Re: thxs! antifungals, NATURAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Saccharomyces boulardii can also be added to this comprehensive list.

Senta

Thank you!

From your list, it looks like our Probiotic has some antifungal

properties in it and from reading other posts I don't think I want

to double up (add another one) as it sounds like 'yeast' then

becomes a problem.

This is great information - if we do change or quit the Probiotic,

then I know what to go get to keep the antifungal.

thxs

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> HERE IS A LIST OF NATURAL ANTIFUNGALS TAKEN FROM THE KNOW THE

CAUSE WEBSITE...

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> All of the following may be found either at your local health food

store or through one of our recommended distributors:

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> GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT (GSE): Grapefruit seed extract has been

used in the treatment of human fungal infections. It is more

effective at killing yeast than bleach, colloidal silver, tea tree

oil and iodine (Sachs, The Authoritative Guide to Grapefruit Seed

Extract, 1997). In the liquid form, it has a bitter taste and must

be diluted in water or juice (carrot juice) or baby's milk. It can

be used for topical conditions as well as internal problems. There

have been no side effects observed with use of GSE.

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> D-LIMONENE: found in essential oils of lemons, oranges,

grapefruit, caraway, dill, bergamot, peppermint, spearmint, grasses

and tomatoes. D-limonene is among a group of chemicals known as

monoterpenes. These substances have been shown to cause regression

and prevention of recurrence of mammary tumors in rats (Gould.

Cancer Chemoprevention and Therapy by monoterpenes. Environmental

Health Perspective, 1997. 105:5977-5979). They also have a direct

tumorstatic effect, meaning they inhibit the growth of tumors, as

well has the ability to block the initiation and promotion phases of

carcinogenesis (Gould).

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> CAPRYLIC ACID a fatty acid derived from coconuts. Caprylic acid is

safe and effective at killing yeast. Follow directions on the

individual product label for correct doses.

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> PROBIOTICS: indiscriminant use of antibiotics leads to overgrowth

of the normal intestinal yeast, which may either initiate problems

or compound existing symptoms. By replacing the normal intestinal

flora, yeast overgrowth may be inhibited. Probiotics are these

normal flora, and include such species as Lactobacillus acidophilus,

Bifidobacteria, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus

thermophilus, among others. These are bacteria used in making yogurt-

they are the " live active cultures " you see in the ingredients.

They are important for the manufacture of B vitamins. They also

protect against radiation damage, cancer, eczema, acne, allergies,

and digestion disorders (Chaitow et al. Probiotics, 1995).

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> OLIVE LEAF EXTRACT: Olive leaf extract " has the ability to kill

invading fungus rather than merely inhibiting its growth " (,

1997). It contains a phenolic compound called oleuropein, which has

antiviral, antifungal, antiprotozoal, and antibacterial properties

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> GARLIC: Garlic in its natural form is a highly effective, broad-

spectrum antifungal (Mowrey, 1986). It can be eaten whole, cooked in

recipes, ground up in a carrot juice, or taken as a supplement that

offers it in its whole, albeit dried, form.

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> MALIC ACID: Malic acid is found in apple cider vinegar. Although

vinegars and most sauces are not encouraged in an antifungal diet,

malic acid is antifungal. One might use a teaspoon of apple cider

vinegar diluted in a glass of water to consume once or twice a day.

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> UNDECYLENIC ACID: An organic fatty acid expressed from castor bean

oil that, in the older days, was listed and used as a pharmaceutical

antifungal agent. Today, it can be found in an over the counter form

and used for the same purpose in products such as Formula SF 722

(Thorne Research). It is also used in many over the counter

antifungal powders such as those used to treat athlete's

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jock itch. It has approximately six times the antifungal activity of

caprylic acid (Neuhauser, 1954). It can also be found in UGN:

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nts.com/UGN.html>

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> PAU D'ARCO: May be taken in a capsule or a tea. The bark of this

rainforest tree is inherently antifungal. Follow individual product

directions for proper use.

> Tea Tree Oil: A topical antifungal that should never be used

internally, although at one time the leaves of the tree were boiled

to form a tea that was consumed in order to prevent scurvy. The oil

is derived from the indiginous Australian tree, melaleuca

alternifolia, and it has been used for centuries as a general

antiseptic, meaning that it kills a wide variety of germs (Carson

and Riley, 1998). Studies at the University of Western Australia

have documented antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties

of tea tree oil. For skin problems, either direct, full strength

application or dilution with water for washing purposes is

recommended.

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> CARROT JUICE (Carrots): An article in The Journal of Microbiology

in 1988 discussed antifungal properties of carrots. Despite their

carbohydrate content, which can be rather high, say, if a large

carrot juice is consumed, we generally feel that the nutritional and

antifungal properties of carrots outweighs this concern- enjoy a

carrot juice today!

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> HERBS AND VITAMINS: Most herbs and many vitamins that display

health benefits, like the antioxidants (Vit. E, A, C, Zinc, etc.),

have antifungal properties (Costantini, 1998). For example, ascorbic

acid (vitamin C) is added to commercial applesauce to prevent the

growth of fungi in the jars and cans. We feel that this ability to

inhibit fungi may be more responsible for their benefit than their

mere nutritional qualities can provide alone, given the documented

ability of fungi to cause disease and illness. Please note that if

fungi can cause disease, it would probably not be a good idea to

supplement with brewer's yeast, a common practice in the nutritional

arena.

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> others are:

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> goldenseal

> colloid silver

> oxygen (Bioxy Cleanse)

> oil of oregano

> red thyme oil

> Biotin 8000 mcg

> Barberry

> Oregon Grape (THIS ONE REALLY HELPED MY HUSBAND'S BREAKOUT ON THIS

HANDS AND A PERSISTENT MOIST COUGH WHEN FIVE DOCTORS DIDN'T KNOW

WHAT TO DO.)

> cloves

> Kolroex

> diatomaceous earth (not an herb - mechanically kills yeast &

paasites in intestines)

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