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WHAT ARE PARASITES?

The key to solving the parasite problems lies in restoring balance to the colon.

A parasite is an organism that lives off another organism.  Parasites living inside the human body will feed off our cells, our energy, off the food we eat, even off the supplements we take.  Although there are  many varieties (some 3,200) of parasites, they fall into one of two major groups; worms and protozoa.  Most protozoa are single-celled organisms, which are only visible under the microscope. Worms come in all sizes, from threadworms, measuring less than one centimeter, to tapeworms up to 12 meters in length.

How Common are parasites?  Who’s affected?

It’s not just third world countries that have parasite problems or Americans who travel extensively? Studies have indicated that as much as 85% of the North American population has at least one form of parasite, and some authorities believe the true figure may be as high as 95%.  Parasites are, in fact, the Center for Disease Control’s #1 health risk”.  No one is immune from parasite infestation.

While the problem is widespread, it often goes unrecognized.  Because parasitic infestation has generally been considered a disease of the tropics, the average Physician is not likely to consider it when making a diagnosis, especially since parasitology is seldom a focus in mainstream medical journals or medical schools. There are only three nationally reportable parasitic diseases: Cryptosporidiosis, malaria and trichinosis, and apart from the records kept by the CDC, there is little tracking for parasites. With lack of information and little training, doctors seldom look for parasites as an underlying cause of illness.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF PARASITES?

Medical tests don’t have much to say about parasites other than stating they can cause diarrhea and malabsorption.  It is important to bear in mind, however, that parasites can mimic other disorders and or produce no noticeable symptoms.  When they do cause symptoms, a wide range can be displayed.  These can include:

Diarrhea OR constipation

Digestive complaints (gas, bloating, cramps)

Irritability/ nervousness

Irritable bowel syndrome

Persistent skin problems

Overall fatigue

Disturbed sleep

Anemia

Muscle cramps

Joint pain

Granulomas (tumor-like masses that encase destroyed larva or parasites)

Post nasal drip

Teeth grinding

Prostatitis

Sugar cravings

Ravenous appetite (or loss of appetite

Allergies

Rectal itching

Brain fog

Pain in the umbilicus

Bed-wetting

Parasites can affect tissue anywhere in the body.  Disorders that have been associates with them include arthritis, multiple sclerosis, appendicitis, both overweight and underweight conditions, cancer and epilepsy etc.

Because they can get into the blood and travel to any organ, parasites can cause problems that are often not recognized as parasite-related.  This can result in an incorrect or incomplete diagnosis.  For example, a roundworm infestation in the stomach can give the appearance of a peptic ulcer.

And chronic Giardia lamblia can be an undetected element or missing diagnosis in both candidiasis and chronic fatigue syndrome.  Most people don‘t realize it, but it is not only parasites that can cause damage to the body the body, forcing the organs of elimination to work overtime.  Processing these wastes can also stress the immune system .  As the detox mechanisms become overwhelmed, nutritional  reserves are depleted and the immune system weakens.  The net result is disease development.

WHAT  CAUSES  PARASITE  INFESTATION?

Nutritional deficiency appears to contribute to parasite infestations.  “Animals kept on diets deficient in protein or vitamins A, B1, B2, biotin, folic acid or other nutrients have been infested with many types of parasites… when these same parasites have been repeatedly implanted in healthy animals, however, infestations have not occurred, as long as the diet has been adequate.”  We see then that  nutrition affects the internal environment (or terrain) of the body, which in turn, plays a key role in determining whether parasites will pass through or set up house-keeping in the body.

Parasites can enter the body through the mouth (ingested), through the nose (inhaled) or through the skin (including through the bottom of the feet).  They can also be transmitted via insect carriers.  Common sources of parasites include:

Contaminated soil

Contaminated fruits and vegetables

Raw or rare meat

Pets

Mosquitoes

Contact with feces (such as through day care centers)

Polluted water/ tap water

Contact with someone who has parasites

Another factor that no doubt contributes to the growing parasite epidemic is the widespread use of drugs that suppress our immune system.  Many of the drugs in common use today are immune suppressive and therefore increase our susceptibility to parasitic infestation.

Although many external factors contribute to the parasite problem, by far the biggest factor is an internal one- a dirty colon, largely the result of an unwholesome lifestyle and bacterial imbalance in the colon.  Once the ideal ratio of good to bad bacteria in the intestines (80% 20%)  is disrupted, the resulting imbalance  creates an environment conducive to parasite infestation.  Factors that contribute to this imbalance include:

Antibiotics

Refined carbohydrates

Steroid drugs

Birth control pills

x-ray/radiation  therap

chlorinated water

stress

low fiber diet

pollution

poor digestion and elimination

mercury  toxicity (often from ‘silver ‘ dental fillings)

These factors can also set the stage for overgrowth of the yeast Candida albicans.  For this reason, Candida and parasites tend to appear together

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE PARASITE?

A stool analysis is usually used to detect parasites.  However, they can be difficult to detect since they tend to hide in the lining of the intestine and in other organs.  If your parasites are in your heart or lungs, they will not show up in your stool regardless of how  well  it’s analyzed.

Also, tests are only available for 40 to 50 types of the 1000 + species of parasites that can live in the body.  In view of this situation, a negative lab test is no assurance that a person does not have parasite.

How Can I Get Rid  of Parasites?

Because Candida and parasites tend to travel together, it is wise to treat for both simultaneously.  This will require strict adherence to an anti-Candida diet, one that emphasizes organic vegetables and meat and excludes refined carbohydrates, sugar in all forms (including fruit) and fermented foods.  All  starchy carbohydrates .   Must be limited for a time. You’ll want to adhere to this diet for the duration of your parasite cleanse.

I have been working with Parasites and Candida for 20 years . I have learned that parasites adapt to their environment making it difficult to get rid of them and to balance the intestinal track,  bringing  it back to a healthy state. I find it a challenge every  day  to help people who have them.  Most people have had them for years, and so it takes a long time to get back in balance.  I find that my clients get  discouraged, and I have to support them so that they stay on the protocol.  But those who do are rewarded with good health.  I hope you enjoy this article      Lainy

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THE PRINCIPLES OF PROPER FOOD COMBINING

ACID FRUITS
Grapefruit
Pineapple
Lemons
Oranges
Pomegranates
Strawberries
Tangerines
Tomatoes

Sub-acid fruits:
Apples
Apricots
Berries
Cherries
Fresh figs
Kiwis
Pears
Peaches
Mangos
Plums
Grapes
Papayas

Sweet Fruits:
Bananas
Prunes
Figs
Dried Fruits

Combining Acid with Sub-acid fruits in moderation is ok.
Sub Acid with sweet fruits in moderation is ok.
Do not combine acid fruits with sweet fruits.

Always eat Melons alone.

Low and Non-Starchy vegetables like:
Alfalfa sprouts
Asparagus
Artichokes
Broccoli
Are ok to combine with Protein Like:
Dairy
Animal Protein
Soy
Eggs
Or Carbohydrates starches like:
Corn
Pasta
Potatoes
Pumpkin
Grains
Do not combine Proteins and Carbohydrates starches.
Fats:
Oils
Avocado
Others that we do not recommend in excess are
Butter Cream Margarine
Try to combine in moderation: Proteins and Fats

What is the colon?
The colon is best known as the “large intestine”. It is a sewage system for the body. If neglected and abused it becomes a cesspool. Consider this analogy: What would happen if we didn’t empty our garbage cans for months, and we kept on putting more and more food on top of the old.? Wouldn’t our home begin to smell like a garbage dump? The same happens with our colons. When our colon is not clean and normal, it is dysfunctional.

Common Symptoms of Colon Dysfunctions
Constipation
Abdominal discomfort
Fatigue
Protruding Abdomen
Headaches
Aches and pains in different part of the body
Skin Problems Irritability
Allergies bad breath
Poor appetite Insomnia
Overweight Food Cravings
Prostate problems Other female problems

Constipation:
Is the number one affliction underlying nearly every ailment; it can be imputed to be the initial, primary cause of nearly every disturbance of the human system. It is vital to stress that constipation affects the health of the colon, upon which the health of the body in its entirety depends (Dr. Norman Walker, Colon Health the Key to a Vibrant life). The expression constipation is derived from the Latin word”constipates” which translated means “to press or crowd together, to pack, to cram.”
Consequently, to be constipated means “ that the packed accumulation of feces in the bowel makes its evacuation difficult.

How Do I Know If I am Constipated?
Nearly every man, women, and child living in modern society today is constipated.
Yes, constipated even though the bowels may move regularly. First, consider transit time. Transit time is how long it takes after food is eaten until its residues are expelled through the anus. The average transit time for people in our western civilization is 65 to 100 hours. It should take about 8 hours of eating a meal, the greater the chance you are constipated. (The Colon Health Handbood, Robert Gray)

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   Restoring the colon is not an easy task and should not be thought of
as "quick fix" solution.  Restoration can take up to a year's time. We must allow
time for the proper foods to replenish the body's  reserves   between
cleansings.  Good and lasting results take time.  We need to make sure that the
bowel has sufficient water, good nerve tone, good muscle tone, adequate
circuclation, and the correct biochemical  nutrients  in the proper amounts.
However, we cannot build a good bowel if it is toxic laden and dirty.  

 One of the most important factors in the restoration is the proper
foods and combination of these foods for proper digestion and elimination.  The
human digestive tract was not designed by nature to digest complex meals.  If we
make a habit of eating complex meals disregarding our enzymatic limitations, we
cannot properly digest our food.  The food will spoil in our digestive tract in
turn causing putrification, constipation, etc.  There is some food that should
not be eaten together because these combinations cause poor digestion.

INTESTINAL FLORA

  What is the role of intestinal flora in the colon?  The bowels contain
both friendly and unfriendly bacteria.  It is crucial that we maintain the
proper balance of these bacteria for optimal colon health.  The correct
bacterial balance for a healthy bowel is about 85% friendly bacteria and 15%
unfriendly bacteria. Certain foods will feed both types of bacteria in our
systems.  For example, processed food, coffee and alcohol all destroy friendly
bacteria.  Of course, we must avoid the foods that destroy the friendly bacteria
and consume those that reinstate and maintain.  However, research has found that
it takes more than a year on average for a new diet to produce any noticeable
change in the flora.  Therefore, the use of probiotics can be extremely
beneficial in restoring the proper intestinal flora.

Despite the miracles of modern medicine, we are not a healthier society than
ever before.

More people than ever are suffering from conditions such as :
Constipation and Diarrhea
Dependency on Laxitives
Frequent Headaches
Low Back Pain
Lowered Resistance to  Infections
Fatique
Irritability
Insomnia
Edema/ Swelling
Bloating
Skin Problems
Bad Breath
Sinus Problems
Food Allergies
Weight Problems
Memory Loss
Depression
Menstrual Problems
General Aches and Pains
Yeast infections
Parasites
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

In the US ,  we spend over four hundred million dollars per year on laxitives
alone.  Seventy million of us have bowel  problems.  One hundred thousand of us
have colostomies every year.  Colon cancer is the second leading cancer related
cancer related killer on record.

The American Cancer Society suggests that the increase in bowel cancer is due to
pesticides and hermicides sprayed on our crops, hormones and antibiotics fed to
our livestock, and carcinogenic agents found in the air that we breathe and the
water that we drink.  Our colons can become a welcoming home for these types of
toxins.

Why is this happening to us? What can we do to prevent these conditions  BEFORE
they become conditions?

The answer lies in the large intestine, or the colon.  The colon is a hollow
tube of muscle that spans about five feet long and is about two inches in
diameter.  The colon is the last segment of the alimentary, or digestive tract.
It serves as a final phase of digestion in which fecal matter, or waste , is
compacted: water and vitamins are absorbed into the blood stream: and the
remaining , undigested proteins are converted into amino acids.

These events occur as the colon moves in a wave like motion called peristalsis
to push matter along.  Normal peristaltic movements can be blocked for a variety
of reasons.  A typical American diet of flour, dairy products, meat,processed
foods, sugar, and perservaties will cause fecal matter to build up in the colon.
In fact, most people are carrying several pounds of dried up fecal matter
impacted in their colons.  Furthermore, laxitives  may cause atrophy of the
muscle and perpetuate they cycle that they are supposed to end. 

As this stagnant fecal matter builds up in the colon, the colon will act as
sieve to allow toxins and bacteria to escape the colon and enter the blood
stream just as food and vitamins normally would.  Once these toxins are blood
born, they are free to travel throughout the body and cause chaos and
destruction to all the body's systems causing symptoms such as the ones listed
above.

So  what can be done to prevent this? What is the magical "ounce of prevention"
in the these cases?

Many people are re-discovering colon hydrotherapy or colonics.
                

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I was given this article and it makes alot of sense, so i pass it on to you with the  hopes that you  will read it and learn from it.  Lainy

EATING FRUIT

This is informative!

We all think eating fruit means just buying fruit, cutting it up and popping it into our mouths. It’s not that easy. It’s important to know how and when to eat fruit.

What’s the correct way to eat fruit?

IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUIT AFTER A MEAL! FRUIT SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.

Eating fruit like that plays a major role in detoxifying your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.

FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD.

Let’s say you eat two slices of bread, then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it’s prevented from doing so.

In the meantime, the whole meal rots and ferments, and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach, and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.

Eat your fruit on an emptystomach, or before your meal! You’ve heard people complain: Every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet, etc. This will not happen if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. Fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas. Hence, you bloat!

There’s no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruit becomes alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruit, you have the Secret of Beauty, Longevity, Health, Energy, Happiness and normal weight.

When you need to drink fruit juice drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT the concentrated juice from the cans. Don’t drink juice that has been heated. Don’t eat cooked fruit; you don’t get the nutrients at all. You get only the taste. Cooking destroys all of the vitamins.

Eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a 3-day fruit-fast to cleanse your body. Eat fruit and drink fruit juice for just 3 days, and you will be surprised when your friends say how radiant you look!

KIWI: Tiny but mighty, and a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E and fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange!

AN APPLE a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants and flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C, thereby helping to lower the risk of colon cancer, heart attack and stroke.

STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits and protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.

EATING 2 – 4 ORANGES a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent and dissolve kidney stones, and reduce the risk of colon cancer.

WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. Also a key source of lycopene, the cancer-fighting oxidant. Also found in watermelon: Vitamin C and Potassium.

GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene, good for your eyes.

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