Human Parasite - How Do We Get Them?

They are able to thrive within an organ or outside of an organ in your body. If the infestation gets really bad, you can quickly become very sick.

Back in the 40's and 50's, parents were advised to place a piece of tape over the anus of their babies and/or toddlers at night. In the morning parents checked to see if there were any worms stuck on the tape. (They only come out at night!) If so, the pediatrician would usually prescribe a 'tonic' to treat them.

This may sound strange to you but it was truly good sound advice. Today no one mentions parasites, yet they are more prevalent now in the Standard American Diet, than they ever were before!

Physician's today do not prescribe 'tonics' to get rid of parasites, but you have to wonder why, as parasites are so abundant today. Its needed now more than ever before but they just don't do it. In the meantime, its always better NOT to get them in the first place if you can help it!

So, how do we get them? Where do they come from?

Sources of Parasites

Food and water are the most common sources of parasite transmissions. Our exposure to these sources is constant because we eat and drink water each day. Tap water is especially contaminated with parasitic organisms. Both plant and animal foods carry parasites. Cleaning and cooking methods often do not destroy them before we ingest them.

Raw meats or lots of red meat is also responsible for a large amount of parasites today. Most people don't eat their burgers or steaks well done, but underdone red meat can contain parasites. The best idea is to reduce red meat consumption and increase healthy vegetables and fresh fruits.

The CDC (Center for Disease Control) cites food as the catalyst behind 80% of the pathogenic outbreaks. Most are linked to restaurants and deli's where sanitary conditions are a concern. They can be transmitted from food preparation and storage to the utensils and servers' hands. Of course, there are many other sources!

Transmission of the Human Parasite