A parasite is an organism that lives off another organism. Parasites living inside the human body will feed off our cells, off our energy, off the food we eat, even off the supplements we take. Parasites have invaded our bodies so that many diseases are merely symptoms of infestations of microscopic viruses, bacteria, moulds, fungi, protozoa, fluke and worms. TAPEWORMS – up to 12 meters in length in the intestinal tract; infected from beef and pork. ROUNDWORMS | THREADWORMS – from 0,2 cm to 35 cm long in intestinal tract, lymphatic vessels, pancreas, heart, lungs, liver or body cavities. PROTOZOA – microscopic single celled parasites in blood stream and migrate to all body parts. Sources of contamination: Contaminated soil, fruit and vegetables Polluted water/tap water, raw or rare meat Pets, Insect carriers – Mosquitoes Contact with faeces Contact with someone who has parasites Parasites can mimic other disorders and|or produce no noticeable symptoms. The following can be symptoms of parasite infection: Irritability / Nervousness, Low grade fever, Brain fog, Overall fatigue,Disturbed sleep, Light sensitivity, Dark circles under eyes, Headaches/ neck aches / back aches, Nose picking, Post-nasal drip, Coughing,Nail biting, Swollen glands, Teeth grinding, Food and environmental sensitivities, Sugar cravings, Weight loss (or gain), Ravenous appetite(or loss of appetite), Digestive complaints (gas, bloating, cramps), Pain in umbilicus, Persistent skin problems, Muscle cramps, Join pain, Itchy anus or ears, Prostatitis, Elevated eosinophils (white blood cells),Granulomas (tumor-like masses that encase destroyed larva or parasites), Depressed secretory IgA (an antibody), Diarrhoea or constipation, Bed wetting, Mucus in stools, Foul smelling stools Recommended treatment: We recommend a 2 yearly herbal parasite cleanse. Use herbal remedies for 3 weeks. In severe cases it might be necessary to use remedies for up to 3 months. Take more fibre for cleansing. It is important to have one or more bowel movements a day. The die-off or Herxheimer reaction of departing parasite infestations may cause symptoms like headaches, nausea, tired, u-like symptoms, irritability, cramps and skin skin rashes. To ease symptoms, incorporate other detox methods. Book a Bio-Resonance scan at INNOVATIVE Wellness Helderberg to find the origin of your health concern. Visit www.emagenes.co.za or www.sisterjackie.co.za for more information anneke@innovativewellness-hb.co.za | 071-658 3940