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Naturopathic Treatment of Yeast Infections by Dr. Pamela Frank,
BSc (Hons), ND Vaginal yeast infections can be caused by a number of
different organisms, the most commonly known one being Candida albicans.
It has become common to refer to someone with recurring yeast problems as
having Candida or Candidiasis. This may not be technically correct as
it could be any of a number of strains of yeast causing the problems.
Over 200 different species of yeast have been associated with human
infections.
Why Am I Susceptible to Yeast?
This is an excellent question. Yeast is everywhere, it's in our
environment, in our food and resides throughout our bodies. It is
considered an opportunistic pathogen, that is, when it gets an opportunity
to overtake your immune system and cause an infection - it does!
There are several factors that can predispose you to problems with yeast:
- Antibiotic use, even if it was only once and years ago. The
antibiotics can set up a chronic imbalance in the beneficial bacteria in
the digestive tract, leaving it more vulnerable to yeast infection and
weakening your immune system.
- High sugar/starch/alcohol diet - all of these feed yeast really well
- they like that.
- High stress - lowers your immune system function so that you don't
fight off the yeast as well as you should.
- Nutrient deficiencies that leave tissue that is exposed to yeast
unhealthy and so more susceptible to infection
- Hormone imbalances that affect the health of the vaginal wall,
providing the opportunity for yeast to overgrow. Some women will
experience worse problems with yeast while on the birth control pill for
this reason
- Food allergies - low level food allergies or intolerances will make
tissue mildly but chronically inflamed which makes it easier for yeast
to stick to it and cause an infection
- Heavy metals - mercury can promote yeast growth
My Naturopathic Approach to Chronic Yeast Infections
- Remove excess yeast and unwanted bacteria from the digestive tract
and vagina, then restore the good bacteria with a high quality
acidophilus supplement.
- Repair the damage caused by yeast to the linings of the intestines
and vagina.
- Lower or eliminate sugar, refined carbohydrates and alcohol.
- Reduce stress through regular exercise, massage therapy, yoga, tai
chi etc.
- Restore tissue levels of vitamin A and essential fatty acids.
- Through proper diet and liver detoxification, restore healthy
hormone balance.
- Detect and remove food allergies
- Detect any heavy metal toxicity and chelate out the unwanted heavy
metals, especially mercury
Benefits of This Type of Treatment
- Removes yeast from all the tissues to prevent recurrences
- Heals tissues that have been damaged by yeast
- Results in a more healthy diet
- Results in healthier hormone balance and prevention of hormone
related diseases
- A stronger immune system
- Reduced heavy metal burden on your body
- Better energy, feeling more clear headed and focused, improved
vitality
DISCLAIMER: The information provided here may not apply
precisely to your individual situation. Diagnostic and therapeutic choices
must always be tailored to the individual patient's circumstances, and
consultation with a licensed naturopathic physician should be undertaken
before following any of the treatment strategies suggested in this web site. |