Parasites

Here is a video of a woman who was having surgery to remove a brain tumor when the doctors discovered the supposed tumor was actually a worm.

This is one of the many reasons why it is important to cleanse on a regular basis.

Tapeworms - Pin Worms

The Human body is one of the places where parasites breed. They can invade all parts of the body, even the brain. They eat the calcium linings of the bone, the protein coating on the nerves, the tissues in the colon--even block the colon-mainly where the eggs are hatched. If the colon is not kept clean, the eggs will continue to hatch because of the filth. They eat the nutrients from your food and you get the leftovers!

They destroy cells in the body faster than cells can be regenerated. They can produce toxins in the body and even exhaust the immune system.

They lay Thousands of eggs every few minutes. If they are continually shoveled in with the foods you eat, they keep multiplying, and if not eliminated from the body, they can eventually destroy vital tissues and organism and even cause death. They are said to have the ability to mimic vital organs in our bodies so that not even doctors can detect them.

Are Parasites your problem?

Most likely if...

you have traveled to a foreign country, been overseas in the military, have intestinal problems, unexplained fevers or night sweats.

you frequently use tap water for drinking or cooking, Symptoms of constipation, diarrhea, muscles aches and pains unexplained eye soreness.

you eat unwashed fruit, eat at salad and sushi bars, undercooked meats, raw meat dishes, eat pork or beef, have symptoms of weight loss, anemia, bloating, and most notably the distended abdomen.

you have pets, work in a Zoo, garden, day-care, or sanitation dept, engage in unsafe sexual practices.

When parasites are eliminated from the body You may find that less food satisfies you, because you, and not the worms are getting the nourishments. Your memory becomes sharper and you feel and look better. You tend to experience a surge in energy and vitality. Most notably, if you suffer from diseases, the illness may begin to disappear from your body altogether.

The Parasite Menace

What exactly is a parasite? A parasite is an organism that lives off the host, the host being you. The parasite lives a parallel life inside our bodies, feeding off either our own energy, our own cells or the food we eat, or even feeding off the health supplements we use. In recent medical studies, it has been estimated that 85% of the North American adult population has at least one form of parasite living in their bodies. Some authorities feel this figure may be as high as 95%.

The immediate question that comes to mind when people are informed of this situation is: How can a parasite possibly live in my body and I don't even know it is there? The answer to this is simple. The purpose of a parasite is to not make itself known. A smart parasite lives without being detected because if it is detected, of course, something is going to be done to eradicate it. If you think parasites are stupid, think again. They are highly intelligent organisms, not intelligent in the same way humans are, but they are intelligent in their ability to survive and reproduce, which is of course, the purpose of any organism on this planet. It sounds pretty simple, doesn't it? And in ways it is, but, it can make life for humans very complicated.

So how can a parasite exist in the body without making its presence known? If you know how to read the body and how to interpret its signals, then the presence of a parasite can be determined quite easily. However, if you accept that it is normal to have low energy levels, health challenges, skin rashes, pains, frequent colds, flu and constipation (the list is endless for the things parasites will cause), then you may never question whether you have parasites.

In the book, "Animals Parasitic in Man." by Geoffrey Lapage, he states : "There is no part of the human body, nor indeed, any part of the bodies of the hosts of parasitic animals in general, which is not visited by some kind of parasitic animal at some time or another, during their life histories." This means parasites can occur anywhere in your body. No organ is immune from their infestation.

How Do I get rid of Parasites?

Now, let's start with body cleansing. Body cleansing is extremely important part of every prevention and curing program. You are guessing: "Dietary changes you made are also a form of cleansing." But, most people need more than this, especially when it comes to liver health. Body Cleansing is even important for children. Our internal organs can hold a lot toxins, and sometimes, it is impossible to get those toxins out, without doing cleansing. Our liver can contain hundreds of intrahepatic stones. Those stones will block bile flow, and affect the bases of your health, your digestion. Another problem are parasites. You must learn as much as possible about parasites.
Cleanse in this order:

1. Parasite cleanse first along with Bowel Cleanse
(herbal program)

2. Dental cleanup

3. Kidney Cleanse

4. Liver Cleanse.

TAPE WORMS
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What is A Tapeworm?

Among the oldest known parasites, the tapeworm is of the Cestoda class. They are described as flat and ribbon-like. The tape worms have three parts to their bodies. The head, the neck and the body segments called proglottids.

The head has hooks that allow it to attach itself to the intestinal walls. As long as the head can remain attached to the intestinal mucosa it will survive; with a new tapeworm growing from it. The proglottids contain eggs that can break off and travel throughout the body.

The Tapeworm does not have an intestinal tract like normal living specimens. They absorb partially digested substances from their host through their skin.

Adult tapeworms can live in the digestive tracts of a variety of hosts; humans, pigs, cows, dogs, cats and fish. In both humans and animals they can grow to a frightening length of 20 feet.

The majorities of tapeworms have both male and female reproductive organs and reproduce and fertilize their own eggs.

Common Cestoda include: Beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata), Pork tapeworm (Taenia solium), Fish tapeworm (Diphyllobothrium latum), and Dog tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum).

In the North America, the beef tapeworm is most common, although it is relatively well controlled. In Latin America , the pork tapeworm infects millions.

In Asia, the fish tapeworm and pork tapeworm are common. People can also ingest embryonic worms, either by drinking contaminated water or through direct contact with feces (another good reason to always wash your hands after using the toilet); this particularly insidious infection is called cysticercosis.

Once a tapeworm is born, it plays a sinister role. Eggs develop quickly into adventurous embryos. They leave the host's digestive system through bowel movements and then find the nearest water supply. Both animals and humans ingest baby worms regularly.

It's an easy assumption that embryos develop into fully grown tapeworms, but they typically don't. The undeveloped worms drill through their host's abdominal lining and dive into the blood stream.

Veins and arteries acts as highways directing and transporting the worms to any and all major organs and muscles. They then tunnel there way into a large muscle or liver. Once the embryo finds its home, in encloses itself into a fluid sac called a cyst. It doesn't leave the sac until the flesh of its host (i.e. Cow) is eaten by another animal (i.e. Human).This is how humans wind up with tapeworm in their stomachs.

If you have a tapeworm in your stomach or gut, odds are you won't even notice it. If you do experience signs that you have a tapeworm, they'll barely be noticeable and more than likely attributed to stress, IBS, upset stomach or some other common ailment.

The time most people realize they have a tapeworm is when they defecate and see the bodies (minus the head) or Proglottids in the stool.

Signs of an adult tapeworm infection include:
Unfortunately the signs of a tapeworm infection are often misdiagnosed. As you look at the list of symptoms you'll understand why. You are often your own best advocate for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Abdominal discomfort

Diarrhea

Constipation

Weight loss

Tapeworm segments on clothes or in feces

The most dangerous stage of a tape worm is during the embryo stage. Estimates are that cysticercosis affects up to 50 million people worldwide, but that most cases go unnoticed.

Cysts are not typically ever noticed until an autopsy is performed. In a minority of cases the tapeworms infect the central nervous system, causing a potentially deadly condition called neurocysticercosis. Signs of neurocysticercosis are neurological damage and seizures.

Treatments

There are both naturopathic and western medical options for removing tapeworms from your gut. A variety of herbs combined together in a reputable colon cleansing program could do the trick.

Additional benefits also come with colon cleansing, such as reduced bouts of constipation, lower risk of developing Diverticulosis, increased energy and possible weight loss.

The drug options are quinacrine hydrochloride (Atabrine) or niclosamide. A tapeworm embryo elsewhere in the body will require two separate drugs; praziquantel and albendazole.
The use of drugs may be the simplest option, just beware of the many potential side effects that come with subscription drugs and the lack of additional health benefits.

If you and or your Doctor think you've been infected with tapeworm cysts, an antibody test can identify the infection. If you have neurological symptoms the cysts can still be located by the use of an MRI.

Cysts can be surgically removed if necessary, but this is a rare occasion. The outlook for someone with cysticercosis is good since most recover from the infection. Depending on which organs were infected though, some long term damage could be done.

Prevention

There are many steps you can take to avoid a tapeworm infection/infestation. Always avoid rare meat. The heat it takes to properly cook meat kills the worms. Also do what mom says wash you hands after each use of the toilet even if it's your own. And lastly, never drink water from a source that could be contaminated with worms.

Employ these simple rules and you won't be among the millions who deal with the tapeworms infestations and the side effects they produce.

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Pin Worms
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What is a pinworm?

A Pinworm ( Enterobius vermicularis ) is a parasite that lives in the lower portion of the human digestive system. Their survival method is through eating nutrients from the host's (person) food. Pinworms are found throughout the world and are very common, especially in young school age kids.

An adult pinworm is a small threadlike roundworm less then ½ and inch long. The eggs of an adult pinworm are oval and flat on one side and can not be seen without a microscope.

What causes pinworms?

Humans get pinworms by swallowing pinworm eggs. This occurs when an individual with pinworms scratches around the anal opening and gets eggs under his or her finger nails or on his or her hands. He or she then transfers the eggs through touching an object in common (sink) or by touching someone directly.
The spreading of pinworms occurs easily in families, schools, day care centers and so on.

Feeling embarrassed about having pinworms is normal. Keep in mind that a pinworm infection can happen to just about anyone and is spread quite easily and is in no way associated with being unclean.

What are the symptoms?
Itching around the anal opening is the most common sign of a pinworm infection. Many times there are no symptoms at all and the infected person may never be aware they have an infection. In rare occasions, the itching may become so severe that it may cause sleeplessness, irritability and anxiety.

Pinworms do not usually pose any serious health risks and are not disease carries, but can be associated with secondary infections such as rashes and very rarely infections of the vagina and urinary tract.
From the time you are exposed to pinworms to the time symptoms appear may be as long as 2 months or longer. With some infected individuals there are no symptoms at all. Until symptoms appear, there is no known way to diagnose a pinworm infection.

How are they diagnosed?
An examination of the skin around the anus is the primary method used for pinworm diagnosis. A medical history will be requested as well along with personal questions about your potential exposure (i.e. children in daycare). You may be asked to swipe the area around the anus with a piece of transparent adhesive tape. When viewed under a microscope the tape may reveal the presence of pinworms.

How are pinworms treated?
Pinworms are treated quite easily with medication or the infection may also go away on its own. For the infection to go ways on its own it may take up to 14 weeks, which is the equivalent to two pinworm life cycles. Medication can help in the prevention of another infection and the spread of pinworms to loved ones.

Cleansing with herbs is an alternative many choose due to the embarrassment of admitting to pinworms. Although this stigma exists, it is due to misinformation since pinworms are very common and anyone can become infected. Colon cleansing with herbs can benefit you in more ways than just the elimination of pinworms.

How to prevent pinworms
It is likely that if a person in your family has pinworms, you probably do to. In order to reduce the spreading of the pinworm infection:

Clean your hands regularly and thoroughly

Clip your fingernails

Clean bedding and clothing regularly

Bathe daily

Change underwear daily

Do not scratch the anal opening
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