Doing a parasite cleanse used to be a normal function of society. Prior to modern times every generation before us made de-worming a regular part of their lives.
Our modern generation chooses to ignore this practice, although we have full knowledge that our pets get worms from time to time.
If you travel to a third world country, you can certainly expect that you will come home with parasites if you eat their food or drink their water. Most third world countries have parasites!
As Montel often reminds us: 'BUYER BEWARE'! Most physicians choose to ignore or down play parasitic infestation, for whatever reasons I’m not sure!
Compromised health is most certainly a direct result of parasitic infestation in our country. Parasites live off our body’s life force. These creatures play havoc on our immune system causing sickness and disease and other numerous health challenges.
Common Parasites in Humans
(1) The hookworm latches on the walls of the colon with its sharp teeth where it feeds on blood. (2) The tapeworm is the longest parasite. A mature adult can lay a million eggs a day. (3) Tapeworm eggs embedded in the colon. (4) The roundworm can grow to be 20 inches (50 cm) long and lay 200,000 eggs per day. (5) Pinworms migrate outside the colon during the night to lay their eggs around the anus. This causes the nightly itching of many unsuspecting victims.
Parasites can cause a wide variety of health issues. Thats why its so vitally important to do a parasite cleanse from time to time. These are just a few of them.
Allergies: Many allergies are caused by parasite infestations. Parasites can cause 1) tissues to become inflamed and 2) reactions to foods when white blood cells increase. Extreme skin rashes with blisters and food allergies or sensitivities may result.
Anemia: Parasites leach nutrients from bodies which can cause anemia. When they are present in large numbers, they can create enough blood loss to cause anemia (iron deficiency) in some people.
Constipation: Parasites can obstruct any organ, but have an easier time with certain organs like the colon, liver, and the bile duct. When the intestines are obstructed, it can cause constipation.
Diarrhea: Diarrhea is nature's way of expelling toxins from the body.
Fatigue: Symptoms include tiredness, flue-like symptoms, apathy, depression, and lack of concentration.
There are many products available to do a parasite cleanse at your local Health Food Store. However, many are very costly.
There is one however, that works extremely well and it doesn’t cost a whole lot! I first learned about the benefits of a parasite cleanse from my Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork teacher. She recommended it to our class and I've been taking it intermittently ever since.
Its called Olive Leaf Extract.
Olive Leaf Extract has been used for centuries and is inexpensive to buy. Directions for dosage vary as dosage depends on the amount of the phyto-nutrient Oleuropein contained in each capsule. Most brands however suggest taking one or two capsules twice a day. Olive leaf extract also has antiviral qualities and can be taken for colds or the flu.
Olive leaf Extract is an Herbal Remedy.
I don't recommend many herbal remedies because many can counteract many medications, but Olive Leaf Extract is one that I do recommend because it works so well, and is so natural. If you want to do a parasite cleanse, you can trust any Olive Leaf Extract! (Just make sure it's standardized!)
Health benefits of Olive Leaf Extract include treatments of: Viruses in general, especially the Common Cold and Flu Virus, Herpes, Ear Infection, Eye Infections, Nose and Throat Infections, Impetigo, Pink Eye, Parasites and a host of bacterial, viral and fungal infections. It has also been tested a proven effective to increase blood flow in the coronary arteries, relieve arrhythmias, and prevent intestinal muscle spasms
It may also be beneficial in reinforcing our immune response if taken regularly! If you are presently taking any of the essential amino acids, such as Cysteine, Glycine, Histadine or Lysine, it may interfere with the Olive Leaf’s actions.
Suggested dosages: Follow recommended dosage on bottle. Most suggest taking one capsule per day and some suggest two capsules twice a day.
Precautions: If you start on a regimen of Olive Leaf Extract, you may notice parasites in your bowels if you are in the habit of 'looking' at your bowel movements. (Which by the way, we all should~)
Don’t freak out if you see some 'worms'. This is a good thing! It is perfectly normal when you partake in a parasite cleanse!
Keep up the Olive Leaf Extract until they appear to be gone and keep using it on a regular basis to help maintain optimum colon health!
You can buy this simple supplement many places, however please make sure the product is standardized. This means that the product has NOT been examined under a microwave screening process. When a product goes through microwave screening, many nutrients can be destroyed and it's efficacy can be reduced. Look for the word 'standardized'. 'Standardized' should be in plain view right on the label. This is vitally important when you decide to do a parasite cleanse!
Contraindications: Olive Leaf Extract is non-toxic, but when killing off too many pathogens too quickly, (detoxifying), a die-off reaction called 'Herxheimer’s reaction' may occur. This is experienced as flu-like symptoms or allergic attacks. This only happens however, with a high dosage and normally passes very quickly!
Olive Leaf Extract may also counteract your antibiotic so don’t take it if you are presently taking an antibiotic.
PRECAUTIONS: Olive Leaf Extract is also not intended for children under the age of 18. Consult your doctor if you are lactating, have had or presently have diabetes or hypoglycemia or are presently taking Coumadin. (A blood thinner)
This will ensure that you are restoring the friendly bacteria to your digestive tract that aid and restore your digestive processes so you don't get chronic constipation!
* If you have contraindications for herbal remedies, these are a few alternatives.
- Another remedy for prevention is mixing one or two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in one glass of water. Alternatively, you can take one tablespoon daily of 1 part apple cider vinegar, 2 parts apple juice, 1 part apple brandy.
- There are many other good parasite remedies such as black walnut, wormwood, and grape seed extract. If you have bloating, loose bowels, excess gas, or other gastrointestinal conditions, use olive leaf extract or a drop or two of grape seed extract each day.
- Pumpkin seeds and onions mixed with soy milk is another remedy for worms.
- Herbal combinations for blood flukes are milkweed, pennyroyal and black walnut. Herbal combinations for liver flukes are cloves, goldenrod and goldenseal root.
- Bitter melon is effective against pinworms.
- Fasting on raw pineapples for three days helps with tapeworms.
- Use Dual Action Cleanse
Benefits of Dual Action Cleanse
Remove Toxic Buildup
Feel Cleaner and Healthier
Less Bloating
Radiant Skin and Hair
Besides Olive Leaf Extract, Olive Oil also has many great benefits. If you'd like to find out about the benefits of Olive Oil, here are two more pages to check out: