Worms

Definition

Worms are parasites that invade the intestinal tract and other parts of the body. They are extremely contagious.

Signs, Symptoms and Types

Worm symptoms vary according to worm type. In general, having a parasitic worm causes one to feel fatigue and flu-like symptoms. The less obvious signs include a vitamin and mineral deficiency, joint pain and depression. Intestinal and digestive problems such as gas and belching may also occur.

Pinworms are usually associated with itching and irritation around the anus, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Other signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, joint pain, skin irritation and insomnia.

Whipworm’s cause mild to severe abdominal pain as well as diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, appendicitis, and rectal prolapse in women as well as children.

Tapeworms cause a variety of problems ranging from moderate to severe, including abdominal cramping and obstruction. Additional symptoms such as fever, coughing, and wheezing are common and can become serious if tapeworms enter the lungs. Adult tapeworms can also create problems within the appendix, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

Hookworms usually do not have symptoms. If they do, the most typical are pulmonary difficulties, severe stomach pains, and anemia. Rash’s are also common on the skin at the site of invasion.

Leads to

Parasites happen because of digestive enzyme deficiencies, nutrient deficiencies, bad hygiene, improper elimination of human waste, walking barefoot on contaminated dirt, and consuming improperly prepared meats.

Natural Cures

Aromatherapy: Useful essential oils include bergamot, chamomile, camphor, rose, peppermint, tea sapling, and thyme.

Diet: Avoid all processed and refined sugars, soda, alcohol, harmful fats, and all milk and dairy products. Do not consume meat or fish unless you are certain they are not contaminated.

Daily Protocol: During the day, chew small quantities of a mix of pumpkins seeds, papaya seeds, papaya pulp, and unsweetened organic yogurt. Drink filtered water with two garlic capsules. Before each meal, add pepsin and glycerin to hot water and drink immediately. In the morning after you wake, and at bedtime, swallow one clove of peeled garlic and drink a cup of herbal tea with lemon directly after.

Fasting: Tapeworms can be killed by fasting on raw blueberry for three days. Be sure to consume all blueberry juice. (See cleansing and detoxing for more information.)

Herbs: Using clean pumpkin seeds, make an herbal infusion by adding one ounce of crushed seeds to a pint of boiling water. Drink one cup of this mixture three times a day, six times a week, for up to three weeks. Eat up to one ounce of pumpkinseeds a day if possible. Peppermint, senna, and wormwood tea are also very helpful.

Liquid Therapy: Fig juice is useful for eliminating roundworms.

Nutritional Supplementation: Suggested nutrients are garlic pills, vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin C, zinc, acidophilus bacteria, and deglycerrhized licorice, two to three times daily on an empty stomach. Natural Aloe-Vera juice or gel may also be helpful.

Option Professional Treatment

If your signs and symptoms persist despite following the steps listed above, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all demonstrated the ability to treat worms: Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Detoxification Treatment, Magnetic Field Therapy, Oxygen Therapy, and traditional Chinese Medicine. (The glossary provides more information about alternative treatments.)