Parasites: Common Parasites and How They Affect Our Health - Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor Any organism that lives in or on another organism (host) to derive its needed nutrients is known as a parasite. The host suffers in this parasitic relationship and sadly, we humans are victims.  What do parasites actually do? They make use of the nutrients that are supposed to be beneficial to their hosts, depriving them and causing the development of health problems due to nutrient deficiency.  Certain parasites live in our bodies and sometimes on our skin. These parasites affect our health by causing certain diseases. In fact, intestinal parasites are often implicated in many ongoing health issues, ranging from digestive symptoms to insomnia and more. Let’s look at some of these parasites and how they affect our health. Link to full article:  https://optimumwellnessandrehab.com/parasites-common-parasites-and-how-they-affect-our-health-dr-jason-jones-elizabeth-city-nc-chiropractor/