Parasites within the body occur more often than one
would think. Believe it or not there are hundreds of kinds of parasites
that can live in the human body. Most people have one kind or another.
Parasite epidemics have occurred in New York, Colorado,
Washington and New Hampshire, with serious outbreaks in other states.
Parasites can even coat the inside lining of the small
intestine and prevent the lining from absorbing nutrients in food.
They can also cause severe constipation by blocking or plugging the
alimentary canal. On a world-wide basis, worms outrank cancer as man's
deadliest enemy. In fact, the World Health Organization has named
parasitic diseases as among the six most harmful infectious diseases
in humans.
In Brazil, one parasite called American Trypanosomiasis
causes 30% of adult deaths. Relative to other countries, it was thought
that North Americans suffered little from parasite diseases because
of our "good health," "good nutrition," climate and sanitation. Climate,
yes. Sanitation, yes. But the fact that we are one of the sickest
nations in the world would reflect poor nutrition. Increasingly poor
eating habits are beginning to catch up with each new generation.
Parasite diseases in America have increased significantly just in
the last two decades. Few medical doctors understand the significance
of this. Seldom do they look for parasites in their patients. And
then if they suspected parasites, few would know what to look for
or how to effectively treat them.
I know of an instance where a doctor who was examining
a patient's eyes with a microscope and saw a tiny worm crawl from
one part of the eye to the other side and disappear. Parasites may
be microscopic in size or as long as 20 feet (or longer). Most of
them are not deadly, but they can cause a lot of trouble. Parasite
disease symptoms mimic many other diseases, thereby avoiding accurate
diagnosis.
Since the medical world does not accept the fact that
parasites are abundant in the American people, they have not thoroughly
investigated what parasite invasion can do throughout the body. Parasites
can live anywhere in the body - be it intestines, lungs, liver, muscles,
or brain. One autopsy revealed five tapeworms in a woman's head. If
they cause damage to the nerves in the head or spine, symptoms can
occur anywhere in the body - from one end to the other. Similarly,
if worms are in the intestinal tract, they can cause problems in the
heart, liver, kidneys, brain, etc. by their toxic secretions or by
reflex disturbance. Some common worms such as roundworms lay over
200,000 eggs a day. Hookworms lay 5,000-10,000 eggs a day and can
live for fourteen years. Something to think about!
Here is something else to think about. Have you ever
had symptoms of feeling tired most of the time? Are you experiencing
digestive problems - gas, bloating, constipation or diarrhea - that
come and go but never really clear up? Do you suffer from food sensitivities
and environmental intolerances? Have you developed allergic-like reactions
and can't understand why? Are you depressed? Do you have difficulty
gaining or losing weight no matter what you do? Have you even tried
a yeast control program that helped to some degree but know you can't
stay away from bread, alcohol, fruits, and fruit juices all of your
life? Do you sense something is not quite right with you but just
can't figure out the cause - and for that matter, neither can your
doctor?
If these symptoms and feelings sound familiar, then
you may be an unsuspecting victim of the parasite epidemic that is
affecting
millions of Americans.
You may be asking how a clean-living person could be
infested with parasites. Some of the more serious infections (especially
those involving large worms) find their way into the human body when
one eats rarely-cooked pork, beef, fish, or other creatures that have
eyeballs, legs, fins, or pinchers (yes, this includes crab and lobster).
Touching dogs, cats, and other animals may lead to one's
picking up parasite eggs or sometimes parasites themselves. The reason
for this is that pets are hosts to numerous parasites and they are
unexpected spreaders of disease. There are 240 infectious diseases
transmitted by animals to humans. Of these, 65 are transmitted by
dogs and 39 by cats. There are 110 million dogs and cats living in
America's households, making exposure to some of these diseases significant.
One pet food manufacturer says that 89 percent of all house cats in
America sleep with their owners. Dog and cat roundworm, hookworm,
and cat-transmitted toxoplasmosis can become severe in pregnant women
and children and even life-threatening in immunocompromised individuals.
Drinking infected water is a major method of parasite
infection. According to Steven Rochlitz, Ph.D., in his book Allergies
and
Candida, he states "Giardiasis may be a rampant problem in the U.S.
today, since over 50% of our water supply is contaminated with it
and unlike bacteria, it is not killed by chlorination. Hundreds of
small water systems throughout the country do not have adequate purification
systems. In urban as well as rural areas, streams can become contaminated
through infected human sewage.
Walking barefooted on infected soil is another way you
can be infected by parasites. In the soil, the eggs can become infectious
within two weeks. Soil, grass, and shade help the eggs survive. They
usually settle near the top of the soil in a silt layer, which
protects them from destruction by sunlight. Toxocara eggs are very
hardy and can survive for years, resisting the most perilous
weather conditions of rain and snow. There are no chemicals that can
kill all the toxocara eggs in the soil. While contaminated soil is
the primary direct source of infection, children can become infected
from the coat of a puppy who has been playing in
contaminated soil.
Antibiotics and immunosuppressive drugs are a big problem
of parasite infections. Parasites are opportunistic invaders. When
the intestinal system is in healthy balance, there is less opportunity
for parasitic infestation. Antibiotics, however, kill bacteria
indiscriminately, both the good and bad, upsetting the natural ecology
of the gastrointestinal tract and vagina. This often leads to
yeast overgrowth and trichomoniasis. Trichomonas vaginalis is a microscopic
parasite that causes foul-smelling vaginal discharge, burning sensation,
and inflammation. In some areas of the United States, this condition
is found in 50 percent of all women. It is sexually transmitted and
when passed to a male partner can cause non-specific urethritis.
The immune system is our first line of defense against
invading bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Patients with compromised
immune systems or those undergoing immunosuppressive drug therapies
for cancer and organ transplants are at greater risk for
toxoplasmosis, an opportunistic infection that attacks the central
nervous system, heart, and lungs. While the effects of this
infection in healthy individuals can be asymptomatic, in compromised
patients it can be life threatening.
Improperly washed vegetables and fruits are also a constant
source of parasite infection. Vegetables known to carry parasites
include watercress, lettuce, and radishes, as well as leafy greens.
Even organic fruits and vegetables need to be washed thoroughly. Whether
the food is organic or not, I instruct all of my clients to use Nutribiotic
to wash their fruits and vegetables. Nutribiotic is derived from grapefruit
seed extract, and it does the best job in killing yeast, parasites,
and bacteria.
Ultimately, each of us is responsible for our own health,
and nowhere is this seen more dramatically than in the case of parasites.
Parasitic infection remains a neglected disease. Physicians hardly
ever suspect parasites as a current American health problem and therefore,
rarely ask for a comprehensive lifestyle history. Without this kind
of history, parasites can be easily missed because their symptoms
mimic a host of diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue
may be cases of Giardia. Persistent allergy is often a case of roundworm
infection, while pinworms may be at the bottom of your child's hyperactivity.
Parasitic infections are a reality in the United States
today. Our water, food, pets, restaurants, and day-care centers are
all potential sources of infection. But there is no need to become
paranoid. We just need to become more responsible and conscious of
a problem that many of us are not aware even exists. Parasites can
only persist when they have suitable environment. Diets high in sugars,
refined carbohydrates, and fiber-depleted foods, and immune systems
that have been weakened by these diets and by other environmental
consequences of modern-day living, provide the ideal feeding ground
for parasites. The problem is not so much "out there" as it is within
our bodies.
The body can and will rid itself of the parasites if
it has the right natural nutrients. Based on that belief, I have set
about to provide you with the information necessary to find the best
products to help you. When I seek products, I look for those that
will give you the best quality of nutrients and that are very easily
absorbed. My years as a Nutritionist have taught me that people do
not want to take a handful of pills to feel good.
Here is a list of primary nutrients that I would look
for in a nutritional supplement that was designed to kill and eliminate
parasites from within the body:
Green Hull Black Walnut: Walnut Hulls are well known
for their antiparasitic properties. They are typically used to remove
ringworm, tetter, Candida, and other pests. They are primarily effective
against the adult and developmental stages of the parasites. Green
Hull Black Walnut supply natural iodine (which is lacking in our depleted
soils), and manganese. Walnut hulls have been used as an effective
blood cleanser, particularly in cases of stubborn skin diseases such
as psoriasis, eczema, impetigo and boils. Walnut hulls have been used
in the treatment of systemic poison oak toxins.
Cloves: Cloves are beneficial to the nervous system,
and are also very effective in removing various types of worms and
parasites. Cloves are the only herb which has been found effective
in killing the eggs of the various parasites. This is important because
any eggs left behind will soon hatch and start the parasitic cycle
anew. Cloves have a definite antiseptic action which helps to prevent
and eliminate bacterial infections. Cloves also are particularly useful
in alleviating indigestion and nausea, or as a gentle aid for malfunctioning
kidneys.
Pumpkin Seed: Pumpkin Seed is taken to eliminate many
varieties of worms. Native Americans were known to have chewed on
pumpkin seeds as an aid in de-worming.
Gentian Root: Gentian Root helps stimulate circulation,
strengthen the circulatory system, and strengthen the muscles of the
digestive organs. It is also good for convalescence, especially in
the cases of extreme weakness, and is excellent for ridding the body
of parasites. Also good for anemia, counteracting the effects of poisons,
stimulating the appetite, strengthening the blood, bruises, constipation,
urinary infections, and worms.
Hyssop: Hyssop contains an essential hormonal oil to
help build resistance to infectious disease. It has been used for
poor digestion, breast and lung problems, coughs due to colds, nose
and throat infections, and has proven useful for clearing up mucous
congestion in the intestines. Also helps with Asthma, regulating blood
pressure, bronchitis, external bruising, chronic catarrh, external
cuts, dropsy, ear ailments, epilepsy, fever, jaundice, kidney, liver,
and spleen problems, external lice, lung ailments, hard phlegm, muscular
and external rheumatism, and worms.
Black Seed: Black Seed has many medicinal properties
including anti-neoplastic activity. It is also antibacterial, antifungal
and antihelminthic (parasitic infestation fighter), and has an immune-enhancing
effect on the human T-cell production which helps to
balance and stabilize the immune system. It aids in the healing of
acute and chronic illnesses regulating blood pressure, enhancing bile
and breast milk production, and stimulating sperm producing tissue.
Also helps with arthritis, asthma, gastrointestinal complaints, proper
kidney and liver function, and circulatory problems.
Cramp Bark: Cramp Bark is considered one of the best
natural remedies for regulating female disorders. It is an excellent
relaxant for the ovaries and the uterus, and is commonly used as a
uterine sedative and anti-spasmodic. It is also recommended for preventing
nervous diseases of pregnancy, after-pains, and cramps. In Russia,
the berries are used for regulating high blood
pressure, heart problems, coughs, colds, lung and kidney problems,
as well as stomach ulcers.
Peppermint Seed: Peppermint helps to cleanse and strengthen
the entire body. It can also be useful for bowel problems, and helps
to assist the salivary glands in digestion.
Thyme: Thyme is a powerful antiseptic and tonic with
curative powers. It has been used for anemia, bronchial and intestinal
problems, and as an antiseptic for tooth decay. It destroys fungal
infections such as athlete's foot, and skin parasites such as crabs
and lice. It also kills abdominal worms. Also good for bowel problems,
bruises, catarrh (inflammation of mucous membranes of the nose and
throat), colitis, diarrhea, indigestion, epilepsy, fainting, fever,
gastritis, external gout, headaches, heartburn, hysteria, internal
infections, laryngitis, leprosy, lung congestion, mastitis, suppressed
menstruation, nightmares, paralysis, promoting perspiration, rheumatism,
sciatica, sinus problems, throat problems, uterine problems, warts,
and whooping cough.
Fennel Seed: Fennel acts as an appetite suppressant
and diuretic, and helps to stabilize the nervous system and expel
waste material from the body. Fennel improves digestion, and has also
proven helpful with coughs and persistent bronchitis due to its mucus-countering
and anti-convulsive properties. Also helps with abdominal cramps,
female disorders, gas, gout, intestinal problems, promoting lactation,
nervous disorders, pinworms, and muscle spasms.
Grapefruit Seed: Grapefruit Seed, well-known as an anti-fungal
agent, kills many different types of parasites and assists the body
in producing beneficial bacteria.
Using natural supplements that are balanced in their
formulations, plus the dietary considerations outlined here, you should
experience relief very soon. Depending on your condition and how frequently
you take this combination of nutrients, you will be able to improve
the quality of your life.
