Natural Cures for Candida
Introduction
Candida albicans is a yeast which is found in almost every man, woman, and child. There is no good reason for it to be there. It does not do ill, until your immune system becomes weak and allows it to multiply out of control. When it multiplies rapidly, the toxins it produces can interfere with almost every bodily function. Candidiasis caused by Candida is more common in women than men. Chronic candidiasis has now been linked with recurring vaginal thrush and with arthritis, autism, asthma, psoriasis, and infertility, poor co-ordination, muscle weakness, swollen or painful joints, mood swings, loss of libido, depression and unexplained tiredness etc. If you do not check, it may cause both digestive and hormonal disturbances. There are various causes for this yeast infection.
Natural Cure for Candida
There are many ways to get rid of Candida. There is also a natural cure for Candida. Natural cure is made up of plant extracts and natural compounds that are particularly present on the leaves of the plants. For the natural treatment however, it is important to seek the doctor's advice because it may harm the irritated part of the vagina.
To tackle the root cause of Candida you need to support the immune system, which, in most cases, has been weakened by prolonged stress, illness or the over-prescribing of antibiotics. So it is always safer to go for some natural cure if possible.
Oral hygiene, clothes, vaginal hygiene play a big role in keeping Candida infection at bay. The food you eat also plays important role in the curing process. To clear an infection, you need to first starve the organism of the foods it thrives on. Candida likes moulds so avoid mushrooms, fermented drink, including alcohol and foods that may carry mould. You should cut out sugar-rich soft drinks and fruit juices, moderate your intake of tea, coffee and diet drinks and aim for eight glasses of pure water a day to help flush out the bowel.
Anti -Candida Diet
Foods to eat: vegetables, nuts, seeds, and oils
Foods to moderate: whole grains, brown rice, oats, and barley
Foods to avoid: sugar, packaged and processed foods, yeast breads and pastries, mushrooms and truffles, most condiments and sauces etc.
After you are ready with your diet, you can introduce herbs to boost the immune system and help clear the infection. Garlic is a potent antifungal agent with a strong anti-yeast action. It inhibits the growth of Candida and has also been shown to help prevent recurring infections when taken over the long-term. Aloe vera juice will also heal the damaged gut lining.
The big anti-yeast herb is a little known one called Pau d’arco by the Portuguese, or Lapacho by the Spanish-speaking population. It is found in South America where it is prized as a cure-all herb. It is the inner bark a native evergreen tree. When taken as a tea, it can help kill off the Candida overgrowth. You can take it under the supervision of a qualified health practitioner.
Some natural herbs
There are natural cures for Candidiasis, which do not involve the use of pharmaceutical drugs. They involve restoring the biochemical balance of the body, and making dietary and lifestyle changes designed to improve one's general health
Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE)
Intestinal Candidiasis can be cured with Grapefruit Seed Extract. Chronic candidiasis, both intestinal and systemic, is being treated with excellent results using grapefruit seed extract. To avoid its bitter taste you can mix it with carrot, vegetable, orange or grapefruit juice. If you are a drug sensitive individual, then you may find GSE to be much better tolerated than other antifungal preparations. A GSE douche is used for vaginal infections and capsules or liquid drops mixed with juice for internal infections. Grapefruit Seed Extract is safe with no side effects and as a liquid may be used as a gargle and may be swallowed.
Garlic
Garlic is a big enemy of yeast. This is one of the most effective home remedies for instant relief. Inserting one garlic tab or a garlic clove into the vagina every few hours or as needed provides soothing relief. Garlic can be taken internally, as well.
Apple-cider vinegar
Apple-cider vinegar has many health benefits and can be used both internally and externally, as well. However, it is very strong, so you do not apply it directly on the skin. The best external application is to add about a cup of it into your bathwater and take a nice hot bath.
Oil of Oregano
This is an amazing herb. It is very potent against yeast. You can take it internally daily, according to directions.
Bacterial vaginosis is associated with your sex partner. So try to have single sex partner, do not douche and use all of the medicine prescribed for treatment of bacterial vaginosis, even if the signs and symptoms go away.
Bacterial vaginosis is often ignored by many women. However, it requires due medical attention. Or better practice above measures and you will never have the problem.