Can I be safely treated for giardia?
Treating giardiasis involves both the elimination of the parasite, and the treatment of symptoms that may continue for months after the infection has ceased. As one of the universal symptoms of giardiasis is diarrhea, treatment should always involve a regime of replacing fluids and nutrients, including beneficial bacteria and minerals (electrolytes). This is particularly critical for infants as rapid loss of fluids from diarrhea can be life threatening. Young children and pregnant women may also be more susceptible to diarrhea-related dehydration. Holistic herbal treatments that subscribe to the philosophy of weed, seed and feed thus lend themselves well to treating giardia infection and its associated effects. Herbs such as clove, garlic and olive leaf have demonstrated an effective anti-protozoan action both in recorded traditions and in scientific testing, while barberry has shown in testing particular effectiveness against giardia. Practitioners trained in natural medicine prescrib
