The so called health and medical community have purposely hidden the issue of parasites.  Doctors in the early 1900’s knew parasites were a problem and regularly dewormed their patients, but we have been lead to believe that parasites are only in our animals or found in 3rd world countries.  In fact we have been eating parasites since we were children, most pass through or are eliminated by the immune system, but a few get into the blood stream or make homes in our gut.  Research has shown that 100% of cancer patients have been found to have parasites and it is being suggested that cancer is parasite cysts.  They have also shown that multiple sclerosis is also probably caused by parasites and is not an autoimmune disease. 

“In fact, parasites have killed more humans than all the wars in history,”  The Body Snatchers-National Geographic documentary 

What is a parasite?
A parasite is an organism (a living thing) that lives on or inside another organism, known as the host.  The parasite relies on the host for survival, often causing harm to the host in the process.  Parasites come in various forms, including worms, protozoa, and ectoparasites.

Types of Parasites
There are two main groups of parasites: 

• Ectoparasites (external parasites) who live on the outside of the host’s body, such as ticks, fleas, and lice.
• Endoparasites live inside the host’s body, including worms and protozoa.

“Every living thing has at least one parasite that lives inside or on it, and many, including humans, have far more. Scientists are only just beginning to discover exactly how powerful these hidden inhabitants can be, but their research is pointing to a remarkable possibility: Parasites may rule the world. The notion that tiny creatures we’ve largely taken for granted are such a dominant force is immensely disturbing. We are collections of cells that work together, kept harmonized by chemical signals. If an organism can control those signals—an organism like a parasite—then it can control us—and therein lies the peculiar and precise horror of parasites.”  Discover magazine August 2000

How do parasites affect the immune system of their hosts?
Parasites have evolved various mechanisms to evade a host’s immune system to ensure their survival and replication. These strategies include:

• Passive Evasion: Parasites can hide from the immune system by invading immune-privileged tissues, such as the central nervous system or eye.
• Active Evasion: Parasites can change their surface antigens to avoid recognition by the host’s immune system.
• Immune Suppression: Parasites can suppress the host’s immune response, making it difficult for the host to mount an effective defense.

Immune Modulation
Parasites can also modulate the host’s immune system, influencing its function and response. This can lead to:

• Immune Suppression: Parasites can suppress the host’s immune response, making it difficult for the host to mount an effective defense.
• Immune Activation: Parasites can activate the host’s immune response, leading to inflammation and tissue damage.
• Immune Polarization: Parasites can polarize the host’s immune response, shifting it towards a Th2 response, which can exacerbate allergic diseases.

Note: The information in this article is for you to get a greater understanding of the parasite issue. GEMA, GEMU and PanTerraVida are not recommending or supporting any specific treatments for parasites or any disease.  It is up to you to do your own research and make your own decisions on your health.