Parasites 🦠

A parasite is an organism that lives in or on another organism and feeds off its host. Parasites are bad because they exploit their host. Some, but not all, kill their host.

Intestinal parasites are typically caused by one of two types of parasites: protozoa (single-celled organisms) or helminths (worms and larvae).

• The most common types of protozoa in the U.S. include Giardia and Cryptosporidium
  

• The most common helminths are pinworms,

• Hookworms, tapeworms, and roundworms.

Parasites can be picked up from several different sources:

• Pets, including dogs and cats

• Contaminated food

• Contaminated water

• Contaminated feces

• Infected blood

• Insects

Intestinal parasite infections can cause:

• Diarrhea

• Gas

• Smelly, greasy poop that can float

• Vomiting

• Stomach cramps or pain

• Upset stomach or nausea

• Dehydration

• Fever

• Excess tiredness

• Lack of appetite
  

• Nausea and vomiting

• Fatigue

• Muscle aches
  

• Swollen lymph nodes

• Itching and rashes
  

Pumpkin seeds, pomegranates, beets, and carrots, all of which have been used traditionally to kill parasites.

Herbs for parasites are wormwood, black walnut, cloves, oregon grape root are very common and used often.

• anise.

• barberry.

• berberine.

• black walnut.

• clove oil.

• curled mint.

• goldthread.

• goldenseal

• oregano oil

Focus on consuming a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Eat regularly greens, cruciferous vegetables, berries, nuts, seeds, and legumes, and drink plenty of water throughout the day. This ensures you stay well hydrated to help flush out waste products from the body

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Information form Very Well Health site.