Candida, Thrush, Yeast Infections

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I like the work of Dr. Saul a lot, but in this case, I think he stresses C too

much here and not enough information on other more helpfull things that a person

can try.

 

Also, I believe that kefir is far superior to yougurt and I have heard of it

being used vaginally as well.

 

F.

 

http://www.doctoryourself.com/thrush.html

 

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. 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.

 

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Holley, New York 14470 USA Telephone (585) 638-5357

 

 

 

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