Let's Talk About Nematodes!!

Nematodes are in the helminth category, which means they have a well-developed organ system and can be seen with the naked eye.

If you're not familiar with the different categories of parasites, you can find my blog past about it, here.

https://www.parasitemamma.com/post/the-3-categories-of-parasites

Nematodes are also called roundworms, pinworms, threadworms, hookworms, whipworms, strongyloides, and ascaris.

These guys and their eggs can affect pretty much every system of your body. All parasites in this category can affect your digestive system, your nervous system, blood, lymph nodes, immune system, pancreas, joints, eyes, brain, lungs, appendix, small intestine, the walls of your intestine, large intestine/colon, muscles, connective tissues, skin, liver, metabolism, heart, circulatory system, respiratory system, and urogenital system.

How do we get exposed to nematodes?

We can be exposed by putting our fingers in our mouth and ingesting an egg (common for children), or by eating undercooked or raw meat/fish/seafood. Eggs can be ingested from contamintaed food or water. They can be transmitted through your bare feet, in contaminated soil. They can be transmitted by biting insects (like mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, flies, etc). They can be transmitted by rodents, dogs, cats, sheep goats, other cattle, monkeys, and other animals. The eggs can even be airborne, which means we can inhale them!

So, should we be living in fear of these, since they can be transmitted from so many sources?!

NO!!! Please, live your life!!

Remember, we’re meant to live in harmony with parasites and living in fear is a lower-vibrational emotion that is only going to allow them to thrive in your body!

Parasites get overgrown in us for a reason and you can cleanse until you're blue in the face, but that's only going to harm your body in the long run. Plus, they will keep coming back, until you focus on making your body inhospitable to an overgrowth.

Yes, we want to address an overgrowth, but cannot forget to address WHY they got overgrown in the first place!

Here's my blog post with more info on that:

https://www.parasitemamma.com/post/what-allows-parasites-to-thrive-in-your-body

If you've never done a parasite cleanse before, please start here:

https://www.parasitemamma.com/post/stop-don-t-cleanse-until-you-start-here

What do nematodes look like?

Remember, parasites can self-destruct when they feel threatened and they can secrete an enzyme that dissolves their body and their DNA, upon leaving your body, so it's very common to not see larger parasites (like nematodes) pass in the toilet. It's also very common for them to be hidden inside your stool, or to come out in smaller, broken-up sections.

Nematode eggs look like little seeds and can be black, brown, tan, whitish, or

yellowish in color.

Here are some pictures of nematodes and their eggs:

Roundworms - These are long and skinny, like a pencil. They are usually tan, brown, or nude color. They can be anywhere from 3-13 inches long….and sometimes longer!

Hookworms - For the most part, these are extremely small and are barely visible to the naked eye. They are pinkish-white in color and are typically no longer than half an inch long, although there are some that can be 3-6 inches long. They tend to be thicker at the top and taper off with a skinny tail that curls up, like a hook. The thicker end typically has what looks like a mouth/sucker.

Whipworms - These are usually thicker at the top & taper off with a skinny tail that curls up, like a whip. They can be anywhere from 2-24 inches in length.

Pinworms/Threadworms - These are usually very small and white, but older pinworms can look like little sticks, or twigs. These are usually less than half an inch long.

Parasite Eggs - Typically, these are going to be very small and most are not visible to the naked eye. Some can be seen, though (like the eggs of larger parasites, like roundworms and tapeworms, etc). They usually look like little seeds and can be black, brown, tan, whitish, or yellowish in color.

If you've seen nematode activity in your toilet, or you're dealing with health issues that can be caused by tapeworms and you want help, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I also offer a FREE virtual consult, with no obligation ever attached!

Remember, there's NOT a one-size-fits all approach to dealing with parasitic overgrowth. Every situation is unique, so some people do better on homeopathics, others on herbals, and some do best on a combo of both!

There are LOTS of flushes and cleanses being promoted online, but it's best to work with a knowledgeable practitioner, so you can address it safely, gently, and effectively!

*Nothing in this post is medical advice. This is for educational purposes only.