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ELEVATED HEALING
Parasite
par·a·site
/ˈperəˌsīt/
A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food from or at the expense of its host. There are three main classes of parasites that can cause disease in humans: protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites.
There are over 400,000,000 parasitic infections annually worldwide.
What We Know
While parasitic infection may be an underlying etiological factor in several chronic disease processes, doctors often do not consider the potential for parasitic involvement because signs and symptoms of parasitic infection often resemble those of other diseases. However, it has been shown that parasite testing is a reasonable approach to the detection of causative agents for chronic gastrointestinal disorders.
Most Americans are inclined to believe that parasitic infection is a rare and exotic occurrence, limited to those who have traveled to distant, tropical lands. However, for a number of reasons, there has been an increase in the incidence of parasitic infection in this country.
These reasons may include:
- Contamination of the water supply
- Increased use of daycare centers
- Increased travel to, and visits from, countries where parasitic infection is endemic
- Household pets
- Consumption of exotic and uncooked foods
- Antibiotic use
The Mainstay Health Experience
Patients will be assigned a personal Medical Health Concierge who will guide them along their Mainstay Health experience. Our medical doctors will provide an evidence-based treatment plan accompanied by proactive, intermittent check-ins. Post treatment patients will be provided a microbiome healing plan and education for prevention.
Next-Gen Diagnostics
Mainstay Health offers accurate diagnostics of enteric parasites utilizing proprietary software and custom built equipment providing an elevated healing experience for our patients.
Medical Concierge
Patient will be welcomed and assigned to either a patient ambassador or personal medical concierge who will guide them through their stay.
Medical Concierge
Patient will be welcomed and assigned to either a patient ambassador or personal medical concierge who will guide them through their stay.
The Healing PharmTM
Establish and personalize patient treatment & healing plan that includes prescription medication and nutraceuticals.