I recently embarked on a parasite cleanse, and I wanted to document my journey day by day—not for shock value, but to give you a real-life perspective of what it’s like to detox your body from these unwanted guests. Here’s my diary, tips, and honest observations.
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My Parasite Cleanse Plan
Tincture: 2–3x daily (more on how I made it palatable below)
Binder: Before bed (switching between activated charcoal and diatomaceous earth)
Self-care: Daily castor oil massage and 15 minutes under red light therapy
Day 1: The Taste Test
The tincture tastes like… well, dirt. The aftertaste is brutal. My tip? Don’t take it straight. Fill a shot glass with water, drop in your tincture, shoot it back, and chase it with more water (or your favorite beverage). Bearable.
I took my first dose in the morning while letting the dogs out and setting up the coffee. My second dose came in a mason jar for work. Third dose after work, followed by dinner and my binder before bed. Simple, routine, survivable.
Day 2–3: Smooth Sailing
No weird side effects yet, normal bowel movements, no visible “guests” in the toilet.
Day 4: Adjusting the Schedule
I was irritable and hadn’t been sleeping well. So I switched up the timing:
Morning: Vitamins
Midday: Tincture
After work: Binder
Dinner: Tincture
Pre-bed: Evening vitamins and last tincture
I wanted to see if taking the binder earlier would let my sleep adaptogens do their job.
Day 5: Detox in Action
Face was flushed—classic sign of dying parasites releasing toxins. I did extra skincare and red light therapy. Big emotions popped up, and a good cry felt necessary.
Day 6: Sleep Improvement
Switching the schedule seems to help my sleep. Energy is creeping up. No obvious expulsions yet (I peek, I don’t pick).
Day 7: Skin Alerts
Red, zit-like bumps on my back and stomach—another sign of toxins exiting. More red light therapy. Sleep was challenging; my mind just wouldn’t shut off.
Day 8–9: Energy Rising
Possible first signs of parasites. Sleep is slowly improving, which feels amazing despite perimenopause-related challenges.
Day 10: Life Happens
Skipped some tincture doses due to a busy boat day. One dose taken, no binder.
Days 11–13: Exhaustion & Observations
Extra tired, probably from missing doses and interrupting the “kill.” Still noticing possible expulsion—looked like sesame seeds in my bowel movements.
Day 14: Halfway There
This is where I had to pause my cleanse because I started hormone therapy. Even stopping at two weeks, I could feel a noticeable difference. Energy was up, digestion improving, and my body had started flushing toxins.
Mini cleanse vs. full cleanse: Two weeks acts like a mini cleanse—enough to feel a shift, get the body moving, and start detoxing. But the full 28-day program is really ideal to tackle the full parasite life cycle, including eggs, for a deeper, more thorough cleanse. Once my hormones are under control, I plan to do the full 28 days to get maximum results without interference.
Key Takeaways
Tincture Tips: Never straight—water, juice, or tea is your friend.
Listen to your body: Flushed skin, red bumps, emotional releases—all normal signs of detox.
Adjust timing: Experimenting with when you take binders and tinctures can improve sleep and overall tolerance.
Self-care matters: Castor oil massages and red light therapy can help the body process toxins.
This cleanse isn’t glamorous. It’s emotional, uncomfortable at times, and requires patience. But the small wins—better energy, better sleep, a sense of control over my health—make it worth it.
Have you done a cleanse—or thought about doing one?
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