By Dr. Todd Watts and Dr. Jay Davidson
microbeformulas.com
By definition, parasites are organisms that live inside a host and intercept nutrients, essentially leaving you with just the leftovers…and maybe some nutritional deficiencies, too. No matter how healthy you eat, these uninvited and unwelcome guests prevent you from getting all the essential vitamins and minerals from the food you eat.
Dealing with parasites is something you can do safely from home, as long as you have the right approach. Even “healthy” people (those not experiencing uncomfortable, daily symptoms) can choose to perform a parasite cleanse in their search for optimal health. Generally, these people need to do parasite cleansing for about 90 days, while those with more complicated infections or chronic illnesses may need to extend their cleanse for much longer.
Parasite Symptoms
Since there are so many different types of parasites, the symptoms they produce are varied. Tapeworms, for example, cause very different symptoms than roundworms or hookworms.
Often, digestive issues are a sign that you might be a parasite host. If you have unexplained diarrhea, bloating, gas, or constipation, you are wise to look into clearing parasites out of your GI tract or bile duct.
Some other symptoms of a parasite infection include the following: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Anxiety
- Brain fog
- Chemical sensitivities
- Fatigue, lethargy
- Food sensitivities
- Itching, especially rectally at night
- Mood disorders
- Skin rashes
- Stomach pain, tenderness, or cramping
- Teeth grinding
- Unexplained aches and pains in either joints or muscles
- Weight loss
Die-Off Symptoms and How to Combat Them
When a targeted “eradication agent” is introduced into the body, parasites die. They release inflammatory toxins that alert your body to expel them as fast as possible. This can be uncomfortable, but as long as you’re prepared and have the right tools in the house to deal with these die-off symptoms, you’ll have a much easier time. (6, 7)
Parasites can release neurotoxins, heavy metals, and other toxins when they die, which enter into the interstitial fluid that surrounds the tissue cells. These toxins then travel to the lymphatic system, which helps filter your body’s waste. Next, they head to the spleen, lymph nodes, or liver to be further filtered, and then sent to other drainage organs (like your kidneys, bladder, colon, or even your breath and skin). (8, 9)
The trouble is, especially if you’re chronically ill, some of these detoxification organs can be blocked. This means the toxins can recirculate in the body as they wait to be detoxified, and that’s a substantial contributor to die-off symptoms. (3)
At times, it’s necessary to endure die-off symptoms, because the very thing causing the blocked drainage pathways is often the parasites themselves. Parasites love to take up residence in the liver and bile duct, and many of the other elimination organs, as well. The more you work on parasite elimination, the more these reactions may ease up. (10, 11, 12)
SYMPTOM: Aches and Pains
Another very common and uncomfortable die-off symptom is an aching body. Your muscles, joints, or even organs may hurt as a result of your body eliminating toxic waste while parasites die.
How to Fight It
- Try an Epsom salt or magnesium chloride bath. This helps pull toxins from your skin, and also replenishes the magnesium in your body, which is one of the first things you burn during stress. (13)
- Remind clients to also exercise because not being active can actually worsen joining pain. This doesn’t have to be intense exercise. Instead, focus on easy movements to promote stability and to stretch any affected joints and muscles.(14)
- You can also use hot/cold packs for immediate relief to joint pain. Start with a hot compress for 20 minutes and then switch to a cold ice pack for another 20. (14)
- For an extra boost, keep your joints and connective tissue strong by including more collagen in your diet by consuming foods high in protein. Collagen can also be taken in powders or bone broth. (14)
- You can also get chiropractic care to get non-invasive adjustments and provide instant and long term relief from your aches and pains. (14)
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