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Candida
Description
Normally present on the Skin and in the digestive tract,
the candida fungus (Candida albicans) only becomes problematic
when it undergoes abnormal growth. Upon such growth, candida
infects mucous membranes, especially those of the mouth
or vagina.
This fungal Infection,
known as candidiasis, usually results from an unbalanced
diet, or the presence of another debilitating force, such
as AIDS. These factors compromise the Immune System’s
response to normal, controlled candida growth.
Other factors that encourage
candida overgrowth include excess sugar consumption and
use of antibiotics, which destroys the balance of normal
bacteria within the body.
Herbs
Garlic (3)
Goldenseal
Nutritional Supplements
L- acidophilus (1)
Evening Primrose Oil
Folic Acid
Selenium
Vitamin A (4)
Vitamin B6
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
References
1. Neri A, Sabah G, Samra Z. Bacterial vaginosis in Pregnancy
treated with yogurt. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 1993;72:17-19.
2. Brajtburg J, et al: Effects of ascorbic acid on the antifungal
action of amphotericin B, Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy,
24(3), Sept 1989, p 333-337.
3. Hughes BG, Lawson LD. Antimicrobial effects of Allium
sativum L. (Garlic), Allium ampeloprasum L. (elephant Garlic)
and Allium cepa L. (onion), Garlic compounds and commercial
Garlic supplement products. Phytother Res 1991;5:154-58.
4. Mikhai MS, et al: Decreased Beta Carotene levels in exfoliated
vaginal epithelial cells in women with vaginal candidiasis,
American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, 32(3), Oct
1994, p 221-225. |
