MINERALS

This is a brief summary of the major groups of internal parasites encountered and their significant clinical and public health concerns.

A microscopic assessment is made of a fresh stool sample (within 24 hours). There may be more than one species of parasite present therefore the treatment regimen will vary depending on the species involved.

• Roundworms
• Hookworms
• Whipworms
• Tapeworms
• Coccidia

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ROUNDWORMS:
Roundworms (Toxacara, Toxascaris spp.) are the most common internal parasites found in pets. Typical clinical signs include pot-bellied appearance, poor growth, and possibly diarrhea. Cats continue to be susceptible to infection throughout their life whereas some dogs develop a resistance. In pregnant animals, dormant larvae are stimulated to migrate to the uterus and mammary glands and thus apparently healthy mothers can produce heavily parasitized young.

Adults become re-infected from exposure to parasite eggs in the soil, from hunting infected wildlife, or from the breakdown of their natural immunity.

Rarely, children consuming soil contaminated with large numbers of Toxacara eggs may develop a syndrome known as "Visceral Larva Migrans". Unfortunately little information is available to identify the factors that increase the risks of developing the disease. Regular examination and treatment of infected animals and efforts by owners to stoop-n-scoop are recommended to limit this potential source of infection to our children.

HOOKWORMS:
Hookworms (Uncinaria, Ancylostoma spp.) Hookworms latch onto the intestinal wall and live on blood, contributing to signs of anemia, weakness, wasting and bloody diarrhea.

Natural infections occur through eating contaminated soil, or by infective larvae burrowing into the skin , or through the milk of an infected mother.

Human infection may occur when the larvae in contaminated soil penetrate the skin. "Cutaneous Larva Migrans" or "Creeping Eruption" is extremely irritating.

WHIPWORMS:
Whipworm infection (Trichuriasis) is contracted by direct ingestion of eggs in contaminated food or soil. All ages may be easily affected .

Whipworm eggs are remarkably durable and although they may take up to eight weeks to reach the infective stage, they can resist freezing and remain alive in the environment for years.

TAPEWORMS:
Adult tapeworms (Dipylidium, Taenia, Echinococcus spp.) are found anchored to the wall of the small intestine by hooks or suckers. These parasites use an intermediate host (a "middleman") for part of its development. The final host then eats the contaminated prey and the tapeworm then is able to complete its life cycle.

With Dipylidium spp., cats become infected when they ingest fleas or biting lice carrying the larval form of the tapeworm. This tapeworm requires only two to three weeks to develop to an adult so unless fleas and lice are quickly brought under control, re-infection occurs rapidly.

Taenia spp. use a variety of small rodents and rabbits as their intermediate hosts. Cats become infected when they hunt these vertebrates.

Animals do not develop resistance to tapeworms and are readily reinfected. The worms shed segments intermittently and may be found in the feces, in the fur or even on furniture, carpets, or clothing.

Although rare in North America, Echinococcus tapeworms can infect humans and cause a variety of chronic and debilitating diseases.

COCCIDIA:
"Coccidia" a general term used to describe a number of single-celled Protozoan parasites that colonize the gut wall. Coccidian oocysts (eggs) are not shed constantly and there is a tendency for older asymptomatic pets to shed small numbers, perhaps periodically or under stress, so that they serve as chronic carriers.

Affected animals may exhibit profuse bloody diarrhea, straining, loss of condition or they may be apparently healthy. Some recovered animals may suffer repeated relapses which generally respond well to treatment and supportive therapy.

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Product Information Sheet NO. 8053	/	/
	Herbs and Amino Acids Detoxifiers and Vermifuge

Each Tablet Supplies:

Herbs
Black Walnut Wormwood Garlic Parsley Fenugreek 100 mg 100 mg 70 mg 70 mg 60 mg	Alginate Goldenseal Norwegian Kelp Cayenne Chlorophyll 50 mg 25 mg 10 mg 10 mg 5 mg
Amino Acids
Methionine Cysteine 20 mg 10 mg

Formulated in a proprietary PhytoZyme™base of special herbs,
synergistic phytonutrient co-factors and plant enzymes for bioavailability.

PARATOX™ is a special herbal blend specifically formulated to help the body cleanse or detoxify itself of metabolic waste build-up and parasites. PARATOX is a unique combination of ten different herbs that have been used as herbal cleansers for decades. It also contains two well known sulfur-containing amino acids, Methionine and Cysteine for their natural cleansing effect. We are exposed to all kinds of parasites in our foods. We are almost constantly confronted with damaging heavy metals. Many people have high toxin levels and are also infested with at least one kind of parasite. It is well known that there are more kinds of human worm infestations in the world than there are people. These are very difficult for doctors to diagnose. Many people who have them do not even realize it. Quite often the symptoms are just "feeling bad", headaches or general malaise. Parasites can do much damage before they are ever suspected of being a problem. PARATOX is not a product that you take every day, but it is a good idea to supplement with it routinely every three or four months. PARATOX is also great for dogs, cats and other pets.

PARATOX
PARATOX contains two amino acids, Methionine and Cysteine. These wonderful natural substances are not only essential to life and an important component of the proteins in our bodies, they also support proper liver function and cleanse the body. They contain a sulfhydryl grouping in their molecules, which contains sulfur. As a result they have a natural chelating capacity which binds toxins (especially heavy metals) and helps the body eliminate them.

Also included with the amino acids is Alginate, an herbal extract obtained from seaweed which remains within the digestive tract to help in the elimination of toxins.

Suggested Use:
One to three tablets three times per day.

Contains no preservatives, sugar, starch, salt, wheat, yeast, corn, milk, soy derivatives, artificial flavoring or coloring agents.

HERBALS
Herbs have been used since creation to provide for the health and well being of entire civilizations. The Bible tells us that we were given herbs for healing and cites many examples of their usage. Mainstream modern technology is now beginning to focus on herbs and natural plant therapies. This is usually referred to in the literature today as phytotherapy. We probably will never understand many of the secrets regarding the way in which many natural extracts and concentrates work, but that is no reason not to take advantage of their benefits.

To our knowledge, Life Plus is the only company that manufactures and distributes the unique kinds of herbal-based products we do by combining high quality herbs from all over the world with other synergistic nutrients known to work toward the same specific nutritional goals. These other synergistic nutrients include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, bioflavonoids, phytonutrients and antioxidants. By combining modern technology with classical herbal knowledge, the Life Plus herbal-based products are second-to-none anywhere in the world.

DETOXIFICATION
The two primary organs of metabolic detoxification in the body are the liver and the kidneys. The liver filters pollutants out of the blood and dumps many of them into the digestive tract by secreting them through the bile. One problem is that many of the toxins are reabsorbed in the intestinal tract back into our system.

PARATOX contains two amino acids, Methionine and Cysteine. These wonderful natural substances are not only essential to life and an important component of the proteins in our bodies, they also support proper liver function and cleanse the body. They contain a sulfhydryl grouping in their molecules, which contain sulfur having a chelating capacity that binds toxins and helps the body eliminate them.

Also included with the amino acids is Alginate, an herbal extract obtained from seaweed. As the Alginate contained in PARATOX is swallowed and passes through the digestive tract, it naturally binds with toxic metals like aluminum, strontium, tin, cadmium, mercury and lead that are often secreted into the digestive tract through the bile. Then, since our bodies cannot absorb Alginate (particularly when it is complexed with the heavy metals) into the body, it passes through and is excreted, taking the heavy metals with it.

PARASITES
Many people often find it amusing when they hear they may have worms or other parasites. Yet this problem is very prevalent all over the world. We routinely worm our horses, cattle, dogs, cats and other animals but few think to care for themselves in the same manner.

A parasite, by definition, lives off other living things. The parasites that infest our bodies not only live off the nutrients in the foods we eat but they actually live off our tissues. They secrete toxins into our bloodstream that circulate and often cause damage. One factor not normally considered is that they are a constant drain on our immune systems.

Parasites can be obtained from the leaves of certain vegetables, from the stools of pets, such as dogs and cats, horses, cows and other farm livestock and from meat that hasn't been cooked adequately to kill them off. It has been shown that it is impossible to kill some of the parasites in pork by cooking. Many water supplies in countries around the world are definite sources of parasites, so those who travel should definitely take precaution.

TWELVE SPECIAL HERBS
A substance taken to expel or control parasites (most often referred to as "worms") is technically called a "vermifuge." The unique combination of the twelve special herbs in PARATOX are great as a natural supplement. They include Black Walnut, Wormwood, Garlic, Parsley, Fenugreek, Alginate, Goldenseal, Norwegian Kelp, Cayenne and Chlorophyll.

PHYTOZYME BASE
PARATOX is formulated in the proprietary Life Plus PhytoZyme base, which contains a unique blend of over thirty natural concentrates of numerous valuable phytonutrients from plants.

When you take Life Plus products, you have the added benefit of receiving the numerous health supporting phytochemicals and other micronutrients contained in them.

HOW TO TAKE PARATOX
In most cases, Paratox does not need to be taken daily on an on-going basis. It is usually recommended to take a round of PARATOX once a quarter (every three months). The regimen is to take one or two bottles each cleansing. The first time you take PARATOX, take two bottles and then one bottle is usually adequate for repeat usages.

On day one, take one tablet three times a day. On day two, take two tablets three times a day. On day three, take three tablets three times a day. On day four, take four tablets three times a day. Stay at this level until one or two bottles are used. Some individuals may develop a feeling of the "blahs" as the toxins are coming out of their body. If this happens to you, just decrease the dosage. This feeling should subside as your system is cleansed. If you travel to other countries, it is a good idea to take one or two tablets three times a day, using a full bottle, while you travel.

It is strongly recommended that you drink plenty of fluids while taking PARATOX to help your body eliminate toxins. Good pure water is best, but some fruit or vegetable juice is acceptable as well. Avoid alcohol, milk and soft drinks during this time.

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