organ in the gut at the juncture of the large and small intestine,

long thought useless. The theory calls upon observations and experiments

done at Duke University Medical Center.

While not definitive, it seems that the purpose for the vestigial organ

could be to repopulate the gut with beneficial bacteria after a

catastrophic die-off. If the body has an exceptionally bad bout of food

poisoning, diarrhea, cholera or otherwise purges the contents of the

lower gut, the beneficial flora are eliminated as well.

The position of the appendix is such that it avoids the purge. The

beneficial bacteria within the appendix can repopulate the gut prior to

bad bacteria gaining a foothold. Some have compared it to " rebooting "

the gut, which is a major part of all good holistic colon cleanse

programs.

Surgeons are quick to point out that in a " modern industrial society "

the purpose of the appendix is marginalized by advances in modern

medicine. According to the CDC 300 to 400 Americans die from

appendicitis each year out of the approximately 320,000 who are

diagnosed with it. It is for this reason that the CDC and surgeons

recommend having the appendix removed in the event of inflammation.

Professor Douglas Theobald of Brandies University says that the idea

" seems by far the most likely " explanation, and it " makes evolutionary

sense. "

This news could cause a less cavalier approach to the removal of other

" useless " body parts. Professor Gary Huffnagle of the University of

Michigan says, " I'll bet eventually we'll find the same sort of thing

with the tonsils. "

According to Nicholas Vardaxis of the RMIT University noted that animals

higher on the evolutionary scale " the more omnivorous animals become,

then the smaller and less important the appendix becomes. " He points to

the comparatively huge appendix of the koala, which consumes a diet of

exclusively eucalyptus leaves.

About the author

Aaron Nye is a freelance writer who's work revolves around intelligent

research and " connecting the dots. " He is a tireless supporter and

volunteer for the Ron Paul campaign. He is an experienced computer

programmer with a passion for health and holistic medicine. He has been

a vegetarian since a member of his family was diagnosed with colon

cancer in 1999. He speaks Vietnamese and Gaelic, and is working to learn

the ancient language of Akkadian.

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March 6, 2008

My initial introduction to naturopathic medicine occurred in Israel when my appendix became inflamed. I went to a naturopath in Jerusalem. He palpated the area, then went to his fridge and got me this light golden liquid. He said, "Drink this and only this for 3 days straight. Nothing else. Drink at least a quart a day, possible two quarts if you can."

It was clear grape juice.

By the next day I had diarrhea which ended the next day; the pain was gone by the night of the first day. By the third day, I was asymptomatic but stayed on the grape juice.

When I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, my doctors told me I had less than a year to live if I did not follow their instructions. I waved bye bye and went back to my naturopath.

All this was 25 yrs ago.

David

In a message dated 3/6/2008 8:35:02 A.M. Central Standard Time, mkasj writes:

My appendix ruptured 3 years ago. Since that time I have not been the same. A few weeks ago I found this article on the web about Duke University's findings. It confirms my feelings that I have had for quite some time. The appendix DOES play a role in the body! My other questions that I have had have yet to be answered. I am wondering if anyone might have some insight. First off, in order to go to the bathroom daily, (which I believe is key to good health), I have to take a product known as Calm. It is a powdered magnesium. When I go back to not using it I am no longer regular. However, even when I do go daily it still is not like how every alternative and even some conventional practitioners describe how it should be. My questions are, because I no longer have appendix, are my daily bathroom trips no longer going to be "normal?" Second, what else can I do for my body and colon to substitute for the fact that my appendix is no longer there? Lastly, I am 39 y.o. and wonder if I should push for a colonoscopy. Maybe, there is more to what is going on with me? Thank You in advance for reading.Kelly-- In oleander soup , robert-blau wrote:>> The Appendix: Maybe Not Useless After All> > http://www.naturalnews.com/022344.html > > (NaturalNews) Theorists may have unlocked the purpose for the appendix,> the organ in the gut at the juncture of the large and small intestine,> long thought useless. The theory calls upon observations and experiments> done at Duke University Medical Center.> > While not definitive, it seems that the purpose for the vestigial organ> could be to repopulate the gut with beneficial bacteria after a> catastrophic die-off. If the body has an exceptionally bad bout of food> poisoning, diarrhea, cholera or otherwise purges the contents of the> lower gut, the beneficial flora are eliminated as well.> > The position of the appendix is such that it avoids the purge. The> beneficial bacteria within the appendix can repopulate the gut prior to> bad bacteria gaining a foothold. Some have compared it to "rebooting"> the gut, which is a major part of all good holistic colon cleanse> programs.> > Surgeons are quick to point out that in a "modern industrial society"> the purpose of the appendix is marginalized by advances in modern> medicine. According to the CDC 300 to 400 Americans die from> appendicitis each year out of the approximately 320,000 who are> diagnosed with it. It is for this reason that the CDC and surgeons> recommend having the appendix removed in the event of inflammation.> > Professor Douglas Theobald of Brandies University says that the idea> "seems by far the most likely" explanation, and it "makes evolutionary> sense."> > This news could cause a less cavalier approach to the removal of other> "useless" body parts. Professor Gary Huffnagle of the University of> Michigan says, "I'll bet eventually we'll find the same sort of thing> with the tonsils."> > According to Nicholas Vardaxis of the RMIT University noted that animals> higher on the evolutionary scale "the more omnivorous animals become,> then the smaller and less important the appendix becomes." He points to> the comparatively huge appendix of the koala, which consumes a diet of> exclusively eucalyptus leaves.> > About the author> > Aaron Nye is a freelance writer who's work revolves around intelligent> research and "connecting the dots." He is a tireless supporter and> volunteer for the Ron Paul campaign. He is an experienced computer> programmer with a passion for health and holistic medicine. He has been> a vegetarian since a member of his family was diagnosed with colon> cancer in 1999. He speaks Vietnamese and Gaelic, and is working to learn> the ancient language of Akkadian.> ###> It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money Finance.

March 6, 2008

Here is an excerpt from the following web-site:http://www.herballegacy.com/Appendicitis.htmlThe appendix exudes a small amount of oil, in its healthy operating state, that aids in lubricating the cecum and the ascending colon. This is the only section, the ascending colon, of the large bowel where the food particles must go uphill, and the small amount of lubrication is definitely an advantage when the fecal matter is heavy and lacking adequate moisture to move easily with peristaltic action.There is a lot of good information about appendicitis from Dr. John R. Christopher, one of the greatest herbalists of all time.robert-blau wrote: The Appendix: Maybe Not Useless After All http://www.naturalnews.com/022344.html (NaturalNews) Theorists may have unlocked the purpose for the appendix, the organ in the gut at the juncture of the large and small intestine, long thought useless. The theory calls upon observations and experiments done at Duke University Medical Center. While not definitive, it seems that the purpose for the vestigial organ could be to repopulate the gut with beneficial bacteria after a catastrophic die-off. If the body has an exceptionally bad bout of food poisoning, diarrhea, cholera or otherwise purges the contents of the lower gut, the beneficial flora are eliminated as well. The position of

the appendix is such that it avoids the purge. The beneficial bacteria within the appendix can repopulate the gut prior to bad bacteria gaining a foothold. Some have compared it to "rebooting" the gut, which is a major part of all good holistic colon cleanse programs. Surgeons are quick to point out that in a "modern industrial society" the purpose of the appendix is marginalized by advances in modern medicine. According to the CDC 300 to 400 Americans die from appendicitis each year out of the approximately 320,000 who are diagnosed with it. It is for this reason that the CDC and surgeons recommend having the appendix removed in the event of inflammation. Professor Douglas Theobald of Brandies University says that the idea "seems by far the most likely" explanation, and it "makes evolutionary sense." This news could cause a less cavalier approach to the removal of other "useless" body parts.

Professor Gary Huffnagle of the University of Michigan says, "I'll bet eventually we'll find the same sort of thing with the tonsils." According to Nicholas Vardaxis of the RMIT University noted that animals higher on the evolutionary scale "the more omnivorous animals become, then the smaller and less important the appendix becomes." He points to the comparatively huge appendix of the koala, which consumes a diet of exclusively eucalyptus leaves. About the author Aaron Nye is a freelance writer who's work revolves around intelligent research and "connecting the dots." He is a tireless supporter and volunteer for the Ron Paul campaign. He is an experienced computer programmer with a passion for health and holistic medicine. He has been a vegetarian since a member of his family was diagnosed with colon cancer in 1999. He speaks Vietnamese and Gaelic, and is working to learn the ancient language of

Akkadian. ###

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