PARASITES
(Worms)
About Parasites
The
World Health Organisation has recently categorised parasites within the five
most infective diseases to humans.
Signs
of parasites in the Human Body
Itchy
ears, nose, anus; sexual dysfunction in men; forgetfulness; slow reflexes; gas
and bloating; unclear thinking; loss of appetite; yellowish face; fast
heartbeat; heart pain; pain in the navel; eating more than normal but still
feeling hungry; blurry or unclear vision; pain in the back, thighs, shoulders;
lethargy; numb hands, burning sensations in the stomach; problems with the
menstrual cycle; drooling while sleeping; damp lips at night; dry lips during
the day; grinding teeth while sleeping; bed wetting; digestive disturbances;
irritable mood swings, insomnia; chronic fatigue; immune dysfunction;
nervousness; allergies; constipation or diarrhoea; anaemia.
How
do we ‘get’ parasites?
Many
ways, including ingesting parasite eggs through food, fruits and vegetables
grown on contaminated soils, by walking barefoot on infected sand or grass,
drinking or walking through contaminated water, from household pets, sex with
infected partners, eating raw or undercooked beef, pork or fish, poor food
preparation and sanitation.
Common
Types of Parasite
There
are over 1000 types of parasite. 30%
are visible to the human eye, the remaining 70% being microscopic.
They infest every single part of the human body, from the digestive
organs to the eyes, joints, brain and bloodstream.
Tapeworms:
grow to 30ft long. Obtained from
eating raw or undercooked, infected meats.
Concentrated in the intestines absorbing nutrients and giving off
dangerous waste products, they can also migrate to the muscles, heart, liver,
spine and brain.
Hookworms:
Worldwide
infestation is estimated at 50% of the population.
They suck blood through the intestine wall causing iron deficiency and
anaemia.
Giardia:
common
in rivers, lakes and most cities’ water supplies.
Very contagious; regular concentrations of chlorine do not kill the
giardia cysts.
Threadworms:
Cream-coloured
parasites as thin as thread, often coming out of the anus in their hundreds.
Flukes:
Virulent
and microscopic. The eggs have
spines on the outside which can cause extensive damage as they pass through the
body. They release toxic metabolics
which damage tissues.
Amoeba:
Worldwide,
especially in areas of poor sanitation. Symptoms include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, gas, weight loss
and chronic fatigue.
Spirochetes:
A
tiny bacterium found in domestic animals. Active
and difficult to diagnose, they can attach themselves to conditions such as
Candida, Epstein-Barr, AIDS, cancers and immune deficient diseases.
Plasmodium:
Malaria
is a serious and complex health problem facing humanity – approximately 1.5
million die from it annually. The
parasite Plasmodium develops in the gut of the mosquito and transfers when an
infective mosquito takes a blood meal.
Nutrition Facts
& Diet Advice for Parasites
Consider the following nutrition guidelines:
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Avoid
raw or under-cooked beef, chicken, pork and fish.
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Avoid
fruit and vegetables that are not properly washed.
Avoid iceberg lettuce in restaurants and pre-packed sandwiches
which has probably not been washed at all.
-
Cut
down on sugars and carbohydrates which feed the parasites.
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Drink
pure water. Replace water
filters in good time. Chlorination
does not kill parasites.
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Wash
hands before eating.
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Keep
high standards of food preparation and handling in your home.
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Do
not allow household pets to sleep on your bed.
Worm your pets regularly.
-
Eat
lots of garlic or take garlic capsules.
Health Supplements and Parasites
Often, a combination of
supplements may help in alleviating this condition. You may
wish to consult a nutritional therapist for personal advice.
Supplements that may be helpful in alleviating symptoms are
shown below:
Recommended
Books
health book - Dr.Jensen's Guide to Better Bowel Care
health book - Guess What Came to Dinner?
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