Candida and Alternative Medicine

Article courtesy of Native Remedies

Candida is naturally-occurring yeast that is present in the intestines, mouth, urinary tract and the vagina. The friendly bacteria in the intestines are responsible for checking the overgrowth of Candida, since the otherwise harmless yeast is capable of turning virulent if its prevalence increases. Once it grows and colonizes the gut, its fungal form Candida albicans can damage the intestinal walls. The problem starts when undigested food and toxins leak out of the gut and enter the blood stream.

Most of the symptoms of Candida are vague and confusing. Although there are more than a hundred symptoms of the disease, commonly Candida is associated with a heterogonous group of skin disorders characterized by superficial and recurring infections of the skin, mucous membranes, and nails with Candida albicans.

There are numerous options for Candida treatments, but the most common are over-the-counter creams and ointments. Antifungal agents are usually administered orally in the form of a nitrate. These drugs provide a very effective Candida cure, but there is a caveat attached to every conventional medication. Allopathic drugs should only be taken if the disease if confirmed. The problem with Candida is that it is extremely difficult to diagnose, as the symptoms can confuse even a specialist. On the other hand, if you are taking medicines without consulting a doctor, you run the risk that your body may become resistant to the drug.

Candida is basically a lifestyle disease. Alternative medicine provides a very convenient, natural and a long-term yeast infection treatment in the shape of homeopathic remedies, herbs, cleansing techniques and diet. Recently there have been reports of successful use of acupuncture to treat Candida.

The main cause of Candida is intake of too much of sugar and carbohydrates, and a weak immune system. Alternative medicines score over conventional allopathic treatment due to their holistic approach.

The basic focus of alternative therapies is to:

* Strike at the root cause of the disease.
* Promote the self-healing qualities of the body by strengthening the immune system.
* Provide a long-term Candida cure rather than temporary remission of symptoms that may resurface.

The basis of alternative medicine in regard to Candida is mainly focused on diet and cleansing of the digestive tract. Any Candida treatment must necessarily be accompanied by a diet that does not help in the growth of Candida. A Candida diet is designed to improve the intestinal flora. It includes foods that restrict the growth of yeast and those that promote the growth of friendly bacteria. Thus, sugar, simple carbohydrates, yeast-based foods like cheese, vinegar, and fermented drinks are a total no-go.

Specific herbs like garlic, Pau D’Arco bark, aloe vera juice and aniseed have powerful anti-fungal properties and speed up recovery from Candida infections. Some other herbal medicines and extracts that help in early recovery are tea tree oil and lavender oil, which can be applied topically to the infected area.

Yogurt and other probiotics help in promoting population of friendly bacteria. Alternative therapies for Candida cures may first prefer cleansing of toxins from the body. For this purpose, sufficient quantities of water and enemas with plain water or vinegar diluted in water can be very helpful for easy elimination of toxicity.

The natural way

A healthy body, with a strong immune system, balanced pH and balanced levels of probiotics (and Candida) in the system will be protected from infection. There are many natural ways to support the immune system such as diet, adequate sleep, moderate exercise, and relaxation. pH and systemic Candida levels can also be kept at appropriate levels by avoiding excess grains, dairy, sugar, dietary yeast and most processed foods in the diet. Raw vegetables should also be included in a healthy eating plan.

However, today’s modern lifestyle is filled with fast food, pollution, and stress. Over time, these factors can sometimes affect the regulation mechanisms of the body, particularly the body’s natural ability to keep Candida levels in check. To help you, we offer a free download of our Candida diet with every purchase of Candidate.

Acidophilus is a probiotic culture that is present in most yoghurt (especially organic sugar free yoghurt). This probiotic culture contains plenty of good bacteria and can help to support the immune system and maintain normal levels of yeast in the system. Yoghurt can also be used as an effective vaginal douche to help support balance in the vagina. (Hilton E, Isenberg HD, Alperstein P, et al. “Ingestion of yogurt containing Lactobacillus acidophilus as prophylaxis for candidal vaginitis”. Ann Intern Med 1992;116:353–7).

Keeping the immune system healthy will also go a long way to reducing the need for conventional oral antibiotics which have been shown to have an effect on the natural balance of Candida in the body.

Natural remedies have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years to support the immune system, healthy balance of pH and balanced probiotics and yeast levels in the body. In more recent times, research has confirmed this traditional wisdom.

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By supporting pH levels and healthy probiotic growth, Candidate can help to maintain healthy levels of systemic Candida and yeast in the body.


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