why parasites could be a missing piece in your health journey
Sharing my parasite cleansing journey and some of the things that helped. If you’re interested in downloading my parasites freebie, check it out here! If this topic grosses you out, please feel free to skip this post and I’ll see ya tomorrow!
Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having an amazing week so far. Earlier this week, Kristi and I had a fun photo shoot, I recorded a couple of podcast interviews, and I’m here trying to batch as much as I can before we leave for our trip. I can’t wait!!
So, I hope you’ve had breakfast already because I’m chatting about parasites today. If this topic makes you squeamish, I get it. It freaked me out for a long time! Please keep in mind that this isn’t medical advice – I’m just sharing my experience.
When I first started learning about parasites, I had no idea they could be affecting my energy, digestion, immune system, and even my mood. It wasn’t until I personally went through a parasite cleanse – and saw (yes, SAW) multiple foot-long parasites leave my body – that I truly understood how lifechanging this process could be. I was equally disgusted and EXCITED. Better out of my body than in, ya know??
Since then, I’ve guided clients all over the world through their own parasite cleanse journeys, and the results have been absolutely incredible. Today, I wanted to chat about why parasite cleansing is so important, the biggest mistakes people make when they start, and a FREE downloadable cheat sheet you can grab to support your own journey.
why parasites could be a missing piece in your health journey
First things first:
How do you know if you might have parasites?
You don’t have to have traveled to a foreign country or had food poisoning to have parasites. They’re far more common than most people realize. Many symptoms we write off as “normal” could actually be signs your body is dealing with an infection, like:
Chronic bloating or gas
Brain fog
Fatigue
Skin issues
Allergies
Cravings (especially for sugar)
Sleep struggles
Autoimmune flares
Unexplained weight changes
Parasites don’t just live in your gut, either. They can live throughout your body, in your organs, your lymphatic system, even your brain. Crazy, right?!
What to do before a parasite cleanse
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned (the hard way) is that preparing your body properly is KEY.
Here’s what you need to know before you dive in:
You MUST be pooping at least once a day.
Otherwise, when parasites die off and release toxins, your body has no way to eliminate them, which can lead to even worse symptoms.
You need to plan for at least 2 month protocol.
Parasites lay eggs as they die, and a short cleanse can actually make the problem worse if you stop too early. This is why I’m not a believer in “full moon parasite cleanses.” They’re releasing a ton of eggs and this can make the problem worse.
Detox support isn’t optional.
As parasites die, they can release a storm of toxins (including mold, heavy metals, yeast, and more) into your body. If your detox pathways aren’t open, you’ll feel it.
Good detox support looks like:
Sweating (saunas are amazing for this. I love my sauna blanket! Code is FITNESSISTA15)
Daily movement
Lemon water with sea salt
Liver support (like milk thistle tea, cruciferous vegetables, artichoke, eliminating alcohol, or Advanced Tudca)
Dry brushing (code FITNESSISTA15)
Castor oil packs
Supporting your body’s glutathione production
Detox support can be the difference between feeling amazing vs. feeling like roadkill during your cleanse.
Why I Recommend Preparing First
I strongly recommend completing a functional medicine detox before starting your parasite cleanse.
A 7–21 day detox can help you:
Lower your total toxic burden
Open up liver and lymphatic pathways
Make the parasite cleanse experience smoother and more effective
(You can learn more about the detox I recommend here and use my discount code: FITNESSISTA10.)
The Cleanse Itself: What It Looks Like
ALL of the details for my favorite parasite cleanse are in this freebie. I break it all down for you! The good news is that it’s supplements only; no dietary requirements. Of course, check with your doctor before making any changes to you supplement routine.
A friendly reminder:
Parasite cleansing is NOT a quick fix. It’s a helpful tool that you can choose to implement in your health journey and working on foundational habits, like diet, exercise, stress, rest, emotional balance, toxin removal, etc. After doing this myself and working with so many clients, I know it can completely change your energy, digestion, immunity, skin, and life. If you’ve been doing “all the healthy things” and still feel stuck, parasites could be the missing link you’ve been searching for.
If you’re ready to learn more, I created a FREE Parasite Cleanse Cheat Sheet that covers everything you need to know to get started: how to prep your body, key detox practices, the exact products I recommend, and what to expect.
So, tell me, friends: have you tried a parasite cleanse? Would you do it??
I’m heading into a functional medicine detox this week and will do my parasite cleanse when we’re back from our trip.
Talk to you soon!
xoxo
Gina
