8 Signs You're Infected With a Parasite

Autoimmune Issues or Significant Stress

"There's also significant scientific evidence and ancient wisdom that shows us when people are under significant stress not managing their minds well, stress can reduce the quality, quantity and diversity of good bacteria within the gut," Albnina says. "So a simple drug-based approach — for example, 'you have b. Hominis, so take Alinia — that's never really going to work unless you make sure the patient is not eating foods that are irritating or inflaming the gut and that their immune system is well bolstered. So much of it comes down to immune function so the body can kill off the bugs and keep them at bay."