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Everything I have learned about Candida Albicans and how to fight it. I hope you find this useful.
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Contents
1.Contents............................................................................................................. 1 Causes................................................................................................................... 2 What to do about it................................................................................................2 Diet........................................................................................................................ 2 Die off reaction: ..........................................................................................3 Foods to have..............................................................................................4 Beneficial foods.................................................................................4 Phytonutrients...................................................................................5 Acceptable substitutes: ....................................................................6 Foods to avoid and why...............................................................................8 Reducing intake of drugs..................................................................9 Candida Diet Foods to Raise PH in The Body.............................................10 Healing the intestine lining..................................................................................13 Eliminate colon toxicity...................................................................13 Supplements........................................................................................................14 Anti-fungal:................................................................................................15 Anti-inflammatory: ....................................................................................16 Immune support: ......................................................................................16 Repair........................................................................................................ 17 Detoxifying:...............................................................................................19 Relief of vaginal thrush symptoms......................................................................20 Homeopathic Options................................................................................20 Herbal tea:.................................................................................................21 Topical applications ..................................................................................22 Helpful tips...........................................................................................................23 Sources:............................................................................................................... 23
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Causes
The biggest cause is a weak immune system, and this is brought on by the following: The continued use of antibiotics, cortisone, birth control pills, antiinflammatories and steroids. Chronic levels of stress. Poor diet: too much simple sugar, processed foods. Drinking alcohol. Health disorders: Hyperthyroidism, Diabetes.
What to do about it
In order to fight Candida it is necessary to do all of the steps listed below. These are not in order of importance each step is as important as the other, and should be done concurrently. Amend your diet as outlined, to eliminate the foods which feed the Candida and to include those foods which work against Candida. Cleanse the intestines, and treat intestinal permeability and toxicity. This will help to eliminate the fungus and also feed better nutrition through to your body to equip it to fight the Candida. Correct the pH of the body, and most immediately the digestive tract, so that it can function optimally. Supplement the diet: Modern diets today are lacking in many nutrients and supplementation is necessary. Supporting the immune system helps to beat Candida. For Thyroid imbalances, use detoxified iodine to balance the Thyroid function. http://www.cayceconcepts.com/DetoxIodine.asp
Diet
This diet is simply made up of known foods that will starve the fungus and has been used by hundreds of people with great success.
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Foods to have
65% High fibre low starch vegetables such as; broccoli, celery, radish and asparagus. Plenty of fresh steamed veggies: Vegetables that inhibit the growth of Candida are: onions, garlic, ginger root, cabbage, broccoli, turnips and kale. Raw onions and garlic are very good natural anti-fungal. 20% High protein foods such as; antibiotic free fish, fowl, nuts, seeds and eggs. 10% Complex carbohydrate; brown rice, beans, millet, amaranth, quinoa and buckwheat. Not more than approximately 60 100g per day. 5% Fruit; The yeast infection diet calls for no fruits and fruit juices because of the sugar they contain except for: Green apples, berries, avocadoes, grapefruit, lemons, limes. For a more complete list of foods for the diet, go to: (press ctrl and click to follow link) http://www.wholeapproach.com/diet/WholeApproach_Food_List.pdf
Beneficial foods
Beetroots, parsnips and raw carrots can help to reduce sugar cravings. The following whole grains help to inhibit Candida growth: millet, roasted buckwheat (kasha), rye, oats, barley, amaranth, and quinoa. Grains should be chewed thoroughly and eaten sparingly. They contain B vitamins - anti stress. Green (chlorophyll rich) foods are purifying and help to promote growth of beneficial bacteria. These include parsley, spinach, dandelion, nettle, chard, watercress, wheat grass, seaweed (all kinds especially kelp), and micro-algae (blue green, spirulina, chlorella). Sprouted beans and grains are very beneficial, as are aduki beans and mung beans; garlic is antifungal (one clove, twice a day or take garlic capsules); Apple cider vinegar is ok because it contains malic acid which is a known yeast infection fighter. Page 4 of 24
Phytonutrients
These organic chemical compounds from plants help to promote optimum health and boost the immune system. There are some phytochemicals and some combinations of phytochemicals that should be consumed regularly by anyone who is battling a yeast overgrowth. The effectiveness of certain phytochemicals in inhibiting yeast growth and providing a high fungicide effect in a short period of time is now clinically proven. This will speed and promote healing time as well as boost the immune system and increase overall health and energy levels. Note: while foods will retain most of their phytochemical properties during cooking many of them will lose a large amount of their water soluble vitamins. In most cases fresh, raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds with the skin or peel consumed with the flesh contain the highest concentration of phytochemicals and therefore the greatest benefit. Individual foods to consume: Garlic raw, finely chopped Carrots raw or gently steamed - not boiled. (Carrots are a very controversial food on the Candida diet, I have seen one yeast infection diet say yes and the next say no. They are a simple sugar when digested, but they are also an antifungal and keep the yeast infection from spreading. I just had to go on what the Mycologists said on this one, which is to eat them raw. If you cook carrots it raises the glycaemic index to double that of a raw carrot.) Nutmeg purchased whole, grated just before eating Lemon and Lime zest and rind (although the rind is bitter, it contains the highest concentration of phytochemicals) Dark berries preferably strawberries and blueberries, fresh or frozen, no added sugar Page 5 of 24
Acceptable substitutes:
Sugar or Candarel: Page 6 of 24
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Over-acidity in organic tissues leads to irritation, inflammation and body organs are more vulnerable to bacterial or viral infections. Excess acidity in the body leads to a loss of essential minerals in organic tissues, due to the body borrowing minerals to try to correct the alkaline balance. It opens the way to the demineralization of inner organs and bones, teeth, hair... There are two kinds of alkaline and acid forming foods. One of course is the acids or alkaline substances the foods themselves contain. The other is the acid or alkaline forming ability of a food after it is digested. Take for instance a lemon which is very acidic, but once digested it has an alkalizing effect in the body. The Page 10 of 24
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Supplements
In todays world of fast foods, poor diet, intensive farming methods, routine antibiotic treatment of stock animals, our diets are not naturally supplying us with all the nutrients our bodies need. For this reason it is necessary to supplement our diets. By doing this we also supply our immune system with the tools it needs to fight against the Candida. Herbs are generally a safe way to strengthen and tone the body's systems. As with any therapy, you should work with your health provider to get your problem diagnosed before starting any treatment. You may use herbs as dried extracts (capsules, powders, teas), glycerites (glycerine extracts), or tinctures (alcohol extracts). Unless otherwise indicated, you should make teas with 1 tsp. herb per cup of hot water. Steep covered 5 - 10 minutes for leaf or flowers, and 10 - 20 minutes for roots. Drink 2 - 4 cups per day. You may use tinctures alone or in combination as noted.
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Anti-fungal:
Choose one or two of the following remedies. Some people recommend rotating them to prevent the Candida from building up a resistance to them. Pau d'arco bark ( Tabebuia avellanedae): Pau D'Arco (available as a loose herb, capsules or tincture) is traditionally used as a gentle anti-fungal. Pau d'Arco is highly effective against Candida because it can penetrate into body tissues and work on a cellular level. Best used as a tea (2 tbs. boiled in 1 quart of water; 3 - 6 cups per day), or use the cooled tea as a vaginal douche. Caprylic acid is an antifungal fatty acid. Start at 300mg three times daily 30 minutes before meals, and gradually increase to 800mg 3 times a day. Garlic Select a capsule with high allicin yield; two or three times daily . Take the equivalent of one clove per day (or one tablet that equals 4,000 - 5,000 mcg of allicin.) Warburgia 200mg three times a day. Olive Leaf extract 500mg three times daily; use a 10% extract. Olive leaf extract may inactivate antibiotics and should not be taken while taking antibiotics. Oil of Oregano 150 mg twice daily. Not for long term use Take for 15 days and then stop for 15 days. Then repeat the process. Optional supplement: Echinacea ( Echinacea purpurea ) has been shown to lower the recurrence of vaginal yeast infections. Take 2 - 4 ml tincture per day. Lactoferrin - Some in vitro studies suggest that lactoferrin acts synergistically with antifungal agents, making them more potent. Oral lactoferrin dosed at 40 mg daily has been used in a couple of clinical trials. Those who supplement with lactoferrin typically take 250 mg daily. Optional supplement, main function is not antifungal: Digestive enzymes help to digest food quickly so that food particles do not get absorbed and cause allergies. There are a few enzyme products on the market that are formulated for fighting yeast (Candida) problems. You want to particularly check the label and look for these types of enzymes: Page 15 of 24
Anti-inflammatory:
1st choice: Essential fatty acids: anti-inflammatory, a mix of omega-6 (evening primrose) and omega-3 (flaxseed) may be best (2 tbs. oil per day or 1,000 1,500 mg twice a day). Reduce animal fats in your diet and increase fish and nuts. Slippery elm is a soothing, protective demulcent renowned for its beneficial effects on the gastrointestinal lining. Slippery elm calms the inflamed mucous membranes of the stomach. In addition to a soothing texture that coats the stomach lining, slippery elm contains the fibre-rich ingredient mucilage which stimulates mucus secretion Optional extras: Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) are antiinflammatory. Use a tea or tincture (1 cup tea three times per day or 30 - 60 drops tincture three times per day) for 6 weeks. Do not take liquorice if you have high blood pressure or heart failure.
Immune support:
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(SIgA). Viatmin A also helps to maintain a healthy intestinal mucosa and soothes inflammation5. Vitamin A can is available in a number of different forms, probably the best of which for this application is an emulsion. Although more expensive, this form is more effective as it effectively coats the intestinal mucosa and gets to where it is needed. Vitamin A can be used safely in doses of up to 20,000-25,000 IU's per day.
B-complex: B1 (50 - 100 mg), B2 (50 mg), B3 (25 mg), B5 (100 mg), B6 (50 100 mg), B12 (100 - 1,000 mcg), folate (400 mcg per day). Certain B vitamins are important for sufferers particularly folic acid, pantothenic acid and riboflavin, B vitamins are vital if symptoms are associated with stress. Vitamin C (500 - 1,000 mg per day), vitamin E (200 - 400 IU per day), and selenium (200 mcg per day) are anti-inflammatory and support immune function. Calcium (1,000 - 1,500 mg per day) to correct deficiency often found in people with yeast infections, and magnesium (750 - 1,000 mg per day) to balance calcium intake. Optional: Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis), Oregon grape root (Mahonia nervosa), and barberry (Berberis vulgaris) contain berberine, a digestive and immune stimulant. Take 2 - 4 grams of the dried bark or 250 - 450 mg of the herbal extract three times per day.
Repair
Probiotics are essential. The other supplements listed here are optional. Pro-biotics compete with disease causing microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract. Pro-biotics are responsible for several activities including the manufacturing of B-vitamins like biotin, niacin, folic acid and pyridoxine (B6). Pro-biotics improve digestion, combat vaginal yeast infections and kill harmful bacteria by changing the intestinal (acid-alkaline) balance thus depriving Page 17 of 24
Detoxifying:
Your body does need some metals, so it is advisable to do a heavy metal detox once every 4 -6 months, depending on your lifestyle. It is not required to do this all the time. Chlorella is a powerful detoxification aid for heavy metals and pesticides. Numerous research projects in the U.S. and Europe indicate that chlorella can also aid the body in breaking down persistent hydrocarbon and metallic toxins such as mercury, cadmium and lead, DDT and PCB while strengthening the immune system response. Heavy metal toxicity contributes to Candida problems. Fresh cilantro is extremely effective in helping flush heavy metals out of the blood. Taking 400 mg of cilantro a day can dramatically reduce the level of heavy metals (particularly mercury) in the body in just 2-3 weeks. Heavy metal toxicity contributes to Candida problems. Make this pesto; eat a couple of teaspoons of this each day for 3 weeks. Repeat this 2-3 times a year. Blend together: 1 cup fresh cilantro; 6tbsp olive oil; Page 19 of 24
Homeopathic Options
Read the symptom descriptions and find the one which best describes your symptoms. Then follow instructions at the bottom of the list. Understand that until the digestive tract infection is cleared, this is just for symptomatic relief. Borax Yeast infections of the vagina with discharge resembling egg white, and a feeling that warm water is flowing out, suggest the use of this remedy. Vaginitis that responds to Borax usually appears midway between the menstrual periods. A person who needs this remedy is often nervous and very sensitive to noise. Calcarea carbonica When this remedy is indicated, burning and itching feelings may occur both before and after the menstrual period. Discharge from vaginitis is milky and acrid or thick and yellow. A person who needs this remedy is often chilly and stout, has a craving for sweets, and is easily tired by exertion. Kali bichromicum This remedy may be indicated in cases of vaginitis where discharge is yellow and tenacious, and makes the vulva itch and burn. Symptoms may be worse in the morning. The person feels better from resting and keeping warm. Kreosotum This remedy is strongly indicated for vaginitis with watery, thin, unpleasant-smelling, very irritating discharge that makes the vulva swell and itch. Symptoms may be worse in the morning and worse when standing up. Infections are more likely to appear before the menstrual period or during pregnancy.
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Herbal tea:
Drink this tea daily, between meals, at least half an hour away from meals: tbsp Goldenseal root Page 21 of 24
Mix these herbs in a litre of water and allow it to draw for 8 10 minutes. Strain herbs out of tea and drink throughout the day.
Topical applications
Do not use these oils if you are pregnant. Topical treatments include tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) or lavender oil (Lavandula species ) two to three times a day. Apply full strength to skin infections (discontinue if skin irritation develops). Many women have found that tea tree pessaries or tea tree and lavender pessaries help relieve thrush symptoms. One single drop of tea tree oil, no more, on a tampon can also be effective. (Or dip a tampon into a mixture of Sweet almond oil with tea tree oil in it: 10 drops tea tree to 50ml Sweet almond oil.) Replace tampon every 8 hours for 5 days. Yoghurt, applied either on a tampon or with the help of an applicator (block one tube and replace tampon with yoghurt), can be very soothing. Leave in for four hours once or twice a day. Calendula Infused Oil with added lavender and myrrh is also a good remedy. For 50ml oil add 10 drops of lavender and 10 drops of myrrh The essential oils of myrrh, patchouli and tea tree are anti-fungal and may be: combined with lavender and used in a short, tepid bath. Page 22 of 24
You can apply marigold (Calendula officinalis) three to five times per day in an ointment for rashes. These treatments are for external use only.
Helpful tips
Spray all nuts and seeds with a solution of 15-30 drops grapefruit seed extract in 2-cups water and spray or soak them for a few minutes to remove any aflatoxins moulds or fungus that may be present. Rotate foods every 4 days to prevent food sensitivities from developing. If you have left-overs, store them in glass containers and use within one day. The bacterial load will be too high for consumption after that. Those with thrush should wear loose clothing and cotton underwear; don't wear tights or tight trousers. After visiting the loo, wipe from front to back to avoid cross infection. Use natural, un-perfumed soaps and detergents. Or avoid soap altogether. If possible, take a shower instead of a bath. Bathing tends to aggravate thrush symptoms.
Sources:
http://www.jonbarron.org/ http://www.wholeapproach.com/index.html http://www.pureliquidgold.com/candida-diet.htm http://www.haelan.co.uk/Remedies-Candida_Albicans.shtml http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/ask-the-experts/default.aspx?id=62346 http://www.yeastinfectionadvisor.com/candidadiet.html http://www.theherbalist.com/PDFs/CleansingGuide.pdf http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-options/treatment-information/leaky-gutsyndrome-treatment/ Page 23 of 24
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