Guest guest Posted June 30, 2003 Report Share Posted June 30, 2003 Hi everyone... I thought this was interesting. My understanding of candida, yeast infections, etc., is that these are the later stage symptoms of a body severly out of harmony with itself. To treat this " condition " successfully it will take a lot more than a magic pill, instead a whole lifestyle improvement will be necessary- especially focusing on the digestive system, both the assimilative and eliminative sides. Be Well, Misty L. Trepke http://www..com Candida, Thrush, Yeast Infections Candida & Thrush http://www.doctoryourself.com/thrush.html Home Some people think that to avoid yeast infections, you should avoid yeast. This sounds almost plausible until you think about it. As with sharks, spiders, and snakes, there are all kinds of yeasts, but only a few of them are troublemakers. Most yeast infections are caused by one particular species, Candida albicans. These fungal critters, which are found in any healthy body, are normally kept in balance by your other resident flora of " good " bacteria and other microorganisms. But a low immune system, stress, poor nutrition, and especially antibiotic use, can bring on a Candida overgrowth. You do not cook with Candida when you bake bread. You do not eat Candida when you eat cheese. And even if you did, I doubt if Candida could survive the trip through your highly-acid stomach. I think eliminating yeast from the diet is barking up the wrong microbial tree. For the various forms of yeast infection, I first recommend vegetable juicing and a near-vegetarian diet, including plenty of unsweetened yogurt. This helps get the entire body's microbe population back into balance. Eliminating sugar is an absolute must. Candida love sugar, so starve them. In addition, to help bring prompt symptomatic relief, I suggest megadoses of vitamin C. Used in sufficient quantity, I think it is superior to nystatin, imidazoles or any other pharmaceutical you may be offered. You can expect to encounter widespread disagreement with that statement. Instructions for oral megavitamin C use, with references, written by medical doctors, will be found at http://www.doctoryourself.com/titration.html http://www.doctoryourself.com/ortho_c.html http://www.doctoryourself.com/klenner_table.html http://www.doctoryourself.com/klennerpaper.html ORAL Thrush (Candidiasis or Moniliasis) Direct application of vitamin C is an effective antifungal treatment. Due to where thrush is commonly found, and to the fact that ascorbic acid is, well, acidic, it is recommended that for topical use you select calcium ascorbate, sodium ascorbate, or any other non-acidic form of vitamin C. Adding a few drops of water to a half-teaspoon of vitamin C powder makes a nice paste that will adhere to the skin when applied with a " Q-Tip " type of cotton swab. Another method would be to make a vitamin C spray, using additional water and a cheap sprayer bottle from your local dollar store. Homeopaths frequently recommend Borax, 3X or 6X, for thrush. VAGINAL Thrush (Candidiasis or Moniliasis) Some women have successfully employed ascorbic acid vitamin C tablets (250 mg) as twice-daily vaginal inserts. Acidophilus, as found in supplements or yogurt, is also very helpful. But you should get a medical opinion before you self-treat. And if you want to choose a drug therapy, you go right ahead. Ask around, check the library, do an internet search, and read up on this to be comfortable with your decision. ******************** SBC DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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