- The list of where we can pick up parasites from is a long one. An underdeveloped country or dirty bathroom are not the only places one can become infected with a parasite. We also need to look at our water supply, our food, our pets, and even our own backyard. With parasites being so abundant, it's easy to see how a person could become infected with one.
- There are more than one hundred kinds of parasites who are more than happy to set up shop anywhere in a human body. These parasites are separated into families and are known as Single Cell Parasites, Tapeworms, Roundworms and Flukes. Within each of these families falls the rest depending on the type of parasite. Many parasites are predicted to be unidentified at this time.
- Unfortunately, most people are unaware that they are affected with parasites and often the symptoms are blamed on another ailment. Add to this the fact that the tests available for parasites are unreliable to the point that it is estimated that only around 1% of parasite infestations in humans are properly diagnosed. This is a very scary number considering experts estimate that about 85% to 95% of the population is actually infected with parasites.
- Parasites can be found anywhere in the human body, even the brain. These parasites feed off the nutrients we are taking in for ourselves, leaving their human hosts only what they don't use. They can drain a human of energy and cause feelings of tiredness. Some parasites feed on certain substances, such as sugar, causing the infested person to crave the food the parasite prefers. Luckily, herbs are available to help rid a person of parasites. If parasites are suspected, treatment should be discussed with a physician. Many of the herbs that are available to treat parasites have health benefits that go way beyond killing the parasites. Making an appointment with an herbalist can be a great way to learn about these benefits.
- Anyone, anywhere in the world can become infected with parasites at anytime. Children, however, seem to be at a greater risk of infestation. This is primarily because of the habits of children. They tend to be less concerned with cleanliness and are more likely than any adult to be outside playing in the dirt and sticking dirty hands into their mouths. Germs should not be the only reason children are taught to wash their hands regularly. Also at a higher risk are people who walk outside often barefoot.
