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By
Dr. Rita Louise Anyone
who has ever had food poisoning can tell you just how distressing parasites can
be. Ranging in size from single celled organisms to worms visible to the naked
eyes, parasites can include ringworms, roundworms, tapeworms, microbial growth
and their eggs. Parasites are transmitted from host to host, in foods that are
not properly washed, from the consumption of contaminated meats or water, or by
putting anything in your mouth that has touched the fecal matter (stool) of an
infected person or animal. Parasites
thrive in warm, moist environments. They are brutal scavengers that first invade
the intestinal tract, but can quickly migrate to other parts of the body. Once
infected, they multiply rapidly and can live as long as two years. Parasites
derive their nourishment from their hosts. Some live off the foods we eat, while
others get their nutrition directly from the cells in our bodies. Parasites
secrete wastes that are poisonous us. This can put extra pressure and stress on
our body as it works to neutralize their toxic effect. Parasites
can cause a number of physical problems which can range from mild discomfort to
debilitating illnesses and possibly death. Symptoms can include bloating, loss
of appetite, heart pain, abdominal cramping, headaches, diarrhea, intestinal gas
and anal itching, to name a few. Many of the symptoms experienced are often
thought to be associated with other health concerns and rarely linked to
parasitic infections. It
is believed that 90% of the world’s population has parasites. Traditional
medical testing only checks for 40-50 of the 1000 different species of
parasites, resulting in only a 20% positive test rate. In addition, parasites
are often tested as part of a stool culture. If parasites are not passed in the
stool, they will not be found or identified. This leaves parasitic infections
under or misdiagnosed. Recommendations
For Wellness Practice
good hygiene. Wash your hands with soap and water before eating or preparing
food, and especially after using the toilet. When
traveling to developing countries, avoid drinking the tap water, or eating ice,
uncooked or undercooked foods, and fruits that cannot be peeled. Cook
your fish, meat and poultry thoroughly. Undercooked meats can contain parasites. When
doing any kind of parasite cleanse, it is imperative to do it consistently for
seven to ten days, and then again one week later. The first cleanse will kill
any active parasites; while the second cleanse will eliminate any newly hatched
eggs or larva. Dr.
Hulda Clark’s “Parasite Zapper” is a low-voltage device that is said to
kill parasites, bacteria and viruses. Black
walnut can be used to eliminate parasites, especially worms. Barberry,
Oregon grape and goldenseal have been used to eliminate giardia infections in
the body. Garlic
has a history of killing parasites including the amoeba, hookworm, roundworm,
pinworm and the hookworm. Pumpkin
seed, wormwood, sweet Annie, male fern root, tansy leaf, black walnut and clove
are often recommended for the elimination of parasites. They can be found in
herbal preparations such as Nature’s Sunshine’s Herbal Pumpkin, Artemisia
Combination and Para-Cleanse. Supplement
with a high quality probiotic such as acidophilus and bifidophilus to rebuild
intestinal flora – parasites thrive in an environment absent of proper
intestinal flora. To
support your body of the nutrition the parasites may be robbing you of, take a
high quality vitamin and mineral supplement. Taking
immune boosters such as cat’s claw, Echinacea and vitamins A and C with zinc
will boost your immune system and help to prevent further infection.
Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Rita Louise, Ph.D. is author of Avoiding the Cosmic 2x4 and The Power Within. It is her unique gift as a medical intuitive and clairvoyant that illuminates and enlivens her work. Let Dr. Louise help you bring health healing and wholeness back into your life. Medical Intuition & Energy Medicine Certification training classes are now forming.
Call 972-475-3393 or
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