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| of different symptoms, depending on predisposing factors, including age, sex, diet, drug use and impaired immunity. |
| According to Murray and Pizzorno, the typical candidiasis patient is an adult female between the ages of 15 and 50. She has a history of chronic vaginal yeast infections and has used antibiotics to treat either infections or acne. She uses birth control pills or perhaps an oral steroid hormone. She may have PMS as well as food and chemical sensitivities along with other allergies. She craves carbohydrates or other foods rich in yeast and could have psoriasis, irritable bowel syndrome or other hormonally related problems. |
| A multidimensional approach is important in treating candidiasis. The first step is to eliminate the use of antibiotics, steroids, birth control pills and drugs which are immune suppressants. Next, enhance digestion with digestive supplements taken with meals such as hydrochloric acid (HCL) capsules, pancreatin, 250 to 500 mg of bromelain or 500 to 1,000 mg of papain. Acidophilus capsules may help to restore the friendly bacteria in the gut, and some find yogurt (made with acidophilus culture) helpful as well. Swedish bitters can be another helpful digestive aid. |
| Support liver function (and digestion with 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dandelion tincture, taken three times daily, or dandelion capsules, 4 grams, three times daily. Another way to help the liver is to sprinkle 1 tablespoon of ground milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum) on food at each meal. The seed may be ground in a coffee grinder or spice mill with any extra stored in the freezer. |
| Another essential step is a diet to control candidiasis. It is of utmost importance to eliminate all sugars including honey, maple syrup and fruit juices since candida yeast thrives on sugars. Other dietary recommendations are to avoid foods with a high yeast or mold content such as yeasted breads, cheese, dried fruits, melons, peanuts and all alcoholic beverages, since they promote yeast over- |
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