Parasites (general)
Synopsis of Parasites (general)
Parasitic infections occur when organisms live in or on the human body, drawing nutrients and potentially causing harm. Parasites may be microscopic (protozoa) or visible (worms or helminths), and are commonly transmitted through contaminated water, food, insect bites, or contact with infected animals or fecal matter. While some individuals remain asymptomatic, others experience digestive disturbances, fatigue, skin issues, and immune dysfunction.
Main parasite categories:
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Protozoa: Single-celled organisms (e.g., Giardia, Entamoeba, Plasmodium)
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Helminths: Worms like tapeworms, roundworms, flukes
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Ectoparasites: Live on the body surface (e.g., lice, mites), but not the focus here
Common causes of parasitic exposure:
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Poor sanitation or hygiene
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Travel to endemic areas
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Undercooked meat or unwashed produce
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Contaminated drinking water
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Contact with pets or livestock
Symptoms may include:
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Gas, bloating, diarrhea or constipation
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Abdominal cramping
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Unexplained weight loss
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Fatigue or weakness
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Itching around the anus (especially with pinworms)
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Skin rashes or hives
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Brain fog or irritability
When to see a doctor:
Seek medical attention if you experience persistent gastrointestinal symptoms, visible worms in stool, unexplained fatigue, or recent travel to high-risk areas. Diagnosis may involve stool analysis, blood tests, or imaging, and treatment typically includes antiparasitic medications.
Natural remedies for Parasites (general)
Wash Hands Regularly: Especially before eating and after using the restroom.
Avoid Contaminated Water and Undercooked Meats: Boil or purify water when traveling.
Support Gut Health with Fiber and Fermented Foods: Helps expel unwanted organisms.
Use Proper Food Hygiene: Wash produce thoroughly and cook meats to safe temperatures.
Routine Deworming in High-Risk Areas: Under supervision.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Parasites (general)
ajoene
barberry
myrobalan
betel
black walnut
caprylic acid
clove
turmeric
garlic bulb
ginger
quassia
monolaurin
oregano
pumpkin
reishi mushroom
slippery elm bark
spirulina
sweet wormwood
zinc
typhonium
neem tree
clerodendrum indicum
holarrhena antidysenterica
pau d'arco
soursop
Arisaema erubescens
Anthraquinone
Arsenic
Agave
Artemisinin
Achyranthes
Anamu
Aphid
Abrus
Alchornea
American Pawpaw
Arisaema cum bile
Albizia (unspecified)
Acetogenin
Asam gelugor
African Basil
Alchornea floribunda
Antimony
Antimony potassium tartrate
Arabinogalactans
Abuta
American Wormseed
Amor seco
Alantolactone
Adsorbant
Ascaris simplex
Barberry
Borax
Baliospermum
Blepharis
Bitter Melon
Berberis (unspecified)
Billygoat plum
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Buckthorn
Borassus aethiopum
Buckthorn (unspecified)
Balsam pear
Cinnamomum tamala
Croton seeds
Calotropis gigantea
Chenopodium Oil
Combretum quadrangulare
Cinquefoil
Chenopodium
Chitosanase
Colombo
Chirata
Ceylon Spinach
Dichroa
Diatomaceous Earth
Desmodium (unspecified)
Earthworm
European Buckthorn
Euphorbia pekinensis
Fulvic Acid
Frog
Fern
Ficin
Fumaritory
Graviola
Guazuma ulmifolia
Holarrhena antidysenterica
Hyacinth bean
Ipomoea jalapa
Indian Rhubarb
Jalapa (unspecified)
Java Brucea
Kamala
Lophira lanceolata
Lupulone
Leptadenia
Lantana camara
Male Fern
Mimosa pudica
Monolaurin
Myrothecium verrucaria
Nandina
Noni fiber
Oligosaccharides
Oldenlandia
Purple Tephrosia
Pau d'Arco
Plumbago zeylanica
Phyllanthus fraternus
Phyllanthus urinaria
Polygodial
Quassia
Quillaja
Rhubarb
Senna occidentalis
Stemona
Smilax
Sesbania (unspecified)
Solanum anguivi
Streptococcus (mixed)
saponins
Saponins (unspecified)
Sparganium
Tansy
Undeca-2E, 7Z, 9E-Trienoic Acid Isobutylamide
Vidanga
Worm
Wormwood
Wild carrot
Wormseed