THE MISSING DIAGNOSIS
Parasites: Stopping the Human Feast
A blood test showing elevated eosinophils could point to large, intestinal- based worms such as tapeworms, but it could also be allergies.
A stool test is great if it catches a worm, but what if there are no worms, segments, or eggs in that particular specimen? There are many false negatives.
Kinesiology (muscle testing) claims to diagnose parasites, but its accuracy is often challenged by people who test negative and then a short while later pass a worm in their stool.
If you confirm giardia via a stool test, is it only in the bowel, or has it invaded the body? Is a fluke in the stool indicative of others in the liver?
Generally it is understood that testing is only partially accu-rate. Many practitioners simply recommend that people do a parasite program just in case. Others never recommend one because they don't know for sure.
Here is a questionnaire to help determine if large, bowelbased parasites are a problem.
Regarding this questionnaire, there are multiple causes to many of the questions, not just parasites. Parasite symptoms must be viewed as a syndrome.
There are many causes for each symptom listed below.
Assign points to each symptom and see if a pattern develops.
A
= Never,
B
= Occasionally,
C
= Frequently,
D
= Regularly
Name & Surname
A
B
C
D
1.
Restless sleep (toss, turn, wake often)
2.
Skin problems, rashes, itches
3.
Increased appetite, hungry after meals
4.
Frequent diarrhea, loose stool
5.
Grinding of teeth when asleep
6.
Variable, changeable consistency of stool
7.
Picking at nose, boring nose with finger
8.
Abdominal pains
9.
Vertical wrinkles around mouth
10.
Rectal, anal itch
11.
Parallel lines (tracks) in soles of feet
12.
Intestinal cramps, burning
13.
Irritable (no apparent reason)
14.
Feel bloated, gaseous, no known cause
15.
Diarrhea alternates with constipation
16.
Bowel urgency, occasional accidents
17.
Hyperactive tendency (nervous)
18.
Dark circles under eyes
19.
Need for extra sleep, wake unrefreshed
20.
Allergies, food sensitivities
21.
Fevers of unknown origin
22.
Night sweats (not menopausal)
23.
Kiss pets, allow pets to lick your face
24.
Anemia
25.
Frequent colds, flu, sore throats
26.
Go barefoot in parks, public streets
27.
Travel in 3rd world countries
28.
Eat lightly cooked pork products
29.
Eat sushi, sashimi
30.
Sleep with pets on bed
31.
Bed wetting
32.
Men: sexual dysfunction
33.
Forgetfulness
34.
Slow reflexes
35.
Loss of appetite
36.
Yellowish face
37.
Heart beat rapid
38.
Heart pain
39.
Pain in umbilicus
40.
Blurry, unclear vision
41.
Pain: back, thighs, shoulders
42.
Lethargy, apathy
43.
Numbness, tingling in hands, feet
44.
Burning pains in the stomach, intestines
45.
Menstrual problems
46.
Dry lips during day, damp at night
47.
Drooling while asleep
48.
Occult blood in stool (from lab test)
49.
History of giardia, pin worms, worms
50.
Swim in creeks, rivers, lakes
