Nutrition Month

Showing posts with label recurrent yeast. Show all posts
Showing posts with label recurrent yeast. Show all posts

Friday, February 1, 2013

Shopping for a yeast free diet

What is Candida?

Candida is a controversial term because most of the medical professionals deny its existence making it very difficult to get a medical diagnosis of Candida. But many of Western Medical Doctors/ Naturopaths are beginning to recognize it. So, if you feel this can be a part of your case history, find a doctor who best represents your needs.

Candida is the popular term for Candidiasis (yeast overgrowth) - a condition first identified by American physicians in the 1970s. Moderate amounts of Candida (and other yeast) live in every one of us without causing any harm, but when given free rein to grow (when intestinal bacteria is killed by antibiotics, drugs, NSAID’s, alcohol and other items listed below) it leaves an opportunity for invaders to recolonize the intestines. Once Candida mutates, it begins to break down the intestinal lining and eventually breaks through the intestinal wall. Once through the intestinal wall it now moves through the bloodstream and anywhere blood travels (organs, tissues, joints, bones etc.)

Contributory factors to Candida over Growth:
 use of the contraceptive pill or HRT
· use of natural progesterone cream
· use of other steroids (hydrocortisone, prednisolone etc.)
· use of immune-suppressive drugs
· repeated use of broad-spectrum antibiotics e.g. for acne
· dental mercury amalgam poisoning
· other heavy metal poisoning e.g. lead, cadmium
· chemical poisoning from the home, garden, workplace etc.
· hormonal changes e.g. puberty, pregnancy, menopause and Stress

 1. FatBurner - helps you eat less sugar and contains chromium, cinnamon, green tea Many people with Type I and Type II diabetes are deficient in chromium. In cases of low levels of chromium, supplementing with extra chromium could make a difference in balancing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon: This spice is a powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-microbial agent. In laboratory tests, growth of yeasts that were resistant to the commonly used anti-fungal medication fluconazole was often stopped by cinnamon extracts.

 2. Octocleanse is an herbal yeast and parasite detox. It contains natural herbs including some that help with yeast: Pau D' Arco, garlic, and grapefruit combat yeast while the other ingredients in this formula get to work on viruses, parasites and bacteria. Caprylic acid kills yeast in one phase of it's growth,  Other ingredients and their actions include:

OLIVE LEAF EXTRACT— Exhibits a myriad of medicinal uses used for centuries. The leaves have shown to have significant anti-microbial action, and are an effective agent against resistant strains of fungi which includes (yeast, Candida, viruses and bacteria).
 PAU D’ARCO— Has shown to successfully treat fungal conditions such as athletic foot, and yeast infections such as Candida. It has a mild laxative effect that makes it useful for chronic constipation. It has also shown promise in patients with arthritis, peptic ulcers, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. GRAPEFRUIT WHOLE POWDER— Is primary used as a treatment for vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida and the intestinal condition known as Candida Overgrowth Syndrome. It is also used to kill strep, staph, salmonella, e-coli, influenza, parasites, herpes, fungi and travelers diarrhea. HYSSOP (WILD OREGANO)— The leaves, dried herb and volatile oil are used medicinally. A test tube study demonstrated that oil of oregano inhibited the growth of Candida Albicans effectively.

 3. Dr. Comeaux's COQ10 with Omega 3 Dietary Supplement, 60 softgels Consuming fish oil capsules can also contribute to the detoxification process because they contain natural triglyceride lipids that facilitate expelling of toxins with the bowel movement. CoQ10 may help with energy while you are giving up sugar.

 Books to refer to for recipes:

The HCG diet cookbook- in the book I wrote, all recipes will be allowed
The Paleo Diet- no processed sugar is allowed, so all recipes allowed
The Atkins Diet
The Makers diet
The Daniel Diet 
The Mediterranean Diet
Candida Diet Cookbook

The Blood Type Diet by Dr Peter D‘Adamo is outlined is his book Eat Right For Your Type. I feel it can be of supreme guidance in selecting foods that harmonize with you and avoiding foods that potentially have a deleterious effect on your blood and hence, immune system. Make sure you only choose foods that are compatible with the yeast free diet.


More items for your shopping list:


Candida diet book
Vitagreen
Vitamin C
Hydrochloric acid capsules
Biotin
Free form Amino Acids
Probiotic
Garlic
Brown rice
Far Infra red sauna
Magnesium Citrate
Castor Oil
Metamucil
Hemp Seeds
Chia seeds
Coconut oil
miracle noodles
Epsom Salt Baths
Alkaline water - bottled
Alkaline water machine
Enema
Unsweetened almond milk
Unsweetened hemp milk
xylitol sweetener
Stevia plus fiber
Splenda with fiber
Benefiber
Dream Blends (Almond, Cashew and Hazelnut Drink) Original Unsweetened Enriched
Unsweetened Hazelnut milk
Unsweetened coconut milk organic
Kombucha drink
Stevia plus fiber
Unsweetened herbal tea
Vanilla Roobios tea
sugarless gum
Amy's Organic Fat Free Chunky Vegetable Soup
Harmony House Foods Soup Mix, Dried Vegetable,
Wolfgang Puck Organic Hearty Garden Vegetable Soup
Albacore tuna solid white starkist
salmon bumble bee
Seeds of Change Brown Rice Quinoa
Resvitacontains Acai Resveratrol - Potent Antioxidant for neutralizing free radicals. Helpful for the heart and contains alpha lipoic acid for those with Type 2 blood sugar issues.


Candida diet sweetener- Raw unfiltered honey and m...


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Saturday, July 21, 2012

How to have a fresher and less itchy vagina




Many women have suffered from yeast infections or bacterial vaginal infection at least once in their lifetime. And a good deal of both men and women may also have suffered from viral skin infections such as genital warts and herpes.

Essentials Oils for Treating Yeast Infections

Many women have probably suffered from yeast infection at least once during their lifetime. This infection is usually characterized by an itchy, painful and burning sensation along with "cottage cheese" or thick vaginal discharge. Yeast infections can be caused by a number of organisms. One the most common causes of this problem is Candida albicans, a type of fungus, which exists in the normal healthy vagina.

Among the most effective essential oils against the common yeast infection are lavender and tea tree oil. All of these essential oils have strong antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, these oils were proven effective in inhibiting the growth of the Candida fungus in laboratory experiments.



Aromatherapy Treatments for Viral Skin Infections

Genital warts and herpes are viral infections, which commonly affect both men and women. Genital warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) while herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus.

One of the most effective ways to treat genital warts is by applying essential oils directly to the warts two to four times daily. When essential oils are used full strength, they must be dabbed directly to the warts only since they can easily burn sensitive skin. Sexibalm is blended to be safe for delicate skin, including the vagina and anus. It has been used extensively in this fashion.


Do you have eczema or psoriasis? Do you have flare ups in your genital region? Sexibalm contains a Coconut Oil and Shea Butter base, along with the essential oils, that will not thin your skin like steroid creams.


Sexibalm is can also be used as an after shave skin conditioner.

Simply put, razor bumps — also known as shaving bumps and pseudofolliculitis barbae — are the consequence of too-close shaving. Hair that's cut too short can curl back into the skin, resulting in tender, swollen bumps that can be skin-colored or reddened. Also, bacteria on the skin can enter through abrasions. The essential oils in Sexibalm has activity against this bacteria.

Your immune system reacts to ingrown hair the same way it reacts to splinters, producing inflammation and pus to rid your body of the "foreign" substance. Because of this, razor bumps aren't technically considered an infection. As hair continues to grow under the skin, however, the ongoing irritation can lead to folliculitis, an infection of the hair follicles. Although most folliculitis cases are mild, "deep" folliculitis can result in permanent hair loss and scarring.

With proper skin care, you can protect yourself from razor bumps. But if they do appear, home remedies can help relieve the irritation and speed healing. Persistent and painful razor bumps — especially those that become infected — should be evaluated and treated by a doctor or dermatologist.

Who Gets Razor Bumps?

Anybody who shaves — men, women, and even children — can develop razor bumps. No shaved skin is immune, including the face, armpits, legs, and pubic area. Other hair-removal techniques, such as plucking, waxing, and electrolysis, can also cause razor bumps.

Sexibalm is also great for women who work out in spandex and have topical itching. This oil is a good moisture barrier and helps itching!