Human Intestinal Parasite

There are a number of ways one can contract a human intestinal parasite, and chances are you may have engaged in this risky behavior a number of times already. 

Have you ever pulled weeds in your garden and popped a fresh green bean in your mouth without stopping to wash your hands or the vegetable? You could have Toxocariasis, an infection of roundworms contracted from soil that is contaminated even with a small bit of cat or dog feces. Maybe you like your steak rare and you’ve indulged in that treat overseas. You could be infested with Taenia saginata, or beef tapeworms, whose larvae form cysts in cow muscles often consumed by humans.  Even that cool, crystal clear river you drank from in the remote wilderness on your last vacation could have been harboring parasites. Giardia, one of the most common waterborne parasites in the country, can find its way to your intestine from a mere swallow of fresh water or even from a contaminated well.

There’s really no telling if you’ve got a human intestinal parasite. Medical tests can only detect 5 percent of the parasites humans are known to host, and those tests aren’t always reliable. Fortunately human intestinal parasite cleansers are safe to take even if you don’t have a confirmed case of parasites. But some are easier on your system than others. For instance, homeopathic cleansers use herbs and other natural ingredients to flush a wide range of parasites out of your system, along with the toxins they produce when they die. Herbal cleansers can also be used twice annually to prevent full-blown infestations.