There is a wonderful and honest joke: "There are no healthy people, there are insufficiently examined ones. "And if we talk about some aspects of health, such as parasite infection, then it is no longer a joke, but the real truth. According to the WHO, today up to one billion people around the world are infected with parasites (for a minute, this is the seventh of the world's population)! Only among the "classic" parasites - helminths - almost fifty species can live and thrive in the body of homo sapiens. And what about the others: lice, unicellular lice (chlamydia, toxoplasma, lamblia), fungi (candida) and so on. . .
Not everyone is infected with parasites. Of course, among the population of third world countries or some islanders, literally every person suffers from parasitosis, but the higher the level of well-being and hygiene of a person, the less likely he is to be sick. However, at least once in our life (and usually much more often) each of us has encountered parasites. Some are still their permanent 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 huge quantities in the environment. We simply don't see it, because their eggs (if they are multicellular organisms) are usually small or microscopic in size. And we don't even need to talk about parasitic microorganisms. For example, the parasitic fungus Candida is widely present in soil, natural waters, on the surface of fruits, vegetables, objects, etc.
As a rule, a person gets sick from parasites when he does not wash his hands and what he is going to eat particularly thoroughly, or when he does not prepare food properly (meat, eggs and poultry are infected with parasites).
Don't discount your pets either. Their 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, a man did not wash his hands, ate an undercooked cutlet, stroked a dog - and he received not only pleasure, but also an unexpected "friend" who will from now on eat and live at his expense, and will also make him walk the source of infection forhealthy people.
Not a pleasant prospect, is it? And that brings us back to the need for cleaning. 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 should undergo all imaginable and unimaginable tests that will reveal the presence of "territorial decliners" in your body. But be prepared for the fact that the doctor will not give you a referral for free tests. The fact is that doctors do not accept the wording "Doctor, I want tofind out if I have parasites", because insurance companies only pay for diagnosis and treatment of real, not perceived problems. And another minus: 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 you a pretty penny. So, if you suspect the presence of parasites, test yourself, at least the two most important ones: feces for worm eggs and smear for genital tract infections. These tests will identify those forms of parasitosis that require immediate treatment under medical supervision.
If the results are negative and you generally feel well, then you are most likely healthy and do not need to cleanse your body of parasites. But if you have a series of symptoms that allow you to suspect an infection, then you cannot do without cleaning.
The presence of parasites in the body is indicated by weight loss, abnormal bowel movements, weakness, vague worsening of overall health, changes in appetite and unhealthy appearance. For children - pay attention! - their presence is often indicated by incomprehensible skin symptoms similar to psoriasis or allergic reactions.
Methods of clearing parasites
To get rid of parasites, you can practice cleaning methods. Medicines, herbs, birch tar - cleansing the body can be done in different ways. Below are the ones available at home.
Cleansing the body with mineral water
A few decades ago, this rough recipe was used 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 generally effective, but difficult because the patients did not receive food for almost 2 weeks.
Cleaning the body with tar
Tar is a good remedy for external parasites: lice, mange mites. Any doctor will confirm this. Some unofficial sources add that you can dilute it with water and take it orally to flush the worms out of your gut.
Sources of alternative medicine claim that it is completely safe to take birch tar: the body is cleansed in a few days, and the product shows other effects, including anti-carcinogenic ones. However, it is worth noting that official medicine does not approve its oral use. In addition, a few years ago it was discovered that long-term treatment with tar does not cure tumors, but, on the contrary, increases the number of cases of skin and mucous membrane cancer.
Teas for cleansing the body
There are a number of plants that have a paralyzing effect on helminths and have a laxative effect. They are widely used in cleaning practice. For example, these are wormwood, pumpkin seeds, St. John's wort, buckthorn, 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.
Food preparations and supplements
Based on antiparasitic plants, a number of nutritional supplements have been created. They can also be used for cleaning.
How effective is parasite cleansing?
This article does not list all existing methods of ridding the body of parasites. There are recommendations for cleansing with coconut milk, garlic, spices and hundreds of other different products. But frankly speaking, they are ineffective.
In fact, even those recipes listed above do not always guarantee a parasite-free life. The effect depends on the characteristics of the organism, its sensitivity to certain drugs, as well as on the parasite itself (some, and even if they inhabit the organism in large quantities, it is very difficult to get rid of them). A huge role belongs to the state of immunity: the weaker it is, the more comfortable and longer the "squatters" will use the resources of the owner's body.
To increase your chances of cleansing success, 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 the side effects of massive "cleansing". If you decide to resort to taking medication (and this, no matter how it is said, is the most effective option), the medication will help reduce the consequences of their harmful effects on the liver and other organs.
And finally: even when you get rid of the parasite, don't relax. Immunity against them lasts at most a year, and even less. After that, you will become vulnerable to them again. Therefore, lead a lifestyle that will minimize the possibility of infection, and also do not forget to regularly repeat courses of immunomodulators, which will make you more resistant not only to parasitosis, but also to any disease in general.