How Do I Know If I Have

Parasites?
Dr. Jaban Moore

www.DrJabanMoore.com
AN INTRODUCTION
TO PARASITES:
For billions of years, parasites and their hosts have been competing with each other.
The first strains of bacteria were parasitized by the first strains of viruses. When
multicellular life began to form, microbes colonized them. So, parasites have continued
to evolve into a collection of diverse and various forms that are crucial in the circle of life,
however; in today’s age, parasites are a root cause of disease that is often overlooked.

Every aspect of the human body holds a defense mechanism to fight off invaders like
parasites. Our largest defense is our skin which provides a barricade for the millions of
microbes that occupy the surface. Our eyes contain and release tears by using a flushing
system when attacked by intruders. Our ears are populated with hairs to keep out
invaders. Our mouth contains enzymes that break down microbes. Our nose has a process
for shielding pathogens from penetrating the body. If these intruders invade the body and
pass these systems, our niche organs initiate their own defense systems. For example, our
stomach holds hydrochloric acid (HCL) that diminishes pathogens and protects the gut
from microscopic invaders. If our body does not have sufficient HCL, the risk of getting a
bacterial, viral, or parasitic infection is at a higher risk.

With such advanced biological processes you would expect humans

to come out victorious most of the time and be unbothered by
parasites. Unfortunately that is false. Parasites are extremely complex
beings with highly intelligent skill sets that are exponentially more
advanced than previously thought. A parasite’s goal is to live a life
undetected by the immune system and medical testing… and most of
the time they succeed.

Parasites are not only found in underdeveloped

countries that may not have access to clean
water or hygienic products, but they are also
extremely common in developed countries
such as the United States. We just simply do not
connect the dots that our symptoms may be
linked to a parasitic infection.

Parasites are not obvious, their intention is to be

hidden. Parasites do not quickly kill their prey,
they subtly and slowly change their hosts
behavior and biological patterns that cause,
later enormous implications.
SYMPTOMS OF
A PARASITIC
INFECTION:

Gut Issues Insomnia/

(food sensitivities, IBS, Grinding Teeth
abdominal pain,
constipation/diarrhea, when Sleeping
unexplained nausea) (bruxism)

Acne/ Psoriasis/
Anal Itching Inflammation of
the Skin

Sugar Cravings/
Fatigue/ Flu-like
Increased
Symptoms
Hunger

Muscle & Heart Palpitations/

Joint Pain Chest Pain

Iron-deficiency Brain Fog

Anemia

Anxiety/ Unexplained
Depression/ Weight Gain/
Schizophrenia Difficulty Losing
Weight

Worsening Symptoms
During the Full Moon
TYPES OF
PARASITES:
Protozoa:
The CDC describes Protozoa as “microscopic, one-celled organisms that can be free-
living or parasitic in nature. They are able to multiply in humans, which contributes to
their survival and also permits serious infections to develop from just one single
organism.

There are four main groups of protozoa: amoebae, flagellates,

ciliates, and sporozoa. All types of protozoan parasites can rapidly
multiply inside the human body, which allows for serious infections
to develop.

They can easily infect us in many different ways such as insect bites, walking without
shoes or socks on, drinking dirty water, eating unwashed fruits and vegetables, and
touching a door knob or money.

The most common protozoan parasites are giardia and cryptosporidium. Both parasites
have the ability to cause gastrointestinal issues, fatigue, malnutrition, weight loss, and flu-
like symptoms.

Unfortunately, it is challenging to guard ourselves from protozoan parasites that exist

in our environments because they produce cysts and biofilms. A biofilm has brick-like,
resistant walls that enclose and shelter the protozoan parasite (this occurs in other
parasitic, bacterial, and viral infections as well). This makes the parasite able to survive
various environmental conditions, such as changes in temperature, lack of water, extreme
acids, and killing agents. This means that once a protozoan parasite cyst/biofilm develops,
it can linger for a long time and wait for the perfect chance to open and wreak havoc on
the body.

Biofilms can also make testing inaccurate due to the shell it creates over the parasite. It
acts as a protective shield to lab tests.

A 2017 study stated that “an estimated 357 million cases of illness with at least one of
three enteric protozoa, Entamoeba, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia, resulted in 33,900
deaths and the loss of 2.94 million disability-adjusted life years.” This study also stated
that “despite the significant health burden that protozoans cause, infections can be
asymptomatic. For instance, in a Bangladeshi childhood cohort, Entamoeba histolytica,
the causative agent of amebiasis, was found to be associated with diarrhea in only 1 of 4
infections.” Due to their ability to remain asymptomatic for decades, parasites can slowly
disrupt homeostasis within the body by slowly exhibiting symptoms, and possibly life-
threatening diseases such as cancer.
TYPES OF
PARASITES: continued

Protozoa:
For example, in 2014, researchers found
that the protozoan parasite, T. gondii,
infects “25–30% of the world’s population.”
This is an understatement due to the
poor and outdated testing conventional Other protozoan
medicine has to offer. Due to this, the
approximate percentage is estimated to parasite illnesses
be much higher.
include: malaria,
This intracellular parasite is known to amoebiasis,
cause Toxoplasmosis and is commonly
transmitted from household cats to trichomoniasis,
humans. According to a 2012 study,
“at least a third of the world’s human Chagas disease,
population are infected with the parasite,
making it one of the most successful
leishmaniasis, African
parasitic infections. Primary maternal trypanosomiasis
infection may cause health-threatening
sequelae for the foetus, or even cause (sleeping sickness),
death in the uterus.” Although this
parasite typically remains asymptomatic Acanthamoeba
to most people, it can be a severe threat
to immunocompromised people and
keratitis, and
pregnant women. primary amoebic
Similar epidemiological studies have also meningoencephalitis
shown that protozoan parasites can alter
the intestinal microbiome by causing (naegleriasis).
the development of malnutrition, weight
problems, food allergies/sensitivities, and
the ability to change cognitive functions
by developing behavioral issues and
mental disorders.

In severe cases of Toxoplasmosis,

schizophrenia, mood disorders, seizures,
nervous system disorders, and general flu-
like symptoms may occur.
TYPES OF
PARASITES:
Helminths:
The CDC describes helminths as “large, multicellular organisms that are generally visible
to the naked eye in their adult stages.” The three main groups of helminths that infect
humans are flatworms (trematodes [flukes], cestodes [tapeworms]), thorny-headed
worms (acanthocephalans), pinworms, and roundworms (nematodes). The adult forms
of these worms can shelter in the gastrointestinal tract, blood, lymphatic system, brain,
and/or muscle/tissues.

Transmission of helminths includes: contaminated water/ soil, poor

sanitation, and human-to-human contact.

Helminths are usually visible to the eye. If an individual does not physically see a worm in
their stool, this does not mean that they do not live within their body. Attempting to catch
a parasitic infection via stool testing and colonoscopies is ineffective for many helminth
cases. It is not necessary to have a positive parasite stool analysis to have an active
parasitic infection.

Colonoscopies do not often catch parasites because they examine only the colon and
the lowest part of the small intestine (known as the ileum). So, the camera does not see
most of the 20 feet of our intestines. While parasites are commonly found in the colon,
this is not the only place they hide. They are found in the lungs, skin, eyes, joints, brain,
liver/gallbladder, and intestines. They are especially sneaky in our intestinal tract as it
is 30 feet long. And, parasites are oftentimes the reason for gallbladder removals and
appendicitis too!

Stool tests do not show a complete version of your gastrointestinal tract. Again, a
helminth’s goal is to stay hidden within the body. Stool testing for parasites tends to
produce false-negative results. Only about 8% of parasitic infections are detectable
via stool testing. This also means that the CDC’s estimated number of yearly parasitic
infections is exponentially higher as they only record the detectable infections.

Examples of a helminth infection:

Large Hookworm: Whipworm: Pinworm:

Roundworm This infection can lead According to UNICEF, “ It is estimated that there
to anemia, malnutrition, about 1.5 billion people are 500 million pinworm
(Ascaris GI tract issues, insulin- have roundworms, making infections per year. According
Lumbricoides): resistance, fatigue, and it the third most common to research, 42 million people
According to the CDC, chronic fatigue. It is human infection in the (14% of the United States
“an estimated 807 million estimated that there world. Whipworm infects population) are infected with
–1.2 billion people in the are 740 million cases of 1 billion people… More pinworms. Perianal itching
world are infected with hookworm per year with than 1.3 billion people is the most common and
Ascaris lumbricoides.” This a proven diagnosis carry hookworm in their diagnosable symptom, but
is approximately 14.3% of through stool testing. gut, and 265 million other symptoms such as: GI
the human population! people are infected with tract issues, behavioral changes,
schistosomes.” insomnia, vaginal irritation/
UTIs, hyperactivity, and even
epilepsy have been related to
this infection.
TYPES OF
PARASITES:
Ectoparasites:
The CDC describes Ectoparasites as “blood-sucking arthropods such as mosquitoes
(because they are dependent on a blood meal from a human host for their survival)...
This term is generally used more narrowly to refer to organisms such as ticks, fleas, lice,
and mites that attach or burrow into the skin.”

Instead of living within the host, ectoparasites feed on the surface of the host. For
example, ticks attack the skin barrier to attack their victim. An example of a dangerous
ectoparasite to humans is deer ticks. This organism directly causes Lyme disease and
Lyme co-infections (babesia, bartonella, rickettsia, ehrlichia, mycoplasma, etc.).

Lyme Disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States with an
estimated amount of over 300,000 new cases per year. This disease is caused by the
bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and/or Borrelia mayonii. These bacterial strains are
typically transferred to humans from the bite of an infected tick, but researchers are
currently seeing new evidence that shows that Lyme Disease can be transmitted by
other vectors including mites, fleas, mosquitos, as well as sexual transmission and from
mother to baby. It is the most undiagnosed and misunderstood chronic illness in the
United States.

An example of a parasitic infection via an ectoparasite bite includes Babesia. This is the
most common Lyme co-infection as 40% of Lyme patients become infected with this
parasite. Babesia is a parasite that hides in red blood cells known for causing shortness of
breath, air hunger, myalgia, and dark-colored urine.

Other ectoparasites include: fleas, lice, and bed bugs.

NEXT STEPS:
FULL MOON
CHALLENGE
There are countless other types of parasites I could list, but in reality, it’s not as
important to know exactly which kind of parasites you have. It’s helpful often to just
“act as if” you tested positive for parasites and then do a broad-spectrum antiparasitic
cleanse. Tests can be expensive and many tests for parasites are NOT accurate.

Many of the products I carry for parasites don’t just target one type.

It’s also vital to remember you want to make the terrain of your body inhospitable for
parasites by also clearing out toxins, metals, viruses, chemicals, and other pathogens,
rather than just always focusing on “killing.”

Parasites are more active during a full moon, so a Full Moon Cleanse is a great place
to start (low and slow), though it is recommended to have a month or two of general
parasite cleansing under your belt first.

A Full Moon Cleanse consists of three options: Beginner (3 days), Intermediate (5 days),
or Advanced (7 days) and includes Para 1, Para 2, Para 3, and BioToxin Binder by CellCore
Biosciences.

Note: It’s very important to have drainage pathways open and have a plan for clearing out
parasites, rather than just buying products and trying it on your own. If you want to make
an appointment to work with us, please click here.
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