Reader question:
Received your email and it reminded me that I need to reach out to you and ask you about a safe parasite cleanse that I can do on a regular basis.
I know you use Para but what are your thoughts about ivermectin?
~ Mika B.
Hi Mika!
This is a great question! As a traditional naturopath I prefer to work with herbs rather than pharmaceuticals for a number of reasons.
First, if you are not sure which exactly which parasites you are carrying, taking a drug like ivermectin may not even kill your buggers. While ivermectin is effective against some roundworms it does not affect tapeworms or flukes. And while ivermectin may kill giardia, it won’t kill cyclospora.
Second, the herbs that I recommend taking (some of which are the Para series of 1, 2, and 3 from Cellcore Biosciences) address all phases of the lifecycle of a parasite from eggs through larvae to adults, whereas ivermectin often doesn’t the eggs. Meaning the eggs will eventually hatch and you will have a whole new population of parasites to deal with.
Third, most people tolerate the herbs without any negative reactions or side effects. The herbs I work with do not interact with other supplements or medications.
Fourth, the herbs do not destroy your microbiome along with the parasites. This is key because, depending on the extent and duration of your infection, you may have more to do to recover once the parasites are gone.
The herbs and regimen I work with is fine to repeat annually, bi-annually, or even every few months if you feel you need it that frequently. What’s most important is to get the right dosage and frequency. You need to take enough herbs to saturate your body and reach both worms and protozoa like giardia, and you need to take the right herbs together in order to affect the parasites in all life stages.
You can get all of my guidance and support for evicting parasites in The Parasite Purge, a part of The Inflammation Academy.
