Overview
A single-cell fungus called candida albicans, is always present in our genital and intestinal tracts. When it gets out of control, as when our immune system is weakened, pH balance of the body is upset or some drugs we used have killed the friendly bacteria, etc., we may develop diaper rash, vaginitis, thrush, etc, involving various parts of the body- the most common being the mouth, ears, nose, toenails, fingernails, gastrointestinal tract, and the vagina, etc., with awful lot of symptoms.
Happily many formulas have been developed recently with good effects, especially supplements and formulas made of natural herbs which do not have the side-effects of killing friendly bacteria together with the hostile as drugs may do and eventually may lead to another outbreak of infection.
Yeast Infection and Your Choices
Maintain healthy bacteria balance with Lactobacillus acidophilus
There are two ways to deal with your yeast infection.
Eliminating the bad bacteria with Boric acid and other bacteria-killing herbs such as seabuckthorn seed oil, oregano, Echinacea and tea tree oil.
Rebuild the good bacteria balance with Lactobacillus acidophilus
Yeast infection Supplements:
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a species of friendly bacteria that is an integral part of healthy vaginal flora. Lactobacilli help prevent overgrowth of unfriendly bacteria including Candida, and thus maintain a healthy and normal ecosystem in the vagina Lactobacilli produce lactic acid, which plays the role of a natural antibiotic.
Lactobacillus acidophilus may either be taken orally in the form of acidophilus yogurt, or in capsules or powder or administered vaginally. It is reported that in a controlled trial, women who consumed 8 ounces of Lactobacillus acidophilus-containing yogurt per day had a threefold decrease in the incidence of vaginal yeast infections and a reduction in the frequency of Candida colonization in the vagina. In another trial with women who were predisposed to vaginal Candida infection because they were HIV-positive received either Lactobacillus acidophilus vaginal suppositories, the antifungal drug, clotrimazole (e.g., Gyne-Lotrimin?, or placebo weekly for 21 months in contast to those receiving placebo, women receiving Lactobacillus acidophilus suppositories had only half the risk of experiencing an outbreak of Candida vaginitis—a result almost as good as that achieved with clotrimazole.
Many women find relief using an acidophilus-containing yogurt douche daily for a few days or weeks, depending on the severity of the infection. Three capsules of acidophilus or one-quarter teaspoon of powder can be taken orally one to three times daily. Acidophilus can also be taken during antibiotic use to as a precaution against the risk of Candida vaginitis.
Boric acid
Boric acid capsules have been used successfully as a treatment for vaginal yeast infection with vaginal insertion. A study reported 85% cure rate of women who used boric acid vaginal suppositories for their chronic recurring yeast vaginitis. Conventional antifungal medicines had all previously failed to help these women. The suppositories, which contained 600 mg of boric acid, were inserted vaginally twice a day for two weeks, then continued for an additional two weeks if necessary. It is important to know that boric acid should never be swallowed.
Use natural enzymes to help control Candida albicans
Candex From Pure Essence Labs contains natural enzymes can dissolve the cell walls of yeasts and fungi.It effectively eliminating yeast like Candida albicans.
Candex From Pure Essence Labs
Herbs that can help
Oregano
A test tube study demonstrated that oil of oregano, and an extract called carvacrol in particular, inhibited the growth of Candida albicans, the culprit of yeast infection, far more effectively than a commonly used antifungal agent called “calcium magnesium caprylate?
Echinacea
As yeast infection strikes often when your immune system is down, doctors often recommend that people with recurrent yeast infections should take measures to build up their immune system. Echinacea, which has the capacity to enhance immune function, is often used by people who suffer from recurrent infections. One study showed that women who took Echinacea experienced a 43% decline in the recurrence rate of yeast infections.
Tea tree oil
Tee tree oil may be helpful: A preliminary trial found that mouthwash with diluted tea tree oil was effective in decreasing the growth of Candida albicans and in improving symptoms in AIDS patients with oral Candida infections (thrush) that had not responded to drug therapy. Pantients took 15 ml of the oral solution (dilution of tea tree oil was not given) four times per day and were instructed to swish it in their mouth for 30 to 60 seconds and then spit it out. When used as a mouthwash, the tea tree oil should not exceed a 5% dilution and extremely care must be taken not to swallow the solution.
Tea Tree Oil from Tea Tree Therapy
Use pH balanced Body Wash daily to prevent yeast infection
The pH balanced Body Wash contains anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties to help protect the health and integrity of a woman's intimate area.
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