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HERBAL & HOLISTIC RECOMMENDATIONS
HERBAL THERAPY
Aloe vera is helpful for infections and is known for its healing effects. Aloe vera gel can be applied topically to relieve itching. Aloe vera juice can be taken internally or used as a douche.
Barberry has remarkable infection-fighting properties.
Calendula, goldenseal, marshmallow root, usnea, and yarrow can all be used in douche form to fight a yeast infection. Make a strong tea using one or more or these herbs and douche with it twice daily for one week.
Tea tree oil is effective against fungal infections and herpes, and has a healing effect. It is especially beneficial when used as a douche. Tea tree oil suppositories used with alternating hot and cold sitz baths are also effective.
MoonDragon's Health Information: Therapy - Sitz Bath
Yeast Treatment Using Sitz Bath
Yeast is not a sexually transmitted disease, but it is a very common infection, because it likes to grow in warm wet places like the vagina. It is especially common in pregnant women, women who have diabetes, or women who are taking antibiotics or birth control pills. Men, children and babies can also get yeast infections.
Signs
White, lumpy, sticky discharge.
Bright red skin outside and inside the vagina that sometimes bleeds.
Itchy genitals.
Burning feeling when urinating.
A smell like mold or baking bread.
Treatment
It is best to treat yeast before the birth or the baby can get yeast in the mouth (thrush).
To get relief from the itching, a woman can sit in a pan of warm water. Add 3 tablespoons of vinegar or yogurt for every 1 liter (about 1 quart) of water in the pan. She can sit in this liquid 2 times a day until she feels better. She should not have sexual relations until she feels better.
From A Book for Midwives by Susan Klein
Chamomile destroys fungi.
Cinnamon and dandelion inhibit the growth of the fungus Candida albicans.
Caution: Do not use cinnamon in large quantities during pregnancy.
Echinacea has antifungal properties and enhances the functioning of the immune system. It can be taken internally or used as a douche.
Pau d'arco (also known as lapacho or taheebo) contains a natural antibacterial and antifungal agent and has a healing effect. It can be taken in capsule form or made into a tea and used as a douche. It has a alkaloid base and a small percentage of people may not benefit from its use. If you do not benefit from this tea, try clove tea instead. It is a good idea to alternate between the two, because clove tea has some benefits that pau d'arco does not have and vice versa. To make pau d'arco tea, boil 1 quart of distilled water with 2 tablespoons of herb for 5 minutes. Cool and store it in the refrigerator with the tea leaves in. Strain before drinking, if needed. Drink 3 to 6 cups daily.
Some people who no longer respond to pau d'arco can benefit from maitake tea. It is a good alternative. While pau d'arco must be boiled, maitake is prepared as a regular tea. Resistant strains of candida develop rapidly due to genetic mutation. Rotating treatment programs is beneficial.
RECOMMENDATIONS & CONSIDERATIONS
Include plain low-fat yogurt and soured products such as kefir and buttermilk in your diet. Yogurt contains microorganisms called lactobacilli, which are normally present in the bowel and vagina, and which actually destroy the fungus. To be effective, yogurt must contain active live cultures. Homemade yogurt is best. Yogurt makers are relatively inexpensive and are easy to use. For vaginal candidiasis, apply yogurt directly to the vagina. this helps to inhibit the growth of the fungus. Vaginal sponges (be sure to boil first to remove mineral deposits) or cotton tampons can be soaked in acidophilus culture. Saturate either of these with solution, squeeze out lightly, insert and change every 3 hours.
Take supplemental acidophilus or bifudus to help to restore the normal balance of flora in the bowel and vagina. You can also mix a couple capsules of acidophilus with a cup or so of warm water and use the solution as a douche. Repeat this procedure after 12 hours. The acidophilus bacteria are able to overcome the yeast population and bring the vaginal flora back into balance. Be sure to avoid sweets during treatment.
Try douching with 2 capsules of garlic or with fresh garlic juice in a quart of warm water or to plain yogurt. The garlic fights infection, while the acidophilus helps to restore normal flora and acid balance.
Try using garlic suppositories. Peel a clove of garlic and wrap it in a piece of sterile gauze. Lubricate the suppository with pure organic vegetable oil and insert it in the vagina, making sure to leave a "tail" of gauze protruding externally. Maintain this treatment for three days, changing suppositories every twelve hours. Some suggestions recommend threading the clove before inserting it into the vagina and some recommend using an unbroken clove of garlic. Either way, the process is easy and effective. There should be no unpleasant odors or discharge from this treatment. This can be used for recurring cases of yeast infection towards the end of pregnancy. However, do not insert anything into the vagina if your amniotic bag (bag of waters) has broken.
Routine douching is not necessary for personal hygiene. Douching is best reserved for therapeutic purposes, as excessive douching may actually help promote infection. If you do use douches from time to time, it is better to use a solution of 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a quart of water rather than commercial preparations.
One of the oldest treatments for yeast infections is vinegar. A douche solution can be prepared using 2 tablespoons of vinegar (I prefer apple cider vinegar myself) in a quart of water can be used. Aci-Jel (available in most drug stores), is a vinegar gel formula made from glacial acetic acid in a vaginal jelly. This formula is not recommended for use during pregnancy, but has been used by some pregnant women for recurring infections by applying a small quantity on their finger and inserting it into the vagina as soon as they get the "tingle-itch" of yeast infection. Vinegar can also be used in the rinse water for their cotton underwear, baby's cloth diapers, and can be used in baby's bath water for cases of thrush. Vinegar can also be used to wash the mother's nipples before breastfeeding as well to prevent reintroducing thrush back to the baby's mouth while feeding.
Boric acid powder capsules are effective 98 percent of the time against yeast infections. Boric acid is mild and is often recommended as an eyewash. It is obtainable at most drugstores in powder form for a few dollars. Either douche with approximately 1 tablespoon of the powder dissolved in 1 cup of warm water, 2 times a day for a day or so, or insert 2 gel caps filled with the powder high into the vagina. Wear a pad as there will be a watery discharge. One treatment will probably suffice, but it is okay to repeat, if necessary. This can be done during the day or overnight. Caution: Boric acid capsules should not be confused with boric acid crystals.
An herbal douche made from equal parts of comfrey root, mugwort, peppermint, yarrow, rosemary, and alum steeped in a non-metal (e.g. glass) container using boiled spring or distilled water. Allow to cool. Douche with on pint of strained solution twice daily for two days. On the third or fourth day, douche as usual in the morning, but for yeast infections, add one part acidophilus in the evening.
One lactation consultant's favorite remedy for thrush/yeast infections is oil of oregano. It works on fungal, viral and bacterial infections. It can be used by placing 2 drops under the tongue three times a day (it is really strong so a water chaser is helpful or it can be put in juice). For topical use, place 2 drops oil of oregano in a teaspoon of olive oil and rub it on the baby's infected areas and the same solution can be applied topically to the nipple for sore nipples from yeast infection. She says it smell like "pizza mints".
Take only hypoallergenic supplements.
Eat vegetables, fish, and gluten-free grains such as brown rice and millet. Avoid grains containing gluten (wheat, rye, and barley).
Do not eat sugar, fruit, refined carbohydrates, or sweets of any kind until the infection has healed. Fungus multiplies in a sugary environment. Your diet should be low in carbohydrates and contain no yeast products or sugar in any form.
Also avoid alcohol, aged cheeses, fermented foods, raw mushrooms, and yeast and yeast products, such as baked goods, chocolate, dried fruit, ham, honey, nut butters, pickles, potatoes, soy sauce, sprouts, and vinegar.
Eliminate citrus and acidic fruits such as oranges, grapefruit, lemons, tomatoes, pineapple, and limes from your diet for one month; then add back only a few twice weekly. Although they seem acidic, these fruits are actually alkaline-forming in the body and candida thrives on them.
Avoid all dairy products except for low-fat yogurt and other soured products.
Take some type of fiber daily. Oat bran is a good source.
Drink distilled water only. If distilled water is not available, drink quality bottled water. Avoid drinking tap water since tap water is often treated with chemicals and may contain a certain level of bacteria and other impurities.
Maintain the health of your immune system. Get proper rest, eat a healthy diet, and get regular moderate exercise. Avoid stress and antibiotics.
Keep the vaginal area clean and dry. After bathing, hold a blow dryer (set on cool) 6 to 8 inches from the vaginal area until thoroughly dried. Wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and white cotton underwear to allow for free circulation of air.
To replace "friendly" bacteria and reestablish normal intestinal flora, use a L. bifidus enema. Eat low-fat plain yogurt with active cultures.
Launder clothing in unscented detergent, and avoid fabric softeners. Wear white cotton underwear. Synthetic fibers lead to increased perspiration, which creates a hospitable environment for candida, and also traps bacteria, which can cause a secondary infection. Change underclothing daily. Cotton underwear can be microwaved to destroy yeast. Wet the garment, wring it out well, and microwave it on high for 30 seconds.
To prevent reinfection, replace your toothbrush every 30 days. This is a good preventive measure against both fungal and bacterial infections in the mouth.
Avoid contact with any potentially irritating chemicals. This means avoiding colored and/or scented toilet paper, perfumes, deodorants, dyed underwear, "feminine hygiene sprays" and commercial sexual lubricants. Other things to avoid are chlorinated water, mothballs, synthetic textiles, and damp and moldy places, such as basements.
Women who have chronic and/or unusually persistent vaginal candidiasis should be checked for diabetes and for immune function dysfunction, such as that caused by cancer or HIV infections. Systemic yeast infection (candidiasis) and AIDS both cause immunosuppressive symptoms. Because they can mimic each other, misdiagnosis is common. Severe yeast infections are common in people with AIDS.
All persons on long-term antibiotics or chemotherapy are at high risk for severe cases of candidiasis. Taking antibiotics also can cause a deficiency of vitamin K, which is manufactured by the "good bacteria" in the intestines. Eating plenty of leafy greens, alfalfa, strawberries, whole grains, and yogurt can restore the vitamin K balance.
If a breast fed baby develops oral thrush or a nursing mother develops a thrush infection of the nipples, both mother and baby should be treated to eradicate the infection, even if only one of them seems to be affected.
Because there is no simple, accurate test for candida, it is difficult to determine if it is the cause of a baby's diaper rash.
Allergy testing is advised for anyone with symptoms of candida infection.
Colloidal silver is a natural broad-spectum antiseptic that fights infection, subdues inflammation, and promotes healing. It is a clear golden liquid composed of 99.9 percent pure silver particles approximately 0.001 to 0.01 microns (1/1,000,000 to 1/100,000 millimeter) in diameter that are suspended in pure water. Colloidal silver can be taken by mouth, administered intravenously, or applied topically.
High levels of mercury in the body can result in candidiasis. Mercury salts inhibit the growth of the necessary "friendly" bacteria in the intestines. You may want to have a hair analysis done to determine the levels of toxic metals.
Candida Forte from Nature's Plus is good for mild cases.
Kombucha tea may be helpful. It contains many of the B vitamins, boosts energy, and improves the immune response.
HOMEOPATHIC THERAPY
Borax: Yeast infections of the vagina with discharge resembling egg white, and a feeling that warm water is flowing out, suggest the use of this remedy. Vaginitis that responds to Borax usually appears midway between the menstrual periods. A person who needs this remedy is often nervous and very sensitive to noise.
Calcarea carbonica: When this remedy is indicated, burning and itching feelings may occur both before and after the menstrual period. Discharge from vaginitis is milky and acrid or thick and yellow. A person who needs this remedy is often chilly and stout, has a craving for sweets, and is easily tired by exertion.
Kali bichromicum: This remedy may be indicated in cases of vaginitis where discharge is yellow and tenacious, and makes the vulva itch and burn. Symptoms may be worse in the morning. The person feels better from resting and keeping warm.
Kreosotum: This remedy is strongly indicated for vaginitis with watery, thin, unpleasant-smelling, very irritating discharge that makes the vulva swell and itch. Symptoms may be worse in the morning and worse when standing up. Infections are more likely to appear before the menstrual period or during pregnancy.
Natrum muriaticum: Vaginitis with discharge resembling egg-white, which itches and makes the vagina feel dry and irritated, is likely to respond to this remedy. A woman who needs this remedy often seems reserved, yet is very emotional inside. A craving for salt and a tendency to feel worse from being in the sun are other indications for Natrum muriaticum.
Pulsatilla: When this remedy is indicated for yeast infections, symptoms may be changeable. A creamy white or yellowish discharge appears, which can be either bland or irritating. The vagina may feel sore, and the labia may itch or burn. The woman will be moody, possibly tearful, wanting a lot of attention and affection. This remedy is often helpful for vaginitis during pregnancy.
Sepia: If yeast infections cause vaginal discharge that is yellow and itchy, or white and curd-like, this remedy may be indicated. A woman needing Sepia often feels worn down and irritable, with cold extremities and a weak or sagging feeling in the pelvic region. Discharge may be more profuse in the morning and increased by walking.
Sulphur: Discharge that looks yellowish, is offensive-smelling, and causes great burning and itching brings this remedy to mind. Symptoms may be aggravated by warmth and bathing.
Homeopathy Dosage Directions
Select the remedy that most closely matches the symptoms. In conditions where self-treatment is appropriate, unless otherwise directed by your midwife or a health care provider, a lower potency (6X, 6C, 12X, 12C, 30X, or 30C) should be used. In addition, instructions for use are usually printed on the label.
Many homeopathic practitioners suggest that remedies be used as follows: Take one dose and wait for a response. If improvement is seen, continue to wait and let the remedy work. If improvement lags significantly or has clearly stopped, another dose may be taken. The frequency of dosage varies with the condition and the individual. Sometimes a dose may be required several times an hour; other times a dose may be indicated several times a day; and in some situations, one dose per day (or less) can be sufficient.
If no response is seen within a reasonable amount of time, select a different remedy.
NUTRIENTS Supplement Suggested Dosage Comments Very Important Essential fatty acids
(Black currant seed oil and flaxseed oil are good sources.)As directed on label. Important in healing and preventing the fungus from destroying cells. Enhances immunity, speeds recovery, and reduces pain. Ultimate Oil, Essential Fatty Acids, Nature's Secret, 90 softgels is a good source with a blend of Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids. Acidophilus As directed on label. Take on an empty stomach. Restores normal vaginal bacterial balance, fights candida infection. Use a non-dairy formula if you are allergic to milk. Acidophilus & Bifidus, NOW Foods, 8 Billion, 60 Caps Or
Eugalan Forte from Bio NutritionalAs directed on label. Restores normal vaginal bacterial balance. Or
Bio-Bifidus from American BiologicsAs directed on label. Restores normal vaginal bacterial balance. Or
Kyo-Dophilus from WakunagaAs directed on label. Restores normal vaginal bacterial balance. Bovine colostrum As directed on label. Boosts immunity and normalizes intestinal flora. Colostrum, Bovine, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 120 Caps, Bovine Colostrum Supplement, 100% Pure Powder, NOW Foods, 3 oz., Colostrum Plus Probiotics for Children, Powder, Child Life, 1.76 oz. (50 g) Dioxychlor from American Biologics. 5 drops in water twice daily. A stabilized oxygen product that destroys the fungus while preserving the "good" bacteria. Helps to prevent yeast infections. An antifungal agent that destroys the candida organism. Use this product if the infections are recurrent. Garlic (Kyolic) 2 capsules 3 times daily, with meals. Use Kyolic vaginal suppositories as directed on label. 2-3 cloves fresh garlic 3 times daily can be substituted for Kyolic garlic. Fights and inhibits the infecting organisms. Garlic Bulb Cloves, Garlic Supplement, Nature's Way, 580 mg, 100 Caps, Garlic Oil Tincture, Alcohol Free, Nature's Way, 1 fl. oz., Garlicin HC, Healthy Circulation Formula w/ Odor Free Garlic, Nature's Way, 90 Enteric Coated Tabs, Every Day Garlic Supplement, Kwai, 30 Tabs Caprylic acid
(Caprystatin from Ecological Formulas, Capralin from Synergy Plus)As directed on label. An antifungal agent that destroys the candida organism. Candida Clear with Pau D/Arco, Oregano Oil, Black Walnut & Caprylic Acid, NOW Foods, 90 Vcaps Quercetin 500 mg twice daily, 30 minutes before meals. Speeds healing and reduces the effects of food allergies and inflammation. Quercetin, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Vcaps Plus
Bromelain100 mg twice daily, 30 minutes before meals. Bromelain is a proteolytic digestive enzyme that can enhance absorption of protein. It improves absorption of quercetin. Bromelain 2000 GDU, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 90 Tabs, Quercetin w/ Bromelain, Hypoallergenic Bioflavonoid, NOW Foods, 800 mg, 120 Vcaps Activated Quercetin from Source Naturals. As directed on label. Contains quercetin plus bromelain and vitamin C for increased absorption. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 50 mg 3 times daily. Aids in antibody production and promotes immune function. Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine), 100 mg, 100 Caps Vitamin C 3,000-5,000 mg daily, in split doses. Improves immunity. Protects the body tissues from damage by the toxins released from candida. Use an esterified form. Vitamin C 1000 w/ Rosehips, 100% Natural, 1000 mg, 250 Caps, Electro C Powder, Vitamin C Supplement, Cherry Flavor, 1250 mg, 8 oz. Yeast Gard from Lake Consumer Products As directed on label. Destroys yeast and soothes irritated tissue. Plus
Vitamin E400 IU daily. Antioxidant helps fight infection and tissue damage. Vitamin E, d-alpha tocopherol, Nature's Way, 400 IU, 100 Softgels Or
AE Mulsion Forte from Biotics SEAs directed on label. Supplies vitamin A and E in emulsion form for easier assimilation. Vitamin B Complex 100 mg daily 3 times daily. B vitamins are required for all bodily functions, resistance to infection, and all enzyme systems. Important for brain function. Yeast infection can lead to vitamin B deficiency. Use a yeast-free formula. A sublingual form is best. Consider injections (under a health care provider's supervision). Ultimate B (Vitamin B Complex Formula), Nature's Secret, 60 Tabs, Vitamin B 100 Complex, w/ coenzyme B-2, Nature's Way, 631 mg, 100 Caps Biotin 300 mcg-50 mg 3 times daily. Needed for healthy skin. Inhibits yeast. Biotin Coenzyme, 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 1000 mcg, 100 Sublingual Lozenges Vitamin B12 2,000 mcg 3 times daily. Important for digestion. Needed for metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Use a lozenge or sublingual form. It comes in a variety of supplements. Ultra B-12, Now Foods, 4 oz Liquid, Vitamin B-12, California Natural, 1000 mcg, 60 Tabs, Vitamin B-12 LipoSpray, NOW Foods, 2 oz., Instant Energy B-12 (2,000 mcg B-12 per Packet), NOW Foods, 75 Packets, Vitamin B-12 / Cyanocobalamin, 2000 mcg, 100 Sublingual Lozenges, Vitamin B-12 Complex Liquid, NOW Foods, 2 fl. oz. Important Vitamin D
plus
calcium
and
magnesium400 IU daily
1,500 mg daily
750-1,000 mg dailyWomen need extra amounts of these nutrients when the body is fighting infection. Often calcium deficient in people with this disorder. Use calcium citrate form. Magnesium needed to balance with calcium. Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption. Calcium, Magnesium & Vitamin D, 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 250 Caps, Just An Ounce Calcium & Magnesium, Almond Flavor Liquid, 16 fl. oz., Calcium Citrate / Malate Complex, Nature's Way, 500 mg, 250 Caps, Plus Vitamin D, Nature's Way, 400 IU, 100% Natural, 100 Caps Helpful Coenzyme Q10 100 mg daily. Improves tissue oxygenation. Coenzyme Q-10, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, 60 Tabs Glutathione 500 mg twice daily. Needed for brain function. Candida impairs brain function. L-Glutathione, NOW Foods, 250 mg, 60 Caps Free-form amino acid complex As directed on label. Take between meals on an empty stomach. Needed for repair of damaged tissue. Use a formula containing all the essential amino acids. Use a sublingual form for best absorption. Spectrum Shake (Amino Acids), Original (Unsweetened vanilla), 1 lb, 4 oz., Spectrum Shake (Amino Acids), Vanilla, 1 lb. 3 oz. Zinc 30 mg daily. Do not exceed a total of 100 mg daily from all supplements. Enhances immunity and promotes healing. Use zinc gluconate lozenges or OptiZinc for best absorption. Colloidal Silver & Zinc Lozenges, SilvaSolution, 90 Lozenges, Zinc (Chelated), 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 30 mg, 100 Caps, Zinc Lozenges w/ Echinacea & vitamin C, Nature's Way, 23mg, 60 Lozenges Multivitamin and mineral Complex As directed on label. To maintain a balance of all necessary nutrients in the body. Choose a yeast-free formula that includes iron and zinc. Multivitamin & Multimineral with Iron, Nature's Way, 100 Caps, Alive! Whole Food Energizer, Multivitamin & Mineral with naturally occuring iron (no iron added), Nature's Way, 90 Tabs, Vitamin A 25,000-50,000 IU daily. If you are pregnant, do not exceed 10,000 IU daily. Powerful free radical scavengers that aid tissue and vaginal healing. Vitamin A, 10,000 IU, 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 100 Softgels Plus
natural carotenoid complex (Betatene)
Or
Natural beta-carotene
Plus
SeleniumAs directed on label.
15,000 IU daily.
200 mcg daily.Needed for proper immune function. Build resistance to infection. Beta Carotene (Natural Dunatella salina), Nature's Way, 100% Natural, 25,000 IU, 100 Softgels, Selenium, 100% Natural, 200 mcg, 100 Caps Grapefruit seed extract As directed on label. Always dilute before use. Rids the body of potentially harmful microorganisms. Grapefruit Seed Extract Liquid Concentrate, 2 fl oz., Grapefruit Seed Extract Internal Support, 125 mg, 100 Tabs, Grapefruit Seed Extract Liquid Concentrate, 1 gallon - Concentrate can be used internally as a supportive treatment and externally as a topical wash and surface disinfectant. Orithrush from Ecological Formulas Use as a mouth rinse (concentrate G) or as a douche (concentrate D). Destroys candida. (See Grapefruid Seed Extract Liquid Concentrate.) L-Cysteine 500 mg twice daily, on an empty stomach. Take with water or juice. Do not take with milk. Take with 50 mg vitamin B6 and 100 mg vitamin C for better absorption. Destroys candida. L-Cysteine HCL, w/ Vitamin B-6 & C, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Tabs
YEAST - CANDIDA - THRUSH SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCTS
Information on yeast infection and candidasis, conditions caused by an increase in the yeast-like fungus that normally lives in healthy balance in the body.
Yeast Cleanse, Candistroy and Probiotic Rebuilder 2 Part Program, Includes 2 Free CD's, 2 Bottles - 30 Tabs each
Candistroy Yeast Cleanse is a comprehensive, all-natural system that helps the body rid itself of fungus and replenishes good bacteria.Candida Yeast Nelsons Bach Homeopathic - 84 Chewable Pills
Candida Yeast Nelsons Bach Homeopathic is for the temporary relief of symptoms of yeast infection or cystitis including white or yellowish vaginal discharge, itching and burning of genitalia not relieved by scratching, period arrives early.FemRelief Feminine Homeopathic Relief Bath Powder Packets (2 packets per box)
FemRelief is an all natural combination formula developed by a gynecologist to provide fast and effective symptomatic relief from feminine itching, burning, irritation, redness, soreness, discomfort and dryness.Nature's Antiseptics Tea Tree Oil and Grapefruit Seed Extract - CJ Puotinen - paperback
Nature's Warfare, this book covers tea tree oil and grapefruit see extract use in safely destroying viruses, bacteria, molds, yeasts and parasites that want to live in us and on us.Black Seed Theramune Ultimate with Garlic - 100 Caps
Promotes healthy circulation, useful for arthritis and cardiovascular & respiratory support. It also supports digestion and is a natural remedy for ulcers. Garlic is known to lower cholesterol naturally.Olive Leaf Plus, Black Seed with Olive Leaf Extract and High Potency Garlic - 100 Caps
Combined, these herbs are a superior circulation and immune system support.Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) Liquid Concentrate 1 gallon
Grapefruit Seed Extract may be used topically as an antiseptic wound cleaner and to treat infections of the skin. Internally, the concentrate is useful as a supportive treatment for a wide variety of ailments, including Candida infections, sore throats, intestinal upset, etc. May also be used to purify drinking water when camping or traveling to foreign countries.
HOUSEHOLD USE: Vegetable/Fruit or Meat/Poultry Wash: Add 25-30 drops to sink filled with cold water. Briefly soak vegetable, fruit, meat or poultry. Spray Washing - Add 15-20 drops to 32 oz. spray bottle. Fill with water, spray on fruits or vegetables.
All-Purpose Cleaner: Add 30-60 drops to any 32 oz. pump sprayer filled with water. Use on all household surfaces.
Cutting Board Cleaner: Apply 10-20 drops to cutting board and work in with wet sponge or dish cloth. Leave on for at least 30 minutes. Rinse with water.
Laundry: To control mold and odors add 25-30 drops to each load.
Toothbrush cleansing Stir 5-10 drops into 1/2 cup water. Soak toothbrush 15 minutes and rinse.
INTERNAL USE: (never use full strength)
Orally (to ward off sore throats, colds, flu, or any bacterial, viral or fungal infection) 5-15 drops mixed well in 5 oz. or more of juice or water, 2-3 times per day, before, during or after meals. For children under 10, 1-6 drops in 5 oz. juice, 2-3 times daily.
Diarrhea Take 10-15 drops of GSE 4 times per day in juice or herbal tea. Consult your physician if condition persists.
Throat Gargle Thoroughly stir 6-12 drops into 6 oz. of water. Gargle as often as needed, only as directed.
Nasal Rinse: Add one drop of GSE to 2 oz. of distilled or purified water. Tilt head back, fill each nostril with a full eye dropper's worth of the mixed solution. Swing head forward (head is not upside down) to force solution into nasal passages. Return to upright position and allow to drain.
Dental Rinse: (for healthy gums and fresh breath) Stir 3 drops into 2 oz. water. Swish a small amount for 10 seconds, 1-2 times daily. For Waterpik-type units, add 3-4 drops to water reservoir.
Candida Vaginal Rinse - Mix 5-10 drops in 8 oz. water. Douche once or more daily for one week. Always dilute.
EXTERNAL USE:
Facial Cleanser (normal skin or acne) Moisten face with water. Add 2-3 drops to still wet hands and massage into skin avoiding contact with eyes (rinse thoroughly with water if eye contact occurs). You may also add GSE to your favorite liquid soap.
Scalp Treatment (including dandruff control) Mix 5-10 drops of GSE with the amount of shampoo you normally apply to your hair. Massage into scalp and leave on for at least 2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with water, avoiding contact with eyes.
Nail Treatment: Add 5-10 drops to 1 T. water or alcohol. Soak nails twice daily for as long as necessary.
Warts: Place 1 drop of GSE directly on wart twice a day. (Avoid contact with eyes) May have to use for 2-3 weeks.Candida Clear with Pau D'Arco, Oregano Oil, Black Walnut and Caprylic Acid NOW Foods - 90 Vcaps
Candida Clear is a combination of herbal ingredients (Pau D'Arco, Black Walnut and Oregano Oil), Biotin (a B-complex vitamin) and Caprylic Acid (a naturally occurring fatty acid derived from plant oils). These synergistic ingredients help to support a healthy balance of intestinal bacteria.Tea Tree Oil ( Melaleuca alternifolia ), 100% Pure Oil - 2 fl. oz.
Tea Tree Oil can be used for general first aid uses such as cuts, burns, abrasions, insect bites, bee stings, rashes, impetigo, boils, sinus problems, sore throat, thrush, fingernail and toenail infections.Kombucha Miracle Fungus - Kombucha Tea Benefit 's - By Harald Tietze - Paperback
One time best seller, Kombucha Miracle Fungus is all about synergy and Kombucha Tea Benefit's it is an easy read for those interested in the synergy Kombucha offers or Kombucha benefit's.Silver Biotics Liquid, Silver Supplement - 8 fl. oz.
Silver Biotics was tested by researchers and was found to kill every strain of bacteria that it was tested against and that these bacteria, many of which have become resistant to antibiotics, cause many human ailments.Defense Plus, NutriBiotic, w/ Grapefruit Seed Extract, Maximum Strength Immune System Support, 250mg - 90 Tabs
Defense Plus with Grapefruit Seed Extract is the most powerful natural product available for enhancing the body's defense system and providing nutritional support for people with certain health concerns.Grapefruit Seed Extract Plus 125mg - 90 Caps
NutriBiotic Grapefruit Seed Extract Plus Capsules contain 125 mg of grapefruit seed extract, equivalent to 12-15 drops of NutriBiotic GSE liquid concentrate, combined with the extracts of echinacea and artemisia annua.Grapefruit Seed Extract Liquid Concentrate - 2 fl. oz.
Used Grapefruit Seed Extract topically as an antiseptic wound cleaner and to treat infections of the skin. Internally, the concentrate is useful as a supportive treatment for a wide variety of ailments, including Candida infections, sore throats, intestinal upset, etc.Grapefruit Seed Extract 125mg - 100 Tabs
Grapefruit Seed Extract is used internally as a supportive treatment for a wide variety of ailments, including Candida infections, sore throats, intestinal upset, etc.Yeast & Fungus Infection Formula Tincture, 100% Organic - 2 fl. oz.
Yeast & Fungus Infection Formula is used to help fight yeast infections and athlete's foot.Oregano Essential Oil (Origanum vulgare) with 50% Olive Oil, Organic - 2 fl. oz.
Oregano essential Oil is used internally for joint pain, aching muscles, chronic cough, infections, asthma and bronchial congestion.Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic Solution (15% Water Soluble) - 2 fl. oz.
Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic Solution can be used for mixing with water for douching, athletes foot, facial problems and bathing.Usnea Tincture, 100% Organic - 2 fl. oz.
Usnea is an antibiotic, antibacterial, antifungal, astringent, antiviral, and diuretic.NutriBiotic Skin Ointment, w/ Grapefruit Seed Extract & Lysine, 0.5 oz.
NutriBiotic Skin Ointment with GSE can be used topically for such things as scrapes, scratches and cuts. NutriBiotic Skin Ointment with GSE can also be used on the lips and in the mouth on cold sores and canker sores.African Ginger, 100mg - 60 Tabs
African Ginger is used for tension headaches, flu, sinusitis and premenstrual cramps.Primadophilus Bifidus, 71mg each Capsule - 180 Vcaps
Primadophilus Bifidus is designed to deliver helpful Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium bacteria to the gut. These microorganism strains are essential to maintaining healthy intestinal flora.Lactobacillus Acidophilus Supplement, Non Dairy - 100 Caps
Lactobacillus Acidophilus Supplement taken as a dietary supplement may help to detoxify and to rebuild a balanced intestinal flora.Garlicin HC, Healthy Circulation Formula w/Odor-Free Garlic Nature's Way - 90 Enteric-Coated Tabs
HC supports circulation by lowering serum cholesterol and helps maintaining circulatory efficiency. Hawthorn improves blood and nutrient flow to the heart muscle. And, Vitamin E has been shown to help prevent the oxidation of cholesterol.Sambucol Immune System Formula - 30 Lozenges
Sambucol Immune System Formula Lozenges support your natural defenses, and are especially popular during the winter season. Sambucol black elderberry extract has been used by millions of people with positive results being reported worldwide.Colloidal Silver & Zinc Lozenges SilvaSolution - 90 Lozenges
Now you can get powerful liquid silver in the most convenient form ever with new SilvaSolution Silver and Zinc Lozenges.Zinc Lozenges w/Echinacea & Vitamin C, Nature's Way 23mg - 60 Lozenges
Nature's Way Zinc lozenge boosts cold season defense with zinc, widely recognized as an important nutritional support during the cold season, and echinacea pupurea, clinically shown to support the immune system, and Vitamin C, a vitally important vitamin for general health maintenance.Sambucol Elderberry & Vitamin C - 30 Lozenges
Sambucol Lozenges contain the original formulation of the award winning black elderberry extract. Sambucol Black Elderberry extract has been used by millions of people with positive results being reported worldwide.Vitamin B-50 Complex w/B-2 Coenzyme, 100% Natural 330mg - 100 Caps
B Vitamins are precursors of coenzymes involved in the conversion of cellular energy, manufacture of hormones and proteins, and repair and maintenance of nerve structures. They also function as lipotropics which converts fats to other useful products.Pau d'Arco Tea (Purple Lapacho) - 25 Tea Bags
Pau d'Arco Tea is a delicious, all-natural way to reduce Inflammation and Pain and to boost immunity.Warburgia (Pepperbark, Isibhaha, Peperbasboom), 100% Natural Herbal Antimicrobial, 100mg - 60 Tabs
Warburgia is excellent for helping treat bacterial infections such as chest infections.Grapefruit Seed Extract & Grapefruit Products
Grapefruit Seed Extract is a safe herbal solution for many forms of infection. Grapefruit Seed Extract, in its different forms, is used for different applications.
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