{"id":3949,"date":"2019-02-14T08:16:56","date_gmt":"2019-02-14T08:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=3949"},"modified":"2021-03-26T15:51:24","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T15:51:24","slug":"12-natural-ways-to-get-rid-of-giardia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/12-natural-ways-to-get-rid-of-giardia\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Giardia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Giardia is an intestinal infection that affects many Americans each year. It is an infection that can be gotten rid of naturally. Anyone can get the infection, including animals because it\u2019s caused by being poor conditions, such as unsafe water and poor sanitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most medical professionals will prescribe antibiotics that may have lasting side effects. Some side effects of antibiotics for giardia include yellow urine, nausea, and a bad taste in the mouth, which is almost metallic-like. Children and pregnant women would be unable to get treatment from giardia if they decided they wanted to see a medical professional and get medicine because of the side effects of the antibiotics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, the types of antibiotics available may not be as effective as going natural because everybody doesn\u2019t respond to medicine in the same way. People who want a more natural approach to treating giardia should consider eight natural ways to get rid of the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Practice Good Hygiene<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

is one way to get rid of giardia because bacteria <\/a>can grow anywhere. It\u2019s important to wash hands after using the toilet, before eating and putting hands on something dirty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, public restrooms are filled with bacteria and once a person places their hands on anything inside or outside of the bathroom, bacteria is present on the skin. Even the toilets at home are loaded with germs. It\u2019s always important to practice good hygiene all the time. If a person doesn\u2019t wash and dry his or her hands correctly, there is a chance giardia could develop. It\u2019s important to shower daily to get rid of germs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When using utensils, make sure that it\u2019s cleaned thoroughly with hot water and dish soap. It\u2019s not a good idea to drink behind others just because a person may feel that the other person is clean. If the other person has giardia it can be passed onto others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Have Safe Sex <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

is a natural way to get rid of giardia. People don\u2019t like using condoms because it makes sex feel unnatural, but using condoms can help a person from getting a number of STDs <\/a>if used correctly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giardia spreads easily, especially when having anal and oral sex without a condom. Sex can still be enjoyable by using a condom. The area around where the person is having sex needs to be in good sanitary condition as well. People are known to have sex in the dirtiest places, such as public restrooms, on the floor, and kitchen table. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are some of the filthiest places to have sex and where a person could get giardia. It\u2019s important the area is clean before having sex. It\u2019s even a good idea to clean the bedroom from top to bottom because parasites are lurking everywhere. Parasites are lurking on the pillow, sheets, and mattress if they aren\u2019t kept clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Cook Food<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

instead of eating a lot of raw vegetables <\/a>and fruits. Raw vegetables and fruits and washed down with contaminated water, which is how a person can get giardia. By cooking all of the food will help get rid of parasites that could be in the food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If vegetables must be eaten, it best to cook them. As for fruit, wash them down with bottled water if possible to get rid of any lingering parasites. It may be a good idea to use bottled water when cooking as well. Water from the faucet could be contaminated since city public companies have a reputation of putting different chemicals in their water supply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When preparing food make sure hands, utensils, and kitchen areas are clean. If the area where the person will be preparing the food isn\u2019t clean, if they have giardia, they could spread it. Also, it may be a good idea to use gloves to avoid spreading it to someone else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Supplements <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Are a natural way to get rid of giardia because some people don\u2019t want to use antibiotics to get rid of the infection. In fact, antibiotics <\/a>don\u2019t work for everyone. Some people experience side effects, such as nausea and vomiting, which causes them to have to quit using the medicine prescribed by their doctor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With giardia, black walnut can be taken three times a day. It has been used for years for intestinal infections like giardia and other parasite treatments. When it comes to black walnut, 250 milligrams should be taken daily in order to see results. Wormwood is another supplement that can be taken three times a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It works just like an antibiotic and only 200 milligrams are needed. Oregano and clove oil can be taken also. Oregano and clove oil both can be taken four times a day at 500 milligrams. They both are used to kill the parasite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Contact Medical Professional <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To find out ways to get rid of giardia naturally. Since the doctor always knows what works and doesn\u2019t work for her or his patient, the doctor can suggest something natural, such as supplements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The doctor can give the patient information on ways to get rid of giardia naturally as well, such as pamphlets on giardia<\/a>. Some people are hesitant about contacting a doctor because the doctor usually prescribes harsh medications and may lecture the person how to live their lives. In this case, the person will likely try to treat giardia on his or her own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The infection may go away, but there\u2019s a chance it could come back if the person has no knowledge of how giardia can be prevented. For a pregnant woman, she needs to seek medical attention right away if she has giardia because the unborn baby is at risk of getting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Eat Healthier <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

could help get rid of giardia. When a person has giardia, it is a good idea to avoid drinking coffee and alcohol and eating refined grains and sugar. Eat foods that are high in beta-carotene, such as carrots and sweet potatoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yogurt is a probiotic<\/a>, which can restore good bacteria. Foods rich in Vitamin C are good to consume, such as strawberries and broccoli. Vitamin B enriched foods, including eggs and red meat. With vegetables, it\u2019s still good to cook them because as stated before parasites thrive on raw vegetables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garlic has antibacterial properties, which can be put on a lot of foods. Another way to get rid of giardia naturally is by eating a high-fiber diet with supplements. Some supplements that would be good to take are beetroot, flaxseeds, and psyllium. It\u2019s always important to take the recommended daily dose to reap the benefits. This will cleanse the body of any intestinal parasites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Avoid Public Swimming Pools <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

is another natural way to get rid of giardia. The water in a public swimming pool is filthy with the number of people who use it on a regular basis. Not everyone who uses a public swimming pool uses good hygiene methods, such as not washing hands after using the restroom and not even taking a shower before going into the pool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, they will just jump right into the pool. That is a breeding ground for giardia. While a person has giardia, he or she needs to stay away from public swimming pools, so that they can get rid of it. Once giardia goes way, a person can take measures to avoid getting giardia again, especially if they got it from a public swimming pool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A person may choose to avoid public swimming pools even after giardia goes away and just purchase a private pool for personal use. The personal swimming pool still needs to be sanitized <\/a>often to avoid getting giardia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Protect Others <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

is important when getting rid of giardia naturally because the more people a person is around, they can get it as well, if the necessary steps aren\u2019t taken. When exposed to giardia, don\u2019t share drinks or food with other people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wash hands every time contact with other people is needed. Suggest to others to wash their hands as well. If a person works in a restaurant, it is a good idea to take some time off from work until the infection <\/a>goes away. The same thing applies to someone who works in a healthcare or daycare facility where he or she deals with fecal matter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giardia is contracted when exposed to fecal matter. Wearing gloves and masks will help tremendously when dealing with fecal matter. At a daycare, children who still wear diapers should stay home until the infection goes away. This way the child and other children are being protected as well as other staff members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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