Parasites

Millions of people are infected by parasites worldwide. More than 100 types of parasites can be living happily in human bodies. Their eggs find their way into our bodies through direct human contact, contaminated food and water, farm animals, household pets and undercooked meats. Mistaken as a brain tumor the pig tapeworm has recently been found in the human brain and surgically removed.

Types of Parasites

Roundworm: common, approximately 100 million people are infected worldwide. Up to 15 inches long and lays 200,000 eggs a day. Some symptoms include pain in upper abdominal, asthma, eye pain, insomnia, rashes. Can cause blockages in the intestinal tract, loss of appetite, appendicitis, abscesses in the liver, etc.

Hookworm: up to 1/2 inch long. They feed on blood. The symptoms include abdominal pain, loss of appetite, craving to eat soil, iron and protein deficiency, dry skin and hair, skin irritations, delayed puberty, mental dullness, etc. In acute cases it can cause cardiac failure and death.

Pinworm or Threadworm: most common worm and common in children, about 500 million are infected worldwide. Up to 1/2 inch long. They lay about 15,000 eggs per day around the outer anus. The symptoms of pinworms include itching and irritation of the anus, digestive disorders, insomnia, irritation or nervousness. The worms come out of the anal opening to lay eggs at night. The eggs can pass to others through air or by contact with infected food. The eggs are not affected by disinfectants. The eggs can be passed by direct contact, or through sharing of food, toys, etc.

Whipworm: several 100 million are infected worldwide. 1 to 2 inches long. The symptoms of whipworms are bloody stools, pain in the lower abdomen, weight loss, nausea, and anemia.

Tapeworm: up to 35 feet long. They lay millions of eggs per day. There are usually no symptoms of tapeworm. They are detected in the stool sample. The infected person may have dizziness, vomiting, hunger or loss of appetite or weight loss.

Additional Symptoms

• Tooth Grinding


• Chronic Constipation


• Frequent Gas & Bloating


• Excess Weight


• Frequent Fatigue


• Yeast Infection


• Frequent Colds


• Hemorrhoids


• Irritability


• Impaired Digestion


• Bad Breath


• Stomach Pain


• Itching Nose & Anus


• Anemia


• Children Who Fail to Thrive


• Frequent Headaches

Steps You Can Take At Home

Bed linens and garments (especially under garments) of the person infected with pinworms must be washed thoroughly in the hottest water available.

Wash your hands frequently and teach your children to always wash their hands with soap after using the restroom, before eating and when ever they are soiled. Counting to 30 or sing the ABC song while washing hands is a good way to ensure they keep the water on long enough to get their hands clean.

If you have pets or animals teach your children not to allow face licking and to always wash their hands after playing with the dog or cat.

Keep your own and your children's finger nails trimmed short and clean.

Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating and avoid over ripe fruit.

Avoid constipation by adding fiber and fresh fruits to your diet, parasites multiply quickly in this environment.

Use coconut oil instead of butter or margarine.

Save pumpkin seeds, toast them in the oven and eat them, they really are delicious.

If you suspect most of the family is infected, cleanse every one for six days beginning just before the full moon with a good combination of herbs. Treat yourself and your children monthly for 6 days or as directed with a good herbal combination until you are sure everyone is clear. Weekly maintenance is suggested if you live on a farm or have pets.

Add probiotics to your daily supplements, they help our immune system to better fight off parasites.