http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#2eb0e0c8-0bbe-4f2a-b41b-d00ca3b80afc 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 Sun, 06 May 2007 23:13:01 GMT http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#2eb0e0c8-0bbe-4f2a-b41b-d00ca3b80afc Natasha 2007-05-06T23:13:01Z http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#ead0efe6-3b27-4da2-851a-c4143d8db2e2 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. Sun, 06 May 2007 20:44:53 GMT http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#ead0efe6-3b27-4da2-851a-c4143d8db2e2 brock 2007-05-06T20:44:53Z http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#a474ca11-123c-48b5-9964-631bbea221a5 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. Sun, 06 May 2007 13:54:51 GMT http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#a474ca11-123c-48b5-9964-631bbea221a5 Celestial 2007-05-06T13:54:51Z http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#d2db956a-917a-4ded-9457-c1157f59db93 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. Sun, 06 May 2007 12:56:32 GMT http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#d2db956a-917a-4ded-9457-c1157f59db93 Rainer 2007-05-06T12:56:32Z http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#bd97439c-e28e-45bb-9f91-1bd01cf48168 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 Sun, 06 May 2007 05:19:23 GMT http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#bd97439c-e28e-45bb-9f91-1bd01cf48168 Paul 2007-05-06T05:19:23Z http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#990d4716-7834-4687-83d4-c18e0ea25c90 Try drinking Kombucha Thu, 07 Jul 2005 19:44:38 GMT http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#990d4716-7834-4687-83d4-c18e0ea25c90 AmAyA SiTa 2005-07-07T19:44:38Z http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#d6100fb5-d902-4feb-826b-d49f602d0c19 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. Thu, 07 Jul 2005 19:42:39 GMT http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#d6100fb5-d902-4feb-826b-d49f602d0c19 Walker 2005-07-07T19:42:39Z http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#add05a82-b6c3-469e-b29e-690594d42235 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 Thu, 07 Jul 2005 19:29:50 GMT http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#add05a82-b6c3-469e-b29e-690594d42235 Jay 2005-07-07T19:29:50Z http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#d3fa7376-de09-466d-a0b5-643e85041508 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 Tue, 29 Mar 2005 13:19:00 GMT http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#d3fa7376-de09-466d-a0b5-643e85041508 $item.owner.firstName 2005-03-29T13:19:00Z http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#4e2f9d3a-3db2-484f-bf54-60319f60e1cc 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. Tue, 29 Mar 2005 12:59:21 GMT http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#4e2f9d3a-3db2-484f-bf54-60319f60e1cc $item.owner.firstName 2005-03-29T12:59:21Z http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#edfb3ed1-9fbf-45d9-91dd-a85a6b096ea3 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. Tue, 29 Mar 2005 03:49:27 GMT http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#edfb3ed1-9fbf-45d9-91dd-a85a6b096ea3 $item.owner.firstName 2005-03-29T03:49:27Z http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#9b816830-7812-4ac7-8bf8-a5f341bcb5cf 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. Mon, 28 Mar 2005 21:17:16 GMT http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#9b816830-7812-4ac7-8bf8-a5f341bcb5cf $item.owner.firstName 2005-03-28T21:17:16Z http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#1d0b64dc-c017-4ad1-9cd5-09ad4249a8a9 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! Mon, 28 Mar 2005 21:10:55 GMT http://herbalmedicine.tribe.net/thread/127cdd0b-6924-4746-8c78-b500d0fa70c4#1d0b64dc-c017-4ad1-9cd5-09ad4249a8a9 $item.owner.firstName 2005-03-28T21:10:55Z