[Kee Wan]

ASside from the dietary changes - like eliminating breads, sugar and so on....

I have a terible candida problem under my breasts and on some other "uncomfortable" places.

I try to keep the areas clean and dry - but working where I do (I load trucks for UPS) I am always wet.....

I actually did break down and go see a doctor - but all he said was to put Spray powder on it 2x a day for 2 weeks - THis is 3 weeks later - and it's bnot burning like it was - raw and SERIOUSLY painful - but its' still there - and not appearing to go away.

Any recomendations??

 

[Jaclynne]

You might try adding caprylic acid to your diet. It is commonly recommended for candida.

 

[Karen]

I had the same problem. Candida is a yeast/fungal problem. My doctor prescribed a cream that was very expensive. Turned out it's exactly the same ingredients as Lamisil -- which you can get over the counter much cheaper. The Lamisil worked like a charm!

Also try adding yogurt to your diet which helps.

 

[tallpines]

Acidophilis!
When I have an obvious problem, I take 6-9 capsules a day.
It will do the same thing as yogurt.

It can be found near the vitamins at the pharmacy.

If I'm not having an obvious problem, I try to eat a serving of yogurt each day

I've not done it, but I've heard that spreading plain yogurt directly to the affected area(s) will bring immediate soothing relief from symptoms.

 

[halfpint]

I take several things for yeast infections, as I don't want them to get bad or reoccur.

I normally take acidophilis, and eat a lot of yogurt (plain with fresh or frozen fruit). If my daughter or I have a flare up, I add caprylic acid, use a lot of oregano in my diet, and increase my acidophilis amount. For spots on the skin, I use Jason's Tea tree powder as the powder helps absorb the moisture and the Tea Tree helps kill the fungus on the skin.

Normally I wear cotton underclothes. However for yeast, I've found that since cotton holds moisture this will increase the problem if I'm in a situation that I'll sweat a lot, so I'll wear nylon panties and use a pantiliner and change it each time I use the rest room, and wear a nylon bra.

I never had a yeast infection until right after my daughter had one from being hospitalized with a severe infection. I personally think they are contagious, as often if either my daughter or I would get and infection the other would have it soon. So now when one of us gets one, I take the above precautions on both of us.

Dawn

 

[culpeper]

Try to keep the area as dry as possible. Use a hair dryer after a shower. Get some special baby-bottom powder to help with this. Sunlight will help, but I understand if you don't take that option .

Acidophillus is a must, or at least plenty of yoghurt. Start using the moment you notice any rash or soreness, or along with antibiotic treatment as a routine. Antibiotics kill 'good' bacteria as well as the 'bad' ones - the acidopillus replaces the goodies to help fight infection.

Garlic, eaten often, will protect against diseases such as cholera, candida, typhus, staphyloccus, salmonella and dysentery. A decoction of the bulb, used diluted as a wash, is also effective as a preventative of infection during the nursing of patients suffering from these diseases.

Fungal diseases include Tinea, Thrush, Jock Itch and Ringworm, amongst others. The following herbs are useful in the treatment of fungal disorders: the oil from the roots of Angelica, applied externally; a tea made from the flowers of Calendula used as a wash or vaginal douche, or added to a bath; the juice from the bulb of Garlic, diluted and used as a wash, or Garlic eaten; the essential oil of Rose Scented Geranium, Cinnamon, Clove, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Thyme, Lemongrass, Mandarine, Tea Tree, Oregano, Palmarose, Rosewood, Spearmint, applied externally.

Pau d'arco tea (also called lapacho or taheebo) has antimicrobial properties and is used to treat intestinal and vaginal candidiasis (topically and internally).

If susceptible to Candida, avoid if possible using antibiotics. Avoid foods high in sugar or yeast, alcoholic beverages, cheeses, dried fruit or peanuts. Use Stevia to sweeten foods.

It's very important to keep up the treatment for several weeks after the condition has seemed to have cleared up. One single spore left, and it's back to Square One again.

Also important to use fresh towels each time, and to wash the towels, and use some tea-tree oil or other antifungal oil in the final rinse water. One little spore....

Also, try changing undies several times a day to keep things dry 'down there'.

 

[Marchwind]

You might also want to try spreading either the Yogurt or sprinkle the powdered acidophilus on the area and let it sit. Maybe one day after work.

One note on buying acidophilus. From everything I have read and been told the only really effective acidophilus is only sold in the refrigerated section, otherwise it may contain preservatives. It should also always be kept in the fridge. This is also sold under the name of probiotics, just like what you give your goats

Good luck!

 

[marinemomtatt]

I'm sure Culpeper meant to add that one should never apply EO's to the skin (Neat) without first diluting with oil (or water). EO's can cause severe burns.
There are a couple of exceptions to this rule...Lavender is one