What Are Worms And How to Prevent Them Naturally
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by: Darrell Miller
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Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 Time: 8:52 AM
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Worms are parasites that live in the gastrointestinal tract. The most common types of worms are tapeworms and roundworms, which include ascarids, hookworms, pinworms, and threadworms. Roundworms are intestinal parasites that are contagious. They are shaped like earthworms, but are smaller in size. Roundworms can easily be seen with the naked eye. Pinworms are white, threadlike worms that are about one-third of an inch long. Tapeworms, on the other hand, vary in length from an inch up to thirty feet. These can survive for up to twenty-five years in the body. The most prevalent parasitic worm problem happens to be pinworm infestation in young children in the United States. There may be a variety of symptoms associated with worms, depending on the type of worm involved and the severity of the infestation. In some cases, there may even be no perceptible symptoms at all, while in other cases, worms may be seen in the stool.
Pinworms can cause severe anal itching, especially at night, as the worms tend to migrate outside the anus and lay their eggs. Additionally, pinworms can cause insomnia and restlessness. Hookworms can cause itching on the soles of the feet, bloody sputum, fever, rash, and loss of appetite. Threadworms, on the other hand, can cause coughing or bronchitis, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and gas. These worms can often be preceded by tiny red abrasions that itch occasionally. Small tapeworms are responsible for weight and appetite loss, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. On the other hand, large tapeworms can cause similar symptoms, but without the weight loss in most cases. Ascariasis, which is caused by ascarids, is characterized by bloating, stomach pain, vomiting, and difficulty breathing. Trichinosis is a disease that is often caused by a microscopic roundworm. If this disease is left untreated, it can lead to muscle damage and cardiac or neurological complications.
Worm infestations can range anywhere form mild to severe, even life threatening, especially in children. They result in poor absorption of essential nutrient and loss of blood from the intestinal tract in some cases. Worms can lead to deficiency-related disorders like anemia and growth problems because of the above reasons. Mal-absorption results from parasitic infection which makes one susceptible to many diseases because it results in diminished immune function.
Worms can be contracted through a variety of mechanisms which include improper disposal of human or animal waste, walking barefoot on contaminated soil, and ingestion of eggs or larvae from uncooked or partially cooked meat. Eggs may become airborne and be inhaled in some rare cases. Parasites are much more common than most people know, as they can be behind many illnesses, which include colon disorders. Parasites are more common in children than in adults. Additionally, they are common in people with AIDS, chronic fatigue syndrome, cadidasis, and many other disorders. Sadly, physicians do not normally check for worm infestations.
The following nutrients are beneficial in dealing with worms: acidophilus, beta-carotene, essential fatty acids, garlic, a multivitamin and mineral complex, vitamin B complex, vitamin C with bioflavonoids, and zinc. The following nutrients are also beneficial in dealing with worms: aloe vera juice, black walnut extract, butternut bark, fennel seed, flaxseed, licorice root, senna leaf, calendula, cascara sagrada, chamomile, chaparral, Echinacea root, ficus, gentian root, mugwort, mullein oil, parsley, pau d'arco, rhubarb root, slippery elm, thyme, valerian, wormwood, cayenne, turmeric, grapefruit seed extract, pinkroot, and pumpkin extract.
Wormwood and black walnut are extremely good for worms. Look for these and other great herbs at your local or internet vitamin store. always choose name brands like Solaray to ensure quality and purity of the product you buy for better health.
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