how someone can treat candida disease?
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my natropathic doc gave me very strong oregano pills to eat with meals that kill yeast (candida), bad bacteria and good bacteria all at once.  1.5 hrs after meals I had to take acidopholis and bifidus with lots of water to replace the good bacteria in my intestines. at night and in the morning i drank psyllium husk/water (to clean out bowels easily) and healing clay (to absorb toxins which are released in HUGE amounts while cleansing).  If you really have bad candida, you will be sick for a few days. You cannot have any sugar because the yeast feeds of of it. if you need sweetness use stevia. 10% of your meal can be grains but no more than that, because yeast feed of of that, too. it's hard, but worth it. do this for  3 weeks minimum. for the first 3 weeks don't eat any fruit.
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Candida is the name for a group of yeasts (a type of fungus) that commonly infect the skin. The name ‘candida’ refers to the white colour of the organisms in culture. Candidal infection is known as ‘candidiasis’, ‘candidosis’ or ‘moniliasis’. \n\nCandida depends on a living host for survival. It is a normal inhabitant of the human digestive tract from early infancy, where it lives without causing any disease most of the time. However, if the host's defences are lowered, the organism can cause infection of the mucosa (the lining of the mouth, anus and genitals), the skin, and rarely, deep-seated infection
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The best person to see would be a qualified and reputable Naturopath who deals with women's issues - not your GP. Modern medicine only goes so far with candida and isn't a permanent soloution.\n\nThe best natural things to do that have worked for me are to :\n\n* Cut down on your sugar intake - sugar encourages yeast to grow in your body\n\n* Avoid ANYTHING with yeast - especially bread! Check all processed foods ingredient lists to make sure they're ok.\nEg. Original flavour doritos are fine but Nacho Cheese doritos have yeast plus a whole heap of other things.\n\n* If you must eat bread try corn tortilla's or eat sourdough bread that creates it's own yeast and doesn't have any added. Always avoid white starchy processed bread.\n\n* Avoid any foods that may have mould in them, aged cheeses (stick to younger ones like mozzarella) mushrooms etc\n\n* Take acidpholous tablets (available at your chemist in the refrigerated section) They help to promote good bacteria in your body.\n\n* Drink heaps of water\n\n* Avoid alcohol - it does the same thing as sugar\n\n* Avoid any cured or pickled foods - eg ham, salami - essentially the more processed food is the worse it is for candida\n\n* Not sure where you live but I'm in Australia where we have a priduct called Vegemite which is essentially made out of a yeast extract - avoid anything like this (similar to marmite and promite)\n\nFinally, eat heaps of vegetables! \n\nHave a look at the sites listed in the sources section. Good Luck!
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a fungus.  See your dr they can prescribe an anti-fungal pill.  Topicals usually don't work>
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There is also a one-day kind.  Or the doctor can prescribe a magic pill that clears you up with one dose.  The 7 day stuff is useful if the infection is a lingering variety that needs longer exposure to the meds.  Some yeast takes the form of spores and is harder to get rid of.\n\nYes, Diflucan...the Magic Pill.
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I don't believe a yeast infection can be fatal or anything. they are just uncomfortable.  Once the pH in the vagina has changes, things can go nuts down there!  It is possible to also get a bacterial infection.\n\nIf you are not too keen on getting the medecine to cure the infection, there are a few things you can try homeopathically to help.  You can eat yogurt/take acidophillus pills to get more of the good bacteria in your system.  This can help resore balance to things down there.  You can also take plain yogurt and insert it inside you - this will cool things down, and once again, puts bacteria in the region to fight the yeast cells (we always have yeast in our body - the problem is when they get out of hand).  I have a friend who makes yogurt popsicles and inserts those - just to make it better.  Lastly, you can just wait.  When women menstruate, the PH in the vagina changes, and can kill off the yeast.\n\nSo as far as I know not treating it won't kill you, but you can be mightly uncomfortable if you do nothing.\n\nAnd if you aren't sure what you have, if something is going on down there, go to the doctor.
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Symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are usually caused by Candida albicans. But up to a third of recurrent infections are linked to less common types of yeast such as Candida glabrata, C. parapsilosis, or C. tropicalis. The reason this is important is that some of these species are resistant to standard antifungal drugs and may require alternate medications. \n\nSo the first step in treating a recurrent infection is to verify the exact cause. To do this, your doctor can take a sample of vaginal discharge and check it using several simple tests that are available in most medical offices. A test that takes much longer to perform, but gives more accurate results, called a fungal culture can be done on the same sample to identify the specific yeast causing your infection. \n\nIf Candida albicans is confirmed as the cause of yeast infections that are recurrent -- more than three times a year -- one effective remedy is to take an oral antifungal medication. The author of an article in the Feb. 15, 2001, issue of American Family Physician recommends the following prescription regimen: Take fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), or ketoconazole orally for two weeks to clear up the infection. Then take small daily or weekly doses of the same medication for the next six months to keep the infection from coming back. The article reports that while on this therapy at least 90% of women do not have a recurrence. \n\nMany other choices abound. So if your infection does not respond to treatment, ask your doctor about your options. Various prescription or over-the-counter antifungal creams, tablets, or suppositories can be given weekly or monthly to prevent yeast infections. And boric acid is sometimes used vaginally during menstruation. If a rare form of yeast is the culprit, several alternate medications are available that may help clear up the infection.
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Take her for a full health checkup.\nI am sure the doctor will let you know of the ways you can treat her.\nIts better to ask a doctor than to ask people here
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Dear friend,\nI am not a doctor but have successfully curbed the candida infections with alternative Kefer probotic culture yogurt made fresh a home in Soya milk no gm's increasing the growth of friendly bacteria which eats the unfriendly sister bacterial that grown the candida yeast growth, also drink plenty of filtered water daily and recommend aqua - chi foot detox foot spa to speed up healing potential
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Antibiotics - Can kill the good bacteria allowing yeast to take over.  If your taking antibiotics eating yogurt can help.  \nClothing - Always wear lose fitting cotton underwear.\nChemicals - Douches and even some perfumed toilet papers are irritants.\nDiet - Some people feel that cutting down on foods that contain yeast helps lessen the intensity or frequency of yeast infections.  People with uncontrolled diabetes are more prone to infection. \nSexual Transmission - Yeast infections can be transmitted between people by direct contact.  \nHormones - Pregnant women are particularly prone to yeast infections. Many women taking contraceptive pills experience regular yeast infections as their hormone levels fluctuate.\nYeast infections are treated with antifungal drugs, such as clotrimazole or miconazole. There are creams and tablets used in the vagina, skin ointments, and pills. \n\nAntifungal drugs usually work well to treat a vaginal yeast infection. But infections that do not respond to treatment are becoming more common. Taking antifungal drugs when they are not needed can help make yeast resistant to the drugs. For this reason, you should not use antifungal drugs unless you are sure that you have a yeast infection. \n\nIf you are sure that you have a yeast infection, you can buy over-the-counter products to treat the infection. Be sure to follow the directions for using the product. If you are not sure whether you have a yeast infection or another type of infection or problem, you should see your health care provider. You should also see your health care provider if you have recurring yeast infections.
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you need to go to the doctor together.  depending on what type of infection will determine what type of treatment.  if its something like a yeast infection they will give you an anti-fungus cream for both of you to use.  if its a bacterial infection they will give you some sort of antibiotic to use, either a cream or a pill. also red... is a color i am sure you were looking for the word rid and because is spelled liek this... if you ahve a question and want to be taken seriously spend the extra 2 seconds to spell the word out.
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I use azo yeast. you find it at your local drug store near the monosat and things. It is an herbal remedy u take 3 times daily. I use that and eat 3 servings of yogurt with live cultures *check the label to make sure* also limit your dairy and sugar intake during this time
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Thrush is a yeast infection that can develop in the mouth and throat and on the tongue. Thrush is most common in newborns, infants, and older adults, but it can occur at any age. In healthy newborns and infants, thrush is usually not a serious problem and is easily treated and cured.\n\nExcept for the mildest cases, you should treat thrush to keep the infection from spreading. Antifungal medications, which inhibit the growth of yeast, are the standard treatment for thrush. Thrush is most commonly treated with medications that are either applied directly to the affected area (topical) or swallowed (oral).
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Commonly called yeast infection or thrush, is a fungal infection of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is the most common. Symptoms include severe itching, burning, and soreness, and irritation of the vagina and/or vulva, and a whitish or whitish-gray discharge that may have a "yeasty" smell like beer or baking bread. It may resemble cottage cheese.\nHome remedies for yeast infection include the consumption or direct application of yogurt or try overthecounter remedies. Severe cases require prescription drugs, and to get prescription you must see the health professional.
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There is certainly OTC and prescription meds for yeast infections, another approach is to eat yogurt or take lactobacillus acidopholus supplements.  I've even taken a bath where I added unsweetened unflavored yogurt.  \n\nYogurt is a very good Candida preventative if you are prescribed antibiotics.
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You need to see an ear specialist. An Otolaryngologists will diagnose and treat. Regular doctors don't really treat this problem. Yeast infections are common in women. If you are on antibiotics you will have a higher chance of getting a yeast infection. That also should be treated by a doctor. Not all over the counter products cure this.
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Its a diet which is supposed to help deal with recurrent yeast problems.  The link below take you to an info site...;