44: Parasites can make you hate yourself: How parasites affect your nervous system, mental, and emotional health

Studies show you are 4x more likely to struggle with your mental health if you have a parasite! Certain parasites have even been linked to low self-esteem and self-directed aggression! Wow! Parasites are a huge missing link to the holistic health puzzle and play a huge role in the health of your gut, hormones, skin, and even your nervous system. In this episode, I’m breaking down parasites and how they related to your mental/emotional health specifically. This was a huge piece of my healing journey and it is for many of my clients as well. 

 

I explore…

• How parasite cleansing changed my skin, hormones, gut, and mental health
• What are parasites?
• Where do parasites live in the body? (Hint: it’s not just the gut!)
• How our modern world makes our bodies more prone to parasites
• Wisdom from our ancestors regarding parasites
• Things that can make you more prone to parasites
• How to test for parasites
• Symptoms you have parasites
• How parasites impact your nervous system
• Shocking facts about mental health and parasites 
• How parasites impact your neurotransmitters and vagus nerve
• What should you do if you think you have parasites
• Huge mistakes to avoid with parasite detoxes!

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Intro music created and produced by Wavesy!

Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is to be taken as medical advice. Please speak to your own physician or functional medicine practitioner before making changes in your life.