Natural cures for Candida are wide-ranging since the symptoms that it causes are so broad. Possible cures, such as probiotics, changing one's diet so that it is as sugar-free and carb-free as possible, therefore depriving Candida of it's main source of food and riding yourself of antibiotic treatment, which many consider the original cause of Candida are all popular choices. But if none of those options work for you, what can you do? There are several herbal and all-natural options available.
-Shark Liver Oil
One of the most popular natural cures for candida overgrowth is the addition of shark liver oil to your diet. It's believed that shark liver oil does wonders for the body when it comes to improving the health of the immune system. This is important for sufferers of Candida since the best weapon we all have against Candida running wild in our bodies is our own immune system.
-Grapefruit Seed Extract
Another popular natural cure for Candida is grapefruit seed extract. Grapefruit seed extract is an anti-fungal solution that helps to raise the bodies pH back to a level where it becomes too acidic for the Candida to live. Helping to raise the bodies' pH level back to healthy levels is an effective way to treat Candida.
-Garlic
Garlic is one of the age old natural cures for candida as well as many other ailments. It's believed that garlic can inhibit the growth of Candida in the human body since it does have some antimicrobial properties. An even more effective version of garlic, a purified extract known as allyl alcohol, has shown to be effective in killing yeast, and therefore Candida, in lab tests. The same tests have shown that the garlic can start working within hours of ingestion, making it a popular choice.
-Natural Oils
Certain oils have also demonstrated an ability to kill or suppress Candida in lab tests on animals. Natural oils from cayenne pepper, cloves and especially oregano have been tested and shown to be quite effective natural cures for candida overgrowth. They showed an ability to reduce the amount of Candida in animals with a suppressed immune system and an ability to reduce the overall number of colonies of Candida in animals, as well.
Tea tree oil is high on the list of natural cures for candida overgrowth and has shown good anti-fungal properties, as well as anti-Candida properties. Tea tree oil works best when rubbed into the skin in areas where the Candida infection is present, like the feet or anywhere where a Candida-caused outbreak of psoriasis has occurred. Studies showed that the tea tree oil weakened the cell walls of the yeast, making them easier for the bodies immune system to kill off.
-Whey Protein
Lactoferrin, which comes from whey protein, has been shown in lab studies to help the body fight off yeasts, bacteria and even some parasites. It has shown to survive the stomachs digestive juices and make its way into the intestine where it can battle the Candida.
Because Candida is a fairly new condition and is still so controversial, there really is no medical consensus as to the best natural cure. The best choice for anyone looking to treat their Candida is to speak with a doctor, or at the very least a trained dietician about what treatment is best for you.
T.H. Rushdan is a naturalist with a passion for alternative medicine.
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