Parasites are organisms that live and develop at the expense of other organisms. Living in a person, they consume nutrients and vitamins intended for their hosts.
Waste products are excreted poisons and toxins. A person infected with parasites will systematically lose the nutrients necessary for the normal functioning of the body. In addition, you will experience an additional load, processing the waste products emitted by unwanted cohabitants.
More than 100 types of parasites can live in the human body. They can be of various shapes and sizes, from microscopic single cells, to worms several meters long. 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 reports, up to 95% of the population of our country are carriers of various forms of unpleasant cohabitants, so we can safely say that all people are faced with parasites, whether they like it or not.
Ways and means of infection with parasites.
You can get infected with worms in different ways:
- One of them is through food. The larvae of the worm can be found in meat, smoked raw ham, sausages or fish. They can be found on the surface of unwashed vegetables or fruits, as well as on greens.
- The second source of danger is pets. A large number of parasites can live in the body of beloved pets. Their eggs enter the environment through feces and are carried by animals on their fur or paws throughout the house.
- Another form of domestic contagion is through objects that are passed from hand to hand, for example, money.
It is almost impossible to find out the foreign presence in your body with the help of intuition without additional examinations. After all, the parasite will try to hide its existence by any means for its survival. What are the signs of its habitation in the human body? This list is long and varied.
- Intestinal problems such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating and gas.
- Skin problems, such as hives, rashes, and allergies.
- Pain in muscles and joints.
- Anemia.
- Nervousness, migraines, sleep disorders.
- Grinding of teeth.
- Constant fatigue.
The parasites can even cause seemingly unrelated diseases such as bronchial asthma, eczema, psoriasis, diabetes mellitus, and epilepsy. Even an unborn baby can be infected with parasites from her mother.
Ways to treat helminths at home
Knowing all this, one can realize the global scale of parasite infection. In addition, the problem is of an intimate nature, which is why many feel ashamed or uncomfortable when going to the doctor. Therefore, the question itself arises: "How to deal with parasites at home? ". You can use traditional methods or rely on traditional medicine.
medical methods
Modern medicine offers many drugs for the expulsion of worms. The undeniable advantage of such drugs is their unique use. But you should never take them on your own. Each of them has a list of contraindications and side effects. Only a doctor can predict the effect of a drug on the body.
But the treatment of helminthiasis with drugs is not always possible. Therefore, these drugs are strictly contraindicated for pregnant women. In such cases, traditional medicine comes to the rescue.
Proven and safe popular methods.
- It is no secret that garlic is one of the best remedies against worms. The pharaohs of ancient Egypt knew it several thousand years ago, healers of ancient India, navigators like Columbus and Magellan, and even Hippocrates used garlic to expel parasites.
- Another well-known remedy is pumpkin seeds. Cucurbitin, a rare amino acid contained in them, provides an anthelmintic effect. But they should be raw with a gray-green inner shell. For an adult, it is enough to grind 300 grams and add a little water and honey there. You need to eat the mixture on an empty stomach, and after an hour do an enema.
- Various herbs and their decoctions 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 meals.
The home remedies described above are only a small part of the methods used at home to eliminate parasites. It is also worth mentioning that worms are afraid of red vegetables and fruits, such as carrots and pomegranates, cloves, cinnamon, nuts. The nature that surrounds us has created hundreds of forms of natural treatment.
lifesaving prevention
Speaking of parasites, one cannot fail to mention the importance of preventing the problem. First of all, it is important to observe hygiene. Regular washing of hands, vegetables, fruits has been and will be effective in the fight against parasites at home.
Proper care is also necessary for pets. Thorough cleaning of the tray and regular prevention of helminthiasis in animals will protect you and your family from an unpleasant problem.
The 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 organism, the destruction of parasites and their rapid elimination. Various dietary supplements are suitable for both treatment and prevention, consist entirely of herbal extracts, are safe for health and have almost no contraindications to use.
Faced with the problem of helminthiasis, there is no need to despair and be ashamed. Eating the right products, observing hygiene rules, taking dietary supplements or, if necessary, medications, you will definitely cope with the problem and protect yourself in the future.