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Parasites in
the world
Although North
Americans often consider parasites something you only worry
about when traveling, this is not true. As long ago as 1976,
a nationwide survey in the United States by the Centers for
Disease Control revealed that one in every six people
selected at random had one or more parasites. It is quite
possible that we are hosting a dinner party for some 130
types of parasites.
An Internet Homepage,
Parasites of Vertebrates, by the Department of Nematology,
University of California-Davis, states that 900 million
people worldwide are infected with hookworm, and some 4
percent to 15 percent of the population in the Southeastern
United States. Some one billion people (¼ of the world’s
population) are infected with roundworm, and 500 million
people worldwide are infected with pinworm. In the United
States, estimates of those infected with pinworm range from
10 percent to 35 percent of the population.
How did this happen?
Climate and sanitary conditions breed parasites, of course,
and then they are spread throughout the world. International
travel spreads them, as well as the return of armed services
personnel from overseas. Within a country, parasites find a
home in contaminated municipal and rural water supplies and
in household pets, not to mention in farm animals. Finally,
the increase of daycare centers has proven to be a
transmission place.
What are
parasites?
The word parasites
comes from the Greek para, meaning “beside,”
and sitos, meaning “food.” This means “an
animal or plant that lives on or in another organism from
which it obtains nutrients.” Parasites are larger than
bacteria and viruses but usually so small that you cannot
see them without a microscope. Four major groups of
parasites include Protozoa (amoebas, giardia), Nematode
(round, pin, and hookworms), Cestode (tapeworms), and
Trematode (flukes). Bacteria can also be parasitic.
Parasites enter your
body in one of four ways: through food and water intake;
through a transmitting agent, such as a mosquito; through
sexual conduct; and via the nose and skin. The parasites are
often harmful. Any number of them can infect your
gastrointestinal tract. Most parasites produce similar
symptoms.
How do I know
if I have parasites?
According to Ann
Louise Gittleman, a certified nutritionist who has worked
with parasite patients, a parasite infection can be
manifested by any number of signs. These include
constipation, diarrhea, gas and bloating, irritable bowel
syndrome, joint and muscle aches and pains, anemia,
allergies, skin conditions, nervousness, sleep disturbances,
teeth grinding, and chronic fatigue.
Many health
practitioners believe that not only do parasites result in
symptoms such as those listed above, but that they also may
be responsible for a number of other health problems.
Gittleman says “I have observed that many unexplained
health conditions often disappeared when parasites were
eliminated from the body. These conditions included
environmental illness, skin problems, digestive problems,
excessive fatigue, hypoglycemia, arthritic-like aches and
pains, long-standing obesity, and even depression.”
How can
parasites hurt you?
Parasites can damage
the host’s body in a number of ways. They can:
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Destroy
cells faster than cells can be regenerated.
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Produce
toxic substances.
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Irritate
body tissue.
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Invade
body tissue, including the skin and intestinal lining.
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Put
pressure on body organs.
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Depress
immune system function while activating immune system
response.
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Cause
nutrient malabsorption.
Treatment
If you suspect you
have parasites, a health practitioner can arrange a number
of tests. These include stool tests, blood tests, tissue
swabs, and more. These tests can often be inconclusive. Many
parasites that reside in tissue or in the blood will not be
found in fecal samples. Nor can pinworms be seen in stools.
Parasites that adhere to the gastrointestinal tract lining
are very hard to find.
If you have parasites,
there are a number of things you can do. Prescription drugs
are available, and they do work, but, like so many
prescription drugs, they also can have many side effects.
There are also natural methods of ridding the body of
parasites. These generally include cleansing the intestinal
tract, modifying the diet, using a substance that kills the
parasites, recolonizing the intestinal bacteria, and taking
preventive measures.
Prevention
There are a number of
things you can do to avoid picking up parasites:
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Wash
your hands before eating.
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Wash
all fruits and vegetables before eating them.
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Wash
your hands with soap and water after going to the
bathroom, changing diapers, or handling pets.
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Keep
your fingernails short and clean.
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Do
not walk barefoot.
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Have
regular parasite checkups (especially if you travel
frequently).
AIMPara
90®
AIMPara 90®
is an herbal cleansing dietary supplement. It combines a
number of herbs with cleansing properties plus bromelain, a
digestive enzyme.
How to use AIMPara
90®
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It
is recommended that you use AIMPara 90® 1 to
2 times a year for cleansing.
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Take
1 capsule 3 times a day for 10 days. Take 1 capsule in
the morning, 1 capsule between meals during the day, and
1 capsule before bed.
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Take
no capsules for 3 days.
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Repeat
this 10 days on, 3 days off cycle. The entire program
should take about 90 days (7 complete cycles).
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You
may increase your serving up to 8 capsules a day if you
or a health practitioner feels it is necessary.
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Do
not use AIMPara 90® if you are pregnant or
lactating.
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If
you have ulcers, colitis, or have had a colostomy,
consult a health practitioner.
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Children
over 3 can use AIMPara 90® under the
supervision of a health practitioner. To find the
serving, divide the child’s weight by the average
adult weight. In North America, this is generally
figured to be 150 lb (68 kg). The resulting fraction is
the fraction of the adult serving size you give to the
child.
For example, for a
50 lb (22.7 kg) child, divide 50 by 150 (68 kg) to get 0.3
lb (0.3 kg), or 1/3. Use this fraction of an adult
serving.
- Shelf life is 3
years, unopened. Store in a cool, dry place (70° - 75°
F; 20.1° - 23.8° C). Do not refrigerate.
Q & A
How do I know
whether Para 90 is working? Will I experience any side
effects or detoxification symptoms? Most people look
for parasites in their stools, and many do see them. Not
everyone does, however. Positive signs are a “pokey”
feeling in the abdomen or an “itchy” or “crawly”
sensation on the skin. You should remember that in the
process of cleansing, there may be some discomfort;
parasites are not easily dislodged. Some users’ skin has
broken out, and others feel nausea or somewhat tired. You
may also notice increased bowel movements, looser stools,
and more frequent urination.
If I have been
taking Herbal Fiberblend, do I need AIMPara 90®?
Herbal Fiberblend does have a cleansing effect, but it will
not work against as wide a range of parasites as AIMPara
90®. If you have been taking AIMHerbal
Fiberblend®, you probably have less of a problem with
parasites.
What else can I do
to help the cleaning? Many people recommend taking
colonics, and using a probiotic to recolonize the intestinal
tract after using AIMPara 90®. Others take AIMPara
90® in conjunction with Herbal Fiberblend. Digestive
enzymes are also beneficial.
Is there anyone
who should not use AIMPara 90®? Pregnant or
lactating women should not use AIMPara 90®. Very
frail elderly people, children under 3 or frail children,
and people with colon problems should consult a health
practitioner.
Bromelain is in AIMPara
90®. What is it? Bromelain is a digestive enzyme that
will aid the digestive process.
Herb
classifications
Herbs can be
classified a number of ways. The classifications are
generally based on how the herbs affect the body. Following
are a number of herb classifications.
Alterative:
Alters (purifies) the blood.
Anthelmintic:
Destroys intestinal worms and parasites. There are two
types: vermicides and vermifuges.
Antibiotic:
Inhibits growth of bacteria.
Antiparasitic:
Destroys parasites.
Antiseptic:
Prevents growth of bacteria.
Antispasmodic:
Used for muscular spasms, convulsions, and cramps.
Astringent:
Increases tone and firmness of tissue; lessens mucus
discharge.
Carminative:
Stimulates expulsion of gas from gastrointestinal tract.
Laxative:
Promotes bowel action.
Taeniafuge:
Expels tapeworms.
Vermicide:
Destroys worms without necessarily expelling them from the
bowel.
Vermifuge:
Expels worms from bowels.
Herbs in Para
90®
Following are some of
the classifications of the herbs in AIMPara 90®.
American
Wormseed Chenopodium ambrosioides
vermifuge, anthelmintic
Black Walnut
Hulls Juglans nigra vermicide,
antiseptic, antiparasitic
Boldo Leaves
Peumus boldus alterative, antiseptic, vermifuge
Butternut Bark
Juglans cineraria alterative, laxative,
anthelmintic
Clove
Caryophyllus aromaticus carminative, antiseptic
Cramp Bark
Viburnum opulus antispasmodic, astringent
Garlic
Allium sativum antibiotic, alterative, antiseptic,
vermifuge, anthelmintic
Grapefruit
Seed Citrus paradisi antibiotic,
antiparasitic
Kamala
Mallotus philipinensis taeniafuge
Male Fern Root
Dryopteris filixmas vermifuge, anthelmintic,
alterative
Neem Azadirachta
indica alterative, anthelmintic
Peppermint
Mentha piperita carminative, antiseptic,
antispasmodic
Pumpkin Seed
Cucurbita pepo vermifuge, anthelmintic, taeniafuge
Sweet Annie
Artemisia annua vermifuge, alterative, anthelmintic
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris carminative, antiseptic
White Oak Bark
Quercus alba antiseptic, anthelmintic
Suggested Reading
Castleman, Michael. The
Healing Herbs. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press. 1991.
Gittleman, Ann Louise.
Guess What Came to Dinner. Garden City Park, NY:
Avery Publishing Group, Inc. 1993.
Grieve, M., and C.F.
Leyel, ed. A Modern Herbal. New York, NY: Barnes
& Noble. 1931, 1973, 1996.
Santillo, Humbart,
N.D. Natural Healing with Herbs. Prescott, AZ: The
Hohm Press. 1984. (10th edition 1993)
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/intro.html
(FDA: The Bad Bug Book)
http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/c3.html
(Karolinska Institute: Parasitic Diseases)
http://128.120.71.116/imagemap/nemmap/ENT156HTML/vertcom
(Parasites of Vertebrates)
Bueno, Hermann. Uninvited
Guests. New Canaan, CT: Keats Publishing, Inc. 1996.
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