Parasite Testing and Natural Gut Support
Most parasite advice online sells you a cleanse without ever finding out whether you have anything. We start with a stool test that identifies parasites, yeast, bacteria and fungi, then build the plan from what it actually found.
Search for parasites online and almost everything you find is a cleanse for sale. A blend of herbs, a fourteen day protocol, a promise. Almost none of it begins by finding out whether you have anything, or what it is.
We start the other way round. As Dr. Kathleen Jones puts it on her own services page: “I won’t guess about what your state of health is.”
Consultations are virtual or by phone, so you can work with Dr. Jones from anywhere in the United States.
The symptoms people bring to us
These are the patterns that make people start looking into parasites. None of them confirms anything on its own, which is exactly why testing comes first.
Digestive symptoms that started after travel and never fully settled
Bloating, cramping or loose stools with no clear trigger
Symptoms that followed a course of antibiotics
Fatigue that arrived alongside the digestive changes
Skin irritation, itching or rashes with no explanation
Food reactions that keep widening
Results that came back normal while the symptoms continued
Why we test instead of guessing
A parasite cleanse taken on suspicion has two problems. If nothing is there, you have treated a condition you do not have and the real cause is still waiting. If something is there, a general herbal blend may not be the right match for it.
Testing turns the question into an answer. It also tells us what else is going on in the gut at the same time, which is usually where the fuller explanation sits.
What a stool test actually shows
A stool test is the most direct look at the digestive system. At Elements of Health it is used to uncover:
Parasites and yeast. Whether something is present, rather than assuming it is.
Bacteria and fungi. The balance of what is growing, including overgrowth after antibiotics.
Enzyme counts. Whether food is being broken down properly in the first place.
Inflammation levels. How irritated the gut lining is right now.
Food allergies. Reactions that can look like an infection and are not.
Depending on your symptoms, Dr. Jones may also draw on saliva, urine, hair or blood testing. You can see the full range of diagnostic testing for the detail on each one.
What testing does not replace
Some parasitic infections need prescription antiparasitic medication from a physician, not a nutritional protocol. If testing points to one of those, that is what we will tell you, and that is where you should go.
Do not wait on any of the following. See a physician or urgent care promptly:
Blood in the stool
High fever alongside digestive symptoms
Severe or persistent diarrhea, or signs of dehydration
Severe abdominal pain
Unexplained weight loss
Symptoms that began after travel to a high risk area and are getting worse
This page is about identifying what is there and supporting the body nutritionally. It is not a substitute for medical care when medical care is what is needed.
Why “normal” results may not mean healthy
Most lab reports compare your results against a normal range. Those ranges are built by each individual laboratory from roughly one to two hundred people who had testing done recently, most of whom were being tested because something was already wrong. Their results are averaged and the range extends two standard deviations either side.
So a normal result means you are not yet as unwell as the people used to build the range. That is a low bar, and it is why so many people with real digestive symptoms are told nothing is wrong.
What happens after your results come in
When the results are in, Dr. Jones prepares a personalized report. It includes a copy of every result, an explanation of what each one means, and the plan that follows from it.
What the testing found, in plain language
Whether anything identified needs a physician rather than a nutritional plan
Nutrients, vitamins and dietary changes chosen for your findings and circumstances
Lifestyle adjustments that support recovery
Repeat testing so you can see the change side by side against your baseline
As her testing page puts it, once results are scanned for imbalances or deficiencies, nutritional supports are tested for your body, and a personalized protocol is formulated from your own results.
You are not left alone with the plan
A health coach to support you between appointments.
Healthie. 24/7 access and unlimited messaging with your doctor.
Progress tracking. A collaborative online tool for communication, education and following the plan.
Virtual visits. Appointments by video or phone, scheduled in advance.
Where this connects
Read more on stool testing and gut health, on natural support for C. diff recovery when symptoms followed antibiotics, or on natural approaches to parasites.
If the picture is wider than digestion, see how we look for the root cause, or what testing shows about immune resilience when infections keep returning.
About Dr. Kathleen Jones
Dr. Kathleen Jones is a Naturopathic and Chiropractic Physician and the founder of Elements of Health. She holds a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Life University and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, and earned her Naturopathic Degree through the Central State College of Naturopathy. She has taught at the Ohio State University School of Medicine and School of Nursing, and serves as president of the Ohio State Naturopathic Association.
Getting started
Book a consultation. Virtual and phone appointments, scheduled in advance.
Describe the timeline. When symptoms began, any travel, any recent antibiotics.
Testing. Dr. Jones selects what fits your symptoms. Functional lab testing is completed at home or through local labs.
Your report. Results reviewed together, with a written plan you keep.
Follow up. Repeat testing shows what changed.
Tired of protocols that never asked what was actually there? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Kathleen Jones. You can also call (614) 985-1435 or email info@eohinfo.com.
Elements of Health is a naturopathic and holistic practice based in Columbus, Ohio. Consultations are virtual or by phone, available anywhere in the United States.
Wondering what this costs before you book? See published pricing for consultations and testing.
The information on this website has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Suspected parasitic infection should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider. Some parasitic infections require prescription medication.
How do I know if I actually have a parasite?
You do not, until it is tested. Symptoms overlap with a long list of other causes, from bacterial overgrowth to food reactions to low enzyme output. A stool test is what separates them.
Should I just do a parasite cleanse instead?
If nothing is there, a cleanse treats a condition you do not have while the real cause continues. If something is there, the right support depends on what it is. Testing first costs you a few weeks and saves you from guessing.
Can I do this if I am not in Ohio?
Yes. Consultations are virtual or by phone anywhere in the United States, and functional lab testing is completed at home or through local labs.
What if the test finds something that needs a doctor?
Then we say so. Some parasitic infections require prescription antiparasitic medication from a physician. Identifying that is part of the point of testing.
My regular test came back normal. Is that the end of it?
Not necessarily. Standard panels are narrower than a comprehensive stool analysis, and normal ranges are built from people who were already unwell. Normal is not the same as optimal.
How long before I know anything?
Testing is arranged after your first consultation. Once results are back, Dr. Jones prepares a personalized report and reviews it with you, with a written plan you keep.