Parasites are organisms that live inside humans or animals, receiving nourishment and protection from their host. There are over a thousand species that can inhabit humans, ranging in size from microscopic single-celled organisms to large worms. Parasites living inside the body feed off our cells, the food we eat, and the supplements we take.
Once hatched in the gut, they can migrate anywhere in the body and compromise organ or even central nervous system function. Parasites can be difficult to diagnose because symptoms mimic bacterial or viral infections, and many people experience little or no symptoms for years.
Common Symptoms of Parasites
The most common symptoms of parasites are chronic fatigue, digestive complaints (gas, bloating, cramps), diarrhea or constipation, ravenous appetite (or lack of appetite), sudden weight loss, sleep disturbances, skin problems, sugar cravings, joint pain and rectal itching. Other common but lesser known symptoms include:
- Allergies
- Brain fog
- Irritability/nervousness
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Muscle cramps
- Pain in the navel
- Post-nasal drip
- Teeth grinding
Who is Most at Risk?
Persons most at risk for parasites are those with weakened immune systems, AIDS/HIV patients, organ transplant patients, chemotherapy patients, infants, travelers and hikers/campers who drink water from untreated sources. Other common sources of parasites include contaminated soil, fruits and vegetables, raw or rare meat, pets, mosquitoes, contact with feces, and other people who have parasites.
Prevention
Although many external factors contribute to parasites, the biggest factor is internal: a bacterial imbalance in the digestive tract. Once the ideal ratio of 80% beneficial bacteria to 20% harmful bacteria is disrupted, the resulting imbalance (as well as nutritional deficiencies) appears to contribute to parasites. The diet we eat dramatically affects the body's internal environment, determining in large part whether parasites pass through or infest the body.
Exposure to parasites is unavoidable. The best offense is a good defense, so adding beneficial bacteria or probiotics to your daily supplement regimen is wise to ensure that mucosal immunity is not impaired. Eating a healthy diet of alkalizing foods and limiting or avoiding refined carbs (their favorite diet) is also helpful.
Wash hands, cutting boards, and other utensils thoroughly with hot, soapy water after handling raw meats, handling animals, changing diapers, using the toilet, after cleaning a litter box, and before eating.
Other important preventive measures include:
- Cook all meats thoroughly to 160 degrees, especially pork or wild game.
- Drink bottled or filtered water. Do not swallow water while swimming.
- Wash, peel, or cook raw fruits and vegetables before eating.
- Do not use untreated manure to fertilize fruits and vegetables.
- Clean colon (daily fiber) and efficient digestion (enzymes and probiotics)
- Maintain a strong and balanced immune system
Treatment Strategy
Those who are infested with parasites should start with a good cleansing program - digestive enzymes and probiotics to reduce undigested waste in the colon and support front line immunity, periodic colonics, and herbal fiber cleanses such as MagnifiCleanse.
There are many time tested herbal medicines that are effective at safely destroying parasites - garlic, goldenseal, barberry, Oregon grape, black walnut hulls, wormwood, quassia, cloves, orange peel, grapefruit seed extract, rosemary, thyme, oregano, or marshmallow to name a few.
When taking a parasite cleanse, it is important to fortify detoxification systems with a good liver support formula such as Liver CS Plus. Animals that do not survive pharmaceutical deworming treatments typically perish from acute liver and/or kidney toxicity caused in part by the dieoff of pathogens.
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