Do you think that you are infested with parasites?

You probably think - of course not! Only animals have parasites.

But the reality looks unfortunately different!

Humans have parasites - and always have. Whether ticks, fleas or intestinal parasites (e.g. maggots or tapeworms). They all feel very comfortable in the human organism.

➤ In Germany, infection with pinworms is the most common parasitosis! A common symptom: nocturnal, itchy anus.

The Problem Parasite

Our immune system is constantly working to detect and destroy intruders. However, parasites can manipulate our immune system in such a way that it does not recognize them as intruders. Thus, parasites are not attacked by our immune system and have a free rein.

In most cases, parasite infestation is accompanied by a wide variety of symptoms that even experts often cannot identify as parasites. However, parasitology has been around for a long time. However, this field has hardly been occupied up to now.

➤ About 1/3 of all people worldwide (most of them in developing countries) are affected by one or more worm parasites.

How do we infect ourselves with parasites in the first place?

Parasites usually enter the body in the egg stage via contaminated food such as raw meat or dairy products (e.g. giardia, toxoplasmosis), infected drinking water (amoebas), via infected insects (e.g. malaria), pets (e.g. toxoplasmosis, fox tapeworm), certain places such as playgrounds (e.g. pinworms) or even through direct human body contact. Especially through long-distance travel to tropical countries we come into contact with them more often. Not in vain on long-distance journeys is guessed/advised to eat only highly heated (cooked or deep-fried) food and to avoid salads rather.

If a weakened immune system and an unhealthy intestinal environment are added to this, the parasites have an easy job.

Risk group: pregnant women

A special warning is often given to pregnant women about toxoplasmosis, an infectious disease caused by parasites. The human being serves only as an intermediate host, the actual target being cats. For humans it is normally not harmful either, but for a foetus it can be very dangerous. The infection is usually caused by contact with cat feces or raw meat products. This is also a reason why pregnant women should not eat salami, tartar or raw ham, for example.

Compared to other parasitic infections, the body produces antibodies. However, weakened persons can fall ill again.

➤ About half of the population in Germany has had a toxoplasmosis infection in adulthood!

How parasites in the body make us ill

• Parasites rarely come alone, they usually bring along free-riders, such as bad intestinal bacteria, borrelia, toxins or heavy metals. These put a heavy burden on our body. Toxic metabolites leach us out and lead to severe stomach problems.
• Parasites in the body live on us as host. If they are in the intestine, they take away important nutrients from us, as they also need them to live. As a result, we receive less of them and nutrient deficiencies can develop, even though we eat a balanced diet.
• Parasites do not only stay in the intestines, they reach all parts of our body, even the brain. Experts believe that so-called neuroparasites like Toxoplasma gondii manipulate human biochemistry and can access our central nervous system. There they help to control our thoughts, actions and emotions.
• Parasites can cause severe infections and allergies. For example, they suddenly develop food intolerance. This is because the body is busy defending itself against parasites and has less time to carry out immunological processes.
• Parasitic inflammatory processes increase the risk of autoimmune diseases. Inflammation-related diseases such as Crohn's disease, arthritis, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis or even cancer can also result.
• Do you suffer from itchy, reddened eyes? This can also be a sign of parasites, as tiny parasites can live in the eye.

➤ Only about 1/3 of people with worm infestation have clinical symptoms. Often the parasites live unnoticed in the human body for years.

The symptoms of parasite infestation vary greatly, depending on the area of the body that is infested and the parasite itself. In most cases, the symptoms appear suddenly and disappear just as quickly, only to reappear later.

Some parasites hardly affect the host. Others, like the fox tapeworm, attack the liver, lungs and brain.

To remove parasites from eyes, brain, heart, lungs, liver or intestines, there is only one solution: a parasite cure!

Removing parasites in 4 steps:

1. Intestinal cleansing:

In the first step the surface of the intestine is cleaned from the biofilm of the parasites with an intestinal cleansing. This means that they no longer have a shelter. The natural intestinal environment is restored and the function of the intestine is stimulated.

2. Detoxification:

Parasites bring toxins and heavy metals with them and produce toxic metabolic products. During detoxification (e.g. with chlorella algae or milk thistle) the body's own immune system is activated.

3. Parasite cure:

Parasites are eliminated by means of special procedures. Anthelmintics are usually prescribed. A natural solution, however, is MSM, as it has an anti-parasitic effect. 

4. Remain parasite free:

Since the body does not normally develop antibodies against parasites, there is always the risk of reinfection. To remain parasite free, the immune system and intestinal flora must be strengthened in the long term.

How do you already prevent parasite infestation?

• Healthy diet: An alkaline diet strengthens the body in protecting itself against parasites. Because these prefer a poor intestinal flora. Also prevent nutrient deficiencies (e.g. natural vitamin C or microalgae).
• Strengthen the immune system: E.g. with astaxanthin, probiotics or Omega 3 fatty acids
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap after each visit to the toilet and keep your fingernails short.
• Deworm your pets regularly and wash your hands after playing with them.
• Wash fruits and vegetables before eating them.
• Avoid raw meat or fish as much as possible
• When traveling in tropical countries, you should make sure to consume your food well heated
• Make regular natural worming (especially after travelling)

➤ It often takes years before a parasitic disease is detected!

Fast treatment with early diagnosis

A parasitic disease would usually be treated quickly if it were detected early. But it often takes several years before a parasite is recognized as the cause of the many symptoms. The diagnosis is usually made by a stool or blood test.

If you, or someone in your immediate environment, should suffer from a parasite infection, everyone in your immediate environment should also undergo a parasite cure. Because the danger of infection is high!

Therefore, always prevent parasite infestation as best you can. Then parasites have no chance!

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