Lian Monley
A parasite is the technical term used to describe any organism that lives in or on a host organism while causing that organism harm. The word parasite is a combination of two Greek words: para (meaning “beside,”) and sitos (meaning “food.”) There are several types of parasites, and each of these organisms can infect their host in different ways, and cause different symptoms within the body.
Human parasite infections can mimic diseases such as the diabetes, heart disease, cancer, irritable bowel syndrome and the flu. Human parasites can cause weight loss, fatigue, sore aching muscles, high blood pressure, digestive disorders, and in extreme cases, even death. Read on to learn more about these harmful invaders and what you can do to keep your body free from parasites that affect humans.
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We’ve read The Great Gatsby and Tender Is The Night, but F. Scott Fitzgerald’s greatest work (we believe) comes in the form of a letter written in 1933 to his 11-year-old daughter Scottie. He chronicles a list of things to worry about, not to worry about and to think about. Here’s something every girl ought to take on board …