Progurt has been talked about here - extremely expensive probiotic from Australia. hasn't done much for me as of yet.
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gemofnj
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Hi Tick,
First are you taking seriously good quality high strain/high culture refrigerated probiotics? If not, start immediately. The more STRAINS (not live cultures) the better.
Attacking yeast isn't just one magic pill, its a series of steps to reduce it. And, it takes a while to get it under control.
You may need a prescription for that temporarily, but it is harsh on the liver. My LLMD recommended in addition to the rest of the herbal supplements to take CANDEX. She said it has enzymes in it that help kill yeast.
Here are a few tips I have posted previously:
Probiotics ALONE will not keep yeast under control, especially if a carb free diet is not maintained. In case you didnt know, sugar FEEDS yeast, big time. YOU NEED TO STARVE THE YEAST!
The best kind of probiotic is the refrigerated kind with high culture / high strain. One good over the counter is Renew Life Ultimate Flora CRITICAL CARE which contains 50 billion live cultures and 8 strains. You can get in your health food store.
Your LLMD may have a good one. Mine sells Iflora PROFESSIONAL by Sedona Labs. It has 20 billion and 16 strains. It is very very good. You should replenish often AWAY from abx and at bed time.
Step 3: ANTIFUNGALS along with the probiotics can aid in controlling yeast.
Step 4: Oral hygiene-prevents reinfection
Herbal antifungals along with oral hygiene can be very effective if used before yeast gets out of control. Herbals, can be olive leaf, capryilic acid, coconut oil, garlic, pau de arc, grapefruit seed extract or oregano, wormwood, etc.
Several herbs work great in combination with good refrigerated probiotics and a low car diet. Add a little detox in and it accelerates the results.
Combine that with good oral hygiene, (ie brushing tongue every day, rinsing with a strong antiseptic mouthwash for 30 seconds-UH it burns but works.
After brushing, dip your brush in bleach and rinse thoroughly after ever use) and you can hopefully keep yeast under control-Yeast actually starts on the tongue. If you dont disinfect your toothbrush, you can reinfect yourself!!
Detox can be in the form of steam/sauna, warm to hot baths, low impact exercise and/or detox products or methods as tolerated, to get rid of the candida toxins or die off.
There are tons of other additional yeast aid products. To name a few:
CANDCYN, from Professional Wellness(this has a blend of alot of the herbal supplements in it)
CANDEX, candi gone, threelac, cuturelle and kolorex, etc. But they must be taken in unison with all the steps listed above.
With all that being said, some folks need still need prescription antifungals such as nystatin or diflucan in addition to the probiotics, diet and detox -- Especially if they dont totally follow a good regimen.
For vaginal yeast, use a vinegar based douche. It neutralizes the ph down there. There is one called Yeast Guard. Its pretty good.
REMEMBER: If you dont keep your diet in check, its a vicious cycle.
Always check in with your doctor. Posts: 1127 | From atlantic city, nj | Registered: May 2008
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