Yeast and Yeast Treatments:

Statistics and facts about Yeast:

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Yeast is one of the largest undiagnosed causes underlying many medical problems.

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Surprisingly, more than half of the women who are self-treating yeast infections don't actually have a yeast infection.

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Diseases mimicking yeast symptoms which should also be ruled out are bacterial vaginosis, urinary tract infections (UTI's), vulvar vestibulitis, lichen planus, herpes, trichomoniasis, and other sexually transmitted diseases (STD's)

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Yeast cells divide every 24 hours and feed on simple sugars.

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Yeast can burrow through the intestinal wall and into the blood stream

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Yeast is a part of our normal bowel flora.

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The signs and symptoms of yeast are the same if you are male, female, dog, cat or hippopotamus! It doesn't matter what species you are. The trick is finding those products or techniques that work for you and your lifestyle (or will-power!) Yeast are just cells, they feed off simple sugar (that includes pasta,) and they divide every 24 hours.

 

Complaints associated with vaginal yeast include intense severe itching, redness of the external area of the vagina, cheesy and sometimes sweet-smelling discharge, burning, irritation, and even intercourse pain.

 

Hormonal changes, antibiotic use, illness, stress, parasite infections and other factors can upset the vaginal ecosystem, causing yeast cells to grow more rapidly than normal.

 

Men can contract a yeast infection if they have unprotected sexual with a partner who has a yeast infection. If both partners are not treated, they can keep re-infecting each other. Let me tell you, this is a real bummer. Men may develop genital irritation and genital itching, especially if they are uncircumcised, but usually there is no discharge. They can show signs of jock itch, athletes foot, carbohydrate cravings, bad tempers, craving for beer/alcohol, rashes on the skin, dandruff, and most of the other symptoms listed by category.

 

Cancer many times has what we call "mutated yeast" as one of its core causes. What naturopaths mean by mutated is that the yeast is not a visible and obvious symptom in the body (like a vaginal yeast infection). This mutated yeast has penetrated the circulatory system and lies quietly in the entire body. Getting rid of this can be very traumatic. That is why we sometimes need to focus on detoxification and rebuilding programs so that the body will be strong enough for a yeast "die-off". This is also why we often have to use several products in sequence to get the yeast under control and why the yeast diets are so hard to stick with. When the yeast divide, they need simple sugar. If you are not eating simple sugars the craving for them can be intense.

 

Some naturopaths also believe that the yeast carries in viruses and may be carried into the body itself by parasites.

 

The first step in getting your yeast under control is to identify that you have it. The charts below list symptoms of yeast in the different organ systems of the body and how to treat it using both natural and "real drug" treatments. This is one of those diseases where it would be very helpful to have an expert's opinion. I feel it is money well spent to find out what the core cause of your yeast situation is so that you can rectify them. Patience is a key, here. Treating yeast takes time.

 

Fasting is a great way to get a jump on controlling yeast, but you will want to do this under supervision (at least phone supervision) if you have never done a "water only" five-day fast. There are some contraindications to fasting. Review the fasting handout.

 

Definitions:

 

Thrush (also called mycotic stomatitis and white mouth)--Yeast (candida) of the mucous membranes in children especially in the mouth and diaper area. The yeast form white spots that are raw underneath and not easily wiped off.

 

Candida--The common yeast in the skin, mouth, gut and vagina.

 

Aspergillosis--Yeast in the ear, nose and lungs. Aspergillus molds are common also in corn, peanuts, grains, dried and salted beef, cheeses, manure, and soil. If you are allergic to penicillin, this may be associated with Aspergillus sensitivities (yeast infections).

 

Monilia--Former name of candida. Moniliasis is the term commonly used in medical records signifying yeast in the vagina.

 

Trichophyton (also known as ringworm)--Monilia yeast attacking the skin, nails and hair. Homeopathic drops are EXCELLENT  in treating this. I use Professional Complementary Health Formulations, Tinea Aid.

 

Yeast in food is known by the names--Yeast, yeast autolyzates, yeast extract, yeast malt sprout extract, tortula yeast, brewer's yeast and baker's yeast.

Note: Eating Nutritional Yeast does not give you a yeast infection.

 

Some Common Signs of Yeast:

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Autoimmune diseases

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Burning sensation during urination

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Chronic body aches

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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Constipation

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Depression

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Endometriosis

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Fibroid cysts

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Fibromyalgia

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Headaches

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Itching of the rectal opening

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Leaky Gut Syndrome

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Manic depression

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivities Syndrome (MCSS)

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Pain during sexual intercourse.

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Poor memory

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PMS

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Redness, swelling, and/or cracking of the vulvar skin

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Sugar craving

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Terrible fatigue

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Thick, white, possibly curd-like vaginal discharge

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Vaginal irritation

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Vaginal itching

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Signs of Yeast in the Gastrointestinal Tract (gut):

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Belching or regurgitating

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Coated tongue

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Constipation alternating w/ diarrhea

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Cramping

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Diarrhea

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Distention or stomach pains

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Frequent heartburn

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Gas

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Growling/Gurgling noises

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Hemorrhoids

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Itching anal area

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Sore gums or tingling

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Sour Stomach

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Unusual sensation on tongue

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White area on gums

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White on corners of mouth

 

Signs of Yeast in the Respiratory Tract:

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Asthma

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Bronchitis

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Chronic cough

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Earaches

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Halitosis

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Pneumonia

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Postnasal drip

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Runny nose

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Sinusitis

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Sneezing

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Sore throats

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Stuffiness

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Swollen eyes/face

 

Signs of Yeast in the Skin:

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Chronic skin blemishes

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Dry skin

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Eczema

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Foul body odor

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Fungal growths on skin or nails

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Hives

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Itching

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Psoriasis

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Rashes

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Smelly feet/underarms

 

Signs of Yeast Surrounding Menstrual Cycles:

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Bladder problems (increased frequency/burning)

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Chronic bladder problems after pregnancy

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Concentration, reasoning and memory problems

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Cramping

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Decreased interest in sex

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Depression or bizarre emotions

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Depth perception is off

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Excited or anxious

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Feelings of clumsiness

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Helplessness

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Irritable

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Itching without discharges

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Light-headed or dizzy before period

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Lost of self confidence

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Mild hearing loss

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Nervous

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Night blindness or vision blurred

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Noises sound "too loud"

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Overly sensitive to odors

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Personality changes

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PMS

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Salty or metallic taste in mouth

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Secondary bacterial infections due to scratching

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Some loss of taste/smell

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Sore burning or itching vagina

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Vaginal discharges (may be in the past)

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Weight gain due to water retention

 

Signs of Yeast in the Musculoskeletal system:

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Acute pain in the joints before rainy or damp weather

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Arthritis

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Inflammation of the joints

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Stiff joints

 

Signs of Yeast in the Nervous system:

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Anxiety

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Change in sleep patterns (insomnia or excessive sleep)

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Depression

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Exhaustion or the feeling of "not being right"

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Feelings of fogginess or "spaced out" feelings

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Memory loss

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Migraine, sinus or tension headaches

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Multiple Sclerosis

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Uncontrollable crying

 

Natural Treatments for Yeast:

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Treating yeast is tough, because many times the man and woman pass yeast back and forth from one to another. It can be harbored in the vaginal tract and in the male urethra or prepuce. When one partner is treated, it is often a temporary fix as that partner just gets reinfected the next time the couple has intercourse. It's best to treat both partners at the same time.

 

With as many treatments for yeast on the market, none of them will work unless you can get the load down in your system enough that it doesn't overpower the other gut flora. Yeast is a part of our normal bowel flora. You can't ever totally get rid of it, but you can prevent it from controlling your life.

 

Acidic douches restore the natural pH of the vagina:

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Use 2 tablespoons of white or cider vinegar, or the

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Juice of half a lemon, or

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One teaspoon Vitamin C powder, per quart of water. Use every day to treat mild infections, or in combination with other treatments for more severe infections.

 

Note: Vinegar is not to be used for Blood Type O people. Any vinegar is on the Avoid List.

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Retention douches made of bentonite clay, Pau D’Arco tea, yogurt, tea tree oil and Goldenseal used as a douche two times a day for seven to 10 days.

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Bifidophilus bacteria

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Boric acid--protect labia w/ Vitamin E oil if irritation occurs

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Candida vaccine

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Caprylic acid

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Dioxychlor

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Essential Fatty Acids

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Fasting (5 days, water only)

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Fiber increase in diet

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Gentian violet

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Hydrogen peroxide

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Immune Stimulation formula

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Lactobacillus acidophilus

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Multi-vitamin

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Multi-mineral supplement

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Mycological Immune System Stimulator

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Nutribiotic Grapefruit seed extract

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Ozone Therapy

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Photoluminescence

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Potassium sorbate

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Probiotics

 

Yogurt (Plain of course!) Not that effective as there is not enough live organisms in it to make a huge difference. Good as a douche though.

 

Zinc

 

Herbs used for Yeast:

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Ashwaganda

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Barberry

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Bentonite Clay

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Berberis (Oregon Grape root)

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Cinnamon

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Echinacea (orally)

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Fennel

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Garlic vaginal suppository

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German chamomile

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Ginger

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Goldenseal root

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Horopito (AKA Psuedowintera colorata)

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Herbal douches

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Kyolic (aged garlic)

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Licorice

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Mathake

bullet Myrrh Gum Powder (VERY effective for adults and dogs, but not a good choice for infants or cats.)
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Oregano

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Pau D'Arco AKA: Taheebo, La Pacho (Tincture is best)

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Rosemary

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Tanalbit (a Tannic Acid medication)

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Tea Tree Oil soak a tampon with diluted tea tree oil and keep it in the vagina overnight.

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Thyme

 

Allopathic Medicine "Real drugs" used for yeast:

(Note: You may want to have your partner partake in the treatments the same time you do, as you can pass it back and forth to each other.)

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Amphotericin B (Fingizone)

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Antifungal creams or suppositories inserted directly into the vagina.

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Astroglide or Slippery Stuff to prevent irritation

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Butoconazole

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Clotrimazole

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Diflucan--have your sexual partner treated, use condoms in the meantime

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Diflucan--taken by mouth, every third day for two weeks

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Diflucan--taken by mouth, up to 200 mg., in a single dose

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Femstat 3

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Fluconazole (Diflucan)

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Gyne-Lotrimin

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Itraconazole (Sporanax)

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Ketoconozole (Nizoral)

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KY Jelly to prevent irritation

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Lidocaine gel for painful irritation

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Miconazole

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Monistat

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Mycelex

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Nizoral (Ketoconozole)

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Nystatin

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Sporanax (Itraconazole)

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Terazole

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Terconazole

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Tioconazole

 

Note: Some yeast medicines make latex condoms and diaphragms weak and more likely to break. If you use a condom or diaphragm, ask your pharmacist or health care provider which medicine you should use.

To relieve vulvar itching, try making a paste of slippery elm powder and a little water, and then apply as needed. Another option is to keep aloe vera juice in the fridge, and then soak a cotton pad in it and apply it to your vulva as needed. Note: Slippery elm or aloe will only relieve itching, though, and won't kill yeast, so they must be combined with an antifungal treatment to really stop the problem.

Causes of Yeast and Factors that may disturb the vagina or penis balance include:

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Adrenal insufficiency

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Allergic reactions to spermicidal creams and gels

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Amalgam fillings (mercury/silver)

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Antibiotic treatments (esp. broad-spectrum)

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Birth Control Pills

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Cancer therapies (chemo and radiation)

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Condom allergies (to lubrication or latex)

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Detergent allergies

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Diabetes

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Eating spoiled, moldy, live yeast containing foods

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Food allergies

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High carbohydrate intake, especially refined sugars and alcohol

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History of "jock itch" (common in men)

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History of athlete's foot (more common in men)

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History of past yeast infection

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History of ringworm

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Hot weather

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Inadequate sleep

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Intravenous drug users using dirty needles may inject the yeast directly into their bloodstream or deep tissues.

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New sexual partner

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Non-ventilating clothing

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Oral contraceptives

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Panties without cotton crotches

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Pantyhose (synthetics directly next to skin)

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Pollen allergies

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Pregnancy

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Repeated intercourse over a short period of time

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Scented toilet paper

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Semen allergies

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Sexual intercourse w/ infected partner

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Situations which increase moisture and warmth suitable for fungal growth

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Spermicidal jelly allergies

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Steroids

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Stress

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Suppressed immune system (including leukemia and HIV)

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Too much junk food

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Unprotected genital contact

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Use of corticosteroid medications

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Use of devices implanted in the skin (catheters)

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Washing vagina with soap (OK to wash labial area)

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Wiping from the back to the front (females)

 

Dietary factors influencing and exacerbating yeast:

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Alcohol

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All simple sugars

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All suspected food allergens

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Cheeses

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Dairy (except if cultured)

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Dried fruits

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Melons

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Peanuts

 

Foods commonly containing yeast:

 

Yeast is a fungi that is high in folic acid. Yeast produces enzymes that convert sugar to alcohol and carbon dioxide.

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Bakery products

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Barbecue sauce

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Catsup

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Cheeses of all kinds

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Corn grits

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Dried fruit

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Enriched cornmeal

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Farina

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Fermented brews (beer/wine)

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Flavor enhancers

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Hot dog/hamburger buns

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Meat fried in cracker crumbs

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Milk fortified w/ vitamins

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Mushrooms

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Pretzels

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Rolls

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Truffles (the mushroom, not the candy)

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Vinegars

 

Other Rule-Outs for Yeast Infection:

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Bacterial vaginosis.

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Herpes

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Lichen planus

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Trichomoniasis

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Urinary tract infections (UTI's),

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Vulvar vestibulitis

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Other sexually transmitted diseases (STD's)

 

Ways to prevent yeast infections:

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Antibiotics can also cause a yeast infection, since they kill or decrease normal flora. If you need to take antibiotics, you can ask for an anti-yeast prescription, or you can buy over-the-counter creams or suppositories.

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Avoid feminine deodorant sprays and douches--They irritate the vulva and vaginal areas

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Avoid tight-fitting clothing

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Check for an underlying disease, such as AIDS or diabetes.

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Consider changing your birth control pills

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Discontinue bath soaps

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Don't douche unless instructed by a physician.

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Don't use deodorant tampons

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Don't wear pads or panty-liners beyond the length of your period.

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During sex, make sure that no body part contacts the area around the anus, and then goes in the vagina or around the vaginal opening. This can happen easily and inadvertently. His penis may be brushing up against the your anus during foreplay.

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Eat a healthy, low-sugar, low-grain diet

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Get enough sleep

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Have your partner wash his penis prior to having intercourse. He can pick it up from you and give it back to you. The yeast will be harbored in the urethra and prostate area.

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If you go swimming, get out of your swimsuit as soon as possible.

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Limit sugar intake

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Menstrual blood raises the vaginal pH, causing the number of yeast cells to decrease because they can't grow in the pH present during menstruation.

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Pat yourself dry before getting dressed with an unscented clean tissue or a towel.

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Use a non-hormonal form of birth control, as hormone levels are factors in yeast infections.

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Wear cotton underwear rather than synthetic

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Wear loose-fitting cotton clothing

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Wear skirts, dresses or other open ended clothing without underwear, whenever practical.

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Wipe after using the toilet from the front to the back

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Wipe from front to back after urination and bowel movement

Resources:

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FAQ's about Yeast:

Question. If I take Red Yeast Rice for my high cholesterol, or nutritional yeast for the B-Vitamins, will it cause my yeast infection to get worse.

Answer: No, it's not the same kind of yeast and does not feed the yeast that grows in your bowels. Brewer's yeast does seem to have a connection, but one usually ingests brewers yeast in things like bread and pastries. These are simple carbohydrates which, when they are digested, provide sugar for the yeast to grow.

Question: I'm on the yeast free diet and it is REALLY hard to do and boring. Is there a better way? Faster?

Answer: When you get tired of dinking around with the various cures, the most effective and efficient way to get rid of yeast is to do a 5-day, water only fast. The first time you do it, you will feel awful. When you repeat the fast a month later (and then once a year after that,) you will have your life back. I can just about guarantee it. I did it. You can too. Read about fasting here as there are some cases where you can't fast. It's not for sissies. You have to mentally prepare for it.

Question: Could my dog's chronic skin disease have a yeast component? He also gets ear infections often. Overall, my dog just stinks!

Answer: If you put cotton balls down the ears before bathing, this will take care of some of the problem with the ears. When water or soap, or a combination gets down the ears it can change the pH and normal ear flora (same with humans.) That said, clean the ears with Q-tips and peroxide, mineral oil, alcohol or what your veterinarian prescribes. Adding Myrrh Gum Powder in as a treatment is definitely an option, but you should talk this over with a qualified holistic veterinarian first. Raw food diets are also a good choice.

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