Intestinal Parasites

These suggestions are not intended to replace appropriate professional advice.  Please check labels and consult your pharmacist if you take prescription medications.

Most adults would benefit from a parasite cleanse every couple of years. People who travel to the tropics or work/live with animals are at higher risk. Young children with suspected parasites should be treated by a health professional.

The key to ending parasite infections is to change the environment. If there is no food supply and the pH of the body is correct, they will die off naturally. An anti-parasite diet and cleanse should be undertaken for at least 30 days to ensure no eggs have been left behind to hatch at a later date.

Diet

• 7-10 glasses of room temperature filtered or spring water.
• Consume 75-80% alkaline forming foods.  Correcting pH is important.
• Organic foods are the safest way to nourish yourself – a wise investment!
• Make fresh fruits, vegetables, raw seeds and nuts, beans, legumes, and whole grains mainstays of your diet.  Avoid wheat unless sprouted.
• Animal products are a source of inflammatory arachidonic acid.  Eat sparingly. 
• Eat heavy protein no later than lunch for better assimilation of amino acids.
• Have raw garlic, pumpkin seeds, pomegranates, beets, yams, and carrots.
• Fermented kimchi and sauerkraut help improve digestion and balance pH.
• Take 1 tsp (or more) raw coconut oil 3 times (or more) daily.
• Use 1-3 tbsp ground flax, hemp or chia daily for fibre and nutrition.
• Have 2 tsp apple cider vinegar and manuka honey (opt) in room temperature water with meals to improve digestion and correct pH.

Basic Supplements

• Bio-Strath tablets – B complex plus immune boosting nutrients, corrects pH.
• Vitamin C – antioxidant, supports the immune system, helps regulate bowels.
• Vitamin D 8,000 IU for one month then reduce to the upper limit of 4,000 IU – anti-inflammatory, supports immune function.
• Chlorophyll – a source of magnesium, hydrates the colon, heals damaged tissue.
• Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids – double up on label directions for one week to “crowd out” parasites and other pathogens then follow label recommendations.
• Probiotics – daily to maintain a healthy microbiome.

Hint: Intestinal parasites can lay eggs in less than 24 hours so if your bowels are sluggish take enough chlorophyll and vitamin C to ensure at least 2 easy bowels movements daily.  The dietary guidelines will provide enough fluid and fibre to eventually allow your bowels to function normally.

Remedies for Parasites - For Use Until The Problem is Resolved

• Black walnut combination is an effective remedy against most parasites.
• Serrapeptase taken morning and bedtime on an empty stomach breaks down the protective barrier parasites build around their dwelling place.
• Cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and coconut cream or oil make a warming tea to combat parasites and aid with nausea.
• Spirulina can help during the die-of phase to quickly eliminate biotoxins.

Prevention

• Wash produce thoroughly with a veggie wash (Like Nature Clean's which we carry) or baking soda and water. 
• Cook meats and fish thoroughly and sanitize cutting boards with a natural disinfectant like grapefruit seed extract after use.
• Get plenty of fresh air and exercise.  A well oxygenated system doesn’t support parasite occupation.  Breathe deeply, exhale completely.
• Have at least 8 hours sleep and several rest breaks during every 24 hour period.  Your unwelcome guests can hijack your nutrients and deplete your energy.

If you have followed the dietary suggestions carefully for 4-5 weeks your intestinal tract should be clear of parasites and their eggs. If symptoms reoccur, such as intestinal pain, nausea/vomiting, extreme fatigue or diarrhea, it’s time to consult a practitioner.

Many people find a variety of health issues improve when they adopt this diet and basic supplement program.

*Revised February 2023