This is a topic which has recently been brought to my attention from a number of sources. I have a friend who passed handfuls of ascari (roundworms) in her home enema after a water fast and the new detox centre I am working at has a big emphasis on parasite cleansing and offers great informative workshops on the subject.
So, it is only fair to share...and it might just save your life...
A parasite is an organism that is dependent on a host. It lives within, or on, humans and animals, feeding from their cells, their energy and the food they eat to survive.
There are thousands of different strands and sizes of these organisms ranging from microscopic protozoa to 60ft long tape worms (largest found inside a human). Protozoa can be transferred to you via vectors such as mosquito's. Malaria is an example of a protozoa transferred in this way and is responsible for killing a child every 30 seconds! More common varieties are pin worms which most of us picked up as a child at some point, they cause an itchy bottom and spread really easily to people we work or live with.
Whatever the size of the parasite they all do the same thing; feed on us and infect us.
We can catch parasites in many ways, the most common being ingestion. Contaminated food, water or dirty fingers making contact with our mouths is the most likely situation. However, kissing, oral sex, swimming in pools, shaking a hand, stroking animals or walking barefoot also puts you at risk.
Symptoms experienced to the host can be wide ranging with anything from headaches to IBS being caused by parasites in the body. More serious conditions can be as severe as epilepsy or strokes in cases where parasites have made their way into the brain. Many complimentary health practitioners believe that parasites are to blame for a host of common ailments that go undiagnosed as well as a lot of unexplained deaths!
This can seem a little scary and when I started to hear more on this topic I became fearful of touching anything. But, the good news is there are ways to cleanse your body of parasites and some very simple natural herbs are the most effective treatment available.
If you suspect you may have parasites in your body do the relative research and be aware that your doctor can only test for 5% of known parasites. A good herbal parasite cleanse and electronic parasite zapping can be an excellent way of removing parasites from the body, but this must be continued for a full month to make sure you destroy all stages of the parasite, including all the eggs. The detox centre I am working at uses the approach of Dr Hulda Clark. I include information below and the link if you would like to find out more.
Black Walnut Hulls (from the black walnut tree - juglans nigra)
was used by the Indians of America as an anti-parasite, anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal remedy. Its active ingredients are juglone, tannin and iodine
Wormwood (from the Artemisia shrub - artemisia absinthum)
Its known for its vermicidal properties and helps those with a weak and under-active digestion. It increases the acidity of the stomach and the production of bile. It reduced bloatiness and
Common Cloves (from the clove tree - eugenia caryophyllata)
has anti-parasitical, anti-fungal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. It also removes pain
These three herbs must be used together. Black walnut hull and wormwood kill adults and developmental stages of at least 100 parasites. Cloves kill the eggs. Only if you use them together will you rid yourself of parasites. If you kill only the adults, the tiny stages and eggs will soon grow into new adults. If you kill only the eggs, the million stages already loose in your body will soon grow into adults and make more eggs. They must be used together as a single treatment.
So, if you think you may be at risk of hosting some kind of parasite?
-Try this simple herbal approach.
-Eating lots of raw garlic and onion is also a great way to eliminate them (although this may not sound like the most socially acceptable approach) and it really works.
-They love sugar so limit your intake of sugar and simple carbohydrates.
-Wash your hands regularly and avoid putting things in your mouth if you don't know where they have been.
-Avoid rare meat and fish if you are not sure it has been stored correctly and iced as soon as it was caught.
-Wash fruit and vegetables really, really well before eating them, especially when raw.
-Keep an eye out for common symptoms such as itchy bottom or nose, weight loss or gain or abdominal discomfort.
Finally, don't panic, not all parasites will get out of control, we can live happily alongside a few of them. Be aware, be prepared and never let symptoms go unchecked.
Josie :)
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