Effects of Harmful Organisms

Harmful organisms are abundant in the environment and your colon provides the ideal environment to host these dangerous organisms. The fact is there are so many varieties of bacteria and worms and viruses, until it's really impossible to avoid all of them. Still, there are things that you can watch for to avoid and ways to reduce the number of dangers that assail you constantly. From basic hygiene to lifestyle changes, there are practices that you can renew, be more vigilant about, or implement newly to protect yourself and your family.

Intestinal Invaders

Even in our industrialized culture, we're not rid of intestinal invaders that infect and infest the intestinal tract. These infestations are harmful and cause a great deal of damage during their stay. Once they reach their destination to dig in, they attach themselves to the lining where they siphon of valuable nutrients and excrete wastes which are very harmful toxins.

Many of these invaders are present without making a big scene. So if you're thinking that you can't become infected because you live in a clean, civilized, forward, industrial country, or because you don't feel anything, consider that it's estimated that a large number of people are infected with these organisms that feed on vital nutrients—and they don't even know it.

However, you know you may be infected when you manifest any of the following symptoms.

The infestation of the intestinal invaders can mimic many different illnesses. These invaders, believed to be the root cause of many illnesses, present a particular threat to the intestinal tract when they move in. Along with making the colon impermeable, and sustaining themselves on your vital nutrients, these invaders give back (excrete) harmful toxic waste materials. The list of harmful invaders we'll review are Giardia, Toxoplasma, Cyclospora, Tapeworms, Roundworks/Pinworms, Hookworms, Trichinella, Intestinal fluke, Liver fluke, Candida, E-Coli, Clostridium, and Salmonella.

Giardia lamblia

This single-celled organism presents and can multiply into the millions before being ejected. They move through the small intestine. The hard protective cyst that forms around the organism and its eggs, interfere with your digestion of lipids, and prevent needed fat-soluble nutrients from being absorbed. The infection it causes is Giardiasis. It is the most common invader and reason for 25% of the diarrhea cases in the United States and is not easily detected. Symptoms of this infection include severe diarrhea, bloating, gas, abdominal cramping, weight loss, greasy bowel movements and dehydration.

The cysts are passed through feces and can live outside a host body for several months where they will lie in wait for their next host either by way of ingestion or contact with fecal matter. Daycare centers and other communal settings are at much higher risk of passing around this organism that lives on feces. Also at risk are: international travelers, people who swim in lakes, streams and rivers, and those who drink feces-contaminated water.

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Typical sites within the small intestine for Giardia lamblia infestation.	Colonization occurs with adult organisms feeding off the host and reproducing.	Protective cyst encasing a 'family' with adult organisms and their eggs.

Toxoplasma gondii

Another single-celled organism, this invader will choose to live in the intestinal tract. The disease it causes is toxoplasmosis. Usually it enters the body in contaminated meat, or when you come in contact with cat feces in the garden or cleaning the litter box. A pregnant woman can pass it on to her unborn child who can develop major disorders of the nervous system, mental retardation, or heart or eye damage.

If this invader is picked up by a healthy person with a strong immune system, then there may be no symptoms. However, the person with a weakened immune system may suffer greatly.

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Typical sites within the small intestine for Toxoplasma gondii infestation.	Colonization occurs with adult organisms creating a health condition known as toxoplasmosis.	Protective cyst encasing a 'family' with adult organisms and their eggs.

Cyclopsora cayetanensis

Another common, single-celled organism, cyclopsora cayetanensis infects the bowels. It's contracted by ingesting contaminated food or water, or contact with feces. They make their way to the intestinal track. They grow and multiply exponentially. Ultimately, the invaders' eggs are excreted in the host's waste.

Symptoms include diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, bloating, gas, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, fever and muscle aches.

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Typical sites within the small intestine for Cyclospora infestation.	Colonization by adult organisms occurs rapidly due to multiple asexual reproductive cycles.	A single Cyclospora protozoan can lead to full colonization and severe illness.

Worm Colon Invaders

Usually they can come from eating under-cooked pork, beef or fish. In the U.S., beef is the most common source because so many of the cows we eat are infested with them from their own food and water being contaminated. The livestock eats the organism which then penetrates the intestinal lining and travels in the bloodstream and finally to the muscle tissue where it then gets eaten by people. In humans, they attach themselves to the intestinal lining where they feed, mature and multiply.

Symptoms of infection include diarrhea, abdominal cramping, nausea, and severe appetite changes. Left unchecked in humans, the damage could spread to other organs and cause diseases such as Cysticercosis, and Alveolar-Hyatid Disease in children.

Roundworms/Pinworms

Did you know that there are more than 20,000 different species of roundworms? Some 15,000 of them live by sucking nutrients from hosts and "over 1.5 billions people are infected with some form of roundworm."

Pinworms are small white intestinal invaders and it is believed that may specifically target humans. Pinworm eggs move along the small intestine where they hatch and mature. Adult pinworms travel to the colon where they can live for several months.

Symptoms of pinworm infestation include anal itchiness, insomnia, and poor appetite. Because the eggs are laid around the anus and it's itchy, the re-infestation in children can recur repeatedly when the child scratches and then transfers them to their mouths on unclean hands.

Pinworms can live for as long as two weeks outside the body. And if someone touches a contaminated surface and puts unclean hands in the mouth, it's very likely they may become infected.

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Typical site within the large intestine for Pinworm infestation. Pinworms also routinely exit the body via the anus.	Adult organisms congregate within the host and reproduce in large numbers.	Pinworms exit the anus at night to lay their eggs. The host scratches the area and transmits them to mouth if hands remain soiled.

Hookworms

These creatures contaminate feces and they can penetrate human skin. For this reason, walking barefoot outdoors in high risk areas poses a serious threat. High risk areas include places known to have been infected and places where animal feces is frequently found. Most infections occur in tropical and subtropical areas.

Hookworms travel to and make their home in the intestine, where they attach with fangs and siphon blood to survive.

Symptoms in of hookworm infestation include stomach pain, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, bloody stool, gas, itchy skin, fever and fatigue. These organisms can survive as long as 10 years in their hosts. Prolonged infections can lead to serious symptoms such as iron deficiency because of the blood they drink. The infection can also lead to heart problems.

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Typical sites within the small intestine for Hookworm infestation. Hookworms can enter the body by penetrating the skin of the feet.	Adult organisms affix to the intestinal lining and can cause illness and conditions such as anemia.	A Hookworm attaches itself with razor sharp teeth and begins to ingest blood.

Trichinella

The disease trichinosis is the disease you can get from this worm.

Ailments resulting from trichinosis infection include muscle soreness, fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, edema of the lips and face, difficulty breathing, difficulty speaking, enlarged lymph glands, fatigue, and dehydration.

You usually can pick up this worm by eating raw or undercooked pork. The greater risk occurs in areas where pigs are fed raw animal carcasses. Like tapeworms, these settle into the muscle tissues of animals and once ingested by humans, they grow to maturity.

Flukes (Flatworms)

Flukes, Fasciolopsis buski, live in the upper part of the small intestine. Adult worms produce 25,000 eggs daily. Once limited to foreign locations, world travel and importation of contaminated food has seen the infection rapidly becoming a worldwide concern.

Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, allergies, nausea, vomiting and intestinal ulcers. They can pass from human to human through the exchange of bodily fluids during intimate activities as breastfeeding and intercourse.

There are many different forms of Liver Flukes with the most popular being sheep liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica) and human liver flukes (Clonorchis sinensis). Dr. Hulda Clark's research indicates that these two most commonly cause infections in humans.

Symptoms resulting from these liver flukes infestations include general fatigue, intermittent fever, mild jaundice, and pain on the right side of the abdomen below the ribs.

Candida

Candida in small amounts is a good thing since it acts as a natural antibiotic. It limits the growth of harmful bacteria. Candida albicans is a yeast fungus that naturally inhabits the body. The majority of this fungus (90%) resides in the mouth and intestinal tract.

When Candida grows out of control, it becomes a major problem. Some things that can change the balance include taking birth control pills, prescription antibiotics, including poor diet, alcohol and soft drink consumption. Excessive Candida sustains itself using starches and sugars from the digestive tract. The waste that it produces give back nothing good, in fact it can be toxic to your body. The symptoms that it causes are varied and often confused with other disorders.

Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth:

What Bacteria and Viruses are Toxic To My Colon?

Billions of bacteria inhabit the colon shortly after a baby is born. They help to digest nutrients, and convert starches into useful fatty acids and other such energy products, which promote a healthy colon. These are called good bacteria. They also keep harmful bacteria like Candida in check.

Some harmful bacteria like Escherichia coli and Clostridia putrefy meat inside the large intestine. People at risk are those who consume large quantities of meat along with considerably less fiber than they need to process this meat out of their bodies. This increases the risk of colon cancer.

What Happens When E. coli Infests the Colon?

Most strains of the Escherichia coli bacteria are rather harmless. There are E. coli strains however which are harmful and possibly fatal. Some of the things they can cause are kidney failure and Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome in children.

This bacterial infestation can result from ingesting undercooked ground beef and drinking contaminated water. The waste that this organism excretes is toxin to humans. It inflames the intestinal tract, which damages the bowel lining. Symptoms of the E. coli infestation include bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting.

How Does Clostridium Infect My Colon?

Clostridium difficile is increasing in occurrences as a result of the increase in use of antimicrobial medications and residence in hospitals. This organism, referred to as C. difficile, has been revealed as the cause of millions of cases of diarrhea and colon inflammation (Colitis) annually.

The antibiotics that people take can kill the flora that the body needs along with the bad stuff it's supposed to kill. A decrease in needed flora means less guarding against C. difficile.

C. difficile can be contracted from fecal matter or contaminated surfaces since it can live independently of a host for up to 70 days. In hospitals it is found on bedding and toilets.

With severe infection from C. difficile you will often see ailments such as septicemia, renal failure, pneumonia, urinary tract infection and anemia. Foul-smelling or bloody stools and abdominal cramps are possible as well.

What Happens When Salmonella Infects My Colon?

Humans are infected by salmonella bacteria when then ingest food and water contaminated with feces. This means that you can get it from public eateries, not just at home from using less-than-healthy preparation practices of meat and eggs.

Foods that may contain salmonella are:

This type of bacteria can cause typhoid fever and intestinal infections. Symptoms from infestation manifest from 6 to 48 hours after ingestion. According to the Center for Disease Control, it is one of the leading causes of gastroenteritis in the nation.

Indications that you have this can include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea from salmonella poisoning can be severe enough to cause extreme dehydration requiring hospitalization along with inflammation of the intestinal wall. Death is possible but that is usually seen only in small children, elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

The bacteria can penetrate the intestinal wall and enter the bloodstream. It can travel along to other organs in the body damaging them.

Intestinal Toxins from Viruses

Along with the organisms listed above, intestinal diseases may also result from viral infections. Viral gastroenteritis is characterized by watery diarrhea and is very common around the world. It is easily transmitted from person to person, by sharing contaminated bottles, food, drinks and eating utensils. You can also get this infection from eating previously contaminated food.

Unsanitary practices are the major cause of food contamination, like not washing your hands before and after handling food. Also, food contaminated with untreated sewage, and contaminated public drinking water can expose humans to viruses that cause this very unpleasant and potentially life threatening intestinal disorder.

How Do I Avoid These Harmful Organisms?

The harmful organisms listed above are living organisms. They survive by draining vital nutrients from your body and they give back toxic waste that puts your health at risk. These invaders can live in your body for as long as you are alive. A strong healthy immune system is your first line of defense to repel many of the would-be invaders. There are measures that you can take to reduce your exposure to these harmful invaders.

• Wash fruits and vegetables as thoroughly as possible. Remove all you can of the waxy coatings that are applied as cosmetic preservatives. Cut away nicked, discolored, mushy or recessed areas. Buy organic foods as much as possible.
• Cook meats, poultry and fish at proper temperatures. Check for worms just under the skin before cooking. Wash hands and clean work surfaces thoroughly after handling each item. Use wooden cutting board when preparing or cutting raw meats to increase the chances of killing harmful organisms.
• Be sure your water comes from a reliably clean source. Drink only purified water from a multi-filtered source. Ideally distilled or Wellness Water® is best supplemented with Organic Apple Cider Vinegar for extra nutrients.
• Wash your hands frequently throughout the day. Warm water, and natural tea tree soap if possible, can remove any microscopic organisms that you've come in contact with.
• Keep your surroundings clean, free of dust particles and fecal matter from dust mites. Believe it or not that's enough to sustain those organisms which can live for a time away from a host. Use a damp sponge or HEPA vacuum cleaner to regularly remove dust from surfaces and flooring.
• Wear shoes to protect yourself from the organisms that can penetrate human skin. Keep your feet covered even on the beach and playground, as these areas are often rife with a plethora of bacteria and viral fungi.
• Know where you're swimming and never swallow the water while you swim—no matter what body of water it is.
• Taking a high quality Probiotic on a regular basis will help to populate your digestive system with needed, beneficial flora.
• Perform 2 to 3 Harmful Organism Cleanses a year to assist in removing harmful invaders. It will take at least 6 weeks (the life cycle of most harmful organisms discussed) to complete a thorough cleanse.
• Determine to eat a balanced diet to regulate your colon pH.
• Regular colon cleansing with a high quality oxygen colon cleanser. Performing 3 consecutive Liver Gallbladder Cleanses can also help detoxify you body of waste excreted by harmful invaders.

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