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Giardia
- A Parasite's Tale
Lisa S. Newman, ND, Ph.D.
Once
thought of as only affecting strays or those drinking from puddles, bird
baths or dirty buckets, the very common protozoa, Giardia lamblia,
has become a worldwide parasite celebrity found even in drinking water!
During the last 20 years, Giardia has gained recognition as one of the most
common causes of waterborne disease in animals and humans in the United
States. Giardia lamblia is a hardy parasite known for its ability to
survive outside of a host and to remain in an environment for extended
periods of time. Mild to severe intestinal distress resulting in diarrhea,
weight loss and dehydration is the most common symptom set.
Chronic
infestation can lead to irritable bowel disorders. Traditional care
addresses the secondary symptoms fairly well, but often fails to eliminate
the protozoa completely prescription drugs are too toxic for long term use.
Tragically, this opens the door to re-infestation and the creation of a
symptom treating cycle with each re-infestation being more severe as the
continually weakened intestinal tract never completely heals.
Due to
the wide-spread cases of Giardia, the difficulty in completely eliminating
the protozoa and the sometimes deadly intestinal disorders which accompany
them, I created an herbal formula to rapidly eliminate this pest. Simply
eliminating the source of initial infestation is not enough to reverse
things! When combined with my
LifeStyle® approach the success of reversing severe cases and
strengthening the intestinal tract have been phenomenal.
Giardia
& Parasitic D’tox is a standardized extract of organic, wild crafted herbs
which I have found controls the spread of infestation as well as eliminates
the organism. This occurs through bitter compounds which activate digestive
secretions, thus eliminating the parasite and cleaning the blood. This
herbal formula can be safely used with irritated colon or severely weakened
pets. Repeatedly, customers report they have been battling Giardia for
months or even years; because my Giardia & Parasitic D’Tox is safe to use
long term, I often recommend using it at least 3-6 weeks after all symptoms
have disappeared to insure complete eradication of Giardia lamblia.
This
herbal formula can also be used preventatively, given for two to six weeks
anytime you fear your pet may have been exposed. I have found that pets
using my
LifeStyle®
approach have the highest success with this preventive strategy. This is
because the body is strong and better able to resist initial infestation
compared to those pets which are not properly supplemented to begin with.
Other
products which help with secondary symptoms include:
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Yucca
Intensive – a steroid alternative which reduces intestinal inflammation
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D’Toxifier – a homeopathic remedy which helps remove toxins from the
body
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Acidophilus – to re-establish intestinal flora needed for proper
nutrient absorption
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NaturFiber – to control diarrhea and return proper bowel function
Don’t
let the urge for simple symptom relief prevent a truly happy ending for your
pet!
Since 1982, Dr. Newman has been a world
renowned pioneer in the field of natural pet care. The author of nine books,
including her latest, Three Simple Steps to Healthy Pets: The Holistic
Animal Care LifeStyle™, Dr. Newman is also the formulator of Azmira
Holistic Animal Care Products and Diets.
©2010, Dr. Lisa S. Newman, All Rights
Reserved
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