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, it will undergo an additional load, by treating the waste emitted by the undesirable cohabitants.
More than 100 types of parasites can live in the human body. They can be of various shapes and sizes, ranging from microscopic single-celled worms to meters in length. According to the WHO, parasites and the consequences of their living in the human body cause approximately 80% 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 every person faces parasites, whether he likes 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. Worm larvae can be found in meat, smoked raw ham, sausage or fish. They can be found on the surface of unwashed vegetables or fruits, as well as green vegetables.
- 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 home.
- Another form of household infection is the passing of objects, such as money, from hand to hand.
It is almost impossible to discover the alien presence in your body using 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 their dwelling in the human body? This list is long and varied.
- Intestinal problems such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating and gas.
- Skin problems including hives, rashes and allergies.
- Pain in muscles and joints.
- Anemia.
- Nervousness, migraines, sleep disturbances.
- Grinding of teeth.
- Constant tiredness.
Parasites can even cause seemingly unrelated diseases like bronchial asthma, eczema, psoriasis, diabetes mellitus and epilepsy. Even an unborn baby can be infected with parasites from its mother.
Ways to treat helminths at home
Knowing all this, one can realize the global scale of parasite infection. Also, the problem is intimate in nature, so many feel ashamed or uncomfortable when going to the doctor. Therefore, the question itself arises: "How to deal with pests at home? ". You can use folk methods or trust traditional medicine.
Medical methods
Modern medicine offers many drugs for the expulsion of worms. The undeniable advantage of these drugs is their one-time use. But you should never take them yourself. 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. Thus, these drugs are strictly contraindicated for pregnant women. In such cases, traditional medicine comes to the rescue.
Proven and safe folk methods
- It's no secret that garlic is one of the best remedies for worms. Ancient Egyptian pharaohs knew this many thousands of years ago, ancient Indian healers, navigators such as Columbus and Magellan, and even Hippocrates used garlic to expel parasites.
- Another well-known remedy is pumpkin seeds. Cucurbitine - a rare amino acid contained in them, provides an antihelminthic effect. But they must be raw with a green-gray inner shell. For an adult, it is enough to crush 300 grams and add a little water and honey to it. 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 folk remedies described above are only a small part of the methods used at home to get rid of parasites. It should also be mentioned that worms are afraid of red vegetables and fruits, such as carrots and pomegranates, cloves, cinnamon, nuts. The nature around us has created hundreds of natural treatment methods.
Vital prevention
Speaking of pests, 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 in the 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. These drugs contribute to overall 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, they consist entirely of plant extracts, are safe for health and have almost no contraindications for use.
Faced with the problem of helminthiasis, there is no reason to despair and be ashamed. By eating the right products, observing hygiene rules, taking dietary supplements or, if necessary, medication, you will certainly manage to cope with the problem and protect yourself in the future.