By Rainbow Heart Freedom Eagle
Intestinal parasites are much more common than you think. The World Health Organization estimates 2 billion people worldwide are infected. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control estimates 60 million people have some form of parasites.
How do we pick up parasites?
You might think of parasites as a third-world problem, but they are increasingly common in the United States and other developed countries. Simple everyday activities can expose you to parasites:
Drinking contaminated water.
Consuming undercooked meat.
Eating sushi, ceviche, or undercooked fish.
Swimming in lakes or rivers.
Having close contact with pets.
Eating food handled by someone with parasites.
Being around farm animals.
Not washing hands after using the bathroom.
Handling soil (such as when gardening).
Children are more vulnerable to picking up parasites given their developing immune systems and less than stellar handwashing.
People over 50 are also at higher risk due to having lower levels of stomach acid which is the body’s first line of defense against parasites.
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