WHAT’S BUGGING YOU? Part 7/7 -Bonus Material: Important Information, References, Resources, & Questions
In this final installment of “What’s Bugging You?”, you will find some of the resources and references that helped to shape this seven-part series. In the below sections, I will:
Offer cues to get you started on your own queries.
Give you leads to dig a little deeper on some anti-parasitics and other common drugs.
Supply a near exhaustive list of studies as they relate to diseases and symptoms that are either caused by parasites, or treatable with anti-parasitics - even when absent parasites.
Provide additional resources.
Call out a few sites for their great contributions to this subject (giving even more prospects to explore).
Help you find supplies.
Raise questions for you to ponder and debate amongst yourselves.
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HOW TO RESEARCH ON YOUR OWN
Don’t just take my word for it. Think for yourself and dig. Honestly, this entire collection is just the tip of the iceberg. A great way to research parasites and anti-parasitics as they relate to or may improve your situation is to input into your favorite search engine:
parasites and [pick a disease, illness, condition, or symptom]
Sample search: parasites alzheimers
[name of a specific anti-parasitic (food, medication - see What’s Bugging You Part 5 - The Action Plan for recommendations)] and [pick a disease, illness, condition, or symptom]
Sample search: garlic parasites
Sample search: turmeric inflammation
Sample search: ivermectin cancer
Always check for conflicts of interest, look for hidden agendas, and pay close attention to search engine results that may be skewed. It’s true, you may find opposing studies or results but ask yourself what is at the center of the discrepancy or why are only certain responses always at the top of the list. Somewhere in there, you’ll land on the truth.
ANTI - PARASITICS & COMMON DRUGS SHOW PROMISE
There is a lot of evidence (empirical, anecdotal, and statistical) of anti-parasitics and common drugs as promising treatments for diseases, conditions, symptoms - apart from a diagnosed case of parasite infestation. And chief among them isn’t “evidence based” but human experience. I have a strong opinion about “anecdotal” but suffice it to say, not all studies are cracked up to what their affiliated reputations may claim and you know your own body better than anyone else. Besides, it’s hard to dismiss first-hand accounts of people’s lives being changed, restored, and even saved.
An important point that must not be overlooked and I continue to emphasize - one does not have to have parasites in order to benefit from anti-parasitics (whether in the form of a pharmaceutical, food, supplement, or lifestyle adjustment). Remember, as touched on in What’s Bugging You Part 4 - Anti-parasitics and Our Health, in addition to parasites and regardless of their confirmed presence, viruses, fungal overgrowths, inflammation, biofilms, and bacterial imbalances can be a precursor, contributor, result of, or (in-and-of-themselves) a cause of a number of diseases (including cancer) but anti-parasitics may still play a role in easing these conditions.
Below are a number of examples but I encourage you to delve further.
ANTI-PARASITICS
Albendazole and Mebendazole as Anti-Parasitic and Anti-Cancer Agents: an Update
Anti-cancer effects of fenbendazole on 5-fluorouracil-resistant colorectal cancer cells
Anti-parasite drug ivermectin can suppress ovarian cancer by regulating lncRNA-EIF4A3-mRNA axes
Common skin disorders of the penis and the potential benefit of ivermectin
Exceptional Repositioning of Dog Dewormer: Fenbendazole Fever
Integrated analysis reveals FOXA1 and Ku70/Ku80 as targets of ivermectin in prostate cancer
Interaction of Ivermectin and doxycycline with SARS CoV-2 spike and human ACE2 receptor
Ivermectin has New Application in Inhibiting Colorectal Cancer Cell Growth
Ivermectin Induces Cytostatic Autophagy by Blocking the PAK1/Akt Axis in Breast Cancer
Ivermectin induces PAK1-mediated cytostatic autophagy in breast cancer
Ivermectin reverses the drug resistance in cancer cells through EGFR/ERK/Akt/NF-κB pathway
Ivermectin, a potential anticancer drug derived from an antiparasitic drug
Ivermectin: a systematic review from antiviral effects to COVID-19 complementary regimen
Ivermectin: enigmatic multifaceted 'wonder' drug continues to surprise and exceed expectations
Mebendazole inhibits tumor growth and prevents lung metastasis in models of advanced thyroid cancer
Mebendazole Potentiates Radiation Therapy in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Nitazoxanide: a first-in-class broad-spectrum antiviral agent
Potential and mechanism of mebendazole for treatment and maintenance of ovarian cancer
Progress in Redirecting Antiparasitic Drugs for Cancer Treatment
Progress in Understanding the Molecular Mechanisms Underlying the Antitumour Effects of Ivermectin
Repositioning of the anthelmintic drug mebendazole for the treatment for colon cancer
Repurposing Mebendazole as a Replacement for Vincristine for the Treatment of Brain Tumors
Repurposing Mebendazole for the Treatment of Medulloblastoma
The Antitumor Potentials of Benzimidazole Anthelmintics as Repurposing Drugs
The broad spectrum host-directed agent ivermectin as an antiviral for SARS-CoV-2 ?
The multitargeted drug ivermectin: from an antiparasitic agent to a repositioned cancer drug
Unexpected anti-tumorigenic effect of fenbendazole when combined with supplementary vitamins (note the value of combining pharmaceuticals with supplements)
COMMON DRUGS
Analysis of the effects of cyproheptadine on bladder cancer through big data
Doxycycline, salinomycin, monensin and ivermectin repositioned as cancer drugs
Identification of BBOX1 as a Therapeutic Target in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
This Is Big – Early Evidence Shows Common Antibiotics Also Kill Cancer Cells
To find out more about medicines, try this resource.
STUDIES & STORIES
Study after study and story after story, often excluded from conversation by main stream medicine and media, have proven that parasites are not only a real problem world-wide, but they are responsible for hundreds, if not thousands, of symptoms, conditions, and diseases. Even if they aren’t making you sick directly, they may be creating vulnerabilities within your body and depriving it of the tools it needs to fight assaults. Add to that the proven, positive impact anti-parasitics can have in healing (regardless of the presence of parasites) and it makes for some very interesting reading…
ADD ADHD
AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
ALCOHOLISM
Investigation of the impact of antiparasitic drug moxidectin on the rewarding effects of alcohol
Preclinical development of moxidectin as a novel therapeutic for alcohol use disorder
ALLERGIES & ASTHMA
Comparisons of Allergenic and Metazoan Parasite Proteins: Allergy the Price of Immunity
Effect of ivermectin on allergy-type manifestations in occult strongyloidiasis
Anti-inflammatory effects of ivermectin in mouse model of allergic asthma
Intestinal worms can influence allergy and asthma risk in humans
What Do Worms Have to Do With Asthma?
ALS/LOU GEHRIG’S
Analysis of ALS-related proteins during herpes simplex virus-2 latent infection
Enteroviral Infection: The Forgotten Link to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
Virus Found In Nervous System Of Lou Gehrig's Disease Victims
ALZHEIMERS/DEMENTIA
Herpes virus in Alzheimer's disease: relation to progression of the disease
HHV-6 and EBV identified as risk factors in Alzheimer’s Disease
Infection by Parasite Could Be Linked to Development of Alzheimer’s, Study Reports
Parasite found in feline feces 'increases risk of developing the crippling brain disease'
Parasite Linked with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases, Epilepsy, and Cancer
Unusual cause of dementia in an immunocompetent host: toxoplasmic encephalitis
AMELOYDOSIS
It’s interesting (but not surprising) to me that there are studies looking at antiparasitics to help with amyloidosis as antiparasitcs are helpful in addressing proteins and inflammation. As well, even though it isn’t itself cancer, there seems to often be a comorbidity and, in that application, the antiparasitics can be phenomenal in addressing disease and potentially alleviating some of the brunt of amyloidosis.
Pathogenesis of lymphatic filariasis in man - “Amyloidosis. McAdam (1978) has summarized the evidence that chronic filariasis causes amyloidosis in natives of New Guinea. Amyloidosis has been noted also in experimental filariasis (Klei and Crowell 1981).”
ANEMIA
ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY
Arthritis due to tuberculosis, fungal infections, and parasites
Immunomodulatory effect of various anti-parasitics: a review
AUTISM
AUTOIMMUNE
BACK PAIN, JOINT ACHES
BACTERIA
BIOFILM
Bacterial Biofilm and its Role in the Pathogenesis of Disease - A Study
Bacterial Biofilm and its Role in the Pathogenesis of Disease - A Discussion
Pulse Dosing of Antibiotic Enhances Killing of a Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm
BODY ODOR
CANCER
"The associations between infections with parasites and human cancers are well-evidenced." Section 7
CANCER - ANTI-PARASITICS
Albendazole and Mebendazole as Anti-Parasitic and Anti-Cancer Agents: an Update
Epidemiology of HTLV-1 Infection and ATL in Japan: An Update
Hydroxychloroquine Could Boost Chemotherapy Efficacy in Head and Neck Cancer
The Antitumor Potentials of Benzimidazole Anthelmintics as Repurposing Drugs
The Cancers For Which Ivermectin Has Been Demonstrated To Be Effective
CANCER, BLADDER
CANCER - BLOOD
CANCER - BONE
CANCER - BREAST
CANCER - CERVICAL
CANCER - COINFECTIONS
CANCER - COLORECTAL
CANCER - LEUKEMIA/LYMPHOMA
CANCER - LIVER
CANCER - MELANOMA
CANCER - MIS-DIAGNOSIS
CANCER - ORAL & OROPHARYNGEAL
CANCER - OVARIAN
Anti-parasite drug ivermectin can suppress ovarian cancer by regulating lncRNA-EIF4A3-mRNA axes
Ivermectin inactivates the kinase PAK1 and blocks the PAK1-dependent growth of human ovarian cancer and NF2 tumor cell lines
Potential and mechanism of mebendazole for treatment and maintenance of ovarian cancer
CANCER - PANCREATIC
CANCER - PARASITE CONNECTION
Are cancers newly evolved species? "Cancerous tumors are parasitic organisms"
Cancer in the parasitic protozoans Trypanosoma brucei and Toxoplasma gondii
CDC researchers link cancer cells from parasite to human tumors
Parasites- Egg sacs can be pathologically confused with cancer
Relationship Between Helminthasis and Gastric Cancer: A Systematic Review
CANCER - PROSTATE (see also PROSTATE)
CANCER - TUMORS
CANCER - VIRUS
CARDIOVASCULAR
Effect of a Single Oral Dose of Moxidectin on the Cardiac QT Interval of Healthy Volunteers
Etiology of Chagas disease myocarditis: autoimmunity, parasite persistence, or both?
Heart-warming? More like heart-harming. Here are 5 cardiac parasites ... for Valentine's Day
Influenza virus replication in cardiomyocytes drives heart dysfunction and fibrosis
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
CYSTICEROSIS
CYSTS
DERMATOLOGICAL
A case of atopic dermatitis caused by Ascaris lumbricoides infection
Difference Between Pinworms and Hemorrhoids (think itching)
Human Parasites Cause Acne, Pimples, Blackheads & Whiteheads? Yuck!
New indications for topical ivermectin 1% cream: a case series study
Parasites Induced Skin Allergy: A Strategic Manipulation of the Host Immunity
Topical Ivermectin: Uses, Mechanism, Side Effects, and How To Apply
DIABETES
In studies, IVM reduces serum glucose and cholesterol levels and improves insulin sensitivity
Coprevalence of parasitic infections and diabetes in Sub-Himalayan region of Northern India
Intestinal parasites in diabetic patients in Sohag University Hospitals, Egypt
Intestinal parasitic infections among diabetes mellitus patients
Mounting clues suggest the coronavirus might trigger diabetes
Risk for Newly Diagnosed Diabetes >30 Days After SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Persons Aged <18 Years
Treat the virus, prevent or treat the disease. What causes the virus?
Type 1 Diabetes May Be Triggered By a Common Virus, Study Suggests
UF Health researchers on team studying possible viral link with Type 1 diabetes
Unexpected viral behavior linked to type 1 diabetes in high-risk children
EAR, NOSE, THROAT
Ivermectin: A Novel Method of Treatment of Nasal and Nasopharyngeal Myiasis
Outer Ear Canal Infection with Rhabditis sp. Nematodes in a Human
ENDOCRINE
ENDOCRINE - IMMUNE
ENDOCRINE - IMMUNO-NEURO
ENDOCRINE - THYROID
EPILEPSY/SEIZURES
A Trial of Antiparasitic Treatment to Reduce the Rate of Seizures Due to Cerebral Cysticercosis
Common parasite linked to epilepsy and other brain disorders
Parasites and epilepsy: Understanding the determinants of epileptogenesis
Parasitic worms might also trigger seizures — in case you needed another reason to hate them
Scientists show how parasitic infection causes seizures, psychiatric illness for some
Seizures Following Parasitic Infection Associated With Brain Swelling
Toxoplasma Modulates Signature Pathways of Human Epilepsy, Neurodegeneration & Cancer
FATIGUE/LETHARGY
FEVER
FIBROMYALGIA
Fibromyalgia associated with Chagas' disease treated with nutraceuticals
Parasites can cause Many Health Problems and Fibromyalgia Symptoms
FUNGUS/YEAST (internal and external)
Drug repositioning of benzimidazole anthelmintics in the treatment of cryptococcosis: a review
Figure: Fungicidal activity of mebendazole against C. neoformans
GASTROINTESTINAL
GASTROINTESTINAL - CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE
GASTROINTESTINAL - COLON, CONSTIPATION
GASTROINTESTINAL - COMPLAINTS
Giardia lamblia infection increases risk of chronic gastrointestinal disorders
The Intestinal Epithelium at the Forefront of Host–Helminth Interactions
The relationship between intestinal parasites and some immune-mediated intestinal conditions
The Risk of Chronic Gastrointestinal Disorders Following Acute Infection with Intestinal Parasites
GASTROINTESTINAL - DIVERTICULITIS
Diverticulitis - A Case of Ectopic Peritoneal Paragonimiasis Mimicking Diverticulitis or Abdominal Abscess (library of medicine)
Diverticulitis - A Case of Ectopic Peritoneal Paragonimiasis Mimicking Diverticulitis or Abdominal Abscess (pubmed)Diverticulitis - Colonic Parasitic Infection Mimicking Peritoneal Seeding on 18F-FDG PET/CT
GASTROINTESTINAL - ESOPHAGITIS
GASTROINTESTINAL - H. PYLORI
GASTROINTESTINAL - IBS/IBD, CHRON’S, COLITIS/ULCERATIVE COLITIS
A Case of Parasite Invasion of the Intestinal Tract: A Missed Diagnosis in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Digestive, Colitis - Helminth-induced alterations of the gut microbiota exacerbate bacterial colitis
Helminth-induced alterations of the gut microbiota exacerbate bacterial colitis
Strongyloides colitis is a lethal mimic of ulcerative colitis: the key morphologic differential diagnosis
Worms and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Have we become too clean?
GASTROINTESTINAL - MALABSORPTION/LEAKY GUT
GASTROINTESTINAL - PARASITES
GASTROINTESTINAL - TRAVELERS DIARREAH
BLADDER
ENDOMETRIOSIS
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Appendiceal Enterobius Vermicularis Infestation Associated With Right-Sided Chronic Pelvic Pain
Human parasitic protozoan infection to infertility: a systematic review
Investigation of parasitic infestations in patients with endometriosis and infertility
Pinworm: A Common Human Parasite [Emphasis women’s health]
URINARY TRACT
GOUT/URIC ACID
HEADACHES/MIGRAINES
HEADACHES
MIGRAINES
HEMORRHOIDS
HERNIAS
HERPES
Dewormer drug fenbendazole has antiviral effects on BoHV-1 productive infection in cell cultures
Fighting parasitic infection inadvertently unleashes dormant virus
HERXHEIMER
12 Parasite Die-Off Detox Symptoms and How to Fight Them - by Dr. Watts
12 Parasite Die-off Symptoms and How to Fight Them (similar to cold/flu?)
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Pulmonary vascular disease associated with parasitic infection—the role of schistosomiasis
What is schistosomiasis? How is it connected to pulmonary hypertension?
HIV
HYDROCEPHALUS
Babies with hydrocephalus caused by toxoplasmosis have good outcomes with prompt treatment
Hydrocephalus in Neurocysticercosis and Other Parasitic and Infectious Diseases
Parasitic Infections of the Nervous System
IMMUNE SYSTEM/INFECTIONS
Investigating immune responses to parasites using transgenesis
Molecular characterization of Blastocystis species in Oregon identifies multiple subtypes
The Influence of Parasite Infections on Host Immunity to Co-infection With Other Pathogens
Parasitic disease: Contact rates, competition matter in transmission
INFLAMMATION
INSTITUTIONAL SETTING - HOSPITALS, LONG-TERM CARE, NURSING FACILITIES, DAY CARE
Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Nursing Homes: An Unappreciated Hazard for Frail Elderly Persons
Intestinal Parasites in Children from a Day Care Centre in Matanzas City, Cuba
Intestinal parasites in metropolitan Toronto day-care centres
Scabies: A Common Skin Condition in Long-Term Care Facilities
KIDNEY
Parasites and the Kidney — A Very Long and Tumultuous Relationship
Parasitic Kidney Disease: Milestones in the Evolution of Our Knowledge
Pathomechanisms in the Kidneys in Selected Protozoan Parasitic Infections
LACTIC ACIDOSIS
LIVER
Bacterial, Parasitic, and Fungal Infections of the Liver, Including Liver Abscess
Comparative hepatitis: Diseases caused by adult parasites or their distinct life cycle stages
Parasitic diseases of the liver
LUPUS
LYME DISEASE
MALABSORPTION
MALARIA
MENINGITIS
MENTAL HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH - ANGER/RAGE
MENTAL HEALTH - ANXIETY & DEPRESSION
MENTAL HEALTH - BEHAVIOR
MENTAL HEALTH - BIPOLAR
MENTAL HEALTH - OCD
MENTAL HEALTH - PARASITE CONNECTION
A Common Parasitic Infection May Affect A Person's Mental Health
Neuroscientists show how common parasitic infection causes seizures and psychiatric illness for some
Scientists show how parasitic infection causes seizures, psychiatric illness for some
The impact of parasite infection of mental illness including nervousness, irritability, and anger
MENTAL HEALTH - SUICIDE
METABOLIC - (under/over)WEIGHT
MRSA
A Novel Ivermectin-Derived Compound D4 and Its Antimicrobial/Biofilm Properties against MRSA
Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control
NAIL FUNGUS
NEUROLOGICAL
NEUROLOGICAL - ANTI-PARASITICS
NEUROLOGICAL - MULTPLE SCLEROSIS
NEUROLOGICAL - NERVOUS SYSTEM CONDITIONS
NEUROLOGICAL - PARASITES
NEUROLOGICAL - PERIPHERAL NERVE
OPTICAL/OCULAR/EYES
The effects of multiple doses of ivermectin on ocular onchocerciasis. A six-year follow-up
Treatment of onchocerciasis: The ocular effects of ivermectin and diethylcarbamazine
ORAL HEALTH
OSTEOMYELITIS
PARASITES & RELATED CONDITIONS
24 Signs You Have a Parasite and Natural Remedies To Get Rid of Them
27 Signs You’re Suffering From Parasites – and How to Eliminate Them Naturally
DPDx - Laboratory Identification of Parasites of Public Health Concern
Schimotosmiasis - Seizures, Inflammation, Liver fibrosis, Bladder cancer
PARKINSON’S
Parasite Linked with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases, Epilepsy, and Cancer
The correlation between Toxoplasma gondii infection and Parkinson's disease: a case-control study
PINEAL GLAND
A Good Night’s Sleep: The End of Insomnia & Sleeplessness - [Emphasis: Clogged Pineal Gland]
PROSTATE (see also CANCER - PROSTATE)
Inhibitory Effect of Artemisinin on Testosterone Propionate Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Researchers discover a common parasite can infect and promote disease in the prostate
PULMONARY
Human Tuberculosis I. Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Pathogenetic Mechanisms
Intestinal parasites co-infection among tuberculosis patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Parasitic infestation of lung: An unusual cause of interstitial pneumonitis
Pulmonary vascular disease associated with parasitic infection—the role of schistosomiasis
RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME
SEASONAL ILLNESS (e.g., Cold, Flu, Respiratory Infections, Virus, C-19…)
Nitazoxanide: a first-in-class broad-spectrum antiviral agent
The New Status of Parasitic Diseases in the COVID-19 Pandemic—Risk Factors or Protective Agents?
Ivermectin also great antiviral drug – useful even against Coronavirus
Ivermectin Treatment May Improve the Prognosis of Patients With COVID-19
Study Shows Anti-Parasitic Drug Can Kill COVID-19 Virus in Cell Culture
The Treatment of Viral Diseases: Has the Truth Been Suppressed for Decades?
Top Yale Doctor/Researcher: ‘Ivermectin works,’ including for long-haul COVID
SEPSIS
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STDs)
SLEEP
SPIKE PROTEINS
SPINE
TRAUMATIC INJURY
Fenbendazole improves pathological and functional recovery following traumatic spinal cord injury
Ivermectin Promotes Peripheral Nerve Regeneration during Wound Healing
TUMORS
Reverse swing-M, phase 1 study of repurposing mebendazole in recurrent high-grade glioma
CDC researchers link cancer cells from parasite to human tumors
Ivermectin inhibits HSP27 and potentiates efficacy of oncogene targeting in tumor models
Repurposing Mebendazole as a Replacement for Vincristine for the Treatment of Brain Tumors
VIRUS (See also SEASONAL ILLNESS, STDs, CANCER, etc.)
“Virus” is found in a number of categories. Please search for additional references and read Parts 3 & 4 for more context on their role in our health.
Helminths and Bacterial Microbiota: The Interactions of Two of Humans’ “Old Friends”
Investigation of Long COVID Prevalence and Its Relationship to Epstein-Barr Virus Reactivation
Pediatric Drug Nitazoxanide: A Potential Choice for Control of Zika
Virus, parasite may combine to increase harm to humans
RESOURCES
BOOKS & VIDEOS
What’s Bugging You? E-book (Part 1-6 of this series in an easy to read, convenient format)
Another Anti-Parasitic Cancer Cure - Video
Guess What Came to Dinner - Book
HCQ, Ivermectin, and Nitazoxanide All Show Promise - Video
A Parasitic World - Video
A Cure for All Diseases - Book: a unique but insightful take on the root of all that ails you. Take what speaks to you.
LABS
HealthLabs
Rupa Health
Personalabs
Walk-in-Lab
For additional resources, visit Order Your Own Labs, my Retail Therapy page and look under “LABS”, or contact me
TOOLS
Drug Interaction Checker
Orthomolecular
Pubmed
Ray Peat Forum and discussions such as this one
For more resources, go here.
QUICK LINKS to this 7-Part Series:
What’s Bugging You Part 1 - Overview
What’s Bugging You Part 2 - All About the Bugs
What’s Bugging You Part 3 - The Ramifications of Bugs
What’s Bugging You Part 4 - Anti-parasitics and Our Health
What’s Bugging You Part 5 - The Action Plan
What’s Bugging You Part 6 - What to Expect When De-bugging
What’s Bugging You Part 7 - Important Information, References, Resources, & Questions (current page)
HAT - TIP*
Special thanks to these sites for their in-depth investigations, hard work, and for generously sharing their experiences and knowledge to the benefit of all.
Chung Institute (two separate links provided here)
Contraband Cures
Dr. Axe
Dr. Jay Davidson
Dr. Lee Merritt
Dr. Zev Zelenko
Emily Morrow, FNTP
Florida - Sharkman - Website
Healing Well
I Love Iodine
MD Heal
My Cancer Story Rocks
Parasites Inside Me - The Parasite Lady
Parasite Protocol (including for cancer, Lyme, and as an anti-viral); also see this
Thrive Wellness
Wellness Mama
Dr. Lodi - there is a lot of good information here about protocols but I will say that I do not endorse a vegan diet.
*A mention doesn’t mean a full endorsement on all fronts but certainly gives respect to and shows appreciation for the work cited and their efforts.
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QUESTIONS
In anatomizing the content for “What’s Bugging You?”, questions came mind that I believe were only natural and deserve further consideration. I’m not suggesting I have the answers but perhaps, amongst yourselves, these will stimulate conversations, validate the same things you are wondering, or inspire you to ask your own.
Why haven’t we been hearing about parasites and anti-parasitics with regard to our health…shouldn’t this be common knowledge or at least open for discussion?
Is the presence of parasites truly as uncommon as we are led to believe? Are associated diseases and conditions that are classified as “extremely rare” really as we’re told? What is the “rarity” designation applied as the result of - tests? educated guesses? observations? statistics? Are you a statistic? Are the tests reliable? Conclusive? How many subjects were a part of those tests? Who conducted them? Is it a fair representation of the population at large?
Why do third-world countries deworm on a regular basis (typically 1-2 times a year) or recommend this for school children with medications being inexpensive and commonly available over the counter (OTC)?
Why aren’t these relatively benign, inexpensive anti-parasitic medicines readily available OTC in drugstores in the United States? Do you buy the narrative that there isn’t a market for them here? If they are available here, why are they so much more expensive?
Have you ever heard from your health care provider(s) that parasites could be a factor in your condition or that, even in the absence of parasites, anti-parasitics could alleviate your burden?
Have you ever tried to ask your health care provider(s) about a possible connection of parasites or the benefit of applying anti-parasitic modalities? If so, how were you treated? What were you told?
Have anti-parasitics (in any form - prescription, diet, supplement, lifestyle adjustments) ever been discussed or offered by your health care provider regardless of a diagnosed case or suspicion of parasites?
Why do we regularly de-worm our domesticated pets and farm animals from the same exact classes of parasites that have been proven to be found in humans but we don’t do this for ourselves?
Look at what you are exposed to on a regular basis (see “WHAT’S BUGGING YOU?” Part 2 - All About Bugs). Would you not think that it is possible that you, too, could be infested?
Why, when there are so many studies suggesting and even demonstrating effective treatment of diseases such as cancer, neurological conditions, and transient illnesses, are these options not made available to the general public, openly discussed, and offered as a prospective treatment (whether primary course or adjunct)? Why is access to some studies and findings limited, behind a paywall, or difficult to locate? Can’t people decide for themselves if the information is above their level of understanding and wouldn’t it all be available for free as a matter of public health and interest? Wouldn’t this only promote constructive dialogue between patients, care-givers, and their trusted medical professional?
When examining studies in general, do you spend time looking at who is behind them, what special interests they may have (despite declarative statements), and notice which studies are easy to access and which ones are buried, truncated, or have been removed?
Why aren’t the success stories of anti-helminthic therapeutic and curative effects being told and, of the ones that are, why is doubt placed about the efficacy when there are so many studies and real-life stories that prove otherwise?
Why are expensive, often experimental pharmaceutical drugs – many with considerable adverse side effects – promoted as treatments and potential cures before cheap, proven, benign therapeutics are at least offered for consideration?
Why aren’t patients given the choice of trying any type of anti-parasitic treatments (including diet and lifestyle) either with or in place of traditional pharmaceutical therapies?
How many people do you know who have lost time off of school or work because they were fighting a seasonal illness that ultimately (and unnecessarily) developed into a secondary infection requiring antibiotics and additional time-off? Were anti-parasitic therapeutics (in any form), proven to be effective, offered to reduce the spread and mitigate symptoms?
How many people do you know who have battled cancer, a neurological condition, or other illness or disease that were ever introduced to the concept of parasites or the use of anti-parasitical (regardless of the presence of parasites) as an option with or for treatment?
Do you think that the same media (social, news) platforms, corporations/companies, officials, and agencies that would suppress information on other important topics would also do the same with treatments and cures?
Do you think important medical information and details would ever be minimized or withheld from the public or do you trust that there is always total transparency?
What is more lucrative, keeping someone sick or helping someone become healthy?
Why are certain viruses and other diseases patented? Who holds the patents? Who stands to gain from the proliferation of sickness?
How many stories have you read or heard of people who have successfully treated their conditions with anti-parasitic modalities and have returned to health? How many do you need to witness for yourself before you’ll consider the role of parasites and anti-parasitics (even in absence of parasites) as a part of treatment? Here are a few to start:
Knowing the benign nature of anti-parasitic action steps, would you make the effort to include these measures in your regular routine?
What questions have you come up with while reading this series? Make note of them and use them as a catalyst for your own roundtables and inquisitions.
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Here’s hoping the only bugs that bite you are inspiration and love and the only one that ever takes you for a ride is a Volkswagen!
Marie Stumphauzer, FNTP
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