There is a wonderful and fair joke: "There are no healthy people, there are under-examined people. "And if we talk about some aspects of health, such as parasite infection, then this is no longer a joke, but the real truth. According to the WHO, today around a billion people around the world are infected with parasites (for a minute, this represents a seventh of the planet's population)! Among the "classical" parasites alone - helminths - almost fifty species can live and thrive in the body of homo sapiens. And what about others: lice, single-celled lice (chlamydia, toxoplasma, lamblia), fungi (candida) and so on. . .
Not everyone is infected with parasites. Naturally, among the population of third world countries or some island residents, literally every person suffers from parasitosis, but the higher a person's level of well-being and hygiene, the less likely it is that he will be sick. However, at least once in our lives (and usually much more often) each of us has encountered parasites. Some are its constant hosts to this day. . . There is only one conclusion: if there is an infection, it is very important to cleanse the body of parasites.
Where do parasites come from?
They live in large quantities in the environment. We simply don't see this, as their eggs (if they are multicellular organisms) are usually small or microscopic in size. And there is no need to talk about parasitic microorganisms. For example, the parasitic fungus Candida is widely present in soil, natural waters, the surface of fruits, vegetables, objects and so on.
As a rule, a person acquires parasites when they do not wash their hands and what they are going to eat well, or do not prepare food properly (meat, eggs and poultry are infected with parasites).
Don't take your pets for granted either. Its fur and body are also full of unwanted inhabitants (fleas, worms, toxoplasma), especially if the cat or dog was taken from the street or is sometimes there.
In general, the man did not wash his hands, ate a rare chop, stroked the dog - and received not only pleasure, but also an unexpected "friend" who would henceforth eat and live at his expense, and also give him a walk. source of infection for healthy people.
Not a pleasant prospect, is it? And that brings us back to the need for cleansing. At home, you can practice cleansing the body with tar, various teas, other herbal remedies, etc.
How to recognize the presence of parasites in the body?
Ideally, you need to go through all conceivable and inconceivable tests that will reveal the presence of "territory invaders" in your body. But be prepared for the fact that the doctor will not give you a referral for free examinations. The fact is that the expression "Doctor, I want to know if I have parasites" is not accepted by doctors, as insurance companies only pay for the diagnosis and treatment of real, unnoticed problems. And one more negative point: in some cases, the tests are normal, but there are parasites in the body. . .
In general, seeking medical help does not guarantee 100% success and will cost a lot of money. Therefore, if you suspect the presence of parasites, test yourself, at least the two most important ones: stool for worm eggs and swab for genital tract infections. These tests will identify forms of parasitosis that require immediate treatment under the supervision of a doctor.
If the results are negative and you feel good in general, you are probably healthy and do not need to cleanse your body of parasites. But if you have several symptoms that allow you to suspect an infection, you cannot do without cleaning.
The presence of parasites in the body is indicated by weight loss, abnormal bowel movements, weakness, unclear deterioration in general health, changes in appetite and unhealthy appearance. For children - pay attention! – its presence is often indicated by incomprehensible skin symptoms similar to psoriasis or allergic reactions.
Parasite cleaning methods
To get rid of parasites, you can practice cleansing methods. Medicines, herbs, birch tar - cleansing the body can be done by different means. Below are those that are available at home.
Cleansing the body with mineral water
This harsh recipe has been used for several decades not only in folk medicine, but also in official medicine. Using mineral water, a strict diet and sometimes laxatives, they "chased" the tapeworms. The method was more effective, but difficult because patients received almost no food for up to 2 weeks.
Cleaning the body with tar
Tar is a good remedy for external parasites: lice, scabies mites. Any doctor will confirm this. Some unofficial sources add that you can dilute it in water and take it orally to flush out worms from your intestines.
Sources of alternative medicine claim that it is completely safe to ingest birch tar: the body is cleansed in a matter of days and the product also has other effects, including anti-cancer. However, it is worth noting that official medicine does not approve its oral administration. Furthermore, several years ago it was revealed that prolonged treatment with tar does not cure tumors, but, on the contrary, increases the number of cases of cancer of the skin and mucous membranes.
Teas to cleanse the body
There are several herbs that have a paralyzing effect on helminths and a laxative effect. They are widely used in cleaning practice. For example, these are wormwood, pumpkin seeds, St. John's wort, hawthorn, cloves, green walnuts, black walnuts and so on. From them, separately or mixed in different proportions, teas are prepared to cleanse the body, which are taken for up to a month.
Dietary preparations and supplements
Several dietary supplements have been created based on antiparasitic plants. They can also be used for cleaning.
How effective is parasite cleansing?
This article has not listed all existing methods for freeing the body from parasites. There are recommendations for cleaning with coconut milk, garlic, spices and hundreds of other different products. But, to tell the truth, they are ineffective.
In fact, even the recipes described above do not always guarantee a parasite-free life. The effect depends on the characteristics of the body, its susceptibility to certain medications and the parasite itself (some, and also if they inhabit the body in large quantities, are very difficult to eliminate). A big role belongs to the state of immunity: the weaker it is, the more pleasant and longer the "invaders" will use the resources of the owner's body.
To increase your chances of successful cleansing, it's important to first strengthen your immune system. Taking an immunomodulator based on unique protein molecules will help increase the body's defenses and prevent side effects from massive "cleansing". If you decide to resort to medication (and this, let's say, is the most effective option), the medicine will help reduce the consequences of its harmful effects on the liver and other organs.
And lastly: even when you get rid of the parasites, don't relax. Immunity against them lasts a maximum of a year, or even less. After that, you will be vulnerable to them again. Therefore, lead a lifestyle that minimizes the possibility of infection, and also do not forget to regularly repeat courses of an immunomodulator, which will make you more resistant not only to parasitosis, but to any disease in general.