Parasites and bacteria seem like scary little creatures. But they aren’t the enemy.
Parasites come where there is food and a home for them.
In fact, if we have parasites its mainly because of the food we’re eating. The role of parasites and bacteria in nature is actually simple, they consume waste. For example, if an animal dies in the forest, flies will lay larvae which become maggots and those maggots will consume the animal. They are nature’s cleaning service. When we eat foods that aren’t designed for our body like meat and dairy, we invite the parasitic world in.
What do they do inside of you?
- Rob nutrients like iron, B-vitamins, amino acids, B12 vitamins
- Inflame tissues with acidic waste
- Store heavy metals like mercury and lead, keeping toxins trapped in the body
- Hijack your cravings through the gut–brain axis, demanding sugar, bread, cheese, alcohol, processed food
- Distract and weaken immunity, opening doors to autoimmune storms, chronic fatigue, even cancers
If our internal terrain aka digestive system and lymphatic system is full of undigested foods and mucus it becomes the perfect home for parasites. If we are clean, they are much less likely to become a problem because they will either starve or look for a way out. We see this all the time during detoxification. Parasites will come out of the stool either alive, wriggling or dead. They only stick around when our terrain isn’t clean and food is available.
The most common symptoms of having parasites
- Abdominal pain
- Gas and bloating
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Malabsorption
- Insatiable appetite
- Intense cravings
- Skin rashes and irritations
Common parasites and their carriers
- Chicken & eggs – Ascaris lumbricoides, Heterakis gallinarum, Ascaridia galli, Capillaria spp., Eimeria spp.
- Mutton/lamb – Echinococcus granulosus (hydatid disease), Toxoplasma gondii (miscarriages, neurological issues), Taenia multiceps, Haemonchus contortus.
- Beef – Taenia saginata, Sarcocystis hominis.
- Pork – Trichinella spiralis, Taenia solium (cysticercosis, seizures, blindness).
- Fish & seafood – Clonorchis sinensis (liver fluke), Opisthorchis viverrini, Anisakis simplex (gut pain, allergies), Diphyllobothrium latum (B12 deficiency).
- Canned food (esp. fish/meat) – Mercury, cadmium, BPA make the terrain toxic and perfect for parasitic survival. Anisakis larvae have been detected even in canned goods. They are not just worms. But also fungis.
- Candida albicans (yeast): Lives in the gut and vagina, exploding with sugar, bread, alcohol. Leads to thrush, rashes, fatigue, bloating, brain fog, autoimmune flares.
- Molds (Aspergillus, Penicillium, Stachybotrys): Hide in damp homes, grains, coffee. They produce mycotoxins—linked to migraines, chronic sinusitis, lung issues, neurological decline, even cancers.
- Fungal overgrowth (yeast + mold): Creates biofilms that shelter parasites and bacteria, making infections “untouchable” to standard treatments.
The bigger picture
Parasites, yeast, and mold don’t arrive by accident. They arrive because the terrain invites them—food left undigested, waste not eliminated, heavy metals circulating, immune systems distracted. They build communities, shield each other, and thrive as long as the home (your body) allows it.
They aren’t side characters in disease—they are the result of the diseases, if we were not sick on the place they will never come, we will never “catch them” the silent epidemic behind fatigue, cravings, rashes, gut disorders, hormone chaos, and “mystery illnesses.” is our chronic wrong choices for ourselves.
Choosing Ananda Yoga Detox: Say bye, bye to parasites at the best detox retreat in Thailand
When you come for a detox at Ananda, choosing to add the Parasite Program will only amplify the effectiveness of the already powerful classical Detox Protocol. If you feel ready to regain your health and vitality discover and BOOK your detox program that fits your needs: 3.5 days, 7.5 days or 11 days.
Above we explored the types of parasites that you can get from different types of animal products. Because meat and dairy carry them, it is really important that you are mindful of what you’re eating after your detox. If you continue going back to the same eating habits, chances are you will become a host for parasites again. You can read more about the appropriate diet after a detox here.
