Pure Health Podcast

Kirsty Jenkins

"Pure Health Podcast” is your guide on how to live a healthy wholefood life, where two clinical Nutritionist sisters talk about their experience in the clinic looking into gut health, hormones, women’s health, weight loss + unfiltered banter behind the scenes of work, life and play.

  1. Mar 18

    Episode 104: Parasite Cleanses: Do You Actually Need One?

    Parasite cleanses are everywhere right now — all over TikTok, Instagram and the wellness space — with influencers claiming that everyone has parasites and should be cleansing them regularly. But how much of this is actually true? In this episode of the Pure Health Podcast, we’re joined by naturopath Em from Pure Health Nutrition to unpack the science behind parasites, when they’re actually a problem, and why DIY parasite cleanses can sometimes do more harm than good. We discuss what parasites really are, how common they are in Australia, and the symptoms someone might experience if they truly had one. Em also explains why parasite cleanses have become such a viral trend online, and what people are often actually seeing during these cleanses that they believe are “worms”. Most importantly, we dive into the potential risks of self-prescribing parasite cleanses, including gut irritation, microbiome disruption, liver stress, and masking the real cause of digestive symptoms. We also talk about the right way to approach parasite concerns, including proper testing, when treatment is actually necessary, and what evidence-based care looks like in clinic. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should be doing a parasite cleanse — or if you’ve been told “everyone has parasites” — this episode will help you separate fact from fiction. In this episode we cover: What parasites actually are How common parasites really are in Australia Symptoms of a true parasitic infection Why parasite cleanses are trending online The truth about what people see during cleanses Risks of DIY parasite cleanses Why testing matters before treatment When parasite treatment is actually necessary Red flags to watch for with online parasite cleanses 🔗 Let’s stay connectedFollow us behind the scenes on Instagram:@purehealthnutrition_@purehealthnutritionclinic

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"Pure Health Podcast” is your guide on how to live a healthy wholefood life, where two clinical Nutritionist sisters talk about their experience in the clinic looking into gut health, hormones, women’s health, weight loss + unfiltered banter behind the scenes of work, life and play.

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