Truth About Parasites: Roundworms What You Need to Know

Written By Alicia Davalos

Here’s What You Need to Know

In our Truth About Parasites series, we’re breaking the stigma and getting to the root of how parasites affect our health — from a wholistic, Earth-based perspective.

We’re not here to create fear. We’re here to reclaim knowledge, restore our inner terrain, and recognize the signs when something’s out of balance.

So, these next few blogs will be breaking down the 5 main different types of parasites that Humans deal with.

Meet the Roundworm Family

Also known as:

  • Pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis)

  • Ascaris

  • Hookworms

  • Threadworms

  • Whipworms

These are some of the most common parasites worldwide, especially in warm or tropical regions, but they’re also increasingly common in urban areas due to contaminated food, water, soil, and poor gut health.

Roundworms can live in the intestinal tract, but many also travel to the lungs, bloodstream, and muscles, causing systemic issues that often go unrecognized.

Symptoms may include:

  • Gas, bloating, or IBS-like symptoms

  • Insomnia or teeth grinding at night

  • Chronic itching, especially around the anus (especially with pinworms)

  • Food allergies and histamine issues

  • Nutrient deficiencies

  • Chronic cough or breathing issues (Ascaris larvae can migrate to lungs)

  • Skin rashes or eczema

  • Brain fog and fatigue

  • Anxiety or mood swings (gut-brain disruption)

Diseases Linked:

  • IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

  • ADHD-like symptoms

  • Anemia (low iron)

  • Insomnia

  • Allergies

  • Anxiety disorders

How We Become Hosts

It’s easy to pick up roundworms without even knowing it:

  • Walking barefoot in contaminated soil

  • Consuming undercooked food or unwashed veggies

  • Letting pets sleep in the bed (yes, fur babies can carry eggs)

  • Swimming in contaminated water

  • Poor hygiene practices (especially in kids)

  • Via Utero from Mother

  • Often recur unless the whole family clears together

It is not about being “dirty” — but humans interconnected with Earth.

Earth-Based Wisdom: You Can Heal

Clearing parasites isn’t about being at war with your body — it’s about making your inner terrain, your inner waters, unwelcoming to imbalance.

Pachamamas Remedies is here to guide folks through a process we call Clear Pathways, which supports:

  • Liver + lymphatic drainage

  • Regular bowel movements

  • Nervous system regulation

  • Antiparasitic herbs (strategically rotated)

  • Rebuilding gut + immune strength

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all detox. It’s a holistic journey.

🌀 Ready to Learn More?

This is just the beginning. Join us for a FREE summer virtual class where we’ll dive deeper into:

  • The 5 major types of parasites

  • How they connect to disease

  • How to prep your body to safely release them

  • Pachamamas Clear Pathways protocol

  • Herbal allies + lifestyle support

🌿 This is about returning to balance, returning to Self.
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Stay tuned for the next part in our series: Tapeworms

Alicia Davalos
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