Most of the human population is infected with some sort of parasite and most of these cases exhibit no symptoms or signs of the infestation. There are several herbal remedies used to treat parasitic infestations within the body and often bentonite clay has been a useful component of many detoxification programs that help eliminate many of these parasites, such as pinworms.
About Pinworms
Pinworms are the most common parasitic type of infection suffered by humans. They are identified as being yellow white worms less than half an inch long and large enough to see with the naked eye. Pinworms inhabit the lower intestines and symptoms usually include anal itching and irritation in some cases, due to inflammation caused from the female laying her eggs around the outside of the anus. Pinworms are most common in children ages five to ten years old. Infected children will exhibit itching around the anus, mostly at night because of the activity cycle of the pinworms. Pinworms are transferable only to and from humans by means of touching items that either have pinworm eggs on them, such as bedding and clothes or by handling items previously touched by those whom are infected with pinworms and carry pinworm eggs embedded under their fingernails. These eggs are then unknowingly ingested by the new host, hatch and grow into mature adults, beginning the cycle again. There are no known pinworm prevention treatments and infections of this type usually go away on their own.
About Bentonite Clay
Bentonite clay is a popular ingredient in colon cleansing products and is available in liquid and powder form at most local herb and health food stores. Bentonite is weathered volcanic ash that has been known for centuries to assist in relieving lower intestinal and bowel irritants by cleaning the lining of the colon. As it passes through the body, bentonite clay remains undigested and its negatively charged minerals attract positively charged toxins and pesticides. As the bentonite helps clear the bowels, it increases the productivity of the bowel movements and therefore helps flush parasites and toxins from the systems.
Using Bentonite Clay
Bentonite is available in a premixed formula ready for human consumption via capsules or liquid forms that should be taken an hour before meals or once in the morning and once in the evening. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions before taking any medications. It is recommended to keep the percentage of your bentonite intake to less than or equal to 25% of your total diet because Bentonite remedies have been shown to limit the absorption of necessary vitamins and nutrients.
Considerations
These statements are not meant to diagnose or treat any symptoms and as always, you should consult a qualified doctor or physician before attempting to treat or diagnose any symptoms and disorders. Always let your doctor know of any prescriptions you are taking before beginning a treatment regime of bentonite clay. Bentonite medications may also interfere with other nutritional supplements and should be taken with plenty of water to avoid constipation. Pregnant women should avoid using bentonite. Use extreme caution when attempting any herbal treatments; follow manufacturer labels correctly to prevent accidental overdose and increased bodily damage or dysfunction.
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