Parasites 101: What You Need to Know About These Hidden Hijackers Inside the Body

At Vitality Wellness, we talk about parasites a lot. Not because we want to gross people out — but because many modern health issues have parasitic roots that go unrecognized.

👉 Fatigue?

👉 Bloating?

👉 Anxiety?

👉 Skin rashes?

👉 Hormonal chaos?

👉 Nutrient deficiencies?

👉 Autoimmune flare-ups?

👉 Food cravings?

Sometimes, it’s not “just stress.” It’s parasites.

🌿 What Are Parasites?

Parasites are organisms that live inside (or on) a host — and steal nutrients, energy, and resources to survive. They thrive by weakening your immune system, clogging your detox pathways, and creating inflammation over time.

Unlike viruses or bacteria that often come and go — parasites can take up residence for years if undisturbed.

🌍 Where Do Parasites Come From?

👉 Here’s the truth: exposure is far more common than most people realize. You don’t need to travel to the jungle to have parasites. You can pick them up:

• 🐟 From food (undercooked meats, raw fish, sushi, pork)

• 🌱 From produce (contaminated soil, water runoff, poorly washed greens)

• 🐾 From pets (dogs, cats, livestock carry parasite eggs)

• 🌊 From water (lakes, rivers, improperly treated tap water)

• 🦟 From insect bites (mosquitoes, ticks, flies)

• ✈️ From travel (exposure to different sanitation levels, especially in tropical regions)

• 👣 From barefoot exposure (soil-borne larva)

• 🏠 From moldy or damp environments (mold + parasites often co-exist)

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🔬 The Most Common Types of Parasites in Humans

Let’s simplify it — these are some of the most frequent uninvited guests I see in wellness clients:

Parasite Type	Common Source	Common Symptoms
Giardia	Waterborne	Bloating, gas, diarrhea, fatigue
Blastocystis hominis	Contaminated food & water	IBS symptoms, skin issues, fatigue
Hookworms	Barefoot exposure	Anemia, nutrient depletion, fatigue
Roundworms (Ascaris)	Soil, food, pets	Digestive issues, nutrient theft
Tapeworms	Undercooked meats, sushi	Weight loss, cravings, GI symptoms
Flukes (Liver, Lung)	Raw fish, contaminated water	Liver congestion, respiratory issues
Pinworms	Person-to-person (esp. kids)	Itchy anus, restless sleep
Toxoplasma gondii	Undercooked meat, cat feces	Mood swings, neuro symptoms
Strongyloides	Soil, travel	Systemic inflammation, rashes
Protozoa (Entamoeba histolytica)	Waterborne, poor sanitation	Severe gut infections

👉 Keep in mind: most people have multiple parasites at once — in layers.

🌎 Top Countries, Climates & Environments Where Parasites Thrive

Anywhere that’s warm, damp, or lacking sanitation = parasite playground. Here are some higher-risk regions:

Region	Why Risk is Higher
Mexico	Food/water sanitation
Thailand / SE Asia	Street food, tropical water, soil
India	Water, hygiene, food
Brazil / Amazon	Tropical climate, river exposure
Egypt / Middle East	Water, meat, climate
Dominican Republic / Caribbean	Waterborne protozoa
China	Food handling, seafood
Greece / Mediterranean	Undercooked seafood, street food (rare but possible)
United States (yes!)	Tap water, pets, travel, agriculture
🌴 Hawaii / Gulf Coast USA	Warm, damp, humid climates

👉 But remember: climate is not the only factor. Modern global travel, food imports, pets, and water systems mean parasites are now a worldwide issue — even in places you wouldn’t expect.

🩸 What Parasites Actually Do Inside The Body

Parasites aren’t just “hanging out.” They actively:

• Steal iron, B12, and essential minerals

• Disrupt blood sugar regulation (fueling sugar cravings)

• Excrete toxins that overload liver & kidneys

• Weaken immune defense, increasing susceptibility to other infections

• Irritate gut lining, leading to leaky gut + food sensitivities

• Trigger systemic inflammation

• Hijack neurotransmitters, affecting mood, anxiety, and brain fog

• Disrupt hormones via gut-adrenal-thyroid pathways

• Create “biofilms” (protective slime layers that shield them from attack)

👉 This is why symptoms can mimic so many "chronic mystery illnesses."

🌿 The Good News: Parasites CAN Be Evicted

With the right sequence, patience, and wisdom — parasites can be safely removed:

• Test first (ZYTO, stool labs, symptom patterns)

• Open drainage & bind toxins

• Use targeted antiparasitic herbs (wormwood, mimosa pudica, clove, black walnut, neem, etc.)

• Cycle protocols to prevent resistance

• Support the gut lining along the way

• Address emotional + spiritual layers (parasites love stress & fear-based environments)

• Stay consistent — true parasite cleansing often takes 3-6+ months in phases

🙏 God’s Design for Victory

The more I study parasites, the more I see the spiritual parallel:

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”— John 10:10

Parasites — both physical and spiritual — are designed to steal what God has given you: energy, vitality, clarity, peace.

But with wisdom, discernment, and courage — they can be driven out.

✨ Ready to Begin Your Reset?

✔ Schedule your Bioenergetic Scan & Parasite Evaluation

✔ Build your customized Drainage & Cleanse Protocol

✔ Partner with God’s design for full restoration

Because your body wasn’t created to be a host. You were created to be a vessel of life.