ParaCare~Intestinal Support for Kids~GUT Health

Herbal parasite cleansing has roots in global folk plant medicine—from Ayurvedic panchakarma to Indigenous First Nation Peoples and including British & European Culture practices. It is a normal health practice to perform regular herbal seasonal interior body cleansing to support the gut micro-biome of the human body. 

Black Walnut and Wormwood have been used for centuries to maintain a healthy balance of intestinal flora. Their active constituents are known to support digestive comfort and overall gut function. Similarly, Clove is valued in Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicinal systems for its ability to help maintain microbial balance, especially when paired with other herbs that support the gut environment and elimination channels. 

We also incorporate Slippery Elm root to encourage effective elimination. This plant provides gentle fiber, mucilage, and lymphatic support to help move waste through the digestive tract while soothing the gut lining.

Parasites are organisms that rely on the human body to survive and can lead to various health issues—some severe, others subtle and easily mistaken for unrelated conditions. These organisms thrive in compromised body, particularly in individuals with weakened gut microbiomes, chronic stress, or a high toxic load. Left unchecked, parasites can contribute to a wide range of symptoms, from fatigue, digestive issues, and brain fog to more serious complications that are frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked. approximately 11 percent of Americans aged six and older are seropositive for T. gondii, the protozoan behind toxoplasmosis. 

Holistic herbal parasite cleanses can provide a gentle detoxification, gradually ridding the body of these invaders. Parasite cleansing can also support the gut, liver, kidneys, lymph, and mind. And the best part? When done with intention, this ritual practice is not just about eliminating worms. Holistic cleansing can be a sacred act of self-renewal, helping your body shed harmful organisms and the energetic and emotional baggage that could be weighing it down.

Parasitic infections are more common in North America and Europe than most people realize. Millions are affected by organisms like Toxoplasma gondii, tapeworms, and Trypanosoma cruzi—many without knowing it. A 2024 study examining primary healthcare patients in France and Luxembourg revealed that over 33 percent harbored intestinal parasites, with seven percent infected by pathogenic species such as Blastocystis sp. and Dientamoeba fragilis.

Furthermore, approximately 11 percent of Americans aged six and older are seropositive for T. gondii, the protozoan behind toxoplasmosis.

Signs You May Need a Parasite Cleanse

You don’t have to see visible “worms” to benefit from a cleanse. Some signs that parasites may be affecting your system:

✔ Bloating or gas after meals

✔ Itchy ears, nose, or anus

✔ Brain fog and mood swings

✔ Sugar cravings that won’t quit

✔ Skin rashes or hives

✔ Teeth grinding at night

✔ Chronic fatigue or poor sleep

✔ Irregular digestion or IBS symptoms

Cleansing is supported withhealthy hydration, rest, herbal teas, high-vibrational whole foods - like fresh fruit & vegetation, gentle movement, and plant compounds that help clear parasites from the body and support its built-in elimination pathways like the liver & kidneys.

Compounding Master Herbalist, Kelly Remmer 

Parasitic infections in children can range from common worm infestations like pinworms to more serious gastrointestinal issues. While many children may experience mild symptoms, some can develop severe complications, including behaviour changes, sleep disruption, failure to thrive/growth stunting and malnutrition. Pinworm or threadworm infections are particularly common in school-aged children, often spreading easily in daycare and school settings. Other common parasites include head lice, giardiasis, and cryptosporidiosis, which can be contracted through contaminated water or close contact.

Parasitic infection or infestation can occur in children of all ages. Infants, toddlers, and very young children in day care settings are at risk for the parasitic disease called giardiasis that causes diarrhea and is spread through contaminated feces. Pinworm infection (enterobiasis) also occurs among preschool and young school-age children. Both preschool and school-age children can become infested with head lice (pediculosis) or scabies, both of which are spread by close person-to-person contact as is common during childhood play.

Children of all ages can develop parasitic diseases such as giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis from swallowing contaminated water during swimming, playing, and other activities in contaminated recreational water (e.g. pools, fountains, lakes, rivers and streams, etc.). Pets and other animals can be a potential source of parasites that can affect children. Toxoplasmosis is spread by ingesting soil or litter-box contents with infectious cat feces. Children can also be born with this infection if their mother was infected during pregnancy.

Parasitic Diseases in North America

Several parasitic diseases occur in Canada & United States and more frequently in developing countries, but their prevalence has not been well studied. They include strongyloidiasis, caused by a worm infection that is of particular danger for children with an impaired immune system. It is acquired when larvae (immature worms) in soil contaminated with infected human feces come into contact with and penetrate the skin. They also include visceral toxocariasis, spread when children ingest soil contaminated with dog or cat feces containing the eggs of cat or dog roundworms, and cutaneous larva migrans, transmitted when children walk barefoot on soil contaminated with cat or dog hookworm larvae that penetrate their skin.

Specific Types of Parasites and Their Impact:

• Giardiasis:

  This parasitic infection can cause diarrhea and other gastrointestinal issues, often contracted from contaminated water or food. 

• Cryptosporidiosis:

  Another cause of diarrhea in children, particularly in daycare settings or through contaminated water. 

• Head Lice:

  While not a serious health threat, head lice can cause itching and discomfort, spreading through close contact, according to the CDC. 

• Roundworms and Hookworms:

  These intestinal worms can cause malnutrition and stunting in children

• Pinworms/Threadworms:

  These intestinal worms are highly contagious and cause symptoms like anal itching, especially at night. Children, especially those aged 5-10, are most susceptible.

• Threadworm is spread when children scratch their bottom, causing the eggs to collect under the fingernails. The child then carries the worm eggs back to their mouth with their hands. The eggs can also be spread indirectly, in food, dust, or other items. The eggs can survive up to two weeks outside the body. Once your child swallows threadworm eggs, the eggs hatch in your child’s small intestine and the worms travel down to their anus. -- Treat all the family members at the same time, even if they aren’t showing any symptoms. Adults can also get threadworm. If possible, your child should have a shower on the night they have the medicine, and again the next morning to remove the eggs laid during the night. Unfortunately, repeat threadworm infection is very common. To help reduce this and to prevent the threadworms from spreading to others, you can take the following precautions: Despite the itching, encourage your child not to scratch their bottom. If they must scratch, make sure it is over their underpants and not directly on their skin. Keep your child’s fingernails clean and trimmed. Try to stop your child from biting their nails or sucking their thumb.Have your child wash their hands and under their nails thoroughly after going to the toilet. Wash your child’s bedding, towels and toys in hot water. Vacuum your floor often to remove any eggs. Clean surfaces in your house that your children may touch, in particular door handles. Discourage your child from eating food that has fallen on the floor.

source: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/children/index.html

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Children`s Spring/Fall/Parasite/Fungal Cleanse TIPS

For Children using ParaCare for 30 day (4 weeks) – You need:

2 years - 1 Bottle

3 - 5 years - 2 Bottles

6 - 10 years - 3 Bottles

For children 10+ years use Black Walnut Plus for 2 weeks, you need 1 bottle per child & for 4 weeks you would need 2 bottles of Black Walnut Plus.

You would also ensure all elimination channels are open & ensure daily drinking of cooled herbal teas like Blue Butterfly Tea, Lemon Balm Tea or Sweet Rhubarb Tea & water with Liquid Chlorophyll added to it – Ensuring daily water & herbal hydration consumption is a must. Also eat plenty of raw fresh garlic - salads - green leafy veg - fruits - fruit and veg juices - or smoothies - reduce refined sugar as much as possible and consume regular meals daily – be sure to push herbal fluids and healthy eating habits.

Spring/Fall/Parasite/Fungal Cleanse Diet Changes - stomach acid helps protect from parasites in food, avoid commercial antacids. Restrict all soda pop, sugary drinks, restrict refined sugar, and refined grains. Include more garlic in meals. Increase the amount of carrots, sweet potatoes, and squash you eat. These foods are high in beta-carotene, which turns into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A helps the body resist parasitic worms and larvae.

Rebuild "good" bacteria in your gut with probiotic-rich foods such as Apples, Rhubarb and other pectin rich fruits. Eat foods rich in vitamin C and B vitamins. Avoid raw meat or fish / sushi.

See Sweet Rhubarb Tea as a Happy Gut Health Tea

To Support Elimination Systems of bowel, kidneys, lungs, skin:

Children should be having at least 1 to 2 bowel movements EVERY day prior, as a normal habit before beginning any parasite cleanse. Not having regular daily bowel movements means you have a slow sluggish bowel & this means this eliminating channel is not fully open or functioning at optimum. This may very likely contribute to increased discomforts experienced while doing a cleanse. There is an old adage when considering what is normal for daily bowel movements - If 3 trains come into the station daily, THEN 3 trains ought to be leaving the station daily. Meaning: if you eat 3 meals daily, normal bowel function is to have 2 to 3 daily bowel movements.

Epsom salt baths - Like Therapeutic Mustard Bath are nice in the evenings too - for the detoxifying and increasing magnesium serum levels in the body to soothe central nervous system ----- It's can be quite normal to feel a little bloated, tired, or have very mild flu-like symptoms on a parasite cleanse... ensure you are drinking plenty of fluids to keep the elimination channels open and so you are well hydrated.

All of the above are supportive practices for doing a cleanse for children. Practicing the above protocols of Spring/Fall/Parasite/Fungal Cleanse Tips reduces any likelihood of detox headaches, lethargy or fatigue during a parasite cleanse.