| There are many kinds of fungi (called candida
and tinea) which can infect the skin and/or mucous membranes; they may
also grow under the nails, between toes, or on the insidel surfaces of
the colon and other vital organs. Fungal infection of the skin is most
common in places where skin is often moist and one skin surface is in
contact with another, for example the groin area "jock itch" and between
the toes "athlete's foot". However, moist, possibly itchy, red patches
anywhere on the body may also indicate fungal infection. In babies, a
fungal infection like diaper rash makes the skin bright red in
light-skinned babies and darker brown in dark-skinned babies. Fungal
infection of the mouth is called oral thrush, a condition in which
creamy looking white patches form on the tongue and the mucous membranes
of the mouth. If the patches are scraped off, bleeding can happen. This
condition is most common in infants and in those with compromised immune
systems. Nursing mothers sometimes develop a candida infection of the
nipples that causes severe pain while feeding. This can be further
complicated if the baby develops oral thrush; it can lead to a ping-pong
type effect in which mother and baby continually re-infect each other.
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Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
Multi-vitamin
&
Mineral supplement |
10 |
contains vitamin E, vitamin B ,
vitamin C,
garlic, copper, and zinc which are all helpful in
both the treatment and prevention of fungal infections as well
as urinary tract and bladder
infections. These
nutrients are required for general good health and well being. |
| Acidophilus |
10 |
helps improve nutrient
absorption in the body. |
| Garlic |
10 |
the herb Garlic also helps boost the immune
system and is a natural antibiotic.. |
| Bioflavonoids |
9 |
bioflavonoids produce an antibacterial effect |
| Aloe
vera |
8 |
strengthens white blood cells |
| Shepherd's
Purse |
8 |
this herb is good for blood flow
issues as well as various forms of infection such as fungal
infection and urinary infection. It works well in
combination with aloe vera and myrrh resin. |
| Olive
leaf extract |
8 |
herb that is powerful healer of
microbial infections |
| Watercress |
9 |
tonic type herb that is very good for kidney, liver,
bladder, and urinary system health. |
| vitamin C |
9 |
works with bioflavonoids to strengthen immune function |
| vitamin B
complex |
8 |
needed for good digestion and
healthy nervous system, it also servers in all healing
processes in the body. |
| Pantothenic
acid |
8 |
vitamin B5 aids in formations of
antibodies and also with the body utilization of nutrients |
| vitamin E |
8 |
fights infectious bacteria and
infections and it serves to strengthen the body's immune system |
| Zinc |
9 |
needed for body tissue repair and immune system |
| Carotenoids |
8 |
work with vitamin A for healing of
membranes, skin, and to boost the immune system |
| vitamin
A |
8 |
aids in healing and work with
carotenoids |
Fungal infection under the nails "paronychia"
or between the toes may cause discoloration and swelling, and
the nails may become raised above the surface of the nail bed.
In fungal infection of the vagina. yeast
infection, a cheesy discharge is present, usually
accompanied by intense itching. Ringworm
is a fungal infection of the skin or scalp characterized by
the development of small red spots that grow to a size of
about one-quarter inch in diameter. As the spots expand, the
centers tend to heal and clear while the borders are raised,
red, and scaly, giving them a ring like appearance. Like other
fungal infections, ringworm can be very itchy. Recurrent
fungal infections are a common sign of depressed immune
function. The people most likely to be affected are people who
have diseases like cancer, diabetes,
or HIV human immunodeficiency virus. Women who use a lot of
oral contraceptives and people who take a lot of
antibiotics are also at risk of fungal infection more often. Obesity
also puts one at more risk to infections as well.
Other Changes To Make
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drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
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eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
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nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
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juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
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do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
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carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
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a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
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do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
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do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
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use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
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brown rice is good to eat
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avoid red meat and animal fats
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reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
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fast a few days a month
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get at least 8 hours of sleep
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exercise light to moderate amounts
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avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
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do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
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do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
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do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
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do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
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