Full moon parasites

Parasites are organisms that derive nutrients from other living organisms known as their hosts. We all have parasites, it’s a natural part of our life. If left untreated, they can play havoc with our body systems & can cause gut malabsorption, nutrient deficiencies & infections.

Possible signs of intestinal parasites:

• Fatigue, brain fog, anxiety & sleep disturbances

• Iron deficiency

• Diarrhea, constipation or persistent IBS, bloating or gas

• Sudden onset of food allergies

• Insatiable hunger & cravings especially for processed sugar and carb foods

• Skin irritations or rashes

• Joint and muscle pain

• Itchy bottom or genitals especially at night

• Grinding teeth (called Bruxism)

• A history of food poisoning or parasite infection

Natural supportive herbs and foods

Don’t worry – there are several natural herbal supplements to help support your body when choosing to eradicate parasites.

The most common herbs used in these products are those that are anthelminthics & antiparasitic such as Wormwood, Clove, Black Walnut, Barberry & herbs to support the digestives & liver such as Gentian, Ginger, Fennel, St Mary’s Thistle.

Be sure to stock up on supportive foods to eat to help eradicate parasites. Why not add some into your daily smoothie or juice!

• Cucumber seeds, Papaya, Pumpkin Seeds: help to kill worms in the digestive tract

• Garlic (fresh): Antimicrobial, antifungal & anti-viral

• Turmeric: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant & helps liver detoxification

• Ginger: Digestive aid & helps with nausea

• Coconut oil: stops the parasite from growing

• Oregano: anti-fungal, antibacterial, helps with Candida infection, destroys parasitic protective biofilms

The Full Moon Parasite Phenomena

Did you know that during a full moon parasites become more active in feeding & breeding?

If you have parasites, you will notice that during a full moon week your symptoms experienced such as feeling irritable, restless, unable to sleep & cravings may increase.

This is linked to the Full Moon affecting your circadian rhythm causing the Melatonin (your sleep balancing hormone) in your body to decrease & your Serotonin (mood & digestion neurotransmitter) to increase.

It’s literally party time for parasites! They love Serotonin & with lower levels of Melatonin in your body this means your immune defenses are also lowered. Parasites use increased Serotonin levels to travel around your body, hibernate in your organs, feed, breed, multiply & create strong protective biofilms. The week of the full moon is a perfect time to start an eradication protocol to get rid of these critters.

Parasitic die-off

Parasitic die-off should be a normal part of your experience during your eradication protocol. Its where with good nutrition & quality supplements, you are starving the parasites, creating an environment that they can’t live in & breaking down the biofilms that protect them.

It is common to have flu-like symptoms, headaches, body pain, gut aches, diarrhea, brain fog, fatigue, or nausea during parasite die-off. Parasites release neurotoxins, heavy metals, viruses & other toxins when they die. You could also have increased cravings for sugar or processed foods, this is the parasites dying food wish! It’s important not to give in as it will soon pass & you will feel much healthier.

Naturopath Tips to help you through a cleanse:

• Good quality supplements: choosing a low excipient & good quality parasite cleanse supplement will ensure that you eradicate those critters safely & efficiently.

• Exercise: It can help you burn more fat by increasing your metabolic rate & sweat out toxins produced by Parasite die-off.

• Water: Quality water is important for whole body hydration & for the flushing of toxins.

• Nutrition: Don’t eat the foods that parasites love! These include highly processed foods, added sugars, fried fatty foods, take away, fast food, breads & alcohol. Eat more organic, antioxidant & probiotic rich foods, to boost your gut health & your immune system.

• Rest & Sleep: Eradicating parasites can be a big job for your body systems. Listen to your body during a parasite cleanse, you may need to rest your body more & get adequate sleep for it to clear toxins, repair & regenerate.

Its important to consult with your Doctor or Naturopath before starting any parasite cleanse protocol. Some herbs & supplements may interact with medications and are not suitable for use in pregnancy & breastfeeding.

By Assunta Hamilton Naturopath@thegreenmedicnaturopath