How Do You Know If You Have Parasites?
Most people have parasites.Testing is unreliable because parasites don't shed consistently. Go by symptoms: digestive issues, fatigue, cravings, skin problems, teeth grinding, and symptoms that worsen around the full moon.
Common Symptoms
Digestive
- • Chronic bloating
- • Gas
- • Constipation or diarrhea
- • Abdominal pain
- • IBS-like symptoms
Energy/Mental
- • Chronic fatigue
- • Brain fog
- • Anxiety
- • Depression
- • Poor sleep
Physical
- • Teeth grinding (bruxism)
- • Skin issues (rashes, acne)
- • Dark circles under eyes
- • Itching (especially anal)
- • Joint/muscle pain
Behavioral
- • Sugar/carb cravings
- • Never feeling full
- • Weight changes
- • Food sensitivities
- • Symptoms worse at full moon
The Full Moon Connection
Parasites are more active around the full moon (elevated serotonin and melatonin shifts affect them). If your symptoms — especially insomnia, anxiety, digestive issues, or teeth grinding — consistently worsen around the full moon, this is a strong indicator. It's also why parasite protocols pulse around lunar cycles.
Why Testing Is Unreliable
- • Standard stool tests only detect parasites when they're shedding
- • Parasites don't shed every day — timing matters
- • Many parasites live in tissues, not the gut
- • Labs vary in quality and expertise
- • False negatives are common (up to 70% miss rate)
Better tests: GI-MAP, Doctor's Data 3-day stool, or Genova GI Effects. But even these miss many infections. Most practitioners recommend cleansing based on symptoms, not waiting for a positive test.
Why Most People Have Them
- • International travel
- • Sushi, raw fish, undercooked meat
- • Pets (especially sleeping with them)
- • Contaminated water or produce
- • Walking barefoot
- • Swimming in lakes/rivers
- • Weakened immunity or low stomach acid
Exposure is nearly universal. The question isn't whether you've been exposed, but whether your immune system has kept them in check.