Parasite cleanses are trending—from social media to supplement websites—but do most people actually need one?

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie breaks down the science behind parasites, parasitic infections, and the growing claims that a parasite cleanse can fix everything from bloating and fatigue to weight gain—or even prevent cancer.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What parasites really are and how people actually get them

• Which parasitic infections are common in the U.S. (and which ones aren’t)

• Why symptoms like gas, bloating, and fatigue are rarely caused by parasites

• The truth about parasites and cancer risk

• What parasite cleanses claim to do—and what the evidence actually shows

• When testing and medical treatment are appropriate

• Where medications like ivermectin fit into the science (and where they don’t)

Parasites are real. Parasitic infections deserve proper diagnosis and treatment. But vague symptoms and internet trends don’t require a cleanse—they require good medicine.

If you’ve been wondering whether you need to “deworm,” this episode separates fact from hype using evidence-based lifestyle medicine—without fear tactics, shaming, or supplement sales.