What Are Intestinal Parasites and How to Get Rid of Them
What Are Intestinal Parasites?
Intestinal parasites are organisms that live in the human digestion system that can cause numerous health issues. How do intestinal parasites form? It can happen a number of ways, but the most common is from eating undercooked meat. You can also get intestinal parasites by:
- Consuming contaminated water
- Contact with feces containing the parasite
- Unsanitary/unhygienic habits
It is also possible for people who live in or are visiting tropical countries to ingest parasites or those who work with animals as well.
How Do I Find Out If I have Intestinal Parasites?
Common symptoms of intestinal worms are:
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea, Nausea, or Vomiting
Gas and Bloating
Fatigue
Unexplained Weight Loss
Abdominal Pain or Tenderness
If you have any of the above signs, especially if you have recently traveled out of the country, you should make an appointment with a doctor. The doctor may then examine your stool. It may take several stool samples to confirm the parasite’s presence.
How Do I Get Rid of Parasites in My Gut?
Some parasites will disappear on their own if you have a healthy immune system, diet and lifestyle. However, with others, you may need anti-parasitic relief. We have some supplements that may help:
RenewLife ParaGONE: Renew Life ParaGone Kit is a two-part, 15-day herbal cleansing program. Contains herbs and extracts that have been traditionally used in herbal medicine to expel intestinal worms and improve digestive function.
Harmonic Arts Parasite Purge: Expel intestinal parasites, worms and fungal infections with their Parasite Purge tincture. Handcrafted on Vancouver Island and packed with high-quality, potent ingredients.
Omega Alpha Para-Rid: Seven powerful herbal ingredients are combined in Para‐Rid from Omega Alpha including Butternut Squash Seed, Sclerotium and Black Walnut just to name a few. Formulated with Black Walnut which is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to expel intestinal parasites.
How Can I Avoid Intestinal Worms?
The best way to avoid intestinal worms is to practice proper hygiene techniques like: regularly washing your hands with soap and hot water before and after using the toilet and before preparing or eating food.
You should also practice food safety:
- Avoid raw fish and meat
- Thoroughly cook meat to temperatures of at least 145°F (62.8°C) for whole cuts of meat and 160°F (71°C) for ground meat and poultry
let cooked meat rest for 3 minutes before carving or consuming
- Wash, peel, or cook all raw fruits and vegetables
- Wash or reheat any food that falls on the floor
- If you’re visiting developing countries, cook fruits and vegetables with boiled or purified water before eating, and avoid contact with soil
that may contain human feces.
Conclusion
Intestinal Parasites are something to be cautious of, but as long as you're practicing basic hygiene like washing your hands after using the bathroom and thoroughly washing and cooking all food, you should be fine.
If you experience severe digestion or abdominal pain, contact a doctor as soon as possible. If you are diagnosed, we have several products in our store that may be able to help.
As always, try to have a healthy diet, keep exercising and make sure to get a full night's rest.
