Pathologist Dr. Alan MacDonald discovered many filarial worms in the spinal fluid of 100% of the MS subjects he examined. It has been understood for over 100 years that when these parasitic worms infect the central nervous systems of domestic animals, they exhibit many of the same neurological symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis and other diseases.
Filarial worms
Filarial worms are slender thread-like round worms. Some are only visible with a microscope, while other varieties can grow up to 10 cm in length. Female adult worms give birth to larva known as microfilaria, which are the thickness of RBCs.
At least 8 species of filarial nematodes cause disease in humans. They are transmitted to humans through biting insects like mosquitoes, black flies and ticks but also through domestic animals.
Different types of filarial worms infect different parts of the body. They can infect the:
- Eyes – river blindness
- Lymphatic system – swelling, elephantiasis
- Skin – rashes and changes in pigmentation, nodules, bumps and lumps under the skin
- Intestines – abdominal pain
- Central nervous system – extreme fatigue, tingling, numbness, balance issues, spasticity, drop foot, weakness, paralysis and other neurological symptoms.
Setaria digitata is a filarial parasite that causes fatal cerebrospinal nematodiasis in goats, sheep and horses.
In 1880, researchers discovered these small nematodes in the brains of domestic farm animals.
Then from 1880 to 1950, researchers continued to study these worms in the brains of domestic animals such as dogs, cats, horses, sheep, goat, cattle and horses. They cause identical symptoms to MS and other neurological diseases and even death.
They suggested that these parasites could cause similar diseases in humans, but no one studied this until Dr. Alan MacDonald.
The discovery of small roundworms in the central nervous system of MS subjects
Pathologist Dr. Alan MacDonald discovered small nematode worms in the spinal fluid of every MS subject he tested.
He stated, “We have not found a case of MS that does not have worms in the cerebrospinal fluid.”[1]
From his discovery, he believes that multiple sclerosis is a neural larval migrans illness caused by a parasitic infestation of the CNS (central nervous system).
In 2016, Dr. Alan McDonald was the first to discover nematodes in the spinal fluid of humans. Previous researchers only searched for nematodes in the brain. It is hard to find these parasites in the brain because after they cause damage to the brain, they move on.
Where it took hundreds of slides to find one worm in the brain, Dr. MacDonald stated that it very easy to find them in the spinal fluid.
He explained that the worm migrates and creates a storm of injury in its wake, like the tale of a comet.
Unfortunately, examining patient blood under the microscope as Dr. Alan McDonald did, is not routinely done in any laboratory or in any hospital or medical school in the world today. His team was the first to examine spinal fluid for these worms.
He suspects that more than one species of nematode is present in the spinal fluid of MS patients.
The filarial worms and their larvae in the spinal fluid destroy myelin and nerve tissue and that’s exactly what happens in multiple sclerosis.
MS flares up in one area, calms down, then flares up in another area and calms down. Multiple sclerosis has a migratory pattern in the brain, as do the worms.
Testing for filariasis
Direct evidence of microfilaria – examine thick and thin blood smears. The larvae can be observed on stained or unstained slides. Depending on the species, they can be detected in body fluids and urine.
Tests that detect adult filarial worms include:
- Lymph node biopsy
- High frequency ultrasound and Doppler
- ELISA or rapid testing to detect filarial worm antigens
- ICT test
- Antibody test
- Skin test
- PCR test
- Eosinophilia
- Elevated antibody levels
These parasites are nocturnal so collecting the blood sample from 10 PM to 4AM is recommended.
DEC (diethylcarbamazine) Provocation Test – A dose of DEC is given and then one hour later, blood is collected. This increases the likelihood of parasites in the blood sample.
Treating filariasis
The following information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace the necessary measures of your healthcare professional. It is very important to work with a healthcare professional when you are treating parasites.
Our students have the most success eradicating these and other parasites by following the Live Disease Free plan. First, our students follow the Live Disease Free low carb diet to decrease the activity of the parasites and decrease inflammation. Next, it is important to support the body. Before students start treating, they are feeling significantly better. Then, the parasites are treated with a combination of herbs, oxygen therapies and parasite drugs. Treatment cycles continue until students are symptom-free for at least a couple of months.
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Parasite Drugs:
Some treatments are effective against the microfilariae immature larvae while other drugs treat the adult form of the parasite.
Ivermectin, Albendazole, DEC, praziquantel, levamisole, fenbendazole, moxidectin, and others have been prescribed to treat these parasites.
Using a single parasite drug has not been effective in fully clearing these worms. A combination of therapies is more effective.[ii]
*Caution – Treatment should start with a low-dose and increase slowly to avoid Herxheimer die off reactions, which could be fatal in the brain. The blood vessels in the brain could potentially go into spasms. A doctor may prescribe a steroid to prevent such a reaction.
Antimicrobial herbs to treat filariasis
The following antimicrobial herbs have been reported to demonstrate anti-filarial properties:[iii]
1. Neem tree – Azadirachta indica A. Juss
2. Dawadawa tree – Parkia biglobosa.
Dr. Alan MacDonald was the first to discover live parasites in the central nervous system of multiple sclerosis patients. To this day, no further research has been conducted to confirm or refute his discovery. It is interesting that the panel of experts behind the 2017 McDonald criteria, which dictates how multiple sclerosis is diagnosed and treated, are not interested in his research. They find no value in looking for an infectious cause for multiple sclerosis. There is no financial incentive to find a cure for people suffering from multiple sclerosis or any other disease.
But there are real solutions to recover from parasites today!
To restore health, we must focus on treating the cause of inflammation, which is parasites. First, identify the enemy (parasites), then support the body and treat the parasites while following a holistic approach. When parasitic infections are treated effectively, we can overcome inflammation or disease.
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Or take the Health Blocker Quiz to see if you could have parasite infections
References:
[i] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHVXJpDBcmU
[ii] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2217668/
[iii] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10224507/
Clinically diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 28, Pam chose an alternative approach to recovery. Now decades later and still symptom free, she coaches others on how to treat the root cause of chronic disease, using a holistic approach. She can teach you how, too.
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