01/30/2026
Parasites: Is There More to the Story?
I’ve had several clients recently whose horses were recommended to do very intense parasite cleanses. They were told their horses have a “worm burden”. Not based on f***l floats, but on other forms of testing or perceived restrictions in the body.
I’m not saying parasites don’t exist. And I’m not saying those assessments are wrong.
But my first question is always this:
Why are so many horses showing a parasite burden in the first place? And does an aggressive cleanse actually address the root cause?
Most horses I know already follow regular deworming protocols. So when a horse with a normal program is said to have a worm burden, what does that really mean?
Some say parasites have become resistant to dewormers. That may be part of the picture.
But here’s another way to look at it.
The Internal Terrain Matters!
From a biophysics / quantum biology perspective, the body is not just chemical, it’s electrical.
Our current health care model is based on biochemistry which runs on redox reactions. The quantum paradigm looks at bio electricity that relies on redox potential.
Redox in simple terms is the body’s charge state.
Health (or Redox Potential) from a quantum biology lens depends on the body’s ability to store and move electrons, mitochondrial function, and structured coherent water within the cells and tissues (AKA Exclusion Zone water).
When redox is low, the body struggles to hold and use electrical charge. Energy leaks instead of being stored and used.
At the same time, the structured water inside the body, Exclusion Zone (EZ) water, loses its coherence.
This water normally protects and organizes tissues.
When that organization breaks down, inflammation becomes harder to regulate and cellular tissues become vulnerable.
As the internal environment loses coherence, it easily becomes more supportive of parasites, protozoa, fungi, and infections.
These organisms tend to gain an advantage in bodies with low charge and poor organization.
In contrast, strong, coherent terrain makes survival more difficult for them.
They tend to appear where there is:
• low voltage
• low oxygen
• poor cellular hydration
• disorganized tissue water
But Where Does This Breakdown Happen?
It’s not always systemic. Low redox states often show up in micro-areas:
• the gut lining, arterial lining, dural lining
• the fascia and collagen matrix
• areas of old trauma or poor circulation (think pulling back while tied, right behind the ears which is a common place for osteopaths to test for EPM reactions).
These pockets of incoherence become entry points.
So yes, parasites can absolutely create symptoms. But killing them aggressively doesn’t correct the terrain that allowed them to thrive.
If the terrain stays weak after a cleanse, something else will take their place.
Common Contributors to Low Redox in Horses:
• Lack of natural sunlight
• Too much artificial light at night
• Mold exposure (especially in barns and stalls)
• Glyphosate exposure (grains, sprayed hay fields)
• Excess antibiotics, medications, repeated vaccines (titer checks matter)
• Heavy metals
• Deuterium overload (grains, processed feeds, toxins, lack of movement)
• Head trauma that goes untreated
• Non-native EMF (WiFi, dirty electricity, overhead lines)
• Stored trauma in the tissues and fluids
• Lack of movement
If I think of more I will add to this post.
Signs a Horse May Be in a Low Redox State:
• Chronic pain or inflammation
• Joint issues
• Hormone imbalance
• Skin problems or allergies
• GI issues
• Eye issues
• Sluggish lymph or anhidrosis (lack of IR)
• Hypervigilance
• Chronic infections (parasites, EPM, Lyme, etc.)
Ways to Support Redox & Resilience
• Time outside, grazing on clean pasture
• Regular contact with natural ground when possible
• Sunlight on bare coat and eyes (regular breaks from rugs & fly masks)
• Red and infrared light therapy
• Movement
• Clean, mineral-rich water
• Avoid glyphosate-laden feeds when possible
• Assess barn mold exposure
• Reduce unnecessary chemical load (a significant part of it)
Biodynamic craniosacral work has been shown to support fluid body coherence
Ways to Reduce Electron Loss
• Turn off WiFi at night when possible
• Create distance from EMF sources
• Use amber or low-intensity lighting in barns at night
• Support circadian rhythm
• Reduce emotional and environmental stress
When the body regains charge, hydration, and coherence, the internal ecosystem changes and parasites lose their advantage.
Sometimes the most effective “treatment” isn’t aggressive parasite treatments…It’s restoring the conditions where they can’t survive.
Over the years, I’ve noticed that parasite presence doesn’t always correlate with how often a horse is dewormed. I’ve met horses with little to no chemical intervention who remain stable, and others with consistent protocols who still struggle.
Which invites a broader conversation about internal terrain.
