Sue
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Really surprised to see that trivia about the sea cucumber - it really hit home with me as I have one in one of my saltwater tanks. But they dont only eject those when threatened..... it's their way of capturing nourishment and I love to watch mine feed itself. They are fascinating, gorgeous creatures, but yes, they can nuke the tank if upset. I live dangerously.
Sue
Sue
Sue
Diagnosed November 2004, Used Asacol and Lialda, sometimes worked, sometimes made it worse. Entocort always works but hate it. Remission only lasts 3-6 months and then back on Entocort. Enterolab test July 2017, now gluten free. Time will tell!
Diagnosed November 2004, Used Asacol and Lialda, sometimes worked, sometimes made it worse. Entocort always works but hate it. Remission only lasts 3-6 months and then back on Entocort. Enterolab test July 2017, now gluten free. Time will tell!
I'll bet they do make interesting "pets".
I could be wrong, but I believe that MC teaches us to be risk takers. Sometimes, the only way we can leave the house is by taking a chance and "living dangerously".
Tex
I could be wrong, but I believe that MC teaches us to be risk takers. Sometimes, the only way we can leave the house is by taking a chance and "living dangerously".
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Oh, how funny, and sad, and TRUE!tex wrote:I'll bet they do make interesting "pets".
I could be wrong, but I believe that MC teaches us to be risk takers. Sometimes, the only way we can leave the house is by taking a chance and "living dangerously".
Tex
Sue
Diagnosed November 2004, Used Asacol and Lialda, sometimes worked, sometimes made it worse. Entocort always works but hate it. Remission only lasts 3-6 months and then back on Entocort. Enterolab test July 2017, now gluten free. Time will tell!
Diagnosed November 2004, Used Asacol and Lialda, sometimes worked, sometimes made it worse. Entocort always works but hate it. Remission only lasts 3-6 months and then back on Entocort. Enterolab test July 2017, now gluten free. Time will tell!
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Some sea cucumber trivia...
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center states that the sea cucumber is very rich in the mucopolysaccharide chondroitin sulfate. Chondroitin sulfate is commonly used as an over-the-counter treatment for arthritis pain. A study published by Daniel O. Clegg M.D. in 2006 issue of "The New England Journal of Medicine" confirms that the consumption of chrondroitin sulfate was effective in reducing arthritis pain in the group of study subjects with moderate to severe arthritis pain. The results of this study directly links the effectiveness of sea cucumber for treatment of arthritis pain due to the high concentration of chondroitin sulfate.
Recent scientific studies have also revealed that some extracts obtained from the sea cucumber are effective in treating some forms of cancer. A study published by Alexandra B. Roginsky M.D. in July 2010 issue of "Journal of Neuroendocrine Tumors and Pancreatic Diseases and Sciences" revealed that extracts from an edible, non-toxic sea cucumber effectively caused cell damage and cell death in human pancreatic cancer cells. The result of this study are encouraging for the sea cucumber as a dietary treatment or prevention of pancreatic cancer.
Joe
That may be encouraging news for us, but sea cucumbers probably interpret it as rather discouraging news.The result of this study are encouraging for the sea cucumber as a dietary treatment or prevention of pancreatic cancer.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
tex wrote:That may be encouraging news for us, but sea cucumbers probably interpret it as rather discouraging news.The result of this study are encouraging for the sea cucumber as a dietary treatment or prevention of pancreatic cancer.
Te
xNope, I doubled checked.... there's absolutely no sea cucumber in my tank nor did I ever say I had one. This entire thread has been a figment of our imagination, and if the medical research team asks if you know anything about this, you know nothing.
(My poor Walter!)Sue
Sue
Diagnosed November 2004, Used Asacol and Lialda, sometimes worked, sometimes made it worse. Entocort always works but hate it. Remission only lasts 3-6 months and then back on Entocort. Enterolab test July 2017, now gluten free. Time will tell!
Diagnosed November 2004, Used Asacol and Lialda, sometimes worked, sometimes made it worse. Entocort always works but hate it. Remission only lasts 3-6 months and then back on Entocort. Enterolab test July 2017, now gluten free. Time will tell!
