A Quick and Dirty Guide to Treating Parasites
So, I will try to make this as concise as possible, which could be a challenge. Bear with me.
If you are on ANY kind of prescription medication please investigate any possible drug interactions with vitamins and supplements prior to introducing anything new. Consult a doctor or pharmacist who can assist you. Be particularly careful if you are prescribed an SNRI medication, like Pristiq, if you take anything for cardiovascular support, if you have a history of seizures or take a medication that can increase your seizure risk.
Put yourself on a multivitamin. A high quality one, preferably a beef organ supplement that has the right ratio of vitamins in the most absorbable, digestible form. Primal Queen is my go to for women, and I also use Heart and Soil brand.
Increase your fiber. Fiber intake is key when treating parasites. Find a way to get at least 25 grams of fiber a day, but I found that the more the better, I ended up at about 50 grams a day. A quick google search can help you find a ways to increase fiber that you are able to stick with. If you haven’t been eating enough fiber, you may have some discomfort during this time.
Investigate antiparasitic foods. I won’t provide a comprehensive list here, but in general many vegetables and fruits are anti parasitic. Look for your favorite ones and center your diet around those foods.
Consider a liquid diet. A liquid diet can assist in parasitic treatment, all kinds of soups and smoothies can be prepared with antiparasitic ingredients to help the process.
Find a high quality parasite cleanse. Anything with wormwood is recommended. I prefer ParaGuard, but if remembering to take pills is a problem go with something you have to take less often, like Reset. Follow the instructions on the packaging. Please note, taking more medication does not speed up the process!
Don’t be scared. Parasites have evolved to live in our digestive tract, so they can pass through the whole thing fairly comfortably. People are often scared that it will be painful. While it is by no means a pleasant experience, you won’t be any sicker than you have been.
Inspect your poop. Look at it. Healthy poop looks roughly like the poop emoji. If your poop is oddly shaped, extra long, tapered on the ends, or looks like a pile of worms, it probably is. Look for anything white, or more importantly gold. The eggs of many parasites are round or oval and golden in color. They are tiny, about the width of a human hair or two, but they are visible to the naked eye with good lighting. (Don’t drop your phone!).
Be patient. This is a long process and if you have a long standing infection it won’t be over after one or two treatments. At the age of 45, I should have been dewormed 86 times in my lifetime according to the World Health Organization and I never was. I can’t make up for that overnight or in a couple months.
Take breaks. Listen to your body. You may need to stop treatment for weeks or months. Don’t take any medication for longer than recommended.