Yeast - Should I clean my toothbrush with UV ?

[Guest guest]

I saw a special last night that discussed how much bacteria grows on

your toothbrush. They recommended replacing your toothbrush every 6

weeks and leaving it a UV toothbrush cleaner. Or are there better

methods for keeping your toolbrush bacteria free?

Would this help my yeast problem? Can anyone recommend the best UV

toothbrush cleaner?

Thanks and be well,

> In a message dated 2/9/05 2:28:42 AM Eastern Standard Time,

> writes:

> Subject: Re: gray furry tongue

>

> That is yeast on your tongue......You need the liquid

Nystatin.brush your

> teeth and tongue really good then gargle......only thing that works.

> ======

> Good timing, I just read the following info about this and it was

by doc B ,

> he said use POWDER Nystatin, not liquid ,,, interesting, - celia

in Vt.

> I copied it below and here is the link: h

> ttp://www2.lymenet.org/domino/file.nsf/UID/guidelines

>

> MANAGING YEAST INFECTIONS

>

> Many patients with Lyme Disease develop an overgrowth of yeast.

Therefore, it

> is recommended that on a daily basis the patient eat a full

container of

> yogurt that contains active cultures, and take acidophilus, two

after each meal.

> Here are some suggestions on how to control yeast:

>

> MOUTH: A tongue with a beige coating, bad breath, and dysgeusia are

signs of

> thrush. Whenever the patient brushes their teeth, they must brush

the tongue

> using antiseptic mouthwashes followed by thorough rinsing. Because

the

> effectiveness of a mouthwash is related to how long it is in

contact with the germs,

> it should be kept in the mouth while brushing.

>

> Since yeast germs feed on sugars, have patients avoid simple

carbohydrates,

> starches, fruits, and juices for at least two weeks, or until the

problem is

> gone.

>

> Prescription medications may be necessary. Mycelex troches and

Nystatin

> liquid are not recommended for they contain large amounts of simple

sugars.

> Nystatin oral powder is used, mixed with water, to be swished and

swallowed qid (pc

> and hs). Systemic antifungals (Diflucan, Lamisil, Nizoral) may be

necessary.

>

> The most effective (and drastic) treatment, employed as a last

resort,

> consists of using " Dakin's Solution " as a mouth rinse. This is a

mixture of

> household liquid bleach (Clorox), one teaspoon in four ounces of

water. A small amount

> is held in the mouth while brushing, then spit out, and repeated

until the

> mouth has cleared. This is usually a one-time treatment, but may

have to be

> repeated every few weeks.

>

> After using an antiseptic to clean the mouth, it is necessary to

immediately

> eat yogurt or liquid acidophilus, or chew an acidophilus capsule to

replenish

> the beneficial flora in the mouth. Because the germ count after

such a

> cleaning will be artificially reduced, and because yeasts are

opportunists, they

> would be the first to come back. By having the yogurt or

acidophilus then, a more

> normal oral flora will result and thrush will be better controlled.

>

> INTESTINAL TRACT: An overgrowth of yeast here will ferment dietary

sugars and

> starches, forming acids, gas, and alcohols. Symptoms include gas,

heartburn

> and/or pain in the stomach area, and because of the alcohol, there

can be

> headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness, and wooziness. To clear

intestinal yeast,

> first the tongue and mouth must be cleared so yeast does not

reenter the system

> with every swallow. Avoid sweets, starches, fruits and juices for

two weeks or

> longer to starve the germs. Use PLAIN yogurt daily; acidophilus (2

tid pc)

> can be substituted. Systemic antifungals usually are needed.

>

> VAGINAL: An occasional vaginal yeast infection can be controlled

with

> products such as Monistat cream or suppositories. If it is a

recurrent or ongoing

> problem, then it often reflects a simultaneous intestinal

infection, reinfecting

> the genital area with every bowel movement. Therefore treat the

patient as

> above for intestinal overgrowth, and prescribe topical preparations

such as

> Monistat concurrently for two weeks.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Just a thought - you could probably keep your toothbrush soaking in

diluted hydrogen peroxide and rinse before using. Probably cheaper

than a UV cleaner.

Joe

> > In a message dated 2/9/05 2:28:42 AM Eastern Standard Time,

> > writes:

> > Subject: Re: gray furry tongue

> >

> > That is yeast on your tongue......You need the liquid

> Nystatin.brush your

> > teeth and tongue really good then gargle......only thing that

works.

> > ======

> > Good timing, I just read the following info about this and it

was

> by doc B ,

> > he said use POWDER Nystatin, not liquid ,,, interesting, -

celia

> in Vt.

> > I copied it below and here is the link: h

> > ttp://www2.lymenet.org/domino/file.nsf/UID/guidelines

> >

> > MANAGING YEAST INFECTIONS

> >

> > Many patients with Lyme Disease develop an overgrowth of yeast.

> Therefore, it

> > is recommended that on a daily basis the patient eat a full

> container of

> > yogurt that contains active cultures, and take acidophilus, two

> after each meal.

> > Here are some suggestions on how to control yeast:

> >

> > MOUTH: A tongue with a beige coating, bad breath, and dysgeusia

are

> signs of

> > thrush. Whenever the patient brushes their teeth, they must

brush

> the tongue

> > using antiseptic mouthwashes followed by thorough rinsing.

Because

> the

> > effectiveness of a mouthwash is related to how long it is in

> contact with the germs,

> > it should be kept in the mouth while brushing.

> >

> > Since yeast germs feed on sugars, have patients avoid simple

> carbohydrates,

> > starches, fruits, and juices for at least two weeks, or until

the

> problem is

> > gone.

> >

> > Prescription medications may be necessary. Mycelex troches and

> Nystatin

> > liquid are not recommended for they contain large amounts of

simple

> sugars.

> > Nystatin oral powder is used, mixed with water, to be swished

and

> swallowed qid (pc

> > and hs). Systemic antifungals (Diflucan, Lamisil, Nizoral) may

be

> necessary.

> >

> > The most effective (and drastic) treatment, employed as a last

> resort,

> > consists of using " Dakin's Solution " as a mouth rinse. This is a

> mixture of

> > household liquid bleach (Clorox), one teaspoon in four ounces of

> water. A small amount

> > is held in the mouth while brushing, then spit out, and repeated

> until the

> > mouth has cleared. This is usually a one-time treatment, but may

> have to be

> > repeated every few weeks.

> >

> > After using an antiseptic to clean the mouth, it is necessary to

> immediately

> > eat yogurt or liquid acidophilus, or chew an acidophilus capsule

to

> replenish

> > the beneficial flora in the mouth. Because the germ count after

> such a

> > cleaning will be artificially reduced, and because yeasts are

> opportunists, they

> > would be the first to come back. By having the yogurt or

> acidophilus then, a more

> > normal oral flora will result and thrush will be better

controlled.

> >

> > INTESTINAL TRACT: An overgrowth of yeast here will ferment

dietary

> sugars and

> > starches, forming acids, gas, and alcohols. Symptoms include

gas,

> heartburn

> > and/or pain in the stomach area, and because of the alcohol,

there

> can be

> > headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness, and wooziness. To clear

> intestinal yeast,

> > first the tongue and mouth must be cleared so yeast does not

> reenter the system

> > with every swallow. Avoid sweets, starches, fruits and juices

for

> two weeks or

> > longer to starve the germs. Use PLAIN yogurt daily; acidophilus

(2

> tid pc)

> > can be substituted. Systemic antifungals usually are needed.

> >

> > VAGINAL: An occasional vaginal yeast infection can be controlled

> with

> > products such as Monistat cream or suppositories. If it is a

> recurrent or ongoing

> > problem, then it often reflects a simultaneous intestinal

> infection, reinfecting

> > the genital area with every bowel movement. Therefore treat the

> patient as

> > above for intestinal overgrowth, and prescribe topical

preparations

> such as

> > Monistat concurrently for two weeks.

> >

> >

> >