It's hard to believe, but headaches, frequent colds, depression, reduced libido, common rashes and even dandruff can actually be the result of helminths, or parasitic worms, entering the body.
Moreover, in some cases they are not so easy to remove.That is why nutrition experts recommend regular consumption of antiparasitic foods for the prevention and treatment of helminthiasis.Moreover, most of them are always at hand.
What you need to know about helminths, i.e. intestinal parasites
Helminths are multicellular organisms, popularly called simply worms.Modern science knows several hundred species of helminths.They can live in the human body for years, poisoning it with the products of their vital activity.Just imagine: according to the WHO, there are now about 3 billion people in the world who suffer from helminthiasis, 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 most often do not notice their presence until the moment when their number is calculated in the colonies and becomes critical.
But in addition to the symptoms described above, the presence of helminthiasis indicates:
- loss of appetite;
- stomach pain, increased gas production, nausea;
- itching around the anus or around the eyes;
- weight loss;
- cough;
- anemia or low hemoglobin;
- muscle pain;
- insomnia;
- increased fatigue etc.
The most common reasons for worms entering the body are unwashed hands, dirty vegetables, fruits, contaminated meat and water.To combat them, traditional medicine uses drugs that are practically prescribed to people at risk (children and the elderly) about once a year.The non-traditional one resorts to the help of a special diet.
Antiparasitic diet
The essence of the antiparasitic diet is to introduce foods with certain vitamins and microelements into the diet, which help improve immunity and have a positive effect on the work of the gastrointestinal tract.we are talking about:
- probiotics.Much has already been said about them, but the fact remains that these substances are responsible for intestinal health.And in a healthy intestine there is no room for parasites;
- products with vitamin C - increase immunity and reduce the body's susceptibility to various diseases, including helminthiasis;
- products with zinc - not only helps improve immunity, but also improves the work of the gastrointestinal tract and accelerates the healing process of stomach ulcers;
- fibers - improve the work of the gastrointestinal tract, help eliminate parasites from the body;
- products with vitamin A - reduces susceptibility to helminths.
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Garlic - its miraculous properties have long been legendary, and this is not surprising.After all, it contains a special substance - allicin, which, among other things, effectively fights against parasites, including roundworms and giardia.
Pumpkin seeds - our grandmothers used them, sometimes not realizing that the secret of 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 walls.
Pomegranate is a source of potassium, iron, antioxidants, fiber and vitamin C. The product helps to remove toxins and waste from the body, normalize the gastrointestinal tract and improve immunity.Traditional medicine uses pomegranate peel in the fight against worms.However, doctors do not approve of this method, because if the prescribed daily dose is exceeded, serious consequences are possible, including hypertension, dizziness and nausea.
Horseradish - also contains allicin, which can fight against parasites.
Cayenne pepper is an incredibly hot spice used in Mexican and Asian cuisine.It contains vitamins A and C, therefore it increases immunity, improves the function of the gastrointestinal tract and metabolism, effectively fights against 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 common fruit in our country, however, it is incredibly effective.It contains a huge amount of useful substances, including myrosin, carpain, caricin, etc.But to remove the worms, you need to consume papaya seeds.They not only effectively fight against them, but also help to restore the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract after their presence.Interestingly, scientists from the University of Maryland advise "mixing papaya seeds with honey for maximum effect".
Carrots or carrot juice are a source of vitamin A and fiber that improve the work of the gastrointestinal tract and also fight against worms.This is why doctors often include carrot juice as part of antiparasitic therapy.
Cranberry juice is a source of vitamins and microelements, which also improves immunity and cleanses the body of worms.The main thing is that it is unsweetened.
Pineapple - contains bromelain, a substance that destroys the waste products of parasites.Otherwise, there is an opinion that it can completely destroy tapeworms in 3 days, provided that it is used regularly.But this is not the only useful property of pineapple.The fact is that this is a rather sour fruit, and worms need glucose, without which they surely die.
Thyme, or thyme - tea is made from it, with the help of which tapeworms are removed from the body.
Blackberries - Anna Louis Gittelman mentions these berries in her book Guess What's Coming for Dinner, talking about foods that have anti-parasitic properties.
Oil of oregano (oregano) - contains two miraculous substances - thymol and carvacrol, which have antimicrobial and antiparasitic properties.
Almonds - not only prevent the reproduction of parasites in the body, but also effectively clean it of them.Moreover, this is explained, according to scientists, by the high concentration of fatty acids in it.In addition, almonds have sedative properties and relieve irritation of the stomach walls.
Clove - contains tannins that destroy the eggs and larvae of worms and therefore prevent their reproduction.That is why it is often used to prevent helminthiasis.
Lemon – has antimicrobial and antiparasitic properties.To achieve maximum effect, experts advise to use it with a banana.The latter is a natural laxative that improves the work of the gastrointestinal tract.
Broccoli - according to nutritionist Phyllis Balch, "contains a thiol that has antiparasitic and antifungal properties."
Yogurt is a source of probiotics, which improve the work of the gastrointestinal tract, strengthen immunity and prevent the reproduction of parasites.
Ginger - not only has anti-parasitic properties, but also improves metabolism and digestion, and also removes toxins from the body.That's why in Japan they put it in sushi.
How else to protect yourself from parasites
- adhere to the rules of personal hygiene;
- monitor your health, because reduced immunity is unable to resist parasites;
- limit the consumption of sweets and starchy foods, because glucose is an excellent medium for their reproduction;
- give up coffee and alcohol - they poison the body.
Helminthiasis is an insidious disease that can affect all people, regardless of their position and status.Moreover, in the 21st century, they not only suffer from it, but also die.However, this is not a reason to panic!Instead, you should think about it and finally introduce antiparasitic products into your diet.
Take care of your health, carefully plan your diet and be healthy!