Much of the following information comes from two books: Guess What Came to Dinner by Ann Louise Gittleman and A Cure For All Cancers by Hulda Regehr Clark, Ph.D., N.D. All copyrights apply.
Parasites are a serious public health threat because so few people are talking about them and even fewer people are listening when they are being discussed. They are insidious because of the common misconception among medical people and the general public that parasites are generally a Third World problem where malnutrition and poor hygienic practices exist. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Tests often do not show parasites because the testing procedures are by and large outdated and inadequate. Here’s What Informed People Are Saying . . . . An article in the June 27, 1978, Miami Herald stated that a nationwide survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control in 1976 revealed that one in every six people selected at random had one or more parasites. Louis Parrish, M.D. a New York City physician who specializes in parasites, wrote in 1991, "based upon my experience, I estimate in the New York metropolitan area that 25 percent of the population is infected . . . . . . . . Projections for the year 2025 suggest that more than half of the 8.3 billion people on Earth will then be infected with parasitic diseases." lencopyrighted lencopyrighted "We have a tremendous parasite problem right here in the United States - it’s just not being identified." - Peter Weina, Ph.D., Chief of Pathobiology, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, 1991. "I strongly believe that every patient with disorders of immune function, including multiple allergies (especially food allergy), and patients with unexplained fatigue or with chronic bowel symptoms should be evaluated for the presence of intestinal parasites." - Leo Galland, M.D. Townsend Letter for Doctors, 1988. "Make no mistake about it, worms are the most toxic agents in the human body. They are one of the primary underlying causes of disease and are the most basic cause of a compromised immune system." - Hazel Parcells, D.C., N.D., Ph.D., 1974. lencopyrighted lencopyrighted Who Gets Parasites? Everyone is susceptible. For example, Yul Brynner became seriously ill from trichinosis (a parasite) after eating in a well-known New York restaurant. Tennis pro Martina Navratilova was affected by cat-transmitted toxoplasmosis. Contaminated well-water at some of the nation’s most prestigious ski resorts has led to outbreaks of giardiasis. In Ontario, we’re aware of the outbreak of parasites in the drinking water supply in Collingwood. Albertan’s are all too familiar with frequent springtime outbreaks of Beaver Fever and due to recent press and media coverage, all Canadians have been made aware of the negative health effects of the parasites on fresh fruits imported from the U.S. and in particular: strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. lencopyrighted lencopyrighted Let’s look at some of the reasons for rising parasitic infections. This list is taken from page 9/10 of Louise Gittleman’s book, Guess What Came to Dinner.
What Are The Warning Signs? The effects of infection go far beyond the gastrointestinal tract so we should be aware of any bodily changes. Signs and symptoms may occur during initial exposure, shortly after the exposure or many months later. What many of us attribute to old age, stress, or just poor health may be due to an uninvited guest. There are four pathways that we can be infected: lencopyrighted lencopyrighted Via food or water which are sources of the roundworm, amoebae, giardia.
Simply put, here are a few of the ways we could have become infected:
What Are Some of The Symptoms of Parasite Infestation? These are only possible symptoms, and please keep in mind that not everyone that has a few of these symptoms should automatically make the assumption that they are infected; however, if you suspect infection or have been unsuccessfully treated for a problem, it is worth doing some specific parasite cleansing. lencopyrighted lencopyrighted Please take the test, share it with friends and family and if you’re open to being healthier, discuss it.
How Many Kinds of Parasites Are There? There are three classes of parasites and within each class are many varieties of them. The known number of parasites today is around 130 different kinds.
How Can These Parasites Affect Our Health? Hulga Clark states in her book that she has seen cases of eczema due to roundworms; seizures from a single roundworm getting into the brain; schizophrenia and depression from parasites in the brain; asthma from a parasite in the lungs; diabetes from a parasite that comes from cattle that settles in the pancreas; migraines from a threadworm; acne rosacea from a parasite and some human heart disease from the dog heartworm. She says the list goes on. There have been some reports that parasite infection is suspected in cases of Lupus, MS, Alzheimer’s, and cancers. One thing we know for certain is that parasites compromise the immune system and when the immune system is not strong all kinds of degenerative conditions can result. Louise Gittleman says that many unexplained health conditions often disappeared when parasites were eliminated from the body. These conditions included "environmental illness, skin problems, digestive problems, excessive fatigue, hypoglycemia, arthritic-like pains, long-standing obesity, and even depression." Should Children be De-Wormed? Absolutely, if you want ultimate health for your children. Children pick up parasites too. Putting dirty hands, and other objects in their mouths, sharing cups, food and toys with other children who may be infected and not washing their hands properly after using the bathroom or handling family pets are only a few ways of becoming infected with parasites. Obviously, because of your child’s age and weight, the amount should be reduced accordingly. lencopyrighted lencopyrighted Why Don’t Doctors Often Diagnose Parasites? Many parasite-based problems can mimic diseases that are more familiar to the doctor. Roundworm infection has been misdiagnosed as peptic ulcer; amoebic colitis is often mislabeled as ulcerative colitis; chronic fatigue syndrome and yeast infection may be a chronic case of giardiasis.; diabetes and hypoglycemia may be caused by tapeworm infection. Parasitology courses (study of human parasites) are usually offered by a tropical disease department meaning that the medical community generally perceived parasites as primarily a foreign concern. In addition, it is difficult to accurately diagnose the problem because the parasite’s own reproductive cycle in which eggs or cysts are passed at irregular intervals makes diagnoses tricky. Finally . . .To a Solution! Herbal books refer to the following as being effective for parasite elimination. They are: Green Hull Black Walnut Hulls, Diatomaceous Earth, Cloves, Garlic, Pumpkin Seeds, Wormwood, Goldenseal, Sage, Thyme, Fennel, Male Fern, Cranberry Powder, Grape Seed Extract. You may in fact be taking one or more of these ingredients; however, they may not be in a high enough amount to initially rid the body of parasites, but would be adequate to provide protection against future infection once you clear up the condition. lencopyrighted lencopyrighted There is always the possibility that one 30 day program is not enough, so you can either continue on a program, or, take a break for a month or so and do it again. Clive Buchanan, iridologist and herbalist from Utah, says that in situations such as Alzheimer’s, it can take up to 5 years to detoxify parasites from the brain. lencopyrighted lencopyrighted While doing a parasite cleansing program, maintaining or obtaining good elimination is an absolute must. If you suspect parasites could be part of your health challenges or have some of the symptoms listed, do a parasite cleansing program. You will not experience any ill side effects, if no parasites exist. Internal cleansing whether it is for parasites, cardiovascular, bowel, blood, lymph or whatever else you want to cleanse is essential for health. lencopyrighted lencopyrighted
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