6 Herbal Remedies For Candida
Jane Symms
The treatment methods for Candida are wide-ranging since the
symptoms that it causes are so broad. Possible cures, such as
probiotics, changing one’s diet so that it is as sugar-free and
carb-free as possible, therefore depriving Candida of it’s main
source of food and riding yourself of antibiotic treatment,
which many consider the original cause of Candida are all
popular choices. But if none of those options work for you,
what can you do? There are several herbal and all-natural
options available for Candida.
One of the most popular choices in dealing with Candida is the
addition of shark liver oil to your diet. It’s believed that
shark liver oil does wonders for the body when it comes to
improving the health of the immune system. This is important
for sufferers of Candida since the best weapon we all have
against Candida running wild in our bodies is our own immune
system.
Another popular herbal remedy for Candida is grapefruit seed
extract. Grapefruit seed extract is an anti-fungal solution
that helps to raise the bodies pH back to a level where it
becomes too acidic for the Candida to live. Helping to raise
the bodies’ pH level back to healthy levels is an effective way
to treat Candida.
Garlic pills are another common, all-natural way to deal with
Candida. It’s believed that garlic can inhibit the growth of
Candida in the human body since it does have some antimicrobial
properties. An even more effective version of garlic, a purified
extract known as allyl alcohol, has shown to be effective in
killing yeast, and therefore Candida, in lab tests. The same
tests have shown that the garlic can start working within hours
of ingestion, making it a popular choice.
Certain oils have also demonstrated an ability to kill or
suppress Candida in lab tests on animals. Natural oils from
cayenne pepper, cloves and especially oregano have been tested
and shown to help Candida sufferers. They showed an ability to
reduce the amount of Candida in animals with a suppressed
immune system and an ability to reduce the overall number of
colonies of Candida in animals, as well.
Tea tree oil is another herbal remedy that has shown good
anti-fungal properties, as well as anti-Candida properties. Tea
tree oil works best when rubbed into the skin in areas where the
Candida infection is present, like the feet or anywhere where a
Candida-caused outbreak of psoriasis has occurred. Studies
showed that the tea tree oil weakened the cell walls of the
yeast, making them easier for the bodies immune system to kill
off.
Lactoferrin, which comes from whey protein, has been shown in
lab studies to help the body fight off yeasts, bacteria and
even some parasites. It has shown to survive the stomachs
digestive juices and make its way into the intestine where it
can battle the Candida.
Because Candida is a fairly new condition and is still so
controversial, there really is no medical consensus as to the
best way to treat it herbally. The best choice for anyone
looking to treat their Candida is to speak with a doctor, or at
the very least a trained dietician about what treatment is best
for you.
About The Author: Jane Symms has an interest in Candida. For
further information on Candida please visit
http://www.eliminating-candida.com/candida.html or
http://www.eliminating-candida.com/blog/2006/10/24/6-herbal-remedies-for-candida/
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