Health and Wellness

If you have children, pets, a backyard, or a pulse, parasites are not a shocking concept. They are part of life. Kids touch everything. They share snacks. They forget to wash their hands. They pet the dog and then eat a cracker. This is normal childhood behavior, not a parenting failure.

Parasites are more common than people think, especially mild, low-grade grade imbalances. I am not talking about dramatic horror movie worms. I am talking about subtle, irritating patterns that show up as behavior changes, sleep disturbances, and random belly complaints (itchy booty, anyone?!).

That is where I consider Cina.

Cina is a homeopathic remedy traditionally associated with symptoms related to intestinal worms. The key word here is symptoms. Homeopathy does not directly kill parasites. It works by matching a pattern in the body and nudging regulation, and the Cina pattern is very specific.

The classic Cina kid looks like this. Grinding teeth at night. Constant nose itching or nose picking. Irritable in a way that feels bigger than the situation. Restless sleep. Belly discomfort that does not have a clear cause. Dark circles under the eyes. Wants to be held but also pushes you away. Emotional and exhausted at the same time.

If you are reading that and thinking that sounds oddly familiar, you are not alone.

The gut and the nervous system are deeply connected. When the gut is irritated, behavior can change quickly. A child who cannot articulate that their belly feels uncomfortable may express it through mood swings, clinginess, or dysregulation.

Adults can absolutely fit the Cina picture too. It is not just a kid remedy. If an adult is dealing with teeth grinding at night, unexplained irritability, restless sleep, nose itching (or rectal), or vague digestive discomfort that feels more irritating than severe, Cina can be considered in the same gentle way. The gut and nervous system connection does not magically disappear at eighteen. Adults who are outdoors often, have pets, travel, or have ongoing gut sensitivity may resonate with this pattern. I use the same approach of one pellet daily for a couple of months while observing sleep, mood, and digestion. If the symptom picture fits, it fits. Age is not the deciding factor. The pattern is. 

Before jumping to stronger interventions, I often start gently. In my office and in my own home, I use one pellet of Cina 6 daily for about two to three months, which typically equals one bottle. I monitor sleep, mood, grinding, and overall regulation. If things improve sooner, we reassess. It's a good time to be observing what's happening in the toilet after a bowel movement as well. The goal is not to take it forever. The goal is to support the body and then step back.

This approach is not anti-medicine. If a child has severe abdominal pain, weight loss, visible worms, persistent fever, or worsening symptoms, that is a pediatric appointment situation. Discernment matters. Gentle support and conventional care can both have a place.

I keep Cina in my cabinet because I have seen subtle but meaningful shifts. Grinding softens. Sleep improves. The intense irritability settles. The child feels more like themselves again. It's not even just about parasites. It's about nervous system support.

Parasites are not shameful. They are biological. Supporting the terrain through digestion, bowel regularity, minerals, and immune balance is foundational. Cina is simply one supportive tool when the symptom picture matches. Sometimes behavior is behavioral. Sometimes it is biological. As a mom and a holistic professional, I pay attention to both.

And yes, sometimes one tiny white pellet makes the week a little calmer.

*This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Some commissionable links appear throughout.