BLASTOCYSTIS    INFORMATION AND TREATMENT

Blastocystis (blasto) is transmitted in the cystic form. It measures 2 - 5 microns in size. The organism is commonly found in bats, birds, rats, farm animals, pets, wildlife and some water sources (tank, dam, creek and possibly town water). It is easily transmitted via animals and animal droppings. Blasto lives in the colon and possibly invades multiple layers of the colonic wall. It damages intestinal immunity and causes tissue inflammation and destruction. This results in symptoms like stomach pain, flatulence, changes in appetite, lowered absorption and digestion.

A water filter of one micron is recommended as the blasto cyst are resistant to chlorine.

Multiple stool specimens are needed for diagnosis. It is recommended to test stool samples on three consecutive days. The watery portion of the stool is more likely to give accurate results.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS; 

·         MOST COMMON                                                             LESS COMMON                                                                                                                                                                

·         Abdominal pain                                                                  Fever

·         Nausea/bloat                                                                       Rectal bleeding

·         Loss of appetite                                                                  Enlarged liver                                                                               

·         Fatigue                                                                                Enlarged spleen

·         Burping                                                                               Skin rashes  [hives]

·         Flatulence                                                                           Joint pains

·         Diarrhoea

PREDISPOSING FACTORS

·         Dysbiosis [bowel flora imbalance]                             History of gastrointestinal infection          

·         Concurrent/recent gastrointestinal infection               Animal contact

·          Rainwater or rural water supply                                 Low fibre diet

·         Lowered immunity                                                      Nutritional deficiency

·         Stress                                                                           Junk Food Diet

·         High Sugar Diet                                                         

TREATMENT

Diet

·        Avoid sugars and processed carbohydrates. Eat whole unprocessed foods.

·         High fibre, wholesome diet. Supplement with high fibre foods such as ground flax seeds, psyllium husks, slippery elm and oat bran.

·         Avoid lactose-containing foods like milk and cheese. However some types of yoghurt are beneficial in small amounts. Choose from Vaalia natural, Jalna drinking yogurt and Yoplus yogurt ½ - 1 cup daily.

·         Adequate protein is needed daily. Eg. quinoa, fish, tofu or protein powder.(small amounts chicken and  red meat only)

·         Freshly crushed garlic: - ½-1  clove 3 x day (or you can encapsulate it).

·         Green Tea (4-5 cups daily, preferably decaffeinated – as tea or supplement).

Supplements

·         Mediherb Probiotica  one capsule 1 x day morning and/or evening (is in our Blasto kit)

·         Or if needed.Metagenics (not in Kit) Ultra flora LGG one capsule 1 x day.      

·         Optional: 1/2 cup Vaalia yogurt 1 to 2 x daily

·         Optional Lactulose syrup: 1 tspn 2 x day building up to 3 tsp 2 x day. Lactulose may cause diarrhoea and flatulence so build up slowly. Lactulose is used medically  as a laxative, it  feeds the good bacteria and inhibits blasto activity.

·         Optional: Black cumin seeds (Nigella); 1/2 tspn of ground seed after meals 3 x day

·         Optional: Oregano oil  (Young Living Oil preferably)  4 drops 3 x daily

Blasto Protocol (6 weeks minimum)

 * Blasto 1 week 1-2 ( Organic Herbs Coptis, Bacial Skullcap and Long Pepper)

                 5 ml   3 times daily for 2 weeks

* Blasto 2 week 3-4 (Organic Herbs Oregano, Pomegranate, Brucea and  Bacial Skullcap)

                 5 ml   3 times daily for 2 weeks

* Blasto 1 week 5-6 ( Organic Herbs Coptis, Bacial Skullcap and Long Pepper )

5       ml  3 times daily for 2 weeks

*Probiotics daily 1 to 2 capsules before bed

Blasto is a very resilient organism therefore treatment is a process. If there are still symptoms after week 6 repeat 2 more weeks of blasto 2 and continue with diet and supplements.

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