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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. Many great combinations of
these herbs are available in our "Pick A
Parasite Program".
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The reader is cautioned
that this is not an all-inclusive reference, but a necessarily selective
source of information intended to suggest the scope of the issue
herein.
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