FREEZE DRIED “POOP” TO OVERCOME OBESITY?

After finding this article on Yahoo Health, I decided it may be time to start reading some Tom Clancy novels.  The actual title for the article dated January 11, 2016 was, “Cure for Obesity: Freeze-Dried Poop?” This article explores the possibilities that address Obesity by taking “poop” containing healthy bacteria, freeze-drying it and placing it in capsules for oral consumption. The concept behind this self treatment relies on restoring healthy bacteria in the gut necessary for digestion as well as hormonal regulation. Will this latest scientific solution be the missing piece of the puzzle to overcome our Obesity epidemic? Feel free to call me arrogant, but I believe this doesn’t stand a chance in (the residence where Satan is believed to reside.) I would be willing to bet my services to shovel animal “poop” at the local farm for a year if I am wrong!

Why am I so certain this latest research is a waste of time and money? Simple! The science behind this research can potentially only address qualities involving and affecting physical changes (ex. re-balancing hormonal function or re-balancing ratios of healthy to unhealthy bacteria in the gut.) It completely ignores the emotional difficulties many face suffering Obesity. What do you think the emotional consequences would be for those people suffering Obesity if they were subjected to ingesting “POOP” as a solution to their problem? When this fails, has anyone considered how devastating it would be for a person to be subjected to this embarrassing “therapeutic” treatment? Where are the psychologists and psychiatrist’s participation in this study? Most importantly,:

Why is the “HUMAN” component ignored when seeking solutions?

Just because fecal transplant has been successfully used to treat colon infections such as intestinal Clostridium Difficile (an infection resulting in Colitis {an inflammatory bowel disease commonly associated with intestinal bleeding, }) what makes scientists, researchers and doctors blind to the fact these two very different conditions (Intestinal Clostridium Difficile and Obesity) can’t simply be treated with the same fecal matter and achieve similar healthy outcomes?

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  Pharmaceutical    Natural (Herbal)      Surgical

Obesity will NEVER be cured by any drug, natural supplement or surgical procedure in and of itself. It is a problem that has a physical and mental (emotional) component. You can’t “cure” the problem by ONLY addressing one component. In addition, it is a diagnosis (similar to addiction) that can recur at any time in life if triggered by an emotional situation or breakdown. We need to stop looking at this affliction with a start date and an end date. It is an ongoing condition that some will be able to maintain and control better than others. Just because a person is able to control their weight for a given period, doesn’t mean they’ve conquered this condition. I prefer to use the word “REMISSION.” Some will successfully remain in “remission” their entire lives. Some will yo-yo within reasonable limits minimizing the harmful effects of weight fluctuation. Some will go through recurring episodes (relapse and recovery.) Some will never achieve attaining a healthy weight.

We must be honest with ourselves and recognize this type of research for what it is; nothing more than “POOP!” If the intent was to incorporate this type of therapy within a broad based approach addressing the ROOT CAUSES of Obesity, I would understand and support this research. I believe the goal of this research is creating an inexpensive product that would be marketed as a “stand alone” treatment option in the form of a prescription generating billions of dollars at the expense of those suffering Obesity, rather than a legitimate solution to this epidemic.

Even though we have been told time and time again the “magic bullet” doesn’t exist, there will always be desperate people willing to take desperate measure and try anything. Those preying on the emotionally weak and insecure need to be identified and prevented from succeeding. This article is written to emphasize that drug companies, natural nutriceuticals and health providers sometimes participate in unethical and immoral behaviors. Don’t be fooled by by big businesses or professionals because they appear authoritative. Titles and credentials don’t necessary reveal the true identity of a person. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it’s most likely

POOP!

Tags: alternatives, clinical trials, disease, ethics, health, weight loss