Candida Remedies

Candida Albicans is yeast that lives in the mouth, throat, intestines and genitourinary tract of most humans and is usually considered to be a normal part of the bowel flora (the organisms that coexist with us in our lower digestive tract). The natural body is normally quite capable of defending against them and keeping them under control.

Candida Overgrowth.

Unfortunately our modern living has upset the balance of the body, allowing the Candida yeast to overgrow, and weakening the immune system. Literally hundreds of thousands of people are currently suffering with Candida overgrowth – yeast problems. These problems generally manifest as chronic fungal infections like athlete's foot, ringworm and fingernail/ toenail infections. The Candida overgrowth may manifest as chemical sensitivities to perfume and cigarette smoke, irritability, headaches, sweet cravings, allergies, eczema, and psoriasis.

Other Symptoms

When you have been suffering from Candida your immune system becomes depressed from the prolonged fight against the Candida. Suddenly your body is unable to defend against a number of common illnesses and allergens. As a result you may suffer more frequently from colds and allergies. In addition the body is tiring so you experience a fatigue that sleep can not relieve. A short list of signs that you body is overrun with Candida include suffering frequently from non specific allergies, depression, fatigue, irritability, frequent indigestion, recurring vaginal infections, and severe premenstrual syndrome.

Treating Candida

Candida is very difficult to treat. The fungi don’t die easy. You modify your diet and starve them but the remaining yeast live off the dead. You may experience die off and that can make it very hard on you, but if you work through it the results are worth the effort.

 Herxheimer (Die Off) Effect

Herxheimer effect or die-off is very important. Candida is a living organism and it will try to survive your attempts to rid yourself of the fungus. Herxheimer effect or die-off is even more severe if your body is already suffering from a toxic load. When the yeast is killed, they release toxins into the body. These toxins will make you sick. The sickness will be even more severe if the body is already struggling to cope with its toxic load. When the toxins accumulate in the body a temporary toxic or reaction can occur.

Die off can last one or more days. Sometimes it feels as though you have the flu, however there are many signs of die off; including head aches, bloating, and even a worsening of original symptoms. Insuring proper, daily bowel movements is a very important part of Candida elimination. Drinking plenty of water is also helpful.

Remedies

Not one of these remedies works over night. You will need to use a combination of them for several months to get good results. Talk to your doctor before beginning any home remedy program.

Modify your diet

Candida feeds off certain foods you consume, especially sugars and processed foods. Don’t consume any of the following foods for at least 6 weeks, 12 weeks if you can make it. After twelve weeks you can add back fruits.

Sugar and all foods containing sugar white and brown sugar, honey, syrups, liquors, lactose, fructose, all confectionary and sweet cakes, chocolates, ice-creams, home-made sweets and cakes, biscuits, fizzy beverages, all fruit drinks.

Processed foods all white breads, flours, white rice, white pasta products, corn flour, custard and white cereal products.

Fruit all fruit and fruit juice fresh, cooked, or dried.    

Fermented foods and drinks – all alcoholic beverages, vinegar and all vinegar products such as ketchup, mayonnaise and pickles.

Shelled nuts all nuts that are cleaned and packaged without their shells.

Herbal Supplements that work to combat Candida Overgrowth

Garlic is not easy to take but if you can eat raw cloves great! Try eating one in the mornig. Don't worry if you can't take it. It's just as good to take one clove with each meal, when this gets easy increase to two with each meal. Try to get up to nine cloves a day, three at each meal. If you use pills look for pills that supply 10 mg of alliin, with a total allicin potential of 4,000 mcg; this is approximately the same amount found in one clove of fresh garlic. Take 400-600 mg 3 times a day.

Caprylic acid 1,000-2,000 mg timed-release capsule 3 times a day with meals; use as an option to oil of oregano

Astragalus take 500 mg twice a day; alternate in 3-week cycles with echinacea

Oregano oil and other essential oils (such as rosemary or thyme) represent a new generation of anti-Candida preparations. If you suffer from iron-deficiency anemia; the oregano might make your condition worse. One oil capsule (510 mg oil of Oregano) three times a day. Several weeks of continuous use may be required to clear up a deep-seated Candida infection.

Echinacea boosts the immune system and helps the body battle yeast infections. Take 200 mg three times a day. This herb works best when taken in alternating cycles with other immune-enhancing herbs, such as astragalus or goldenseal. Use in a cycle of three weeks on, one week off for recurrent infections.

Golden Seal take 250-500 mg standardized extract in capsule form or 1 tsp. liquid extract 3 times a day

Lactobacillus acidophilus and L. bifidus both help to maintain a healthy balance of "friendly" bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract and vagina. They also produce substances that combat hostile microorganisms. Research shows that L. acidophilus may help prevent or slow the growth of vaginal yeast infections, replacing the natural acidophilus that antibiotics destroy.

Saccharomyces boulardii (SB) is gaining recognition for its power to normalize intestinal bacteria. Like L. acidophilus, this friendly yeast produces lactic acid, which acidifies the intestinal contents and reduces the Candida population.

Cascara  Sagrada promotes at least one preferably two daily bowel movements to eliminate the toxins that the yeast produces. Take one to three capsules once a day.

Silver Solutions  Silver has long been acknowledged for its fungi killing ability. Begin with one teaspoon twice a day for the first week – monitor for Herxheimer (die-off) effect. If you experience Herxheimer continue at the dosage until the effect diminishes. If die off is non-existent or minimal increase to two teaspoons twice a day for two months– monitor for Herxheimer (die-off) effect.

Reduce the dosage to one teaspoon twice a day for the next two months. Thereafter continue taking the silver as needed per the directions on the label.

Warning!

Nothing here is meant to treat or cure any illness or disease. Dietary supplements are not to be used to prevent or treat any disease. The Statements on this web page have not been evaluated by the FDA. Any information provided on this website is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. If you are sick or suffering from illness or disease please contact your health care provider.This site does not advise administration of supplements to children and no supplements should be taken in pregnancy without professional advice.