Parasites are organisms that live and thrive at the expense of other organisms. While living in humans, they consume nutrients and vitamins intended for their hosts.
Waste products are discharged poisons and toxins. A person infected with parasites systematically loses the nutrients necessary for the normal functioning of the body. In addition, it will experience an additional load, processing waste products emitted by unwanted cohabitants.
More than 100 types of parasites can live in the human body. They can be of different shapes and sizes, from microscopic single-celled worms to several meters long worms. According to the WHO, parasites and the consequences of their life in the human body cause about 80 percent of all human diseases. According to some news, up to 95% of our country's population is the carrier of various forms of unpleasant coexistence, so we can safely say that everyone is faced with parasites willy-nilly.
Ways and means of infection with parasites
You can become infected with worms in different ways:
- One is through food. Worm larvae can be found in meat, raw smoked ham, sausage or fish. They can be found on the surface of unwashed vegetables or fruits and greens.
- The second source of danger is pets. A large number of parasites can live in the body of your favorite pets. Their eggs are released into the environment with feces, and animals carry them around the house on their fur or paws.
- Another way of household infection is through hand-to-hand items such as money.
It is almost impossible to find out about the foreign presence in the body with the help of intuition without further tests. After all, the parasite tries by all means to hide its existence in order to survive. What are the signs of their presence in the human body? This list is long and varied.
- Bowel problems such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating and gas.
- Skin problems including hives, rashes and allergies.
- Pain in muscles and joints.
- Anemia.
- Nervousness, migraine, sleep disorder.
- Teeth grinding.
- Constant fatigue.
Parasites can even cause seemingly unrelated diseases such as bronchial asthma, eczema, psoriasis, diabetes mellitus and epilepsy. Even an unborn baby can become infected with parasites from its mother.
Ways to treat helminths at home
Knowing all this, the global extent of infection with parasites can be recognized. In addition, the problem is intimate, so many people feel ashamed or uncomfortable when they go to the doctor. Therefore, the question itself arises: "How do we treat parasites at home? "". You can use traditional methods or rely on traditional medicine.
Medical methods
Modern medicine offers many drugs to expel worms. The undeniable advantage of such drugs is their one-time use. But never take them alone. Each has a list of contraindications and side effects. Only the doctor can predict the effect of the drug on the body.
But drug treatment of helminthiasis is not always possible. So these drugs are strictly contraindicated for pregnant women. In such cases, traditional medicine helps.
Proven and safe folk methods
- It's no secret that garlic is one of the best remedies for worms. The pharaohs of ancient Egypt knew about it thousands of years ago, the healers of ancient India, navigators such as Columbus and Magellan, and even Hippocrates used garlic to expel parasites.
- Another well-known remedy is pumpkin seeds. Cucurbitin - a rare amino acid found in them - provides an anthelmintic effect. But they must be raw, with an inner green-gray skin. For an adult, it is enough to crush 300 grams and add a little water and honey. The mixture should be eaten on an empty stomach and an enema should be made after an hour.
- Various herbs and their concoctions effectively help get rid of worms. These are wormwood, St. John's wort, tansy, dandelion, thyme and others. Decoctions and infusions are usually used on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before a meal.
The folk remedies described above are only a small part of the methods of getting rid of parasites at home. It is also worth mentioning that worms are afraid of red vegetables and fruits, such as carrots and pomegranates, cloves, cinnamon, walnuts. The nature that surrounds us has created hundreds of natural treatment methods.
Life-saving prevention
Speaking of parasites, the importance of preventing the problem cannot be overstated. First of all, it is important to observe hygiene. Regular hand washing, washing vegetables and fruits was and will be effective in the fight against parasites at home.
Proper care of pets is also necessary. Thorough cleaning of the tray and regular prevention of helminthiasis in animals will protect you and your family from an unpleasant problem.
Use of dietary supplements
Dietary supplements also play an important role. Such drugs contribute to general health, improve digestion and increase the tone of the whole body, destroy and quickly remove parasites. Various dietary supplements are suitable for both treatment and prevention, they consist entirely of herbal extracts, are safe for health and contain almost no contraindications.
There is no need to despair and be ashamed of the problem of helminthiasis. By consuming the right products, following hygiene rules, taking dietary supplements or, if necessary, medication, you will surely cope with the problem and protect yourself in the future.