Parasites - Part 2

I don’t think you’re understanding the depth of how parasites are affecting you…

They aren’t just a third-world problem; they’re lurking in our food, water, pets, and even the air we breathe. If you’re dealing with fatigue, digestive issues, skin rashes, brain fog, or even anxiety and mood swings, you might have unwanted guests living inside you.

This blog will answer your questions about the different kinds of parasites, how they spread, symptoms, what to expect when cleansing, and the best herbs to get rid of them.

Common parasites that may be living in you right now are:

1. Tapeworms – Can grow several feet long in the intestines and come from undercooked meat or contaminated food.
2. Pinworms – Tiny white worms that cause intense itching, often at night. Highly contagious.
3. Hookworms – Enter through the skin (often bare feet) and travel through the bloodstream to the intestines.
4. Roundworms – Large worms that can be found in stool; often contracted from soil, pets, or unwashed produce.
5. Liver Flukes – Flatworms that live in the liver and bile ducts, often from eating contaminated fish or watercress.
6. Toxoplasma Gondii – The “cat parasite” that alters brain function, causing personality changes, risky behavior, and even anxiety or depression. Found in cat feces and undercooked meat.
7. Giardia & Cryptosporidium – Microscopic parasites found in water sources that cause severe diarrhea, bloating, and nausea.
8. Candida (Yeast Overgrowth) – A microscopic fungal parasite that causes sugar cravings, thrush, bloating, skin rashes, and brain fog.

Symptoms of a parasite infection are:

• Digestive issues (bloating, diarrhea, constipation)
• Sugar and carb cravings
• Fatigue and low energy
• Brain fog and memory issues
• Anxiety, mood swings, or depression
• Skin issues (eczema, rashes, hives, acne)
• Teeth grinding (especially at night)
• Joint pain and muscle aches
• Nutrient deficiencies (iron, B12, etc.)
• Sleep disturbances, waking up between 2-4 AM
• Unexplained weight gain or loss

Top 10 ways you get exposed to parasites:

1. Undercooked meat (especially pork, beef, and fish)
2. Contaminated water (lakes, rivers, poorly filtered tap water)
3. Unwashed fruits and vegetables
4. Walking barefoot in soil or sand
5. Pets (especially cats and dogs)
6. Traveling to foreign countries (even the U.S. has risk areas!)
7. Public pools, lakes, and hot tubs
8. Kissing or close contact with infected individuals
9. Insect bites (mosquitoes, ticks, fleas)
10. Dirty hands, public restrooms, and touching contaminated surfaces

Here’s one study showing survival of parasites in pork 24 days after the curing process!!
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33053490/

This is from the Victorian government website, showing how just one infected person with cryptosporidium can infect an entire swimming pool and anyone who visits it.
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/water/cryptosporidium

And if you thought the allowable limit of parasites in town tap water was 0, think again. “The most common allowable bacterial numbers used by health departments, water-supply agencies, and local jurisdictions vary from 100/ml to 500/ml of colony-forming units.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234164

What to expect during a cleanse:

When you cleanse parasites, some might be visible in your stool and some won’t be, depending on the size and type of the parasites you’ve been dealing with. You might see:

• Small rice grain-like particles (tapeworm segments)
• Thin white worms (pinworms or roundworms)
• Mucus-like biofilm where microscopic parasites hide
• Liver flukes that look like rolled-up tomato skins

But don’t be discouraged if you don’t see anything! Many parasites, like the microscopic ones Giardia, Candida, or Toxoplasma, aren’t visible to the naked eye.

Parasite die off - what to expect:

As parasites die, they release toxins and ammonia, causing temporary symptoms known as die-off or Herxheimer reaction. This is a sign that your body is clearing them out.

Symptoms of parasite die-off can include:

• Fatigue and brain fog
• Mild headaches
• Temporary bloating or digestive upset
• Skin breakouts or rashes
• Mood swings or irritability
• Sinus congestion or flu-like symptoms

THERE IS GOOD NEWS! These symptoms are temporary and can be managed by drinking plenty of water, eating clean, and using binders like activated charcoal, chlorella, and bentonite clay. These symptoms are a sign of your body healing!

How often will you go to the bathroom? It’s the most common question I get asked…

A parasite cleanse increases bowel movements, but you shouldn’t be stuck in the bathroom all day. The average person normally goes 1-2 times per day. During a cleanse you can expect to go 2-4 times per day, flushing out dead parasites and toxins. If you experience diarrhea, it should not be excessive or watery, just increased elimination.

Top 10 herbs for parasite cleansing:
(And What They Target)

1. Black Walnut Hulls – Kills tapeworms, roundworms, and Candida.
2. Hyssop – Biblically known for cleansing; helps remove toxins that parasites feed on and supports digestion.
3. Wormwood – One of the best anti-parasitic herbs for multiple types of worms.
4. Ginger Root – Helps kill parasites, supports digestion, and reduces nausea.
5. Clove – Destroys parasite eggs and prevents reinfestation.
6. Pau d’Arco – Fights Candida and fungal overgrowth.
7. Garlic – Naturally antimicrobial and helps eliminate parasites.
8. Papaya Seeds – Kills intestinal worms and improves digestion.
9. Oregano Oil – Powerful against bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
10. Thyme Oil – Another powerful oil in the fight against parasites.

If you’ve never done a parasite cleanse, now might be the time to start. Most people have them, but they don’t realize it because they palm off the symptoms as though it’s something else. Maybe you’re not “just tired”, or “stressed”, or “run down”. Maybe it’s parasites.

Even if you feel “healthy,” parasites could be stealing your nutrients and affecting your mood, energy, and digestion.

If you want to experience true health, you need to evict these intruders! You can find 5 out of those top 10 anti-parasitic herbs, combined with a binder, right here: