Expert: Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger - 2/17/2006

Question
Hi,

I've had spectacular success in regaining health after recovering from CFS, anxiety and a host of ther health problems. I achieved this as a direct result of trying out an all-raw version of the Palaeolithic Diet over the last 4 years. Given my  surprising success on this diet as compared to other treatments, I naturally am not looking for  comments on it, but am (very mildly) concerned re the issue of worms/parasites. I haven't had a single such problem in the whole of the last 4 years despite eating a lot of aged raw meat and  raw wild animal innards, but, who knows, since I'm doing this diet for life, I wish to be prepared against any eventuality in the distant future. I've, in the past, once or twice used wormwood, cayenne-pepper and pumpkin seeds, which I'd vaguely heard were effective vs worms, but stopped once I realised I was not actually  getting any worm symptoms. Is there a more effective herbal series of remedies(or homeopathic pills or (perhaps even)  pharmaceutical drugs easily available over the counter) which might work, or is that combination OK, should I ever develop symptoms, such as trichinosis etc., at a later date?
Thanks,
Geoff Purcell

Answer
Dear Geoff,
Although you have not asked for my opinion of your diet, I will offer this.  If what you are doing has been working, although I have not advocated the diet per se, then quit feeding your anxiety about something that isn't happening.  Your herbal remedy for worms and parasites is a good and recognized formula.  Now, as far as adding anything else.  I would think pharmaceuticals would absolutely ruin any progress you have had and may actually exacerbate a problem, as they usually render the digestive system much less effective.  I really think this is one of the "symptoms" of CFS.  An anxious attitude of getting worse, when one is feeling good.  I've seen this pretty consistently with the malady.
So, if things are good, don't tamper with it.  In the words of one of my favorite colloquialisms "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
Take care of yourself.
Kind Regards,
Kindred
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