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Parasites
Parasites are finally being recognized as the main cause for many undiagnosed diseases. There are more than 130 different kinds of parasites that use the human body as their host. They range in size from microscopic to single and multi-celled worms.
The symptoms that can occur through an infection with fungi or parasites are frequently identical to those of a bacterial or viral infection. This gives rise to false diagnoses time and again, resulting in ineffective treatments. Parasites are one of the primary underlying causes for diseases and are the most basic cause for a compromised immune system.
Experts now consider parasites as the missing diagnoses in the genesis of many chronic health problems. They call it a silent epidemic, of which most doctors are not aware. Yet, its recognition will finally solve the mystery of many chronic diseases.
In 1976, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in America conducted the first and so far only nationwide survey on the infestation of parasites in the entire population. It is revealed that 1 in every 6 people was harboring 1 or more types of parasites. In some cases the estimate goes as high as 8 out of 10 patients being infected. According to other estimations, half of all Americans will become hosts to parasites at one point in their lives.
The increases in infestations are due to increased international travel, immigration and the importation of foods including fruits and vegetables from overseas and infected water. Grapefruit seed extract is an extremely effective meat, fruit and vegetable wash. Today parasites are becoming more of a threat than in the past due to the importation of more and more products from overseas. See: Fruit, meat & vegetable wash. Other factors are the growing popularity of exotic restaurants that serve raw or undercooked dishes.
Parasites can gain entrance into the body in a wide variety of ways. Through the foods we eat such as produce, undercooked meats and infected water. Even the air we breathe can carry microscopic parasites and fungi. Pets are hosts to numerous parasites. Dogs can transmit 65 and cats about 40 contagious diseases to human beings.
Most invaders live in the digestive tract. Closely followed by the blood and lymphatic systems. Those who live in the intestines frequently cause digestive problems like flatulence; gas, constipation or diarrhea. They are capable of producing a condition of malnutrition with the result of fatigue, apathy, depression, lack of concentration, poor memory and much more. Furthermore parasites can irritate, inflame and perforate the intestinal lining. Perforation increases the permeability of the intestinal walls and large undigested molecules can pass into the blood stream. This results in food allergies. Thus allowing parasites to gain entrance into the blood stream.
Beyond the intestines, parasites can settle in the joints and muscles, form cysts and create inflammations, the resulting pain is often attributed to arthritis. Parasites can even travel into the brain. They can form granulomes in the lungs, liver, uterus or other organs. Their toxic metabolic products can attack the central nervous system. Restlessness, depression, anxiety, hypertension and fatigue are often the results.
If parasites penetrate the skin they often cause rashes, eczema, swelling, papular lesions, skin ulcers or itching dermatitis. Grapefruit seed extract eliminates various types of microorganisms and parasites at the same time.
Parasites can apparently represent a co-factor in the development of AIDS. Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine were able to draw a connection between an epidemic outbreak of amebiasis 2 years prior to the AIDS outbreak in San Francisco. Amoebas produce a substance that ruptures the immune defense cells that enclose and deactivate the HIV virus. Once discharged into the bloodstream, the virus can reproduce unhindered and develop their deadly potential.
The presence of any type of parasite (either single or multi cell) leads to an enormous weakening of the immune system. Various parasites such as Giardia lamblia (a water born parasite) reduce the secretion of immunoglobulin A and thereby depress the smooth functioning of our immune system. At the same time, the presence of parasites continuously activates the immune response. This constant pulling on both ends over time exhaust our defense system, which is so essential to life.
Infestation is difficult to diagnose. Random stool examinations used by most doctors have proved to be insufficient and unreliable. On the basis of false negative results, most doctors rule out parasites as the fundamental cause of a disease. The symptoms of infestation do not always manifest themselves immediately after infestation. In many cases, they only appear after days or months have passed.
Grapefruit Seed Extract and Protozoan Infections
Louis Parish, M.D., investigator for the department of health and human services, Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration, reported in his prospectus for the FDA that grapefruit seed extract is "...as effective as any other preparation now available, perhaps more effective ... it does not cause the side effects."
For intestinal problems, including dysentery he believes that grapefruit seed extract, "Gives more symptomatic relief than any other treatment."
Nearly 200 patients were treated for Entamoeba histolytica and giardia lamblia by Dr. Parish and his associates over a two month period. Dr. Parish went on to say "it (grapefruit seed extract) gives symptomatic relief more than any other product. It would be hard to overstate the value of grapefruit seed extract to my medical practice. It has no inherent toxicity.
Grapefruit seed extract is a multipurpose (broad spectrum) compound that is currently being used in humans and animals alike to safely fight many types of internal and external infections caused from parasites (single and multi-celled), viruses, bacteria and fungi.
Grapefruit seed extracts biggest benefit is due to it's multipurpose (broad spectrum) effect. It is effective even if the causes of the infections are known, unknown or misdiagnosed. By eliminating a wide range of dangerous pathogens grapefruit seed extract actually enhances the immune system!
Grapefruit seed extract is effective at very low concentrations. During 1989-90, an international research team (reported in the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine, Volume 5, No. 3, USA, 1990) examined the effects of GSE and compared this with 30 effective antibiotics and 18 proven fungicides. GSE was found to perform as well as any and all of the tested agents.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Parasites: For internal uses mix (?) drops in 1- cup water or juice 2-3 times daily. If you have a sensitive stomach take after meals. Until stomach adjusts to the extract and then you can take it independent of meals.
