From Gut to Brain: What Acupuncturists Need to Know About Parasites

Over 1.5 billion people worldwide are currently infected with parasites and many of them don’t even know it?

From chronic digestive issues to fatigue, skin disorders, and even emotional imbalance, parasites are an often overlooked cause of lingering health problems. And they’re not just found in “third world” countries—parasites like Giardia, Toxoplasma, and tapeworms are increasingly common in the U.S., especially in areas with contaminated water, international travel, or poor gut terrain.

Classical Chinese Medicine has recognized these conditions for thousands of years. Terms like Gu syndrome, damp-heat, and wind-toxins describe parasitic and infectious influences long before microscopes ever existed.

In this powerful and timely lecture, Dr. Jeffrey C. Yuen draws from ancient medical texts and modern research to illuminate:

• How parasites affect digestion, immunity, and Shen 

• The classical framework for diagnosing and treating parasitic conditions