Protozoans encompass a large classification of parasites and are microscopic in size. Because they are found in almost every kind of soil environment, from peat bogs to arid desert sands, and can be found in the deep seas of tropic regions as well as the frigid waters of the Arctic the chances of exposure are high. Some species of protozoa are a natural part of the microbial flora of animals, living in the gut of insects and mammals (including humans), though there are some that can cause disease and illness in our bodies. The blood of healthy people contains antibodies against these organisms but in certain susceptible individuals protozoans may migrate from the gastro-intestinal tract into the blood and then into the joints and other body tissues. What can you do to protect yourself?

Hanna wrote about protozoans in her book Parasites, The Enemy Within:

“Protozoans are able to form a resting stage that is very resistant to temperature, chemicals and drying. The cysts are small and light and easily ingested. Many people have been exposed to these protozoans yet their immune systems keep the organisms under control, but individuals with a toxic condition, weakened immune systems or who are under trauma or stress cannot fight off these parasites. Many of these parasites are easily passed from person to person during their cyst stage under crowded, unsanitary conditions. Besides causing many different illnesses these parasites give off toxic waste products into our system.  The presence of protozoa in the tissue can be the cause of continual inflammation in people who are genetically or otherwise sensitive to the organism.”

An infected individual may feel bloated, tired or hungry, and also have allergies, gas, unclear thinking and generally may feel toxic however, specific areas of the body can be affected by protozoans and cause a variety of symptoms:

• Isospora are found in the intestine and destroy the surface layer of cells.
• Pneumocystis infects the lungs of young children and individuals with suppressed immune systems.
• Dientamoeba and Chilomastix infect the digestive tract.
• Sarcocystis infects the muscle tissue while releasing the toxin sarcocystin.
• Balantidium invades the intestines and eventually other areas while it releases the tissue-destroying enzyme “hyaluronidase”.
• Cryptosporidium and Babesia and Retortamonas are other less common protozoans which affect the tissue of the body.

Hanna wanted us to know how we could supplement naturally to address parasites and created the Protozoa Kit and recommended you begin five days before a full moon and continue until all bottles are completed. The Protozoa Kit is a companion to smart eating habits to uphold your resistance to protozoa. Each kit contains Vibropathic Ipecac Root, Copper, and Protozoa. If you are treating a protozoan infection Hanna recommended to avoid white potatoes, eggplant, tomatoes and red peppers.

After you have had any kind of parasitic infection it’s a good idea to consider rebuilding your body. Hanna recommended two teaspoons liquid chlorophyll in 4 ounces of water, 2 times a day. Learn more about parasites and how to address them in your system with this post.