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.