Have you thought of deworming yourself? I know this is a subject that most people don't wish to discuss and everyone wants to think that they do not have worms. Don't rely on the O&P your doctor may use to determine if you have them, they are not known to be real accurate.
Every animal has intestinal parasites. They may have different levels of infestation, but every animal is a host to a variety of parasites. We are not any different.
Think about how an animal acts when they have a heavy worm load....fatigued, low energy, pot bellied, anemic. Low level anemia can trigger your body to crave more nutrients, which can contribute to a weight gain.
Why Human Parasite Infestation Should Be Taken Seriously
Human parasite infestation in the United States is not a typical topic of conversation. We don't see advertisements on tv, and we don't generally hear about it from our doctors. Most people believe that human parasite infestations are uncommon in modern developed societies. However, that is far from the truth.
Older generations can often remember having to take such remedies as cod liver oil to ward off parasites. However, the younger generations of today are often unaware that parasites can and do cause problems for humans.
There are over a hundred different types of parasites that can reside in and on the human body. The dictionary definition of parasite is "an organism that grows, feeds, and is sheltered on or in a different organism while contributing nothing to the survival of its host."
If you are not using a parasite control program, you could be a home for unwanted parasitic critters.
Categories of Parasites:
Flukes
Roundworms
Single Cell
Spirochetes
Tapeworms
Symptoms of Parasites:
Lack of nutrition in spite of a good diet and supplement regimen
Grinding teeth at night
Intestinal gas
Allergies
Asthma
Digestive problems
Diarrhea
Anemia
Candida yeast infections
Itchiness in ears, eyes, nose, and bottom
Hemorrhoids
Urinary tract infections
Mucous in stools
Heart pain
Pain in naval
Constipation
Irritable Bowel
Arthritis
Bed wetting
Drooling while sleeping
Menstrual problems
Skin problems
Depression
Chronic fatigue
Prostate problems
Sexual dysfunction
Liver and gallbladder problems
Water Retention
Forgetfulness
Fibroids and cysts
Always feeling hungry
Numbness
Pain in shoulders, back or thighs
Unexplained weight gain or loss
The list of symptoms points to many illnesses being caused by parasite infestation. It is estimated that more than 80% of the population has parasites. Lab tests are only accurate in determining human parasite infestation in about 20% of these cases.
Of the hundreds of different parasites, there are tests for approximately fifty. This creates a losing battle for people trying to overcome health issues when parasites are the cause, but go undiscovered.
Herbs Known to Support the Body in Eliminating Parasites:
Black Walnut
Cloves
Pau D' Arco
Garlic
Oregano
Pumpkin Seed
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Birch
Cascara Sagrada
Chapparal
Comfrey Leaves
Elecampane
Everlasting
Fennel Seed
Mulberry
Mullein Leaves
Onion
Papaya
Pomegranate
Blue Cohosh
Blue Vervain
Sage
Wormwood
Walnut Hulls
Woundwort
Sesame Seed
Thyme
Everyone should consider a parasite cleansing program at least once a year or more frequently. Even if you don't think parasites are an issue for you, doing preventative health care is always a good idea.
Many people do parasite control on their pets but fail to see the need and importance of doing it for themselves as well.
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Kelly Parks-Hoffman has studied natural health for over 10 years and loves to mentor others in achieving improved health naturally. (Articles by Kelly may be copied for non-monetary use as long as author information and live link are present.)
