| Leukorrhea is a thick and whitish colored vaginal
discharge. It is often a symptom of vaginal infection, such as that
caused by the one-celled microorganism "Trichomonas vaginalis",
"chlamydia", or "monilia" (also known as yeast, or
"Candida albicans"). It may also be caused by too much
douching, a vitamin B complex deficiency, the use of antibiotics or
oral contraceptives, or intestinal parasitic
worms. Leukorrhea often occurs in women who have diabetes or are
pregnant. The amount of the discharge increases as estrogen levels in
the body are elevated. Leukorrhea may occur with other symptoms, like
burning and itching of the vulva. Blood present in the discharge may
indicate a more serious disorder.
| Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
Multi-vitamin
and
Mineral supplement |
10 |
should
contain B vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin
D, acidophilus, zinc, magnesium, and calcium
which are all required for good general health and well
being. Helpful if the formula had acidophilus to help
restore good bacteria. |
| Essential
Fatty acids |
10 |
They aid in
healing inflammation related problems and serve also as an
anti-fungal agent. They are needed by the body for a healthy
nervous system and good skin. |
| Garlic |
9 |
this herb has
anti-fungal properties useful for vaginal fungus infections
like vaginitis and leukorrhea. |
| B Vitamins |
10 |
B
vitamins are very important for the proper function of your brain and nervous system.
Supplements with natural vitamin B aid in the treatment and
prevention of vaginal infections as well as overall female health. Women with leukorrhea are often lacking in B vitamins which
also provide aid
with stress, depression,
and related disorders. |
| vitamin
E |
7 |
this important mineral
strengthens the body's immune system and aids in proper utilization of vitamin A |
| vitamin
A |
7 |
helps with the healing
of mucous membranes and immune function. |
| Magnesium |
7 |
this mineral has a calming effect
in the body and it helps to relieve stress and its effects. |
| Calcium |
7 |
this mineral that works
well in combination with magnesium to help relieve being
irritable and moody. |
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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