Pinworms are parasitic roundworms that reside in the intestines of around 200 million people worldwide with the majority of its hosts being small children. They are also commonly known as seat worms and thread worms and go by the scientific moniker of Enterobius vermicularis. Its white color and long pin like shape identifies the pinworm. The wing like ridges that run the length of its body can also identify it upon cross section.  With the male being 2.5 to 5 millimeters in length and the female measuring in at 8 to 15 millimeters, the adult pinworm can sometimes be seen with the naked eye in the stool of the host, looking like small white worms. You will, however, need a microscope to see the eggs.

While in the intestines the male pinworm fertilizes the female who then travels down to the colon and leaves the host through the anus. At the rim of the anus, the female deposits her eggs and then secretes a substance that causes severe itching, which of course leads to scratching. The eggs get stuck underneath the fingernails and then find their way back into the host (or others) via the oral cavity. They hatch in the stomach and then travel back down to the intestine where they start the life cycle all over again, with their life cycle lasting two to six weeks. 

Pinworms are extremely easy to get, spreading from one child to another as they play together and share toys. The eggs are resilient and can survive on the skin for several hours and up to two weeks on clothes, bedding and toys. We all know children love to tick their filthy hands in their mouth, allowing the eggs to travel back down to the intestines and began anew.

The only real damage pinworms cause their host is an itchy bottom, although some research does indicate a correlation with a zinc deficiency. Pinworm infections are generally mild and are easily treated with a common worming medication such as pyrantel and mebendazole. An ounce or two of prevention needs to be taken by the family in order to keep pinworms from spreading. All blankets, clothes, towels, toys, etcetera should be washed in hot water, and all fingernails should be thoroughly cleaned and, if possible, cut short.

Flukes, tapeworms, and roundworms, are common parasites that can find their way into our body through the foods that we eat and liquids that we drink. Once inside, they make their way into our intestines and colon, where they set up shop and make themselves right at home. These colon parasites will eventually bring on chronic disease and sickness if not properly controlled. The best way to make sure that you rid yourself of these parasites is regular colon cleansing.

There are many ways to clean our your colon from high fiber diets, enemas, medication as well as herbal supplements.  Herbal supplements seem to be the ideal way to go about cleansing your colon because they are less intrusive then a full colonic enema, safer than pharmaceuticals and more effective than increasing your fiber intake. There are several different herbs that work and you will be able to adapt a method that best suits you.

Ridding your colon of parasites can be an arduous task that may take many months to complete. These parasites have evolved to thrive in your digestive tract and they will not just decide to go away peacefully once you began a herbal regimen. You are going to have to stick with the regimen you choose for quite some time before you fully eradicate them. It may take up to three months before your colon is fully cleansed.

The single scariest thing about parasites is how fast they are able to proliferate. A single one can lay around 10,000 eggs at one time, making it extremely hard to totally wipe them out.  This makes being thorough with your treatment extremely important. It is also important to choose a treatment that is going to effectively and efficiently wipe out the parasite. Leaving just a single one behind could spell doom for you.

Wormwood, common sloves, and black walnut hull are the three most common herbs used to get rid of tapeworms, roundworms and flukes from your system. Wormwood is a tonic that has been known to soothe the stomach and help people regain their appetite. Both Black Walnut Hulls, and Sloves have been used as a natural means to expel intestinal worms by naturists for a long time. Be sure to check if the herbal medication you are taking contains these three herbs, before purchasing it.

If abdominal pain becomes severe, it is important to start the colon cleansing process as soon as possible. Abdominal pain is one symptom of roundworms. Other symptoms include dry hair and skin, acne, rashes and other skin problems.  Checking your stool for what looks like pieces of rice is another good way to ascertain whether you have roundworms. If roundworms go unchecked for too long, they may even cause death.

Coming up with the right treatment to cleanse your colon is important since parasites are both hard to detect and even harder to get rid of. Regular colon cleansing is the surest way to  keep your insides happy.