The Truth About Parasites and Your Health: What Everyone is Missing
I used to think parasites were something you only picked up from bad sushi or traveling abroad—until I discovered they were living inside me, wreaking havoc on my health. What if I told you that parasites might be the hidden reason behind your fatigue, brain fog, or stubborn health issues—and that your body is actually inviting them in?
If you’ve ever struggled with chronic fatigue, brain fog, autoimmune issues, or stubborn health challenges, parasites may be playing a much bigger role than you think.
Most of us have been taught that parasites are a third-world problem, something you pick up from contaminated food or water in developing countries. Western medicine largely dismisses the idea that parasites could be a root cause of disease here in the U.S. But after a decade in regenerative health, I can confidently say this: I’ve seen more parasites than I’d like to admit, and I’ve watched countless people heal once they addressed them properly.
The truth is, parasites don’t invade—they’re invited. Your body creates a demand for them. And until we fix the internal terrain that allows them to thrive, they will keep coming back.
Are Parasites Really the Root Cause of Disease?
For years, we’ve been told that parasites are the problem—that they invade our bodies, wreak havoc, and must be eradicated at all costs. I get it. If you’ve ever struggled with bloating, skin issues, autoimmune symptoms, or chronic fatigue, it’s easy to point the finger at these unwelcome guests. But here’s what most people (including many health practitioners) miss: parasites are not actually the root cause of disease.
The real issue? Your internal terrain.
Parasites don’t just show up randomly. They take residence in a body that invites them in—because it provides exactly what they need to survive. Think of them as nature’s cleanup crew. They break down toxins, undigested food, heavy metals, and waste that the body hasn’t been able to eliminate properly. If your detox pathways are clogged, if your gut is weak, or if your body is overloaded with inflammation, parasites step in to help.
So, what happens when you go straight to a “kill protocol” without addressing the root cause? You might eliminate some parasites, but if your body is still in the same imbalanced state, guess what? They come right back. Until we shift the internal environment—clearing waste, restoring gut health, and supporting detoxification—parasites will always find a way to return.
Healing is not about going to war with your body. It’s about understanding why parasites are there in the first place and creating an environment where they simply can’t survive.
How Your Body is Creating the Demand for Parasites
So why would your body want parasites? Because they have a job to do. Parasites are part of nature’s recycling system, designed to break down waste, rotting tissue, heavy metals, and toxins. They feed on what shouldn’t be there—undigested food, mucus buildup, and metabolic waste that’s been left behind. If your system is overloaded, your body essentially calls in reinforcements: parasites.
Think of it this way—if you left food scraps all over your kitchen floor, would you be surprised if ants showed up? Of course not. The same thing happens inside your body. If your lymphatic system is backed up, your digestive enzymes are weak, or your detox pathways are sluggish, parasites see an opportunity. They aren’t the problem; they’re a symptom of a deeper imbalance.
This is why simply doing an aggressive parasite cleanse without fixing the underlying terrain doesn’t work. You might clear some out, but if your body still has the same toxic environment, more will show up. The key isn’t just to kill parasites—it’s to remove the reason they were there in the first place. When you do that, parasites naturally lose their foothold, and your body begins to heal at the root level.
The Connection Between Parasites, Autoimmunity, and Chronic Illness
Many people diagnosed with an autoimmune condition are told their body is attacking itself—an idea that, quite frankly, never sat right with me. The human body is incredibly intelligent; it doesn’t just “malfunction” and turn against its own cells. So, what’s really happening?
Parasites, Heavy Metals, and Undigested Food—A Toxic Trio
Your immune system is designed to protect you from foreign invaders. The problem is, when your body is overloaded with:
Heavy metals (from fillings, vaccines, processed foods, and even deodorant)
Chemical toxins (pesticides, environmental pollutants, personal care products)
Undigested food waste (due to weak digestion and leaky gut)
Excess sugars and complex starches.
…it creates the perfect breeding ground for parasites. These parasites consume and store toxins, and in doing so, they prevent those toxins from circulating freely in your body. Sounds helpful, right? The catch is—when your immune system recognizes these parasites and starts attacking them, it looks like autoimmunity on paper.
The Truth About Autoimmune Diseases
Conditions like Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus aren’t your body attacking itself. What’s actually happening:
Your immune system is attacking the invaders—parasites, bacteria, and toxins.
The thyroid, joints, and tissues where these toxins accumulate become battlegrounds.
Until the root cause (parasites + toxicity) is addressed, the immune response never shuts off.
When we shift the focus from suppressing symptoms to clearing the body’s toxic load, the immune system calms down, and the body begins to regenerate—without the need for lifelong medication.
The Right Way to Cleanse Parasites
If you’ve ever done a parasite cleanse and felt awful—nausea, brain fog, bloating, rashes, flu-like symptoms—it wasn’t because the cleanse “didn’t work.” It’s because you weren’t prepared.
Most people approach parasite cleansing all wrong. They jump straight into aggressive kill protocols without first opening their detox pathways, leaving their body flooded with die-off toxins and waste it can’t eliminate properly. This is why some people feel worse during a cleanse than before they started.
Step 1: Open the Drain Before You Start Cleaning
Before you even think about killing parasites, you need to make sure your body can actually get rid of them. This means supporting:
Colon & Bowel Movements – You should be going at least twice a day. If not, parasites have nowhere to go once they die.
Liver & Kidney Function – Your detox organs must be able to filter and eliminate toxins efficiently.
Lymphatic Drainage – Movement, hydration, and dry brushing help keep waste from stagnating.
Step 2: Remove Their Food Source
Parasites thrive in a toxic, mucus-filled, sugar-laden environment. Clean up your diet by reducing processed foods, refined sugars, and inflammatory oils.
Step 3: Cleanse Safely & Strategically
Once elimination pathways are open, use herbal antiparasitics in cycles (e.g., 10-15 days on, 5 days off) to match the parasite life cycle. This prevents reinfestation and allows your body to fully clear them out.
When done correctly, a parasite cleanse isn’t about “killing” anything—it’s about restoring balance so your body no longer needs parasites in the first place.
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Parasites, Energy, and Emotional Well-being
Parasites aren’t just a physical problem—they are deeply tied to your energy, emotions, and even your sense of personal power.
I always say, what our cells think, our self thinks, and what our self thinks, our cells think. Your body is an energetic being, and parasites don’t just feed on waste—they feed on low-frequency energy like depletion, stress, and emotional trauma. If you constantly feel drained, exhausted, or stuck in cycles of burnout and overwhelm, your body may be mirroring that depletion on a physical level.
The Connection Between Trauma and Parasites
Many people dealing with chronic parasite overload also have a history of:
Chronic stress and overgiving—always pouring into others but never filling their own cup.
Emotional trauma, especially experiences where they felt powerless or drained.
Nervous system dysregulation—feeling stuck in fight-or-flight mode.
Just as parasites latch onto a toxic physical terrain, they also thrive in an energetically depleted body. This is why true healing isn’t just about taking herbs or doing a physical cleanse—it’s about clearing what’s feeding the parasites on all levels.
Healing Holistically: Body, Mind, and Energy
Physically—cleanse parasites safely and repair the gut.
Emotionally—release stored trauma and reclaim your energy.
Energetically—set boundaries, nourish yourself, and shift into a state of abundance and vitality.
When you heal all layers of your being, parasites no longer have a place to stay—physically or energetically.
Steps to Strengthen Your Body’s Terrain
The key to true, lasting health isn’t just about removing parasites—it’s about making sure your body never needs them again. That means strengthening your internal terrain so parasites, toxins, and chronic illness simply can’t take hold. Here’s how:
1. Support Digestive Enzymes & Gut Health
Your gut is your first line of defense. When digestion is weak, food ferments instead of breaking down properly, creating the perfect environment for parasites to thrive. To restore gut integrity:
Increase digestive enzymes – Support natural enzyme production with bitter herbs and fermented foods.
Rebuild stomach acid – Parasites can’t survive in a strong, acidic gut. Add lemon water, apple cider vinegar, or betaine HCL if needed.
Heal leaky gut – Strengthen the gut lining with foods rich in collagen, aloe, and L-glutamine.
2. Detox Heavy Metals & Improve Lymphatic Drainage
Where heavy metals go, parasites follow. Cleansing metals like mercury, aluminum, and lead reduces your body’s demand for parasites.
Use binders – Cell Defender Zeolites, activated charcoal, and chlorella help safely remove heavy metals.
Move your lymph – Exercise, dry brushing, sauna, and rebounding flush toxins out.
3. Optimize Diet & Hydration
Parasites love processed, stagnant, and mucus-forming foods. Shift toward a living, high-vibration diet to keep your body resilient:
Prioritize hydration – Spring water, herbal teas, and electrolytes keep the body flushing.
Eat enzyme-rich foods – Fresh fruits, vegetables, and raw, whole foods support natural detox.
Reduce processed foods & sugar – Starve parasites of their favorite food sources.
When you create an environment where cells are nourished, waste is eliminated, and energy is high, parasites lose their stronghold—and your body naturally thrives.
Your body is not broken—it is brilliantly designed to heal when given the right environment. Parasites are not the enemy; they are simply a reflection of what your body has been holding onto, physically and energetically. When you shift your terrain, restore balance, and reclaim your vitality, true healing becomes inevitable.