Intestinal Parasites
Intestinal parasites are more common than most people realise and can be at the root-cause of many uncomfortable symptoms, physical and mental health issues. Humans are host to nearly 300 specific or parasitic worms and 70 species of single cell parasites.
A parasitic organism lives off another "host", leaches their nutrients and provides no benefit. Parasites live in the intestines and travel from host to host multiplying and spreading. In 2020 it was found that over a billion people were affected by helminth infections causing chronic inflammation.
Parasites can enter our bodies through everyday activities like walking barefoot on contaminated soil, drinking water, eating undercooked meats, fish, sushi and vegetables. They can be transmitted between people and pets. Most parasites except tape worms are microscopic so you may not see them in your stool.
6 Signs of a Parasitic Infection
IBS Symptoms
Certain parasites such as Blastocystis, Dientamoeba fragilis, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia spp are known to affect the digestive system and cause IBS like symptoms. IBS symptoms can range from extreme constipation to extreme diarrhoea and cause abdominal discomfort.
Brain Fog & Fatigue
A feeling of mental cloudiness, difficulty concentrating, and memory lapses, often making daily tasks feel overwhelming. Parasites steal vital nutrients from their host and therefore can often cause iron deficiencies, anemia, malnutrition and chronic fatigue.
Nausea & Vomiting
Certain parasites effect the gastrointestinal system and cause nausea and vomiting. This can lead to dehydration, electrolyte loss and fatigue.
Anxiety & Depression
Studies have shown that parasite infection in the body can alter the mental state, leading to increased feelings or vulernability to anxiety and depression. A study at Cambridge University showed that people with parasitic infections were 4 times more likely to experience anxiety and mental health disorders.
Sugar Cravings
Craving sugar can be a sign of parasites. Parasites call for sugar to feed them from the host. This can then lead to further gut complications including overgrowth of candida and bad bacteria.
Skin Issues
Parasitic infections can cause inflammation and irritation of the skin including rashes, hives, redness, itching and psoriasis. Some parasites can also induce allergic reactions in people when contracted.
How to rid the body of intestinal parasites
It can be quite confronting the first time you suspect you have a parasite however, you need not worry. There are some conflicting opinions on treating parasites, however at the Happy Bum Co we believe the best way to eliminate parasites is to use biological herbal medicines in combination with a detox protocol with coffee enemas.
That's where we come in.
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Happy Bum Co was founded by detox and gut health specialists, who understand first hand just how debilitating having gut and chronic health issues can be. Our products are designed to give people natural relief from the comfort and privacy of home anytime they need.
We encourage people to take back control of their own health and have the freedom to live their lives pain and symptom free. This includes parasite cleansing.
With many functional medicine treatment clinics, natural practitioners and holistic doctors and wellness centres using coffee enemas in their protocols, they are becoming more mainstream as an at home tool for managing gut health.
Enemas Are Easy
So simple for anyone to do in the comfort of their own home and at a time that is convenient for them.Where to Start
We've made it easy. You can start with our Beginners Bundle which has everything you need to start coffee enemas.
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