Intestinal Parasites in The Wild
by When living in the wild the possibilities of acquiring some sort of intestinal parasite is high. It seems that regardless of how clean you try to be the creatures attack and invade our bodies with a vengeance.
Intestinal Parasites in the Wild
By Joseph Parish
When living in the wild the possibilities of acquiring some sort of intestinal parasite is high. It seems that regardless of how clean you try to be the creatures attack and invade our bodies with a vengeance.
Usually knowing how these beasties get into our body can assist us in combating them. There is a long line of parasites that we can review which tend to infect humans. When we think of parasites generally the thought of a 3rd world country comes into view or a filthy bathroom encountered along our route of travel. This is not necessarily the case. We can obtain these parasites from our water supply, improperly prepared food or even our household pets. Since there are literally hundreds of them in existence it stands to reason that we can easily become infected from them.
Most parasites are scientifically separated into families such as roundworms, tapeworms or flukes. The problem lies in the fact that most people fail to realize that they are infected by these parasites and frequently the symptoms are similar to other ailments. There are medical tests that have been developed to detect these creatures however they are unreliable at best.
If you have ever watched the discovery show, “Monsters inside of me” you will understand that these things can be located in just about any location within your body. They feed off of the nutrients reserved for your body which results in a depleted energy supply and a continual tired feeling. Occasionally you will discover a parasite which has a specific appetite such as one which feeds exclusively upon sugar.
To a certain extent you can avoid many worms and other parasites if you follow some preventive measures. While in the wild never go barefoot, avoid any consumption of uncooked meat and any raw vegetables which might have been contaminated by human waste, thus in the same respect never use human waste as fertilizer.
In the event you have done all you can and you still get infected there are a few remedies that you can employee if you have no doctors in your retreat area. The first one you can try is the salt water solution. Take four tablespoons of salt and completely dissolve it in approximately a liter of water. Drink as much of this solution as you can but do not repeat it after the liter of water has been drunk.
Another old time treatment involved eating one or two cigarettes. As sickening as it may sound the nicotine of the tobacco will kill worms and allow your system to completely pass them. In the event that you are suffering from a very severe infestation you can repeat this process in 48 but no sooner then 24.
An old treatment which I would not recommend is to drink 2 tablespoons of kerosene. This can be repeated in 48 hours if necessary. When doing this treatment do not breath the fumes as they will cause irritation of your lungs. Like I said this is a dangerous treatment and I would not recommend it. I mention it for academic purposes only.
Hot peppers have traditionally been used for parasite treatment for hundreds of years however they are only effective if they are a consistent part of your diet such as it found in areas of Mexico. They can be consumed raw or in soups. They tend to create an internal environment which the parasites can not handle.
Lastly, add a daily amount of garlic to your diet. Put it in soups, salads or in any foods being prepared. Garlic is not only great for warding off parasites but serves as a flea repellent as well.
Copyright @2010 Joseph Parish
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