Welcome back to Holistic Wellness TIPS where I'll share easy tips and guidelines to help you maintain wellness and deal with health issues naturally.

You may think you're not harboring parasites in your body... but you probably are. The solution is usually simple so please take the time to read this article and then take the easy action steps to evict these sneaky marauders.

In This Issue:

• Parasites Are Living Inside You


• How Did You Get Infected With Parasites?


• My Friend Kelley's Scary Story


• Learn How To Choose The Best Parasite Cleanser


• Recipe: Garbanzo Bean - Veggie Salad

Most of us don't consider the possibility that we may have parasites, because we associate them with tropical climates or underdeveloped countries. The scary reality is that there's a silent parasite epidemic that affects millions of Americans.

Even the medical community is lacking sufficient knowledge and awareness to be able to effectively screen their patients for parasite infections. Some parasite experts believe that 85% of adult North Americans are infected with parasites.

Hookworms thrive in warm, moist climates, such as the Southeastern United States. Just about every body of water in California's Sierra Nevada range is contaminated with giardia. In 1993 the water supply for Milwaukee was contaminated with cryptosoridium, causing illness in about 400,000 people and resulting in the death of about 100. Roundworm is the most common intestinal parasite in the world, infecting about 1 billion people.

Do you have any signs of parasite infection?

• fatigue / depression
• poor concentration and memory
• flu-like symptoms
• skin rashes / itchiness
• joint pain / muscle aches
• gas / bloating / cramping
• diarrhea / constipation
• multiple food allergies
• sugar craving

Parasite transmission can occur through contaminated food or water, sexual contact, inhaling contaminated dust or air, and skin penetration. Certain mosquitos, fleas, and flies also spread parasite infections.

Several factors have increased the risk of more people acquiring parasite infections:

1. International travel and immigration brings us into contact with many types of parasites that we were previously not exposed to.


2. Eating imported fresh foods and dining in ethnic restaurants also introduces a variety of parasites.


3. Living with pets and being exposed to their excrement and allowing them to lick our hands and face


4. Consuming high amounts of sugar and processed foods - parasites thrive on sugar


5. Military troops returning home from overseas can harbor a variety of parasites.


6. Microscopic giardia and cryptosporidium have become common in day care centers.

My friend, Kelley, is a world class white water rafting guide. She has guided on rivers all over the world and was also the stunt double for Meryl Streep in the movie 'The River Wild'.

Kelley was infected with the Schistosoma parasite while rafting the Blue Nile in Africa. The parasites laid eggs in her spinal cord, causing a condition known as transverse myelitis - which resulted in paralysis. Kelley is now in a wheelchair and is undergoing intense physical therapy while learning to walk again.

Schistosoma larvae are released into the water by infected snails and can directly penetrate the skin of swimmers. They can also be ingested after encysting on fish, crustaceans, or edible vegetation.

Watch this short video to meet Kelley and hear more of her story.

It's not enough to just use an anti-parasite formula. Parasites are often embedded in the intestinal mucosa under a mucoid fecal plaque. If that isn't broken down, the anti-parasite herbs or medication can't effectively reach the parasites to kill them.

To be safe and effective, a parasite cleanse should be holistic and multi-faceted. The program should address both cleansing the colon and eliminating parasites.

1. Fiber mixture - to loosen and soften the old mucoid fecal plaque lining the intestines


2. Natural anti-parasite botanicals - to safely kill the parasites without causing harmful side effects.


3. Mild laxative herbs - to gently flush the intestines of fecal matter and the dead parasites


4. Probiotics - to restore the normal balance of healthy intestinal bacteria that aid in digestion and strengthen the immune system

This program should be done for 30 to 90 days to catch all cycles of parasite development. During certain stages of the parasite life cycle, it may not reside in the intestines. Parasites can be in any tissue of the body, including the bloodstream.

Parasites feed on the putrid fecal matter that builds up along the intestinal wall. Getting rid of this old poop eliminates the breeding ground where parasites thrive.

Don't worry... you won't be running to the bathroom in a panic. This is a very gentle program and it's easy to do.

For children over four years old, use ParaGone for Kids and other related kids' products from Renew Life.

You can treat your cats and dogs with Parasite Dr natural formula from Native Remedies PetAlive.

Here's a yummy salad that's full of fiber.

OK folks... that's it for now. I'll be back next month.

I look forward to hearing from you. Your feedback and questions will help me determine the subject matter of future issues.

Take care ~ Enjoy life ~ Stay healthy!

Nony

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