Guest guest Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Hi, Candida keeps coming up and I found a clipped article on this subject. Wish I could give a reference and date, but I didn't make note. Since I am a strong believer in garlic, it is quite interesting to me. Quote: " INFECTION - Studies have repeatedly confirmed that garlic is effective against bacteria, yeasts and fungi. It is, in fact, as strong as numerous prescription drugs, and certainly safer. Garlic is anti-parasitic, anti-viral and anti-protozoan, as well. It has been found effective against opportunistic microbes such as the herpes virus and Candida. Even antibiotic-resistant bacteria succumb to garlic's potent properties. Garlic has also been found to be effective against E-Coli, the most common cause of 'traveler's diarrhea'. Externally, garlic has been used successfully to treat wound and open sore infections in the form of fresh compresses. " End quote. I read once that under black light that garlic will fluoresce. If the above article is true, and I believe it to be, then garlic would cure Candida. Jean *************************** > > This was written by Dr. Jaquelyn McCandless, it might help shed some light on > things. > > There is a phenomenon that happens to some people that as the immune system is > shifting (usually from T2 to T1) right after starting LDN, the immune system > drops and people get an infection, cold, flu, cold sore, etc. which is usually > short lived. Candida tends to overgrow or a virus will flare up. These > infections are usually short-lived unless something like candida and gut > bacteria needs treatment. > > As usual, I need to emphasize that seldom is LDN a stand-alone treatment, but > accompanies other strategies their body needs, especially a healthy diet. > > Are you a big bread/carbohydrate/sugar eater? > Ever been tested for candida (yeast) or gut bacterial infestation? > Ever been checked for hypothyroidism? > > Would you be willing to stop all casein (milk products) and gluten (wheat, > rye, barley and oats) for a week and see if you feel better? A study done > several years ago showed that 30% of us have some degree of celiac disease > (intolerance/allegy to wheat) even though the clinical symptoms may not be > obvious enough to alert most people to that. When anyone in that 30% of > persons stops eating wheat, they feel a lot better. The LDN may be acting like > the opioid antagonist it is and causing a withdrawal reaction from taking away > your fix, even if only for a few hours. > > Try to hang in there for awhile longer, and it will probably get better. These > setbacks usually do not last long unless something like a yeast infection is > stubborn without specific treatment. > Dr. JM > > MORE BELOW > > Q: Dr. JM or anyone- Does LDN cause candida? > > A: LDN has been noted to aggravate yeast infections and other latent > pathogens, viruses, etc. as the immune system is making early adjustments. It > is good to have natural yeast remedies on board when LDN is started > (grapefruit seed extract, Candex, lauricidin, hi-potency probiotics, etc) to > help offset this > possibility. (And of course a good dietary regime that does not encourage gut > inflammation which is usually the predecessor to pathogen invasion). > > Dr. Jaquelyn McCandless > > posted by > > ============================================================ > >> >> I have read a number of posts about LDN exacerbating candida issues. >> I'd be really grateful if someone could explain why this is thought to >> be an issue - not explain the mechanism of action but what anecdotal >> evidence there to confirm this. Thanks very much indeed >> >> Dominic >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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