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Parasites
Parasites
a 20th Century Problem
Chances are that a lot of people reading this article are playing host to a few
of them. The odds are that most of you (and your children) are infected.
What are parasites
A parasite is technically an organism that is receiving food and shelter at the
expense of another organism, without giving anything in return.
Parasite Sources
Water - while chlorine may be effective against bacteria, it has proven
ineffective against certain parasites. The only reliable way to insure that they
do not end up in tap water is with filtration.
A Reverse Osmosis
system can purify water by forcing it through a membrane that allows water
molecules to pass through, but not most pollutants. The nice thing about it is
that it leaves the trace minerals and the oxygen.
Food - parasite cysts that remain in inadequately washed
fruits, vegetables and meat are a common source of infection. A good practice is
to soak all produce and chicken for at least ten minutes in a solution. Fill the
sink with water, add one to two teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide. Then give a five
minute cold water rinse.
Pets - with the close familial relationships many of us
establish with our pets, it is not surprising that many of us get infections.
Humans can become infected with animal parasites through contact with
contaminated feces, animal fur that may carry eggs or cysts, infected fleas or
mosquitoes. We also have to look at the positive side of owning a pet. They are
very good companions, man's best friend, children love them and they have been
proven to be a good form of therapy for mature people, so let's enjoy them.
What to do to protect your pets?
There is a very simple solution. Use on a regular basis one capsule of black
walnut and one capsule of garlic to prevent the development of eggs or worms
which may be present in the intestinal tract. For fleas garlic will also help,
and mix 5 drops of Tea Tree Oil with 1 ounce of olive oil. Using a coat brush,
brush the animal as close to the skin as possible. Do not use too much of the
mixture on the brush, the coat must not get greasy. You can also use
aany of the Parasite Programs for your Pet.
Global Travel
Do not drink the water and take preventative herbs two weeks before leaving to
boost your immune system.
Contaminated Soil
Sadly enough today there is a lot of contaminated soil, but it is up to us to
protect ourselves by boosting our immune systems.
The Atmosphere
It is possible to aquire parasites from the atmosphere simply by breathing.
Again it is our responsability to protect ourselves, by cultivating healthy
immune systems, through the use of proper nutrition, rest, diet and supplements.
Dangerous Effects
The longer that parasites are in the body, the more cumulative the damage
becomes. The gastrointestinal mucosa surface may become damaged. Excessive mucus
is produced to protect the intestinal cells, leading to malabsorption of vital
nutrients.
They may penetrate the body through the skin, which will produce itchy patches
of skin, pimples, and blisters. They can pass through the liver and lungs and
create severe tissue irritation and allergic reactions. They may enter the
muscles and create an arthritic reaction.
They destroy cells faster than the cells can be regenerated and they depress the
immune system functions.
Other Symptoms
Other symptoms may be: constipation, diarhea, gas and bloating, irratable bowel
syndrome, joint and muscle aches, anemia, allergies, nervousness, sleep
disturbances, teeth grinding, chronic fatigue, abdominal pain and cancer.
Prevention
- Wash your
hands often during the day especially after petting or handling the animals.
- Wash all
fruits vegetables and poultry in the solution provided in this article.
- Have a regular
check up for parasites at least three times a year.(I use Kinesiologic to
test, it is quick, accurate and painless).
- Do at least 2
to 3 cleansings a year.
- Do not eat raw
meat or fish they may be loaded with parasites.
- Use a seperate
cutting board and utensils for meat and vegetables
What to do?
There are strong medications available through your physician, however they are
not without side effects.
A Natural Plant-Based Therapy Is Best
To approach the problem of parasites naturally, there are many steps you can
take:
- Use bulking
agents such as Psyllium
- Change your
diet to lower carbohydrates (favorite parasite food) increasing your protein
levels to obtain a balance of both.
- Eat food known
to have anti-parasitic activity such as garlic, onions, pumpkin seeds,
cranberry juice and carrots.
- Use herbs such
as elecampagne root, mugwort herb, spearmint, tumeric root, ginger root,
garlic bulb, clove, flower bulb, wormwood herb, St-John wort, black walnut,
and slippery elm.
- Take
Acidophilus on a regular basis as maintenance.
- Take capsules
of garlic and pumpkin seed daily.
- Remember that
parasites are one of the primary underlying causes of disease and are the
most basic cause of compromised immune systems.
- Sharing your
food with unwelcome visitors is not very healthy.
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