source Toxoplasmosis is an infection transmitted by a parasite, known as Toxoplasma gondii, that usually persists in the digestive system of cats. In United States, over 60 million people have been infected by this deadly parasite. However, in most cases, toxoplasmosis is not a major cause of concern if the affected individual is healthy. This [...]

source According to a recent study, many common protozoans living in the human gut are extremely contagious, and likely to be widespread in many animal species, causing unsettling digestive disorders. The study was conducted by the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, in early 2009. They found that parasites of the groups Cryptosporidium and Giardia are [...]

The pork tapeworm is a very serious parasite that makes its home in the brain. If you live around pigs or eat undercooked pork, it’s possible for you to consume pork tapeworm eggs. These eggs can turn into larvae, which in turn, can eventually move into the brain, causing it to swell and become inflamed. [...]

This is the story of a man that was experiencing chest pains, high fever, chills and uncontrollable shaking. It turns out that he is infected with a very common blood parasite called Babesia. A small tick that he probably picked up while he was jogging and hiking through some brush. Source: Animal Planet on YouTube [...]

Here’s the story of a doctor that has been battling threadworms living in his intestines for most of his life. The parasites were, reportedly, living in his small bowel for approximately 60 years and caused them to swell up to twice its original size. Source: Animal Planet on YouTube As a result of the parasitic [...]

We’ve already discussed the health dangers of intestinal parasites. However, a larger danger to your health are brain parasites. In the video below, the Animal Planet takes a look at a guy who has parasites living in his brain. Here is his story and how they got the parasites out. Source: Animal Planet on YouTube [...]

source Of all the components of the human anatomy, by far the most delicate and susceptible to upset is the digestive tract. Giardiasis is one such ailment that affects the digestive tract. The ailment is triggered by the presence and action of the microscopic Giardia Lamblia parasite. The Giardia Lamblia parasite lodges within the delicate [...]

source As mentioned in previous posts, hookworms in humans do not bear any prominent symptoms and due to this reason about 70% of people may suffer from the infection without having a single clue about it. The infection of hookworms in humans occur in two ways; one through the skin and the other through dogs. [...]

This video looks to be from a colonoscopy, where they find a live (and pretty large) whipworm living inside somebody’s intestines. While the video is about five minutes long, throughout the video you repeatedly see the whipworm squirted with water. Source: Murrasaca on YouTube As we’ve discussed in previous articles, intestinal parasites are something you [...]

Ringworms are a common parasite that can affect humans. In this video below, a naturopathic doctor discusses some of the causes of ringworms and what you can do to treat yourself, in order to remove the parasite from your body. Source: Global Healing Center on YouTube In this video, the doc discusses two products that [...]

In the video below, the Director of the Sandler Center for Research on Parasitic Diseases discusses why he believes that some intestinal parasites have medical advantages. He talks about, as an example, a case where somebody suffered from Ulcerative Colitis, and as a treatment option he intentionally ingested whipworm eggs to see if it would [...]

article written by Rita Putatunda According to parasitologists, the wrong episode of history has been blamed all along for contributing towards tapeworm infection in humans. For several decades, the assumption by most scientists has been that the human tapeworm was picked up by our species when they domesticated pigs and cattle, about 10,000 years back. [...]

article written by Rachna Gupta The most common type of roundworm infection is the pinworm infection. Roundworms are basically intestinal parasites that use your body as a host to stay alive and reproduce. The microscopic eggs of the pinworm hatch inside your bodies and grow into adults that measure 13 millimeters or about half an [...]

Parasite worms cause a significant amount of distress and even mortality throughout the world. They are especially prevalent in less developed nations where there are lowered standards of food preparation and personal hygiene. But parasite worms are not limited to these nations. There are a number of parasite worms that are common in the United States, such as pinworms, roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms. Here is what you need to know about each of these harmful invaders and how you can keep them out of your system.

In order to relieve the symptoms of a parasitic infection, it is essential to completely remove the parasites from the body. Any medication or nutritional supplement that aims to cure the parasitic infection without removing the parasites will be unsuccessful. Rather, there are five comprehensive steps that will help you remove parasites and get on with your life. These include cleansing the system, modifying the diet, administering supplements to kill the parasites in all of their life stages, reintroducing healthy bacteria to the digestive system, and making the necessary lifestyle changes to prevent re-infection.

Here is a list of the most common parasite infections.

Human parasitic infections can mimic diseases such as the diabetes, heart disease, cancer, irritable bowel syndrome and the flu. Human parasites can cause weight loss, fatigue, sore aching muscles, high blood pressure, digestive disorders, and in extreme cases, even death. If you think that you or a loved one may be infected with a parasitic organism, read on to learn more about these harmful invaders and what you can do to stay parasite-free.

Fluke parasites are a type of parasitic flatworm or trematode that can cause infections and diseases of the digestive tract and lungs of its host species. The name “trematode” is Greek in origin, meaning, “having holes.” This refers to the external suckers that adult flukes use to leech nutrients from their hosts. Fluke parasites have fairly complex life cycles and must generally inhabit several hosts. Humans can contract a fluke parasite infection by consuming uncooked fish, plants, or animals or from contact with fluke-infected waters.

Veterinarians estimate that up to 45 percent of felines in the United States are infected with some type of parasite. Feline parasites may be worms such as roundworms, hookworms, or tapeworms or one-celled protozoan parasites such as coccidia, or toxoplasma. Over time, these parasites can leech the life out of a cat, until she becomes too weakened to sustain herself. In addition, there are some feline parasite infections that can transfer from a cat to a human.

If you have a dog, then you need to know about parasites. Dogs are the frequent victims of a number of internal parasites or worms such as roundworms, hookworms, and coccidia. In most cases, early diagnosis and treatment of parasitic infections can prevent the development of any significant symptoms. Dog parasite infections may cause any or all of the following symptoms: diarrhea, weight loss, dull, dry hair; blood stools, and vomiting. Here is a closer look at the parasites that can affect your dog, and what you can do to keep him healthy.

There are a number of parasitic infections that can affect your cat. Here is what you need to know about cat parasite infections and what you can do to prevent and treat them.

Different parasites choose to make their home in different places in the body. Some worms prefer the environment of the digestive system, while certain flukes thrive in the tissues of the lungs. Other parasites, like the pig tapeworm, Taenia solium, make their way to the brain to live and multiply.

The Schistosoma species of blood parasites are responsible for the disease called schistosomiasis. There are two subspecies of Trypanosoma brucei that can distinctly different illnesses in humans. Blood parasites of the genus Plasmodium are responsible for the disease known as malaria.

Animal parasites can affect their host organism in a number of ways. Fist and foremost, parasites are likely to cause some type of physical trauma to the animal due to their migration within the body. Tissue destruction, tissue displacement, ulceration of the liver, and intestinal wall damage are all possible results of animal parasitic infection. Once in the body, animal parasites generally leach nutrients such as vitamins and essential minerals. This nutrient loss can result in severe vitamin deficiencies, anemia, and weight loss.

Parasites are a very large and very real problem throughout the world today. Many people associate parasite infections with less developed nations that may have lowered standards for food preparation or personal hygiene. However, parasites are quite common in the United States as well. If you think you can’t possibly become infected with a parasite, consider this: experts estimate that one in six people are currently suffering from parasites, worldwide. Ready to learn more about parasites and what you can do to control this epidemic?