Got Parasites? Signs That You May Have Intestinal Worms

Do you know what it feels like to have your life force being sucked out of you daily? Most people do, and they don’t know what the source of their woes are. Parasites! If you have been a long term reader of this blog, you know how much I hate the buggers. Although it seems hard to believe, the parasite or intestinal worm problem is not only real, it is one of the leading causes of health problems. It is estimated that over 80% of Americans and an even higher percentage of people worldwide are infected with parasites. In many developing countries parasites can claim the lives of entire villages. There are thousands of species within the major categories of parasites. Because of the wide range of types and depending on the area and degree of infection in the body the symptoms can be really wide-ranging. In many cases people are treated for other diseases when in fact their problem stems from having a severe parasite infection. Besides leeching nutrients from their hosts, parasites also produce toxic waste that affects the body and compromises the central nervous system.

Some key symptoms of parasitic infection are outlined below. If you believe you have parasites, you need to first confirm that it is the source of your health concerns, and then discern what may be the root cause for your imbalance before you begin cleansing. After slaving tirelessly for the past year, Parasites, Be Gone! my comprehensive guide to cleansing the body of parasites is now available in the Raw Girl Store. The goal of the book which includes a 14 Day Parasite Cleanse was to not only share my journey, but to compile extensive research combined with my personal experience to create a guide that would save want to be parasite-killa’s time and money weeding through the riff-raff. There are so many products, theories, diets, and foods that are aimed at solving the problem, and I wanted to a way to give anyone looking to become parasite-free to have a clear and thorough road map of how to begin. To celebrate the launch below is a tidbit taken from chapter one in the book which describes some of the symptoms  you may experience when infected by worms. -XoXo Raw Girl 

Stomach & Intestinal Complications like those mentioned below are caused by large amounts of parasites in the lower digestive system and the toxic waste they produce.

• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Gas & Bloating
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Abdominal Pain
• Leaky Gut
• Bloody Stools
• Mucus in the Stools
• Nausea
• Hemorrhoids

Fatigue or lack of energy happens when the toxic waste overloads and overworks the eliminative organs and strains the nervous system and can cause:

• Chronic Fatigue
• Low Energy
• Lethargy
• Excessive Weakness

Skin Disorders or Allergies can be caused by parasites that penetrate the skin and can cause itching. When the bodies’ defense system kicks in and white blood cells increase the reaction can cause rashes or food sensitivities to appear and symptoms may include:

• Acne or skin reactions like Rashes or Hives
• Dry Skin or Dry Hair
• Food Allergies
• Hair Loss
• Itchy Anus
• Itchy Skin
• Crawling Sensations Under the Skin
• Sores
• Swelling

Mood and Anxiety Issues can arise from the negative impact that the toxic metabolic waste from parasite activity has on the nervous system and can cause:

• Mood Swings
• Nervousness
• Depression
• Foggy Thinking
• Slow Reflexes
• Anxiety
• Forgetfulness

Sleep Disturbances can be caused by the mere presence of parasites or the body reacting to them during restful periods. This can cause symptoms such as:

• Teeth Grinding
• Bed Wetting
• Insomnia
• Waking in the middle of the night
• Drooling while asleep
• Itching around the anus (especially at night)

Weight & Appetite Problems are very common among those infected with parasites. Most people may have no idea this is the source of their ravenous appetite or inability to gain weight, and so the problem remains undetected. Some symptoms include:

• Excessive Hunger/Increase in Appetite
• Excessive Weight Loss
• Strong and frequent sugar and carbohydrate cravings