Yeast Infection and Herbal Remedies

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Good Morning!

 

Yeast Infection and Herbal Remedies

 

Two of the most common of these single celled fungus is oral thrush and in the

vagina (vaginitis or yeast infection). Sometimes though, this fungus is

difficult to pin point. It can manifest itself as other ailments such as acne,

asthma, arthritis, chronic fatigue, rashes, dizziness, headaches, muscle

soreness and pain.

 

Antibiotics are a major factor in Candidiasis. They not only kill the bacteria

that cause infection but, the bodies' natural defenses as well.

 

Birth control pills, anti-inflammatory drugs, cortisone, yeast laden foods, diet

high in sugar are all major culprits in upsetting the bodies' natural balance.

When candida infects the vagina, it results in vaginitis characterized by large

amounts of white cheesy discharge and intense itching and burning. When the

infection is in the mouth, it appears as white soars on the tongue, gums and

inside of the cheeks. Candida can appear in the form of athlete's foot, jock

itch and diaper rash in babies.

 

Poor co-ordination, muscle weakness, swollen or painful joints, mood swings,

loss of libido, infertility, depression, and unexplained tiredness can all be

signs of candida. It can cause digestive and hormonal disturbances.

 

Systemic Candidiasis and Albicans is an overgrowth of candida throughout the

body. In the most severe cases, it can found traveling through the bloodstream

and invading every organ in the system.

 

Candidiasis may affect both men and women, but is rarely transmitted sexually.

Very often allergies to food are present in people with candida infection. The

symptoms of food allergies and environmental sensitivities can also mimic those

of candidiasis.

 

Doctors often take a culture or examine vaginal discharge under a microscope

because not all discharges are caused by relatively harmless yeast. Anything

from a forgotten tampon to life-threatening pelvic inflammatory disease can

cause similar symptoms: itching and an odd-smelling discharge.

 

Other causes include gardnerella vaginalis, a bacterial infection; trichomonas,

a parasitic infection; and chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Get a

professional diagnosis, if you have any doubts about your condition.

 

 

Herbal Remedies for Treating Yeast

 

Black Walnut: has been shown to destroy Candida better than a commonly

prescribed antifungal drug.

 

Pau D'arco, an herbal remedy made from the bark of a South American jungle tree

(species of Tabebuia, also known as palo de arco, lapacho, and taheebo) is often

recommended for candidiasis. Pau D'arco contains an antibacterial and antifungal

agent. This herb works well in tea or tincture form.

 

Clove works for those when Pau D'arco does not.

 

Chamomile tincture, (cold as a mouth rinse for thrush, daily) can be beneficial.

 

Garlic: Those who worry about yeast in their system should consider eating raw

Garlic every day; since it is a very effective antifungal agent, or use it in

tincture form. This is a wonderful natural antibiotic and detoxifier which

protects the body against infection by enhancing immune function.

 

Grapefruit Seed Extract: for one week, has been shown to inhibit yeast growth.

 

Oregon Grape Root: has been shown to inhibit Candida in various studies due to

its potent ingredient, berberine.

 

 

Aromatherapy Remedies

 

Aromatherapy can help speed recovery. Helpful, are essential oils of allspice,

cloves, cinnamon, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, patchouli, rosemary, tea tree,

and thyme are all beneficial for this condition.

 

Eucalyptus: fights bacterial and viral infections. This oil stimulates

regeneration of tissue. It increases blood oxygen supplies allowing more oxygen

as well as nutrients to be delivered to the cells throughout the body.

 

Lavender: boosts the immunity and helps destroy candida.

 

Rosemary: helps fight infection, expels phlegm and assists in lymph drainage.

 

Tea Tree: a cousin to eucalyptus, tea tree oil contains anti-candidal activity.

Studies indicate that it may be useful in the topical treatment of superficial

candida infections.

 

Thyme: improves immunity by boosting the production of white blood cells. This

oil is great for candida and yeast infectious disorders.

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac

http://www.peacefulmind.com/candidiasis.htm

Therapies for healing

mind, body, spirit

[Guest guest]

Andrew, thank you for this, I'm trying the grape seed extract for my oral thrush

now, i used it once before, but it was disgusting taste, i've since read you can

add it to juice to disguise taste

 i didn't realise that even my soy milk is full of sugar. i'm reading all labels

now. and seriously starting meditation again. to help with stress, depression

and anxiety.

 

Anastasia

[Guest guest]

Anastasia -

 

The GSE also comes in powdered capsule form and the powder has absolutely no

taste at all. I've given it in canned food to several of my cats for problems

and you know how finicky cats are about taste and smell.

Judy

 

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Anastasia Aphrodite

Friday, April 03, 2009 9:18 PM

Re: Yeast Infection and Herbal Remedies

 

 

Andrew, thank you for this, I'm trying the grape seed extract for my oral

thrush now, i used it once before, but it was disgusting taste, i've since read

you can add it to juice to disguise taste

i didn't realise that even my soy milk is full of sugar. i'm reading all

labels now. and seriously starting meditation again. to help with stress,

depression and anxiety.

 

Anastasia