Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

980 - Expert Reveals Signs You Have Parasites (And How to Treat)

Aug 18, 2025
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Tania Dempsey
Dr. Tania Dempsey, a board-certified internist and expert in complex chronic diseases, uncovers the hidden world of parasites and their impact on health. She reveals how common infections like Giardia can be tied to IBS and immune dysfunction. The discussion highlights innovative treatment protocols, including the U-Klinghart method and the role of low-dose naltrexone in managing inflammation. Listeners learn about the critical need for personalized medicine and how to navigate chronic health challenges effectively.
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INSIGHT

Parasites And The Altered Modern Terrain

  • Parasites co-evolved with humans and once lived in a balanced relationship with our immune system.
  • Modern hygiene, toxins, and microbiome changes shifted that balance and made parasites more problematic.
ANECDOTE

Early Amoeba Case Changed A Clinician

  • Dr. Ruscio recounts his amoeba case in college and his early focus on parasites in clinic.
  • He later saw few positives until recognizing limits in stool testing methods.
INSIGHT

Immune Tipping Point Explains Multiple Infections

  • Immune collapse, not a single bug, explains symptom cascades when defenses drop below a tipping point.
  • Once the immune system fails, multiple pathogens (viruses, parasites, fungi) can emerge and drive chronic illness.
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