CANDIDA CURES

Before we talk about Candida cures it is better to first understand the underlying cause of the condition. Candida is yeast like imperfect fungi. Its overgrowth in the body causes an infection which is commonly known by the same name - Candida. Candida is present in our bodies in small amounts naturally. Limited levels of Candida are actually harmless. However, if the prevalence of Candida increases in the body, the condition can turns poisonous and cause diseases as well.

When friendly intestinal bacteria are less, Candida grows without restriction and colonizes the gut. It also converts from the harmless yeast into its deadlier fungal form. Once Candida has taken this virulent form it makes the intestinal walls permeable. Slender filaments (rhizoids) cut into the intestinal walls and undigested food and toxins leak into the blood stream.

Proper testing is vital to accurately diagnose a problem as Candida. This is because Candida is capable of producing more than 100 varied and unrelated symptoms that can sometimes confuse even expert medical practitioners.

Over the counter medications are the most widely used Candida treatments. These come in the form of topical ointments or creams or oral pills. Suppositories that can be inserted directed into the vagina are used as genital yeast infection treatment in instances where topical application fails to provide a cure.

As with any self treatment, Candida self treatment is also associated with risks. The condition may not actually be a Candida infection and reckless use of such drugs can lead to a resistance towards the drug. Candida frequently re-occurs and the same medication that worked the first few times may suddenly cease to be effective.

The key to a long term and effective cure is detoxification. As toxins and undigested food accumulates in the blood stream, they can wreck havoc within the body. Some of the symptoms like itching and skin infection may be visible. But there are many others that are vague and may not manifest distinctly. Water is a very effective detoxification tool. Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water every day. Water is present in every cell and tissue and almost half the body is made of water. Water helps in many biological processes like circulation, digestion, absorption and excretion of toxins.

Homeopathy provides natural remedies based on specific symptoms. Start with lower potencies of about 12X and slowly work up to higher potencies. If the remedies match particular symptoms of the patient, homeopathic remedies can prove to be miraculous.

There are numerous herbs that can provide an effective Candida cure. Tea tree Oil, Grapefruit seed extract, Oil of Oregon, and live culture yoghurt are among the most popular herbal cures. Live culture yoghurt is easily available in the market. However care should be taken to use yogurt that has no sugar. Excess intake of sugar is actually one of the causes behind Candida. Lactobacillus acidophilus, is a beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy mammals that effectively fights Candida albicans the fungal form of Candida;

The most effective Candida cure is regulated diet and prevention. Check your intake of sugar and limit it to the levels that are essential for energy only. Another ingredient that needs to be checked and limited is carbohydrates. High carbohydrate foods serve as a fuel for Candida and the more you consume, the more it will grow.

By Tess Thompson

References:

http://www.webeventseurope.com/Internet_Marketing_Consulting/Article432986.aspx 

http://www.curezone.com/diseases/candida/

"CURE FOR VAGINAL YEAST INFECTION"

Yeast infections, especially vaginal yeast infections can be very uncomfortable. This is due to the itch that causes immense embarrassment and the fact that some symptoms can get very difficult to manage. It is estimated that nearly 80% of all women and 50% of college women in the US, will experience genital yeast infection due to Candida, at least once during their life time.

Candida is a type of fungal infection caused by the imbalance of friendly and harmful bacteria in the intestines. The prevalence of harmful bacteria is necessary for gobbling the undigested portions of the food that we consume. But their population needs to be restricted. This is done by the presence of friendly bacteria that counter harmful bacteria like Candida albicans. Thoughtless use of antibiotics promoted by self treatment without proper diagnosis and an unhealthy lifestyle that promotes excessive consumption of sugary foods and high carbohydrate diet are the primarily causes for Candida. Bad hygiene, damp and moist conditions too promote Candidiasis, the overgrowth of the infectious form of Candida albicans and cause vaginitis (genital yeast infection).

Genital yeast infection treatments are easily available and usually result in a complete Candida cure. However, before treating yourself with these over the counter drugs, you must ensure that you actually have a yeast infection.  This is especially because self diagnosis and treatment may prove to be highly counter productive. First time infections require proper diagnosis as some of the symptoms like painful urination may be indicative of an infection in the urinary tract.

Yeast is basically a fungus and therefore anti-fungal creams are easily available over the counter without any prescription. Oral anti-fungal medicines like miconazole, however, should be prescribed by a doctor. If you are using oral drugs, then you may also need topical applications for relief from itching. If you are using topical creams or suppositories, make sure that you avoid the use of a tampon. Tampons will not only absorb the medicine but may also cause further irritation.

Oral medications and creams are fairly effective in providing relief from the itching. But these drugs do not cure the infection totally. As Candida is primarily a lifestyle disease, diets that do not feed harmful bacteria and promotes friendly bacteria are long term solutions that can prevent recurrence. Avoid foods that contain high levels of sugar or carbohydrates. Choose complex carbohydrates as all carbohydrates are not equal. If you are diabetic, keep a regular check on your blood sugar level.

Home remedies like keeping the vaginal area clean and dry, avoiding tight fitting clothes and using cotton panties and panty hoses with a cotton crotch are very helpful in restricting the itch and preventing vaginitis.

The symptoms of vaginal yeast infection are non-specific and may mimic other conditions. Before you look for a Candida treatment it is better to get the whitish discharge examined by a pathologist to confirm the prevalence of Candida. Sometime the discomfort that you feel may be due to vulvitis, an inflammation of the vulva, the external female genital organs. Vaginitis is not commonly transmitted through sexual intercourse but still it is important that it is treated early before Candida transforms into a systemic condition and affects other important organs like the liver, lungs, heart and brain.

By Don Stewart RPh

References:

http://www.medicinenet.com/yeast_vaginitis/page5.htm