How do I know if I have parasites?
Did you know that there are reportedly over 100 different types of parasites and worms living in human bodies?
Dr Tharuksha Naidoo joined East Coast Urban with Thandolwethu on Tuesday evening to discuss worms and parasites.
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She was feeling sluggish and very fatigued and did not know why. When she went to see her doctor and after taking numerous tests, the doctor suggested that she try adding wormwood cloves to her water.
According to Medical News Today, a parasite is an organism that lives in another organism, called the host, and often harms it. It is dependent on its host for survival - it has to be in the host to live, grow, and multiply. A parasite cannot live independently.
Listen to the below podcast as Dr. Naidoo answers the following questions:
- So what are the symptoms of parasites?
- How do we get parasites?
- How can one prevent parasites?
Have you ever had parasites?