Ep. 159 We explore the world of parasites with Kim Rogers, aka "The Worm Queen." With 18 years of experience in western medicine, Kim is one of the few experts boldly tackling this often-ignored topic, shedding light on the 95% of people who may unknowingly be living with parasites. We discuss the symptoms, causes, and how to cleanse your body, along with tips on water purification, food safety, and holistic therapies. Kim makes this eye-opening (and slightly terrifying) subject both approachable and empowering, helping you take control of your health with practical advice.

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• Parasites.org
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• Amphora Water
• Parasite E-books

Topics Discussed

• 00:00:00 - Introduction 
• 00:02:01 - Kim’s health journey and background 
• 00:05:05 - Parasite overview  
• 00:07:55 - Tik tok virality and comment sections
• 00:08:36 - Common symptoms 
• 00:09:33 - Parasite definition 
• 00:13:30 - Lab testing recommendations 
• 00:17:31 - Self advocating and getting to your root cause 
• 00:20:28 - Places to contract parasites from 
• 00:24:31 - Top food culprits 
• 00:28:08 - Parasite prevention and sushi 
• 00:32:42 - Biofilm, hookworm, and anemia
• 00:34:39 - Water contamination and filtration 
• 00:37:45 - Shower filters, restructured water, bottled water recommendations  
• 00:40:11 - Restaurant ordering 
• 00:41:08 - Antiparasitic foods 
• 00:42:03 - Cleansing kits and what to expect 
• 00:45:41 - Dieting vs cleansing 
• 00:47:01 - How parasites come out
• 00:48:32 - Age limit 
• 00:50:09 - Parasite statistics 
• 00:53:21 - When not to cleanse and pregnancy 
• 00:54:19 - Detoxing, supplementation, and habit stacking 
• 00:58:24 - Parasites, mold, and lyme 
• 01:01:32 - Mental health impacts 
• 01:03:15 - Finding support 
• 01:05:29 - What does wellness mean to Kim