Per Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there has been a significant rise in cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan, particularly in southeast Michigan. Recommendations from MDHHS to prevent exposure to cyclospora include but not limited to:
- Washing all produce thoroughly.
- Buy whole heads of lettuce/leafy greens rather than prewashed, bagged lettuce or salad mixes. Throw away the outer two to three layers of leaves and wash the inner leaves under running water.
- For high-risk patients, it is recommended to cook produce when possible (heating to 158°F/70°C).
As your local pharmacist, I can recommend a few over the counter supplements that helps with intestinal cleansing from protozoan parasites like giardia , entamoeba, cryptosporidia and blastocystis. These parasites have complex interactions with the host body, leading to immune activation, nutrient malabsorption and epithelial disruption.
At People and Pets Pharmacy, we carry Standard Process Over the Counter dietary supplement brand, which developed clinical protocols by practitioners for practitioners, integrating evidence-informed lifestyle guidance, targeted nutrition strategies and clinically guided supplementation to support a comprehensive, whole person approach to care.
The clinical protocol for intestinal cleansing for the previously mentioned parasites recommended by Standard Process includes:
- SP GI Adsorb
- SP MediHerb Myrrh Forte
- SP Biofilm ProBalance
- SP MediHerb Berberine Active
As for other kinds of helminthic parasites our intestinal systems can get invaded by are: roundworms, hookworms and pinworms, Standard Process recommends the following protocol:
- SP GI Adsorb
- SP MediHerb Garlic Forte
- SP MediHerb Wormwood Complex
- SP MediHerb Myrrh Forte
In addition to dietary supplements, there are supportive lifestyle practices and whole-foods nutritional recommendations we provide alongside the previous regimens.
Whole foods include consuming foods and beverages high in antioxidants like berries, green leafy vegetables, turmeric and green tea. Additionally, garlic is great source for antioxidant properties, which helps modulating the gut flora , microbial enzymes and the body’s immune cells. Spice clove can also modulate biofilms and support antioxidant processes.
Supportive lifestyle practices recommended includes exercising, sauna therapy, Epsom salt baths, skin brushing and lymphatic massage to support the clearance of bioactive compounds secreted by the parasites in our GI tract that impair the host immune and intestinal barrier function.
For a more comprehensive and deeper dive into the mentioned protocols, please feel free to stop by our pharmacy and ask our pharmacists about the regimens and shop our recommended Standard Process supplements. We also carry various holistic brand options that support the lymphatic drainage and detoxing bath salts.
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