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How to Get Rid Of Yeast Infections

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By DaughterNature
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Antibiotics, Birth Control Pills, Steroids - Part Of The Problem
Antibiotics, Birth Control Pills, Steroids - Part Of The Problem
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This is not intended to treat or diagnose any disease. These are simply steps I have taken and experiences I have accumulated in the 18 years I suffered from vaginal yeast infections. Three years ago I was blessed to finally replenish my intestinal flora. The products mentioned here allowed me to have natural birth at home and deliver my baby in a yeast free environment. I suggest you and your partner follow these steps with the guidance of your health practitioner.

** Today I still do not have yeast infections and my daughter never had a diaper rash. Now I am happy to tell the world about it!

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • V-Gest - Digestive Enzymes
  • Body's Biotics - Probiotics and Soil Based Organisms
  • Candidase - Enzymes
  • Alter your diet!
  • No White Sugar (or sweets in general for a while)
  • No Dairy
  • No Wheat or Processed foods
  • No Eggs
  • No Carbonated Drinks
  • No Vinegar
  • Avoid Meat (If you eat it, make organic)
  1. Step 1
    Proper Elimination is Important - Drink Plenty of Water!
     
    Proper Elimination is Important - Drink Plenty of Water!

    Yeast Infections are not exclusive to women. Men and children alike can be affected. As a matter of fact we all have yeast in our gut, the trouble is when it over grows.
    As a child I had asthma and was bombarded with antibiotics which kill indiscriminately. It kills the bad bacteria and the good bacteria which keeps the yeast in check in our intestinal flora. Health issues start when the intestinal flora is out of balance.


    Over 70% of our immune system is found in our lower intestines, so proper diet and elimination are key. Try to drink plenty of water daily to assist in proper elimination of toxins in your body.

  2. Step 2
    Body's Biotics - Soil Based Organisms
     
    Body's Biotics - Soil Based Organisms

    Probiotics and Soil Based Organisms will replenish your intestinal flora with the good bacteria. After taking Body's Biotics my yeast infection was practically gone in one week! I took 6 pills in the morning and 6 in the evening 30 minutes before meals for one week. (Not what is recommended, but I was on a mission and it worked! Be sure to drink plenty of water for as the yeast dies off you must eliminate!)

    I have been taking it for 3 years and also give the chewables to my daughter.

    You can get it at my store at DaughtersofNature.com or call the manufacturer Life Science Products and tell April that Daughters of Nature sent you. She will give you my distributor price. I was so impressed by this product, that I now distribute it and stand 100% behind it.

  3. Step 3
    V-Gest from Enzymedica.com
     
    V-Gest from Enzymedica.com

    Digestive enzymes are crucial for proper digestion and assimilation of nutrients in foods. Unfortunately due to over-cooking, over processing our foods, digestive enzymes are destroyed.

    I take V-Gest before meals and purchase them from enzymedica.com or you can find it at your local health store.

  4. Step 4
    Candidase
     
    Candidase

    Candidase which I also take 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals, helps dissolve the yeast. Today I am very happy to share with you I have eliminated, **I said eliminated** 18 years of suffering from vaginal yeast infections. It will work for you even if you are not very disciplined with your diet at first, but below are some tips on foods you should avoid in general...Of course diet is key, so not to feed the yeast, at least until you get the problem under control.

  5. Step 5
    Bovine Growth Hormones & Antibiotics - Stop Eating it!
     
    Bovine Growth Hormones & Antibiotics - Stop Eating it!

    Meats and dairy most likely have hormones and antibiotics which will keep you sick, so first order of business is to eliminate them from your diet.

  6. Step 6
    No Sugars/Starches
     
    No Sugars/Starches

    Sugars will feed the yeast, so you must eliminate them, including starches, such as white flours, wheat of any kind. When the good bacteria is compromised, the yeast will overgrow, which is known as a flare up, so you must not feed it. The yeast, being a living organism, will eliminate into your blood stream, taxing your immune system further and causing what is know as "Brain Fog".

  7. Step 7
    Raw Alkaline Vegetables When Possible
     
    Raw Alkaline Vegetables When Possible

    Eat raw foods as much as possible, do not microwave if you can help it and do not overcook your food. Mucous forming foods, such as eggs and milk are acidic and not conducive to optimum health. Vinegar and carbonated drinks are also not suggested.

    Be sure to go over the important resource links provided below. Specially Suggested Diet link to assist you in this transition.

    Feel free to email me with questions.

    ***
    Daughtersofnature.com

Tips & Warnings
  • Take suggested Probiotics and Soil Based Organism (SBOs)
  • Take digestive enzymes. V-gest ™ is formulated with high quality amylase digestive enzymes to aid in the proper digestion of carbohydrates, protein, fats, and dairy products. V-gest is ideal for vegetarians or anyone exhibiting amylase deficiency.
  • Take Candidase it includes two enzymes that help control Candida. In individuals with yeast overgrowth there is often a large amount of undigested fiber in the large intestine. Cellulose is the enzyme that breaks down fiber. It is also the only digestive enzyme our body does not make.
  • Read labels... you will be surprised as to how many products have sugar in them
  • If you want bread or pasta, eat Spelt
  • If you want sweets, use Agave
  • At all cost, avoid white sugar (Do not buy into the "Organic Cane Sugar", its garbage)
  • Avoid Wheat
  • Avoid Eggs
  • Avoid Dairy (Milk doesn't do a body good)
  • Vinegar and carbonated drinks
  • Avoid Meat. If you must eat it, make it organic

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on 7/25/2009 There's a lot of info here to digest, much of it I have found to be accurate in my own experience. I plan to continue natural health disciplines and a vegan diet.

KandieKane said

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on 12/16/2008 This is some great information, thanks for sharing! 5*****

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on 12/16/2008 Yes, more peope, especially women need to know how to cleanse from yeast. I have actually had a battle with this. It is so vital to understand this. Thank you for your article.

SanaAnya said

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on 12/15/2008 Great information! 5*

MotherDove said

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on 12/14/2008 This is vital information. No more indigestion, no more allergies, no more eczema - the cleansing, yeastfree diet that you suggest has a poweful effect on your bealth. Too bad I'd have to live on an island to do this! lol Seriously, good advice and resources. Thank you.

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