Deworming

[Morell]

It is little controversial, but not that much I think. There is a kind of fashion of people using deworming tablets for dogs in attempt to clean their guts from parasites. What is your opinion? Do you think it is a good thing? Do you actually deworm yourself?

 

[Asteriskos]

I think if someone suspects that they have "intestinal" or similar parasites it would be much more sensible to consult a doctor, even an allopath.
If you take something designed for an animal you may have very unpleasant side effects / reactions. A "certified herbal practitioner" would be a
sensible alternative as well. Just my .02 Cents.

 

[HoldAll]

Dunno if this is relevant but in the course of an unrelated check-up, it was found that I had

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in my stomach. It's no big deal, half the population's got them and they're mostly benign. Nevertheless, my doctor decided I should get rid of it and prescribed me some antibiotics. I never felt it, and I didn't notice any difference afterwards so I'm not sure if it was all that important.

 

[Asteriskos]

My wife (the witch) would advise taking "probiotics" or even yogurt after antibiotics to help restore normal digestion. Seems to have always been beneficial for me, just saying...

 

[HoldAll]

Wasn't there a fad for taking deworming medication for horses among anti-vaxxers during covid, or is that just an urban legend?

I'd be careful throwing prescription drugs at something that hasn't even been diagnosed by a physician yet, just on the off-chance that they may improve my health. Would those prophylactic dewormers be the same people who always rail against Big Pharma, I wonder?