Parasites

      Parasites are not just something people get from foreign travel to exotic places. We all have parasites, microscopic organisms that live in our bodies. It is the over growth of these organisms, or larger parasites that wreak havoc. 

     Where do we get these parasites? Pets, sushi, sometimes in tap water, and fruits and vegetables. People working in fields don't usually have the best bathroom facilities, with places to wash their hands. Washing off fruits and vegetables, even organic, is always a good idea.

     Symptoms of parasitic invasion in include abdominal bloating, especially at night, and sometimes an itchy anus. You can tell pets have parasites when they scoot across the floor on their back side, trying to relieve the itch.

     Since I love sushi, I keep a nutritional supplement on hand to take after indulging.

                                                                        Health & Happiness,

                                                                                                Nancy Burton, L.Ac.