THE PARASITE PUZZLE

         Unfortunately, one in three of us may be harboring trematodes, nematodes, protozoa, or tapeworms in our body and be experiencing a myriad of illnesses from fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, anemia, to cancer and arthritis. There are at least 50 symptoms that can be directly associated with parasitic infections which may be infecting your gastrointestinal tract, your bladder, liver, lymphatic system, sinus cavities, muscles and joints, to mention just a few.  Many times stool samples return "negative" for parasites, when in fact the person may be infected in other body parts.

    Functional medicine, which attempts to establish the root causes of illnesses, recommends laboratory testing of blood, with specific parameters being evaluated for a thorough analysis of parasitic invasions throughout the body. While it is true parasites inhabit our bodies, it is quite another thing when they begin hosting off our bodies, which occurs when they become embedded and go unchecked.

    Naturopathic doctors study functional medicine, or looking at the  biological terrain for root issues of an illness. While not always the direct cause, parasitic infections are many times back of the cause of the symptom, promoting the need for further evaluation through thorough lab testing of blood samples, or applied kinesiology (muscle testing).

    Parasites are sometimes found inside of an inflamed appendix, tumors, and cysts.  A specific liver fluke has been discovered in many cancer patients, according to author and researcher Dr. Hulda Clark. Naturopathic doctors of  European alternative medical centers and health spas, routinely check for parasite infections with patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. Oftentimes the particular parasite species will attack the joint.  Many naturopaths have written books based on chronicles of debilitating illnesses like arthritis, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia drastically improving with a thorough parasite cleanse.    

    Some symptoms associated with parasite infections are numerous and include in part:  restless legs, inability to concentrate, anemia, inability to gain weight, anal itching, rashes that appear, especially around the abdomen area, diarrhea, grinding of teeth, itching in the ears, joint or muscle pain, gas, hormone imbalances, irritable bowel, bed wetting, insomnia, fungal issues and liver complaints.  

     Infections can be acquired from letting animals lick your face and hands, sleeping with your pets, walking barefoot, not washing and soaking fruit and vegetables prior to eating, swimming in lakes, streams, and ponds, and not using a separate cutting board for your meats.  Above all, a strong immune system can eventually become run down, as parasites can live and inhabit your body for years, until they finally create havoc as they slowly destroy the immune functions.

     First, realize the medical profession pays little heed to the problem with parasites, in this most “sterile of societies”. Secondly, realize you have the best parasite formulas available with the VRM’s, and the WO Oil. 

     Realize heavy metal toxicity may be what is back of any chronic parasite, virus, bacteria, or fungal infections. Since we always heal in “layers”, what appears on the top layer should be initially addressed.  Follow up visits will determine if anything else is beneath the surface layer which may be compromising your health.

       Use Accell, Enzee and Apha to address biological terrain issues that parasite infestation creates.  ACX is a must to neutralize toxins released from the dead parasites during the cleanse. 

       You have all the tools from Systemic to eradicate the parasite plague. 

      Gay Hilton, N.D. is an exercise physiologist and a naturopathic doctor in private practice at Integrative Wellness Options, 906 Grove St. Meadville, and 1341 W.26^th St. Erie, PA www.acu-nu.com