08/04/2026
You do not have to backpack through another country to be exposed to parasites because clearly we have a parasitic infection running through much of the United States.
This sent the nation by surprise and people are so fearful to eat lettuce and whatnot anymore. I'm not. I haven't stopped eating lettuce or any fresh produce because I know what causes parasitic spread through the body.
The reality is parasites are everywhere and all the time. You'll worm your pets & homestead animals, but you don't think to worm yourself. Depending on the organism, exposure can happen through contaminated food or water, soil, animals, insects, or another person.
I've had a patient return from visiting family in India and later pass what appeared to be a massive parasite. I've also seen people become so afraid of parasites that every digestive symptom suddenly becomes proof
We need a middle ground. So I wrote one.
What the Heck Is Parasite Cleansing? (And Do You Really Need One?)
It's my free gut health resource this month, and you can read the entire article when you join my free Substack.
https://f.mtr.cool/gvvvblvxbj
