ImmuPhen-Anti-Parisitical

Parasites occur not only in Third World countries. Eighty-five percent of dogs have at least one form of parasite. Some authorities believe that the true figure may be as high as 95 percent. This means no dog is completely immune from parasitic infestation.

What exactly is a parasite? A parasite is defined as any organism that lives on, or in, the body of another organism. In dogs, parasites will feed on their cells, the food they eat, and even on the supplements  taken. They range in size from microscopic single-celled organisms to tapeworms that can be up to 12 metres in length. Regardless of the size of the parasite, all can cause damage to the body.

Symptoms and Sources

Parasites often mimic other disorders or produce no noticeable symptoms at all. When they do cause symptoms, a wide range can be displayed. The most common symptoms include:

• diarrhea and/or constipation
• gas, bloating, and cramps
• rectal itching
• persistent skin problems
• droopy eyes
• lack of energy
• disturbed sleep
• muscle cramps or joint pain
• post-nasal drip

Parasites can affect tissue anywhere in the body. Many disorders have been associated with them, including arthritis, appendicitis, weight problems, cancer, and epilepsy. Parasites can enter the bloodstream, so they are able to travel to any organ in the body. This can cause problems that are often unrecognized as parasite-related and can result in an incorrect diagnosis. Parasites cause damages not only when they feed on  cells, but also when they excrete their waste in our bodies. This waste poisons the body, overworking the organs of elimination and weakening the immune system.

Parasites can enter the body through the mouth, the nose, or be absorbed through the skin. They can also be transmitted via insect carriers.

Because exposure to these carriers can also cause a condition known as candida (an overgrowth of yeast in the intestinal tract), candida and parasites tend to appear together.

Parasites survive best in an unhealthy internal environment. In order for the intestinal tract and colon to be healthy, there must be a balance between “good” and “bad” bacteria. Once the ideal ratio (80:20) is disrupted, the intestinal environment becomes conducive to parasite infestation. Factors that contribute to this imbalance range from drugs such as antibiotics, immune-suppressants, and steroids to a diet too high in refined carbohydrates.

Purge Them!

What is the best way to get rid of parasites? First, look to diet. As candida and parasites tend to coexist, it is wise to treat both simultaneously. This will require strict adherence to an anti-candida/parasite diet emphasizing organic vegetables and excluding refined carbohydrates, sugar in all forms and commercial processed foods (See: Supreme V Dog Food or ask about our Therapeutic foods).

Before serving an anti-parasitic supplement, make sure the bowels are working efficiently. If your dog is not having regular bowel movements (at least one and ideally two to three per day), dogs may end up reabsorbing toxins back into their system. Therefore, it is important to start with a detoxification  program that focuses on the colon but also does some cleansing of the liver and other channels of elimination (i.e. kidneys, skin, lungs, etc.). An herbal cleanse with leafy greens, which brings water to the bowels, is most effective (Purate™). This will prepare the body for the cleanse, and it will also help in reducing the die-off reaction once you start the parasite cleanse program.

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