Tribe.net. Local Connections Natasha http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#2eb0e0c8-0bbe-4f2a-b41b-d00ca3b80afc 2007-05-06T23:13:01Z 2007-05-06T23:13:01Z

Oh Giardia... ugggghhhhh!! I have read a TON of information as well as talked extensively with several medical proffessionals (ND, MD, LAC's etc) I am currently a pre-med student and also a LMT, so I also have some basic body knowledge as well. I had Giardia 7 years ago and tried both herbal remedies and eventually had to use the antibiotics (Flagell). You will get many many different opinions on this topic. I am still restoring my digestive system - 7 years later - which was severely altered by this parasite and I know many others in the same boat (in 20% of the population who catch giardia, it can become a chronic condition). I am a healthy person with a strong immune system in all other areas. I highly recommend you take the flagell (and NO I am not a big supporter of antibiotics, but in this case it might save your gut) IF you are not fully recovering within a couple weeks as the damage incured in your small intestine (long term) by this parasite can be severe if untreated. I have more information for you if you wish to contact me in person. Good luck Be well I really feel for you! ~Natasha

Natasha 2007-05-06T23:13:01Z brock http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#ead0efe6-3b27-4da2-851a-c4143d8db2e2 2007-05-06T20:44:53Z 2007-05-06T20:44:53Z

drinking your own urine for several days.is an old folkremedy.just avoid the first few seconds and last coupla seconds as this is where the salts and oils are.it sounds gross but it should work. whatever you do drink plenty of watere and electrolytes.

brock 2007-05-06T20:44:53Z Celestial http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#a474ca11-123c-48b5-9964-631bbea221a5 2007-05-06T13:54:51Z 2007-05-06T13:54:51Z

Just wanted to add in re: to another post asking about it, another name for Giardia is "Beaver Fever" because it's so easy to get by contaminated water, one way is by swimming in areas where lots of beavers live and poo. But other animals will carry it & leave in water.

Celestial 2007-05-06T13:54:51Z Rainer http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#d2db956a-917a-4ded-9457-c1157f59db93 2007-05-06T12:56:41Z 2007-05-06T12:56:32Z

Antibiotics don't help against Giardia, since it is not a bacterium Giardia cells are basically like your own body cells, and the only "Western" medicine that is used is normally Flagyl (Metronidazol), which acts like chemotherapy, and has really nasty side effects. The best thing with Giardia is normally to sit the infection out - the main thing goes away after 3-4 weeks, unless your immune system is really down. Once you're over it you'll have some Giardia left in your system, and your next infection will be less severe. You should take a Vitamin/Mineral supplement though, since Giardia can really limit your Mineral/Vitamin uptake.

Rainer 2007-05-06T12:56:32Z Paul http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#bd97439c-e28e-45bb-9f91-1bd01cf48168 2007-05-06T05:19:23Z 2007-05-06T05:19:23Z

ok i just took this shit i bought at 7-eleven its that vitamin water stuff right. Its called b-relaxed it has grapefruit juice and other stuff in it. Now on the 1st sip no joke the 1st sip watever parisites in me literally got scared. I cant even describe it TRUST me ive gone to every type of doctor including gastroentologists this stuff works

Paul 2007-05-06T05:19:23Z AmAyA SiTa http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#990d4716-7834-4687-83d4-c18e0ea25c90 2005-07-07T19:44:38Z 2005-07-07T19:44:38Z

Try drinking Kombucha

AmAyA SiTa 2005-07-07T19:44:38Z Walker http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#d6100fb5-d902-4feb-826b-d49f602d0c19 2005-07-07T19:42:39Z 2005-07-07T19:42:39Z

Black Walnut and Wormwood will not help in treating Giardia. Oregon Grape (or Golden Seal in a pinch) and Grape Fruit Sedd Extract will kill the little buggers and stop the diarrhea.

Walker 2005-07-07T19:42:39Z Jay http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#add05a82-b6c3-469e-b29e-690594d42235 2005-07-07T19:29:50Z 2005-07-07T19:29:50Z

I'm curious about this parasite killer can you tell me more - After checking out the website I'm a little dizzy after looking at the pics - wow Tribe me or e-mail me at CoastHealth@yahoo.com Jay

Jay 2005-07-07T19:29:50Z $item.owner.firstName http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#d3fa7376-de09-466d-a0b5-643e85041508 2005-03-29T13:19:00Z 2005-03-29T13:19:00Z

i suggest a full parasite cleanse followed by a colon cleanse. a really effective herbal parasite killer: http://www.mhdewormer.com/dewormer2.html since they are toughies i would suggest that you use that. there are various types of colon cleanses. master cleanse (the lemonade diet) is the one that i am most familiar with

$item.owner.firstName 2005-03-29T13:19:00Z $item.owner.firstName http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#4e2f9d3a-3db2-484f-bf54-60319f60e1cc 2005-03-29T12:59:21Z 2005-03-29T12:59:21Z

I agree with Janelle - raw Garlic or Berberis vulgaris (Barberry) would be excellent, Myrrh tincture may be useful as well. Ginger, Peppermint/ Chamomile to soothe the stomach and digestive tract in general, to help with sickness/ nausea and spasms.

$item.owner.firstName 2005-03-29T12:59:21Z $item.owner.firstName http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#edfb3ed1-9fbf-45d9-91dd-a85a6b096ea3 2005-03-29T03:49:27Z 2005-03-29T03:49:27Z

Giardia's an intestinal parasite, similar to the amoeba - if left unchecked, it can lead to dysentery, which is not fun... Garlic might help... a decoction of pomegranate rinds (it has a lot of tannic acid, tho, so if your stomach is ALREADY upset, this probably would only make it worse), barberry (Berberis spp.) extract (berberine, also found in goldenseal) has shown to be effective against giardia in clinical trials (the berberine is highest in the stems, root bark & berries), as has syrup of ipecac (which is also an emetic - makes you toss your cookies). Here's a decent barberry link: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsHerbs/Barberrych.html Black walnut & wormseed are probably not doing anything for you except upsetting your stomach - they're for worms, not bacteria.

$item.owner.firstName 2005-03-29T03:49:27Z $item.owner.firstName http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#9b816830-7812-4ac7-8bf8-a5f341bcb5cf 2005-03-28T21:17:16Z 2005-03-28T21:17:16Z

I dont know much about giardia treatment in general, but make sure you are hydrated if you have diahreea and I hear that Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) can help tremendously. Take care.

$item.owner.firstName 2005-03-28T21:17:16Z $item.owner.firstName http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#1d0b64dc-c017-4ad1-9cd5-09ad4249a8a9 2005-03-28T21:10:55Z 2005-03-28T21:10:55Z

Anyone ever had any successful herbal treatment of Giardia? I am currently taking Black Walnut drops and have heard that Wormwood is effective in killing the parasite. Also, since nothing is settling in my stomach, what kind've diet is necessary in batlling this? I have also been considering taking an anti biotic to help kill this ASAP. HELP!

$item.owner.firstName 2005-03-28T21:10:55Z