The Human Body is host to over 130 different types of parasites. Infections can range from mild, hardly noticeable to serious. You may ask, what really is a parasite?
It is a simple celled animal that lives on or in another organism or body of another species from which it gets sustenance and protection without benefiting the host and usually doing harm. Experts estimate about 50 million Americans, plus, are infected with worms and or protozoans; all are types of parasites. Up to 50% of the United States water supply is contaminated with a parasite called Giardia Lamblia, a protozoan. Giardia is not killed by chlorination and causes over 2 million cases of parasitic bowel infections every year as reported by the CDC.
You may say “Are you crazy; how can I have a parasite?, I keep clean, I am healthy”… but that would not stop the possibility of contract a parasitic bowl infection. Where do parasites come from? Many people have pets, they love them, kiss them and sleep with them. Perhaps you eat raw or smoked fish, we do love our Sushi. Yes, you can get parasites from dogs, cats, horses, water, gardens, toilets, contaminated food handlers at restaurants or grocery stores, etc. In many countries, it’s a part of common daily life!
I am sure you take your dog or cat for its checkup and shots, cattleman, kennels and horse farms all have annual programs for deworming and parasite blood tests. In some countries, children are checked yearly for infections. Here in the USA this threat of parasites is almost totally ignored. Our allopathic testing methods are antiquated and other problems generally are just treated by trying to resolve the symptoms, only! At one time, only very strong chemicals were able to kill parasites but it also poisoned you, even if you lived through it!
Natural Detox For Parasites
HHL Edit: Now, natural medicine has solutions. We have herbs that parasites hate, but are safe for humans. Parasites are not designed to kill you, but they steal your nutrition and cause organ malfunction causing many symptoms of the disease. Many everyday symptoms like chronic fatigue, headaches, constipation, gas, bloating, premature aging and anemia could mean a parasite infection. Nationwide research by the CDC reveals that over the last 25 years one in six people have had one or more parasites.
Below are some herbs that are excellent for killing parasites; you can find a combination of these herbs in ‘parasite cleanse’ kits at a health food store (typically this covers a 3-week period), or you can choose to purchase them individually.
Ideally, speak with an integrative practitioner to determine how long you should take the herbs below, and which ones are best suited for you.
For additional liver support:
- Cayenne in capsules
- Fennel or basil tea
- Olive leaf or milk thistle extract
If you feel you still have not released all toxins or are feeling bloated, I recommend aloe leaf or a Homeopathic Ipecac. To relax bowels, drink slippery elm tea and take magnesium to flush it out! Grapefruit Seed is also good but it is very strong, you only need a little!
After you get rid of these parasites I recommend you boost your immune system with vitamin B complex, Echinacea extract, a good probiotic and a Mushroom Immune complex to re-establish your intestinal health. Add foods back to your diet slowly and keep a healthy eating plan.
You won’t believe how good you will feel when all these infestations are out of your system, like a new person!
