It's hard to believe but headaches, frequent colds, depression, decreased libido, common rashes and even dandruff can actually be the result of helminths or parasitic worms entering the body.
Furthermore, in some cases, removing them is not easy.That is why nutritionists recommend regularly consuming anti-parasitic foods to prevent and treat helminths.Moreover, most of them are always at hand.
What you need to know about helminths or intestinal parasites
Helminths are multicellular organisms, often simply called worms.Modern science knows hundreds of species of helminths.They can live in the human body for many years, poisoning it with the products of their vital activity.Imagine: according to WHO, there are currently about 3 billion people in the world with helminths, and not all of them live in third world countries.
Contrary to popular belief that helminths live only in the intestines, they are found in the blood, muscle tissue, lungs, liver, eyes and even the brain.But the most interesting thing is that people often do not notice their presence until the moment their numbers are counted in colonies and become significant.
But in addition to the symptoms described above, the presence of helminthiasis is also indicated by:
- loss of appetite;
- stomach pain, increased gas formation, nausea;
- itching around the anus or around the eyes;
- losing weight;
- cough;
- anemia or low hemoglobin levels;
- muscle pain;
- insomnia;
- increased fatigue, etc
The most common causes of worms entering the body are unwashed hands, dirty vegetables and fruits, contaminated meat and water.To combat them, traditional medicine uses drugs that are in fact prescribed to people at risk (children and the elderly) about once a year.Non-traditional people must seek help from a special diet.
Anti-parasitic diet
The essence of an antiparasitic diet is to include in the diet foods with certain vitamins and trace elements that improve immunity and have a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive tract.We are talking about:
- biological products.A lot has been said about them, but the fact remains that these substances are responsible for intestinal health.And in a healthy intestine there is no place for parasites;
- products with vitamin C - they increase immunity and reduce the body's susceptibility to various diseases, including helminthiasis;
- products with zinc - it not only helps improve immunity, but also improves the function of the gastrointestinal tract and accelerates the healing of stomach ulcers;
- fiber – improves the function of the digestive tract, helps remove parasites from the body;
- the product has vitamin A - it reduces the likelihood of helminth infection.
Top 20 anti-parasitic products
Garlic - its magical properties have long become legendary, and this is not surprising.After all, it contains a special substance - allicin, which, among other things, effectively fights parasites, including ringworm and giardia.
Pumpkin seeds - our grandmothers used them, sometimes without even suspecting that the secret to the success of this product is the presence of zinc and cucurbitin.The latter paralyzes the parasites and prevents them from attaching to the intestinal wall.
Pomegranate is a source of potassium, iron, antioxidants, fiber and vitamin C. The product helps remove toxins and waste from the body, normalizes the digestive tract and improves immunity.Traditional medicine uses pomegranate peels in the fight against worms.However, doctors do not approve of this method, because exceeding the prescribed daily dose can cause serious consequences, including increased blood pressure, dizziness and nausea.
Horseradish – it also contains allicin, which can fight parasites.
Cayenne pepper is an extremely spicy spice used in Mexican and Asian cuisine.It contains vitamins A and C, due to which it increases immunity, improves the function and metabolism of the gastrointestinal tract, effectively fights microorganisms and parasites, and even promotes wound healing.
Turmeric is another spice with similar properties.You can replace it with cinnamon, cardamom or nutmeg.
Onions are a source of allicin.
Papaya - of course, this is not the most popular fruit in our country, however, it is extremely effective.It contains a large amount of useful substances, including myrosin, carpain, caricin, etc.But to get rid of worms, it is necessary to consume papaya seeds.They not only effectively fight them, but also help restore the function of the gastrointestinal tract after their appearance.Interestingly, scientists from the University of Maryland advise “mixing papaya seeds with honey for maximum effectiveness.”
Carrots or carrot juice are a source of vitamin A and fiber, which help improve the function of the digestive tract and fight worms.That's why doctors often use carrot juice as part of antiparasitic therapy.
Cranberry juice is a source of vitamins and trace elements, which helps improve immunity and cleanse the body of worms.The main thing is that it has no sugar.
Pineapple – it contains bromelain, a substance that destroys parasite waste products.By the way, it is said that it can completely kill tapeworms in 3 days if used regularly.But this is not the only beneficial property of pineapple.The fact is that this is a rather sour fruit and worms need glucose, without which they will die safely.
Thyme, or thyme - tea is brewed from it, with the help of which tapeworms are removed from the body.
Raspberries - Anna Louis Gittelman mentions these berries in her book “Guess What's for Dinner,” which talks about foods with anti-parasitic properties.
Oregano oil (oregano) - it contains two miracle substances - thymol and carvacrol, which have antibacterial and antiparasitic properties.
Almonds - they not only prevent the development of parasites in the body, but also effectively cleanse them.Moreover, according to scientists, this is explained by the high concentration of fatty acids in it.In addition, almonds also have sedative properties and reduce irritation to the stomach wall.
Cloves - it contains tannins that destroy eggs and larvae of worms and thus prevent their reproduction.That is why it is often used to prevent helminthiasis.
Lemon – has antibacterial and anti-parasitic properties.To achieve maximum effectiveness, experts recommend using it with a banana.The latter is a natural laxative that improves the function of the digestive tract.
Broccoli - According to nutritionist Phyllis Balch, “it contains thiols which have anti-parasitic and antifungal properties.”
Yogurt is a source of probiotics that help improve the function of the digestive tract, strengthen immunity and prevent the growth of parasites.
Ginger - it not only has anti-parasitic properties, but also improves metabolism and digestion, and removes toxins from the body.That's why in Japan they put it in sushi.
How else to protect yourself from parasites
- comply with personal hygiene rules;
- Monitor your health, as reduced immunity cannot fight parasites;
- limit the consumption of sweets and starchy foods, because glucose is an excellent environment for their reproduction;
- give up coffee and alcohol - they poison the body.
Helminth disease is a dangerous disease that can affect everyone, regardless of their status or status.Moreover, in the 21st century, they not only suffer from this disease but also die.However, this is no reason to panic!Rather, it is necessary to think about it and eventually include antiparasitic products in your diet.
Monitor your health, plan your diet carefully and be healthy!