Parasite Cleansing FAQ's

Parasites are more common than you might think. In fact, in 2014 the CDC targeted five neglected parasitic infections (NPIs) in the United States as a priority for public health action. Many countries are aware of the prevalence of parasites and combat this with routine cleanses once a year. 

Unfortunately, in the US, this continues to be a squeamish subject that is avoided. When I speak about parasites, most people still think that this is not a United States problem and it is a “3rd world” issue. This lack of education has created a huge problem not only with the general public but also within the medical society and physician awareness.  Parasitic infections continue to be improperly diagnosed and underreported.  As a result, we are getting sicker and sicker, allowing parasites to continue to live and grow inside of us.  This has caused a whole host of health issues.

Honestly, this is impossible for us to determine.  It will depend how sick you are, how much is coming out of you, what your health goals are, and much more!  You will want to do a minimum of 2 months of the gut cleanse, and we recommend at least the 2x3 week phases of the systemic cleanse. 

Everyone can benefit from performing a parasite cleanse, BUT, always check with your health care practitioner. As Dr. Todd Watts, ​​Co-Founder of CellCore Biosciences says, “If you have a pulse, you have a parasite.” You can get parasites from literally anywhere!  

We've never taken someone through a cleanse who did not benefit.

It is recommended to always consult your healthcare provider before starting a new protocol.

If you are taking medications, please take them at least 45 minutes away from Para 1.

It is not recommended to do a parasite cleanse while pregnant or breastfeeding. Many antiparasitic herbs are not approved for consumption while breastfeeding, and you also do not want toxins released into your breastmilk as the parasites are killed.

Children can also benefit from parasite cleanses. However, we recommend working with a practitioner for a better experience. Standard dosing for a child will be different since it is determined by weight.

• Parasites are toxic biofilm harborers. As they are killed they release toxins.  Therefore, it is essential that your drainage pathways open and flowing.

• You must be having regular bowel movements every single day.  Ensure that you are having them AT LEAST once a day before you start the parasite cleanse.  Otherwise, toxins will reabsorb into your body, which you REALLY don't want. 

• The die-off from parasites is real.  To minimize reactions to this, ensure you open up your drainage pathways. 

• Prior to starting your parasite protocol, it is important to support liver detoxification.  The liver’s job is to clean the blood of toxins.  As parasites harbor toxins, your liver will need to work optimally.   Ensure that you complete the 21-day liver detox (code APEX)

• 70% of parasites are microscopic, so just because you don't SEE something doesn't mean the protocol isn't working! (Sometimes you have to dig!) Helping your body eliminate that other 70% is as important as getting the big guys out!

• You will often not see anything in your stool unless you dig. It may be stressful the first few times, but trust me. It gets better!

• Parasites LOVE and thrive on sugar. You will get more out of your cleanse and improve your health in general if you cut out or limit your simple sugars.

We always suggest adding supplements slowly. If you start them all at once and develop symptoms, you won't know which supplement caused the symptoms. If you develop a symptom, that doesn't mean you should stop taking them. We recommend adjusting the supplements to minimize symptoms.

Many parasites cannot be reliably detected with parasite stool tests. It is not harmful to parasite cleanse, especially if you have digestive issues. When I was having my worst symptoms, I did a colonoscopy and several tests to determine if I had parasites. They all came back negative. I then pooped out worms for a year.

Eating a variety of whole foods such as organic fruits, vegetables, fully cooked meat (avoid pork), and wild-caught seafood (with the exception of cod, herring, trout, and salmon) will nourish your body while cleansing. 

Avoiding grains, processed foods, and added sugar is best since parasites thrive on sugars and starches. Alcohol is also best avoided since it stresses the liver and may suppress immune function. 

If you are looking for naturally antiparasitic foods to add to your diet, we recommend adding pumpkin seeds, pomegranates, beets, and carrots to the diet. 

Yes, 100%. You can get infected by parasites or their eggs via oral, fecal, and sexual contact with other people. 

It depends on how severe the infection is and the immune system of the person infected. Some minor infections can be taken care of by a strong immune system (REALLY STRONG). However, most require the power of herbs and/or parasite cleanses.

Normally, their movement goes undetected because parasites are usually small in size, so it’s not likely you'll feel them. Symptoms like cramps, anal itching, pain, and bloating can be felt.

Parasite cleanses can be done regularly, and some do them monthly or quarterly. A full moon is one of the best times to perform a parasite cleanse (after your initial cleanse as more of a maintenance program). This is because your melatonin levels drop, which can suppress immunity, and serotonin levels rise, which enables parasite mobility. 

Note: During the full moon period, this is often when many people feel their parasite symptoms the most.

Benefits during a parasite cleanse may be very noticeable. You may notice less bloating, improved energy levels, and even parasites in your stool! But for some people (those with chronic illness), they may experience symptoms of die off, so they won't experience the positive symptoms unless they are supporting their liver.

Looking in the toilet is the best way to know if it’s working! We recommend using chopsticks or a plastic fork to dig. It will be VERY obvious if you have parasites.

Most people only see worms (again, only if you dig), but you may see some other things as well. You might spot what looks like tomato skins. These are actually liver flukes and also very common! They are most likely to come out during the full body phase.

You might see all kinds of things!

After parasite cleansing, you still need to do some work to build yourself back up.

But, it is also very possible that you are experiencing food sensitivities. We recommend doing one of two things.

Do an elimination diet

Do a food sensitivity test