Streptococcus Thermopolis Immune System Imbalance

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Hi All,

I was curious if anyone has read " Patient Heal Thyself "

By Jordan Rubin. On page 159 he states The potential dangers

of Streptococcus Thermopolis.

A short summary:

Studies have shown that people who suffer from autoimmune diseases

such as Arthritis (or any 'tis illness) run the risk of of aggravating

their illness if they consume cultured products that contain the

organism S. Thermopolis. It can also cause a shift in the immune

system function known as TH2 dominated immune system. People with

TH2 mediated immune systems have higher incidences of allergies,

IBS, arthritis, lupus, crohn's, asthma, etc.....

People suffering from digestive disorders usually have imbalanced

or weak immune systems.

If i am not mistaken kefir and yogurt cultures contain

s. thermopolis? Are there any without this strain of organism?

Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.

TIA

-Vee