07/14/2026
🚨 Health Alert: Cyclospora Cases Are on the Rise
Have you heard of Cyclosporiasis?
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis. Unlike many stomach bugs, this is not a bacteria or a virus—it's a parasite that most commonly spreads through contaminated fresh produce.
What are the symptoms?
• 💥 Explosive, watery diarrhea
• 🤢 Nausea (sometimes vomiting)
• 😖 Severe abdominal cramping
• 💨 Bloating and excessive gas
• 😴 Extreme fatigue that can last for weeks
• 📅 Symptoms may come and go if left untreated
How does it spread?
Cyclospora usually contaminates produce before it reaches your kitchen, often through contaminated irrigation water or during harvesting. It does not typically spread directly from person to person because the parasite must mature in the environment before it becomes infectious.
Produce that has been linked to previous outbreaks:
🥬 Leafy greens
🥗 Bagged salad mixes
🌿 Fresh basil
🌿 Cilantro
🌿 Parsley
🫛 Snow peas
🫐 Raspberries
How to properly wash your produce
✔ Wash your hands before handling produce.
✔ Rinse fruits and vegetables under cool, running water—even if you plan to peel them.
✔ Gently rub firm produce (such as cucumbers or apples) while rinsing. Use a clean produce brush when appropriate.
✔ Dry produce with a clean paper towel or cloth.
❌ Avoid washing produce with harmful products like bleach. You can use vinegar or baking soda soaks while these breakdown or help remove pesticides they have not been shown to reliably remove Cyclospora. I use them anyway.
Can homeopathy help?
Homeopathy may provide supportive symptom relief while you seek appropriate medical care, but it should not replace medical evaluation or treatment. Cyclospora infections often require prescription antibiotics, especially when symptoms are severe or prolonged.
Homeopathic remedies commonly considered for these symptoms:
🌿 Podophyllum – Copious, explosive, gushing watery diarrhea, often worse in the morning with loud gurgling.
🌿 Arsenicum album – Food poisoning-type illness with burning diarrhea, restlessness, anxiety, weakness, and thirst for frequent small sips.
🌿 China officinalis (Cinchona) – Profound weakness and exhaustion after significant fluid loss, bloating, gas, and dehydration.
🌿 Veratrum album – Violent diarrhea with vomiting, cold sweat, collapse, and severe dehydration.
🌿 Aloe socotrina – Sudden urgency, inability to hold stool, rumbling abdomen, and explosive stools with gas.
🚨 Seek medical care immediately if diarrhea is severe, lasts more than a few days, you notice blood in the stool, develop a high fever, or experience signs of dehydration such as dizziness, dry mouth, very dark urine, or decreased urination.
💚 Stay informed. Wash your produce. Protect your gut.
— Amy Robinson, CHom | Homeopathy & Vitality
