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PARASITES

by Janis M. Betz, R.N., B.S.N.

 

 

Three out of five Americans will be infected by parasites at some point in their lives.  Parasites are a major, silent problem in our society, and are rarely considered as a cause of health problems.  Therefore, sickness and chronic diseases do not effectively respond to treatment or a change in diet.  “Parasites tend to reside in the intestine, but they can also migrate to the blood, lymph, heart, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, eyes, and brain.  While in place, they can produce numerous symptoms: constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, irritable bowel syndrome, joint and muscle aches, allergies, anemia, skin problems, sleep disturbances, chronic fatigue, and gradual immune dysfunction.  Parasites can destroy cells faster than they can be regenerated; they can release toxins that damage tissues, resulting in pain and inflammation; and, over time, they can depress, even exhaust, the immune system.” (Diamond, MD, Cowden, MD, Goldberg, 1997, p. 625 Definitive Guide to Cancer).

 

What are parasites & how do you get them?

 

There are more than 130 kinds of parasites.  A parasite can be a worm, fluke (flat like flounder), protozoa (microscopic, single-cell), or an ameba.  For example, Giardia is a protozoa that may contaminate water.  You can be infested through direct human contact, contaminated air, water, and/or food, infested animals/pets/birds, and insects.  Food from South America and Mexico are far more likely to be contaminated with parasites because these countries use raw sewage to fertilize their fields.  Pig meat is also more likely to be contaminated by parasites because they eat their own bowel contents, as well as other animal’s bowel contents.  Eating poorly cooked meat or raw meat, such as sushi, may contaminate you with parasites and/or parasite eggs.  I was told a true story by one of my clients concerning contaminated meat.  When she and her family went on a two week vacation, their electricity at home went out the first day they were gone.  When they came home and opened the freezer, it was crawling with maggots, worms, and God only knows what else.  This was meat they had planned to eat!  The freezer was sealed, so obviously the meat was contaminated with parasite and maggot ovum (egg state) when it was bought.  Needless to say, my client converted to vegetarianism.

 

Parasite detection and how to get rid of them:

 

Many parasite infestations go undetected for years because they do not produce any serious symptoms, or only produce symptoms at one state of their lives, which can easily be attributed to another cause, such as the stomach flu.  Parasites may also live in other parts of your body that can not be tested with the standard methods of diagnosis, such as parasites living in your tissues.  Traditionally, parasites are diagnosed in stool samples, but what if the parasite is not present in the one to three samples sent to the lab, but may be present in the fourth sample?  Some parasites may nest in protected sacks or encrusted fecal matter.  Many parasite infestations go undiagnosed because doctors often dismiss a parasite diagnosis if you have not traveled out of the country.  Doctors may also fail to use the right diagnostic tests.  If you have parasites, you may be able to detect an iris sign for them by looking at your iris in the mirror to see if you have dark lines radiating up from your pupil into the top of your eye color.  Also, if you have many of the symptoms listed for parasites, then you may have them.  How to get rid of them varies depending on the type of parasite you have and where it is located.  An experienced Muscle Tester can help you determine what alternative methods would be best for your situation.  You can also try to self diag-nose and self treat using the lean testing technique described at the end of this book.  WARNING:  If you are dealing with parasites incorrectly or not long enough, then they may develop a resistance to the herb(s), which may make them harder to kill later.

 

Prevention of Parasite Infestation:

 

1.       Wash your hands before and after preparing food, after using the bathroom or changing diapers, and after handling animals, pets, and birds.

2.       Wash your hands before eating.

3.       Keep your colon cleaned out.  Most parasites can not thrive in a clean colon.

4.       Wash all fruits and vegetables with a vegetable wash or vinegar/peroxide/water (5/1/20) solution.

5.       Don’t eat raw meat, or poorly cooked meat.

6.       Use a separate cutting board and knife for meat.

7.       Don’t bite your nails or stick your fingers in your mouth.  Keep your nails trimmed and clean.

8.       Avoid walking barefoot in streams and on warm moist soil.

9.       Don’t drink from streams, rivers, or lakes.

10.   Don’t sleep with or near your pets.

11.   Don’t let your pets lick your face or dishes.

12.   If traveling out side the USA, do not drink the water, and take a parasite herb complex.

References:

Diamond, Cowden, Goldberg, Definitive Guide to Cancer (1997)

Gittleman, Guess What Came to Dinner (1993)

Goldberg, Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide (2002)

Wientraub, The Parasite Menace (1999)

 

Candida Yeast and Diet

by Janis M. Betz, R.N., B.S.N.

 

What causes a Candida yeast problem?

 

1.       Repeated courses of antibiotics (kill good bacteria) or steroids (i.e. cortisone lowers immune system function and yeast overgrows)

2.       Excess consumption of commercial meats, dairy, and any products containing these items (contains antibiotics and hormones)

3.       Excess consumption of sugar and products containing sugar with resulting bloating/gas

4.       Birth-control hormone use

5.       Estrogen replacement therapy

6.       Repeated fungal infections (i.e. jock itch, athlete’s foot, ringworm, white tongue, red rash in groin and/or armpits)

7.       Regular occurrences of several or many of these symptoms – bloating, gas, cramps, chronic diarrhea or constipation, headaches, depression, anxiety, irritability, fatigue, inappropriate drowsiness, sleep disturbances, memory problems, impotence or lack of interest in sex, muscle aches with no apparent cause, brain fogginess, mood swings, bad breath, dry mouth, post-nasal drip or nasal congestion, eye or ear irritation, heartburn, urinary frequency or urgency, itching around anus/vagina, weight gain

8.       Cravings for sweets, products containing simple carbohydrates (white flour), or alcohol

 

What supplements can help to kill the yeast?

 

1.       Oil of Oregano

2.       Grapefruit seed extract

3.       Caprylic Acid

4.       Olive Leaf Extract

5.       FC-Cidal, by Biotics

Artemisia dracunculus, Tinospora cordifolia, Equisetum arvenese, Thymus vulgaris, Pau D’Arco, Sida cordifolia, Oleasuropaea

 

Supplement suggestion to re-establish good bacteria in your bowel.

 

1.       iFlora – 16 different good bacteria –

2.       Primal Defense – 14 different good bacteria –

3.       Acidophilus and Bifidus

 

Bacteria supplements are not to contain FOS.  This is a sugar used to keep bacteria alive, but will feed Candida yeast.  Take bacteria at night.

 

Other supplements to consider.

1.       Take a fiber or fiber/laxative/acidophilus combination to get the bowels moving 2-3 times/day, which will clean out excess Candida yeast from the bowel.

2.       You may need to take a liquid oxygen supplement to destroy Candida in your blood and lymph fluid because it may be breeding in your blood and lymph, and then settling in other parts of your body.

3.       Gymnema Sylvestre helps to curb carbohydrate cravings.

 

Heavy metal may be released during the Candida kill program because Candida yeast will absorb heavy metal, such as mercury, lead, copper, etc. into its molecule.  This may cause symptoms of heavy metal toxicity, such as a metallic taste in your mouth.  If this happens, a heavy metal removing supplement should be taken.  Be aware of any amalgam fillings that need to be replaced.

 

You may experience Candida Yeast die-off symptoms which may include headaches, nausea, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, foggy thinking, etc.  See Detox information.  Drink lots of water and keep your bowels moving.

 

Candida yeast diet recommendations: (from the book Alternative Medicine 2^nd ed. by Burton Goldberg 2002)

 

Eliminate for at least one month:

1.       All foods containing yeast, including bread, biscuits, cakes, etc…

2.       All fermented foods, such as vinegar, soy sauce, and pickled foods

3.       All forms of sugar and products containing sugar, including sweets and chocolates, honey, maple syrup, sweetened drinks, and sweetened yogurt

4.       Milk and dairy products (contains lactose sugar) and all foods containing trans-fats

5.       All refined white flour products

6.       Carrots, beets, all potatoes, and orange flesh squash

7.       Alcohol, black tea, and coffee

8.       Foods with artificial sweeteners, colorings, preservatives, and additives

 

Include these foods:

1.       Fresh vegetables and salads, according to your blood type if possible

2.       Whole grains (i.e. basmati brown rice, quinoa, rolled oats, bran, whole spelt flour, whole grain sprouted bread, whole wheat –Blood Type A)

3.       Garlic – crushed or finely sliced on salads or vegetables or in supplement form

4.       Berries – i.e. strawberries, blueberries,etc…

5.       Organic meats and eggs and wild caught deep sea fish, according to Blood Type

6.       Organic butter only

7.       Nuts and nut butters according to Blood Type