Candida Yeast The Modern Curse on Civilization
Candida Albicans, also known as thrush, is a negative yeast infection
that starts in the digestive system and then spreads to other parts of
the 
body.
Women are most likely to get yeast infections although millions of men
have the condition. Yeast infections are uncomfortable, irritating and
at times embarrassing for women. Holistic medical doctors teach us that
yeast is often started by taking antibiotics for other health conditions.
In a balanced state yeast population is controlled by the friendly bacteria
Lactobacillus Acidophilus. If this balance is disrupted the yeast can overpopulate
and cause infections commonly known as candida yeast infection or thrush.
The candida and bacteria associated with it can get into the blood stream
from where it may find its way to other parts of the body leading to sore
joints, chest pain, sinus problems and worse. Candida covers the intestinal
walls which interfers with digestion and food nutrients. This prevents
the body from functioning normally and can lead to numerous health problems:
bloating, gas, food reactions and allergies, constipation, diarrhea and
a host of digestive complaints. Candida can also spread to the vaginal
area, the prostate, the heart, lungs, liver and cause numerous symptoms
and illnesses. Candida
Yeast The modern curse on civilization
Many women find after taking antibiotics, they get vaginal yeast infections
(because their normal bacterial balance has been lost). Antibiotics bring
on
fungal and yeast infections thus will eventually be seen
as one additional cause of cancer since more and more oncologists are seeing
yeast and fungal infections as an integral part of cancer and its cause.
We know that there is a relationship between Candida and chronic illnesses
because when we treat the yeast and have the patient follow programs designed
to control the yeast, the patient responds remarkably even after many previous
medical treatment programs for unrelated conditions failed. Antibiotics
are a common cause of Candida. Antibiotics destroy both harmful bacteria
and good bacteria. When antibiotics destroy friendly bacteria it gives
the Candida a chance to begin to multiply. Anyone who has 
been
treated with antibiotics for acne, major dental work or any condition where
antibiotic use has been frequent, more than 1 course of 7-10 days, is a
prime Candidate for Candida.
Candida is actually a mold which inhabits the body, generally arising
in the colon. However, the word "yeast infection" is generally used to
refer to when the candida mold has grown out of control, (due to a compromised
immune system, use of antibiotics, refined
sugar,
chlorinated water, and alcohol use), and
begun to create harmful effects within the body. Thus to say, "I think
I have a candida or yeast infection," would mean that you have an overgrowth
of the candida or yeast mold. The Candida mold feeds off of the food that
you eat, especially sugars and starches. This takes away from the nutrients
you need to survive. The mold then begins to produce it's own waste products.
These wastes are toxic to the system and cause many of the sicknesses and
diseases which plagues the population today.
Dr.
Lisa Landymore-Lin wrote all about this in her book Poisonous Prescriptions
asking, ‘Do Antibiotics Cause Asthma and Diabetes?’
We are now even beginning to question the role of antibiotics as a cause
of cancer since they do lead to pathogen overgrowth especially in the area
of yeast and fungi. Chris Woollams writes, “It is estimated that 70 per
cent of the British population have a yeast infection. The primary cause
of this is our love of antibiotics.
Normally,
candida albicans lives peacefully in our intestines
and elsewhere, in harmony with other flora that keep the yeast in check.
Take an antibiotic and all this changes. By suppressing the normal flora,
candida takes over and problems begin. In its mild form the result is diarrhea
or a yeast infection. Dr. Elmer Cranton says that, “Yeast overgrowth
is partly iatrogenic (caused by the medical profession) and can be caused
by antibiotics and cortisone
medications. A diet high in sugar also promotes overgrowth of yeast. A
highly refined diet common in industrialized nations not only promotes
growth of yeast, but is also deficient in many of the essential vitamins
and minerals needed by the immune system. Chemical colorings, flavorings,
preservatives, stabilizers, emulsifiers, etc., add more to stress on the
immune
system"
Greg B. Wilson, Ph.D. and James B. Daily, Jr., Ph.D. - "Our health
is directly influenced by our immune system. The onset of almost
all infectious and degenerative disease is preceded or accompanied by inadequate
immune response. With intensifying concerns about the perils
of vaccinations and antibiotic resistant
organisms, a new weapon against disease is sorely needed.
Transfer
factors are such a weapon, and based upon almost 50 years of research,
transfer factors appear to be highly effective with few, if any, side effects.
If our immune systems are functioning normally, transfer factors are produced
after we are exposed to infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, fungi,
and parasites. Recent research, however, provides evidence that transfer
factors, even from another animal such as a cow, can enable us to develop
immunity to infectious agents before we are actually exposed to them.
In addition, transfer factor administration can accelerate our immune response
once we have been infected. This new approach to optimizing the immune
response to infectious agents promises to revolutionize our approach to
disease prevention and control!"
Transfer
Factor in chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis "Results
of conventional treatment of female non-bacterial recurrent cystitis (NBRC)
are discouraging. Most patients show an unexpected high incidence of vaginal
candidiasis, while their cell mediated immunity to Herpes simplex
viruses (HSV) and Candida antigens seems impaired, and it is known that
the persistence of mucocutaneous chronic candidiasis is mainly due to a
selective defect of CMI to Candida antigens. Twenty nine women suffering
of NBRC, and in whom previous treatment with antibiotics and non-steroid
anti-inflammatory drugs was unsuccessful, underwent oral
Transfer
Factor (TF) therapy. TF specific to Candida and/or to HSV was administered
bi-weekly for the first 2 weeks, and then once a week for the following
6 months. No side effects were observed during treatment. The total observation
period of our cohort was 24379 days with 353 episodes of cystitis recorded
and a cumulative relapse index (RI) of 43. The observation period during
and after treatment was 13920 days with 108 relapses and a cumulative RI
of 23 (P < 0.0001). It, thus, seems that specific TF may be capable
of controlling NBRC and alleviate the symptoms." Use
of transfer factor for the treatment of recurrent non-bacterial female
cystitis (NBRC)
There are over 3,000 published papers and 50 years of research on transfer
factors. There are thousands of case reports on the effectiveness of Transfer
Factor and Transfer Factor Plus. There has also been a lab study and a
human study done with these products. In addition, the International Transfer
Factor Society sponsors an International Symposium every three years on
the findings of transfer factor research. The Eleventh International Transfer
Factor Congress was held in Monterey, Mexico in March of 1999.
"Transfusion of a Candida-specific
transfer
factor has been reported to be very successful (remission for > 10
years) when combined with antifungal" Chronic
Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
You can
learn more about Transfer Factor QandA about Transfer Factor - Education
and Instinct - An Explanation of T-Factors Plus By William J. Hennen, Ph.D.
- Transfer Factor for Animals - Transfer Factor for children
Where
to purchase Transfer Factor
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All-Natural
Treatment Method That Permanently Eliminates Yeast Infections
Former Yeast Infection Sufferer Reveals The Only Holistic System In
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Not only does it deal with a sensitive subject in an informative, practical
way but it explains the underlying causes, symptoms and natural treatments
and actually gets to the root cause of the infection rather than
just tackling the symptoms that so many other treatments seem to 
do.
Easy and quick to use remedies that can be used everyday and have a whole
host of other healthy benefits as well. In a nutshell it delivers a holistic
approach to ridding the body of a Yeast Infection naturally, safely and
permanently which of course is the desired result. Cure Yeast Infection
without drugs or typical Yeast Infection treatments. Drugs, creams and
typical Yeast Infection treatments sometimes work in a partial way and
temporarily and the side effects are nasty. The tiny handful Yeast Infection
sufferers who have learned how to treat their Yeast Infection from within
and without ever using drugs or over the counters are the only people in
the world who keep their system clear of candida infection permanently.
Now you can learn these Yeast Infection cure secrets from a nutritionist
and a former sufferer who knows from real-world experience exactly how
it's done. more
Low thyroid is very
common in cases of Candida. The thyroid gland has an important effect
on the immune system. Adequate thyroid function also helps the digestive
system operate correctly. As pointed out earlier, lack of proper digestive
secretions can cause reduction of friendly bacteria. Constipation is also
common with low thyroid. Body temperature will drop if thyroid function
is low. A drop in body temperature stops 
many
different chemical reactions from taking place. Some of these chemical
reactions stop Candida overgrowth.
Imune Deficiency - Any condition that results in
a weakened immune system can bring about Candida. Most notable are
AIDSand
CANCER.
Candida can be considered a side effect of these more threatening illnesses.
Parasites and intestinal worms are more
common then anyone would think. Some researchers have estimated that over
85% of all people living in North America and Canada have parasites. Parasites
can be large worm-like creatures or small microscopic organisms. Either
type destroy friendly bacteria in the intestines making yeast overgrowth
possible. (natural parasites remedies)
Oral birth control pills are mostly the hormone estrogen. Supplemental
estrogen in the synthetic form has been found to promote the growth of
yeast. Several years ago the Great Smokies Medical lab published studies
showing that hormones could effect intestinal bacteria. A common compliant
of women on birth control pills is yeast infection. The copper IUD is another
possible yeast promoter. It has been observed by David Watts, Ph.D., that
copper promotes the growth of yeast. Often copper IUD users develop excessive
levels of copper in their tissues. Excess copper can depress the adrenal,
thyroid and immune systems of the body. This can make it more difficult
for the body to resist yeast.
SYMPTOMS:
* Food Allergies
* Chronic Fatigue
* Digestive Problems
* Weight gain
* Skin Rashes
* Low Sex Drive
* Immune Disorders
* Joint and Muscle Pain
* Headaches
* Menstrual Irregularities
* Depression
Yeast
infection of the genital tract caused by Candida albicans - Candida albicans
infections are becoming increasingly common, especially in women. Such
genital infections usually develop by the yeast spreading from normal skin
or intestinal flora, uncommonly from a sexual partner. Two important
factors contribute to this increase in cases: use of wide-spectrum anti-biotics
and women using oral contraceptives. Predisposing factors include pregnancy,
menstruation, diabetes mellitus, constrictive
clothing, taking immuno-suppressive drugs or steroids.
Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics
Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome and the Yeast Connection
By William G. Crook, M.D.
During the past seven or eight years, professionals and the public have
been reading and hearing about a disorder that in the words of Dr. David
Bell of New York is a "disease with a thousand names." Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Although this disorder has been described for 
decades,
even centuries, it came to the attention of the public following a 1984
outbreak which affected several hundred people in Incline Village, Nevada,
a resort town on the shores of Lake Tahoe.
It initially was called the Chronic Epstein-Barr
Virus Syndrome (CEBVS). However, laboratory studies showed that a lot
of people with this disorder did not have elevated levels of antibodies
to the Epstein-Barr virus. In the spring of 1988, the name was changed
to the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. And that's the name most people have been
using. However, Dr. Paul Cheney and associates in North Carolina have suggested
another name, Chronic Fatigue And Immune Deficiency Syndrome (CFIDS).
Still other people didn't like that name either because they felt that
the word "fatigue" in the name trivialized the disorder. And they suggested
still another name, Chronic Immune Deficiency Syndrome
(CIDS).
Even before CIFS came to the attention of most Americans, people in
England, Australia, New Zealand and Canada had been writing and talking
about a disorder which they called Myalgic
Encephalomyelitis (ME). Epidemics of this disorder developed in several
hospitals in the United Kingdom including the Royal Free Hospital. So it
was called the Royal Free Disease. Epidemics also occurred in Iceland where
it was called the Akureyri Disease. Then, in Australia, it was called by
a different name.
Another group of professionals in the United States have described a
closely related (or perhaps identical) disorder which they have labeled
Fibromyalgia
Syndrome (FMS). And, as readers of Healthline know, during the past
few years many professionals and nonprofessionals in the United States
and other countries have learned of the observations of Dr. C. Orian Truss
who described a disorder with similar symptoms which he called Chronic
Candidiasis.
To learn more about CFS, I attended conferences sponsored by Brown University
(1988), the University of California (1989) andthe CIFIDS Association (1990).
At each of these conferences, speakers including Dr. Robert Hallowitz and
Dr. Carol Jessop reported that the majority of their patients with CFS
responded favorably to a comprehensive program which included a sugar-free
special diet and antifungal medications including Nystatin, Nizoral and
Diflucan.
Because
of my interest in CFS, about a year ago I began working on a new illustrated
book titled Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome and the Yeast Connection -- a "get well" guide
for people with this often misunderstood disorder -- and those who care
for them. (Publication date: July 24, 1992.)
This book will discuss the many factors which play a part in causing
the illness known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. These include viral infections,
food sensitivities, chemical pollutants, nutritional deficiencies, parasites
and psychological stress.
In some individuals with CFS, the illness develops suddenly following
an acute epidemic viral infection similar to the one that occurred in Incline
Village, Nevada in 1984 or the Los Angeles Hospital in 1930. Yet the observations
of Carol Jessop, a leading CFS clinician and researcher, show that this
disorder often develops insidiously -- especially in individuals who give
a history of:
* Repeated courses of antibiotic
drugs in childhood, adolescence or adult years
* Recurrent vaginal yeast infections
* Diets loaded with sugar and alcohol
And, like many physicians who are working with patients with the Candida-Related
Complex, Dr. Jessop found that most people with CFS can be helped by a
comprehensive treatment program which includes:
* A sugar-free nutritious diet
* Antifungal medication
* Unpolluted home
and work environment
* Psychological support
* Essential fatty acids
* Nutritional
supplements including magnesium
Essential Nutrients Deficiency
Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D. says that marine phytoplankton
contains almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health
by providing the raw materials to make new cells that function normally.
Marine phytoplankton has been called "the most nutritionally dense foods
on the planet". Containing a wide range of trace elements, amino
acids, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, enzymes and cellular materials,
marine phytoplankton promotes and maintains optimum health by boosting
and supporting all systems within the body. Its antioxidants
and unique polysaccharides can halt the genetic mutations that can lead
to cancer. Both high levels of saccharides and adaptogens increase energy
and stamina by improving our ability to consume and use oxygen. Adaptogens
also improve cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart and circulation.
more
about marine phytoplankton's healing power
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Common tap water is high in chlorine
which has been found to destroy friendly intestinal bacteria. This will
allow Candida to grow as covered earlier.
Matthew Silver, MD
- "An associate in her early fifties who had suffered for many years from
the toxic effects of chlorine
poisoning from inhaling vapors from an over-chlorinated swimming pool.
This had resulted in many severe health challenges including extreme chronic
fatigue and breathing difficulty that kept her housebound and dependent
on oxygen. Even minimal exertion led to extreme shortness of breath. After
just three days of drinking glyconutrients,
she reported that all of her symptoms improved dramatically and that she
was able to leave her house without oxygen and work in her garden, which
she had not been able to do in years." The sugars found on all Glyconutrients
(saccharides) also address the workings of the brain and nervous system
– from memory and sleep to anxiety and depression.
Masi M, De Vinci C, Baricordi
OR. Department of Pediatrics, University of Bologna, Italy."Fifteen
patients suffering from chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis were treated
with an in vitro produced TF specific for Candida albicans antigens and/or
with TF extracted from pooled buffy coats of blood donors. CMI of the patients
was assessed using the LMT and the LST in presence of candidine. The aim
of the study was the clinical evaluation of TF treatment and the incidence
of positive tests before, during, and after therapy. Immunological data
were matched using the Chi square test. 87 LMT were performed for each
antigen dose and at the dilution of 1/50, 58.9% (33/56) tests were positive
during non-treatment or non-specific TF treatment. On the contrary 83.9%
(26/31) were positive during specific TF treatment (P < 0.05). In the
LST, a significant decrease of thymidine uptake in the control cultures
in presence of autologous or AB serum was observed when patients were matched
according to non-treatment, and both non specific (P < 0.05) and specific
TF treatment (P < 0.01). Only during specific TF treatment was a significant
increase of reactivity against the Candida antigen at the highest concentration
noticed, when compared with the period of non specific treatment (P <
0.01). Clinical observations were encouraging: all but one patient experienced
significant improvement during treatment with specific TF. These data confirm
that orally administered specific TF, extracted from induced lymphoblastoid
cell-lines, increases the incidence of reactivity against Candida antigens
in the LMT. LST reactivity appeared not significantly increased with respect
to the periods of non treatment, but was significantly increased when it
was compared to the non-specific TF treatment periods. At the same time,
a clinical improvement was noticed." more about TF treatment
Dr Bill Miller - "Why
have middle aged women’s stroke rate increased three times in recent years?
From 1999 to 2004 nearly 2% of women aged 35 to 54 suffered from a stroke
compared to the prior Federal health Surveys from 1994 to 1998 in which
less that 1% of women had the same condition.. No risk factors such as
smoking, heart disease or diabetes had changed between surveys. What has
changed is women’s waistlines! They are two inches bigger. Their body mass
index (BMI) rose from 27 to 29. Dr Miller says your shoulders should be
10 inches wider than your waistline. Drink
the Holy Tea and dump the toxins. Eat nuts, seeds,
fruits and vegetables to prevent stoke. And exercise with good hydration.
People
who suffer from fatigue, muscle aches, food sensitivities, psoriasis, asthma
and many other common complaints may actually have a yeast infection. Too
much yeast (specifically, "Candida Albicans") in the body is a problem
that applies equally to both men and women. Candida Albican, a common yeast,
normally lives in the human body where it causes no problems-provided the
body's biochemistry is balanced and the immune system is strong.
"I recommend that 'Conquering Yeast Infections' be required reading for
doctors and patients who are getting nowhere treating chronic illnesses."
Jonathan Collin, M.D., Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, Dec. 1996
Conquering
Yeast Infections : The Non-Drug Solution for Men and Women
Candida albicans is a yeast-like fungus that normally lives in healthy
balance in the body, found mostly in the intestines, genital tract, mouth,
and throat. When the balance is upset, infection results. This is known
as Candidiasis and the fungus travels to all parts of the body through
the bloodstream. In the mouth, it is called thrush; in the vagina, it is
called vaginitis. It affects both women and men but is rarely transmitted
sexually.
Dr. Galland considers the availability of grapefruit seed extract to
be "...a major therapeutic breakthrough for patients with chronic parasitic
and yeast infections..." Dr. Galland reports treatment failures in only
two cases out of 297. "It would be hard to overstate the value of GSE to
my medical practice. It has no inherent toxicity. For the past year I have
used GSE in the treatment of intestinal parasitism and chronic candidiasis
with excellent results. In the treatment of candidiasis it appears as effective
as nystatin, caprylic acid, and other non-absorbed intestinal antifungal
agents. Many drug sensitive individuals find GSE to be much better tolerated
than other antifungal preparations, and I have several patients in whom
this product alone helped control chronic candidiasis when no other medication
was tolerated or effective. In the treatment of intestinal protozoan infections,
(Giardia lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica) GSE has for the most part been
more effective than metronidazole and other prescription antiprotozoan
drugs." -Dr. Leo Galland, New York,
NY
Candida
Yeast Infections and Grapefruit Seed Extract
Women
with diabetes have more yeast infections because their vaginal environment
is more conducive to the yeast growth. Corticosteroids and oral contraceptives
should be avoided, as they may upset the normal and healthy balance of
the body. The most healing diet for this condition is one that is fruit-free,
sugar-free, and yeast-free. more
GSE:
Questions and Answers - GSE
products and more information
Healing
Power of Grapefruit Seed
Intestinal Candidiasis Stopped with GSE.
Chronic candidiasis (both intestinal and systemic) is being treated with
excellent results using grapefruit seed extract, according to numerous
clinics and medical practitioners.
Dr. Leo Galland, M.D. of New York City, who also prescribes
GSE for the treatment of candidiasis, advises patients to avoid its
bitter taste by mixing it with carrot, vegetable, orange or grapefruit
juice, while typically prescribing 2 to 3 drops(6-10 drops Nutribiotic),
twice daily, diluted in at least four ounces of liquid. (Ed. note: The
product is now available in tablet form.)
"After many years of treating patients with thrush and intestinal Candidiasis,
I have found Citricidal to be very effective. It is easier to modulate
the dose than other anti-yeast products, as there is no bad after-taste.
The liquid Citricidal is excellent for administering to babies and children.
Efficacy compares with nystatin and GSE is less expensive." -Dr.
David Bayley, N.D. North Vancouver, BC
Vaginitis
Vaginitis, inflammation of the vagina, is responsible for an estimated
10% of all visits by women to their healthcare practitioners. The three
general causes of vaginitis are hormonal imbalance, irritation, and infection.
Hormone-related vaginitis includes the atrophic vaginitis generally found
in postmenopausal or postpartum women, and occasionally in young girls
before puberty. Irritant vaginitis can result from allergies or irritating
substances. Infectious vaginitis is most common in reproductive-age women
and is generally caused by one of three types of infections: bacterial
vaginosis , candidiasis or yeast infection, or trichomoniasis. Additional
predisposing factors for candida infection include the use of antibiotics,
oral contraceptives, or adrenal corticosteroids.
Grapefruit See Extract in the Natural Candida 'Yeast Infection' (thrush)
Treatment
Corticosteroids and oral contraceptives should be avoided, as they
may upset the normal and healthy balance of the body. The most healing
diet for this condition is one that is fruit-free, sugar-free, and yeast-free.
more on the danger of corticosteroids.
Grapefruit Seed Extract is rapidly becoming the #1 safe herbal solution
for chronic vaginal and intestinal yeast infections(Candida)and thrush.
One doctor has reported success with 295 patients out of 297 being treated
for chronic yeast and parasitic infections. In a test of 20 patients with
vaginal yeast infection, 15 had relief of their symptoms in only 3 days
after douching with grapefruit seed extract every 12 hours.
A GSE douche is used for vaginal infections and capsules or liguid drops
mixed with juice for internal infections. Grapefruit Seed Extract is safe
with no side effects and as a liquid may be used as a gargle and may be
swallowed. And it has dozens of additonal healthy benefits. It's a strong
anti-bacterial but doesn't seem to hurt beneficial bacteria.
Garlic neutralizes most fungi. Acidophilus supplies friendly bacteria
that is usually deficient in people with fungal infections. Sambucal and
Zinc Lozenges have shown to be effective for sore Throat symptoms. Various
other supplements have been shown to benefit those with Yeast Infections,
Thrush, and Candidiasis. Pau d'Arco teas has strong antifungal properties.
Natural
(herbal) remedies for vaginitis and candida
Cat's
Claw (Una De Gato)
Uncaria Tomentosa, is being called by many the "Miracle Herb from the
Rain Forest of Peru". The highly effective properties contained in the
inner bark of the cat's claw plant have demonstrated, through centuries
of usage dating back to the time of the ancient Incas, to have a profound
and positive influence on the body's defense system. Studies conducted
since the 1970s at research clinics in Peru, Austria, Germany, England,
Hungary and Italy validate the traditional usage and indicates that this
herb may be beneficial in ameliorating a host of modern day afflictions
which have no answers from the orthodox medical arena. It is known to help
nutritionally support the body's defense, circulatory and gastrointestinal
systems through its antioxidant and build properties.
Cat's Claw (Una De Gato)is known to support a wide range of health problems associated
with immune and digestive problems; such as gastric ulcers, arthritis,
intestinal disorders, certain skin disorders, herpes, candidiasis,chronic
fatigue, lupus, and tumors. It can also be used as an aid for stomach
and bowel disorders including: Crohn's disease, leaky bowel, colitis, diverticulitis
gastritis, ulcers, intestinal flora imbalance, and hemorrhoids. Cat's Claw
prevents the formation of blood clots, lowers blood pressure, increases
circulation, and inhibits the formation of plaque. It is helpful for inflammatory
conditions; such as arthritis, bursitis, and rheumatism. It is also helpful
with female hormonal imbalances, irregularities of the female cycle and
with symptoms of PMS. It is also beneficial in support of diabetes and
organic depression. Cat's Claw also protects from environmental toxins.
Cat's
Claw
In
Vitro Killing of Candida albicans by Fatty Acids and Monoglycerides
From the Institute of Biology, University of Iceland,1
Department of Anatomy, University of Iceland Medical School,2 and Department
of Microbiology, National University Hospital,3 Reykjavik, Iceland
The susceptibility of Candida albicans to several fatty acids and their
1-monoglycerides was tested with a short inactivation time, and ultrathin
sections were studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) after treatment
with capric acid. The results show that capric acid, a 10-carbon saturated
fatty acid, causes the fastest and most effective killing of all three
strains of C. albicans tested, leaving the cytoplasm disorganized and shrunken
because of a disrupted or disintegrated plasma membrane. Lauric acid, a
12-carbon saturated fatty acid, was the most active at lower concentrations
and after a longer incubation time. more
The best source of essential fatty acids are flaxseed oil and fish oil.
Learn
about the incredible healing power of flaxseed oil
Homeopathic
Remedies for Yeast Infections
"Yeast is an organism that sees an opportunity and makes the best of
it. When a pH imbalance, overload of sugar, or worn-down immune system
provide a chance, then a yeast infection in any warm, moist place may result.
Sometimes, it occurs in the digestive tract, resulting in bloating. Nursing
women may get yeast infections on their nipples and in their babies’ mouths.
More commonly, women experience vaginal yeast infections. Regardless of
location, there is usually itching, often soreness or swelling, and sometimes
a discharge. Choosing a homeopathic remedy is easiest after defining the
type of discomfort that arises and the type of discharge that is produced."
click to learn more
It is advisable to consult with a homeopathic
practitioner rather than attempt to self treat. click
here to see a referral list to homeopaths in the US and Canada and
to learn more about homeopathy.
Excerpt from
Treating Candidiasis without Nystatin, Ketoconazole, or Diflucan
Review by Jonathan Collin, MD Townsend Letter for Doctors
and Patients - December 1996
Conquering
Yeast Infections: The Non-Drug Solution
by S. Colet Lahoz, RN, MS, LAc
Candida, can frequently be the culprit when:
"...many patients
continue to experience recurrent upper respiratory infections, sinusitis,
sore throats, ear infections and colds with no apparent cause. Despite
numerous rounds of antibiotics, even throat or ear surgery, they continue
to have infection after infection. Other patients have terrible digestive
tract disorders with continuous gas, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation,
bloating and heartburn, trying all sorts of medications and diets with
little relief of their symptoms. What could be the cause of these symptoms?
As unbelievable as it may be to many patients and doctors, this often ignored
yeast, Candida, can frequently be the culprit. Yet Candida cannot just
be "eliminated." We all look for the simple pill to cure all our problems;
Candida is just not responsive to the magic bullet.
We know that there is a relationship between Candida and these chronic
illnesses because when we treat the yeast and have the patient follow programs
designed to control the yeast, the patient responds remarkably even after
many previous medical treatment programs for unrelated conditions failed.
Candida-Related
Complex : What Your Doctor Might Be Missing
To educate physicians and their clients alike about the modern epidemic
of candida infections on account of antibiotic overuse and abuse, Sehnert
and Winderlin have created a comprehensive manual describing candida-related
complex (CRC), the candida organism, and candida's impact, especially on
the immune system. They first establish that CRC is a real illness that
will eventually be fully recognized by the general medical community, but
many doctors have not been trained to detect it. They point out that the
complex, caused by a normally harmless yeast organism, produces symptoms
that vary from individual to individual and include fatigue, food intolerances,
depression, anxiety, headaches, and memory impairment. A separate section
on treatment covers the basics of recovery: a limited carbohydrate diet,
prescribed antifungal medications, probiotics
(i.e., "friendly" bacteria), and substances that naturally boost the immune
system, such as vitamins A, C, and E. Appendixes list suggested readings,
support groups, physicians treating CRC, and more. Whitney Scott
Excerpt from
My
Anti-Candida Diet and Natural Treatments
by Dr. John DOMmisse
"...after a months-long continued no-sugar, no-white-flour diet, lactobacillus
acidophilus, caprylic acid and colloidal silver program (or Diflucan, Nizoral,
or Nystatin, except during pregnancy), the fatigue symptoms are eliminated
or greatly diminished and the active antibody titers are returned to normal
or near-normal." "... I have found the following diet and natural treatments
(obtainable at healthfood stores) usually to be more effective than months-long,
high-dosage Diflucan, Nizoral or Nystatin medications - and usually without
side-effects"
SUCCESSFUL
TREATMENT OF CANDIDA
More about the Candida
Diet
East-West Clinic
Studies of Candida
Le
candida est une sur-croissance dans le corps de la levure candida albicans.
Bien que cette sur-croissance commence dans les intestins, elle peut fréquemment
se répandre ailleurs dans le corps. Ceci crée ce que l’on
appelle ‘la candiose systématique’ ou ‘le syndrome candida’. Cette
levure, naturellement présente dans nos corps en santé, devient
pathologique quand elle change de sa forme levure à sa forme champignon.
Celui ci crée des racines qui perforent les parois de l’intestin
et transmettent la sur-croissance au reste du corps. Ainsi des toxines
entrent dans le sang, accablant le système immunitaire et produisant
une grande variété de symptômes. Candida
International a pour but d'informer les gens sur le candida et ses
traitements -Expliquer pourquoi le corp medical ignore généralement
sa gravité et ses conséquences sur la santé du patient.
MAGNESIUM
If you're like most International Health Foundation readers, you've
been reading and hearing about the importance of calcium for many years.
Many people, especially women, have been taking calcium supplements in
their efforts to prevent osteoporosis and other disorders. Calcium is important,
but so is magnesium.
During my pediatric residency training many years ago, we used injections
of magnesium sulfate to reduce elevated blood pressure in children with
acute kidney
disease. Magnesium was also used as a laxative. Yet, it wasn't until
the mid-60s, after reading several papers by Mildred Seelig, M.D., that
I began to learn that magnesium plays an important role in keeping people
out of the doctor's office, hospital or nursing home.
Then, in September 1977 1 read an article in Executive Health, on "The
Dangers of Not Getting Enough Magnesium in the Foods You Eat." Although
emphasis was placed on the abnormalities of the heart and blood vessels,
observations were cited that showed that many patients who sought help
for insomnia, tension and anxiety were magnesium deficient.
In a study of more than 200 patients, Dr. W. S. Davis, University of
Pretoria used magnesium chloride tablets as
a possible means of combating insomnia. They reported that sleep was induced
rapidly, was uninterrupted and waking tiredness disappeared in 99 percent
of the patients.
Anxiety and tension diminished during the day. In addition, no ill effects
were noted in a group of patients participating in a longterm study in
which before retiring they took eight tablets of 250 mgs. each of magnesium
chloride over a 12-month period. (W.H. Davis and F. Ziady, "The
Role of Magnesium in Sleep," Montreal Symposium, 1976.)
The Executive Health article also cited the observations of Dr. Edmund
B. Fink, West Virginia University School of Medicine in Morgantown. In
his address at the international meeting, this magnesium researcher stated
that:
* Magnesium deficiency not only exists but is common
* Although it is common, it is often undetected
* Chronic deficiency can produce long-term damage
and can be fatal
* The manifestations of the deficiency are many
and varied
In a recent letter from Dr. Fink, he also stated that, "Acute
magnesium deficiency may also occur following several weeks of diuretics,
cisplatin or amino glycoside use." more
about William G. Crook, M.D's article
Magnesium
is nothing short of a miracle mineral in its healing effect on a wide range
of diseases as well as in its ability to rejuvenate the aging body. We
know that it is essential for many enzyme reactions, especially in regard
to cellular energy production, for the health of the brain and nervous
system, for healthy teeth and bones and is also an impressive infection
fighter. A french doctor, A. Neveu, cured several diphtheria patients with
magnesium chloride within two days. He also published 15 cases of poliomyelitis
that were cured within days if treatment was started immediately, or within
months if paralysis had already progressed. Neveu also found magnesium
chloride effective with asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia and emphysema; pharyngitis,
tonsillitis, hoarseness, common cold, influenza, whooping cough, measles,
rubella, mumps, scarlet fever; poisoning, gastro-enteritis, boils, abscesses,
whitlow, infected wounds and osteomyelitis. In more recent years Dr Vergini
and others have confirmed these earlier results and have added more diseases
to the list of successful uses: acute asthma attacks, shock, tetanus, herpes
zoster, acute and chronic conjunctivitis, optic neuritis, rheumatic diseases,
many allergic diseases, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and beneficial effects
in cancer therapy. In all of these cases magnesium chloride had been used
and gave much better results than other magnesium compounds. learn
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PMS and Menstrual Cramps - Lifting the Curse
of PMS
Natural
Solutions to PMS: How to Get Rid of Your Premenstrual Symptoms Forever
Leading nutritional therapist Marilyn Glenville presents a prescriptive
breakthrough program based on supplements, herbs and nutrition, which will
help you get rid of physical and emotional symptoms and get your hormones
back in balance.
You Can Eliminate
Your PMS Symptoms!
Healing
With Homeopathy
Homeopathy can be used to treat many common physical and emotional
symptoms associated with menstrual cycles, hormone imbalances, and pre-menstrual
syndrome. Because of its emphasis on treating the whole patient on a physical,
mental, and emotional level, it is ideally suited for treating the wide
range of possible symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle. Because
homeopathic remedies work by stimulating the body's healing system to regain
a sense of balance, problems involving hormonal imbalances respond well
to homeopathic treatment. more
Evening primrose oil may be
the blessing
"It changed my life!" writes one woman in an Internet newsgroup. "I
can't function without it," adds another. More than 30,000 websites mention
the syndrome and a wide range of alternative methods to ease PMS symptoms.
Almost all talk about evening primrose oil; it seems to be the most
common choice of treatment for women around the world. There is some medical
support for the anecdotal evidence. Recent research suggests that PMS is
not caused by a hormonal imbalance, as was thought, but by a nutritional
deficiency." Catherine Shepherd
"A study at St. Thomas Hospital in London found that when PMS suffers
were given evening primrose oil three times daily, 67% of the participants
were symptom-free and 22% achieved partial relief. (In all total, 89% had
positive results with the evening primrose oil.) Although not as popular
in the United States, Evening Primrose Oil is available at most health
food stores and nutrition centers. And, as more studies become available,
we will find why Evening Primrose Oil was commonly called the “King’s Cure
All” in 17th Century England." www.hhnews.com
Impact
of Evening Primrose Oil on Skin's Health Our bodies desperately require
fats - the proper fats - for ultimate skin beauty, especially as we age.
But too many women have cut dangerous to their beauty quest out all fats
- and that's dangerous to their beauty quest.
Diabetes
Results
of GLA (gamma linolenic acid is found in flax oil and evening primore oil)
supplementation in diabetics truly astounding
Sources for Evening
Primrose oil:
Femalite
for relief from symptoms of PMS including:
* Mood swings
* Bloating
* Swollen and tender breasts
* Headaches
* Cramping
"I have been taking Transfer
Factor Plus now for a little over a month along with 1 oz of marine
phytoplankton a day. Having numerous health issues, I figure
I can't do anymore harm. For the first time in 20+ years I was able
to function thru my menstrual cycle like normal. I had been taking
migraine pills and when I could no longer afford those I would take 3 Ibuprofens
every 3 hours for about 2-3 days, it killed my stomach, but the migraines
and the pain were worse than having a tummy ache. I am now down to
about 3 Ibuprofens in a DAY, not every 3 hours like previously. I
also noticed since taking it that my yeast rashes (I have yeast in my blood)
that would become inflamed on my chest and armpit is now gone. I
haven't had a rash since I started the marine phytoplankton and the
TF Plus. And I am waking up feeling much better, not so overly tired
like I have been, I have been sleeping a little better." - Michelle
M
Chinese
Medicine for the relief of PMS
Dong Quai root (Angelica sinensis), referred to as the 'female ginseng',
is rich in vitamins and minerals and is one of the most widely used herbs
in traditional Chinese medicine. It is effective for female disorders such
as menstrual disturbances, PMS and hot flashes due to its anti-inflammatory,
analgesic, antiseptic, bactericidal and vasodilative effects. The herb
is also used to regulate menstrual cycles, relieve menstrual cramps and
alleviate symptoms related to PMS.
'Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D - Next to Panax ginseng, the root of
dong quai is undoubtedly the most honored and respected herb in China,
and is quickly gaining an equal reputation among users in the rest of the
world.. Dong quai is used medicinally as a tonic, cardiotonic, respiratory
tonic and liver tonic. It is used to promote circulation, to regulate the
menstrual cycle and stop discomforts of menstruation. That means it's good
for PMS. In Western herbal terms, it is used for dysmenorrhea (painful
menstruation), metrorrhagia (too much menstruation) and amenorrhea (too
little, or no, menstruation). Dong quai is also often recommended during
pregnancy to ease delivery, reduce pain and discomfort and eliminate complications
as much as possible. Most of the actions of dong quai depend on the presence
of coumarins, phytosterols, polysaccharides, and flavonoids.' more
Additional
Natural remedies for the relief of PMS
Magnesium Deficiency's
role in PMS
Deficiency in magnesium causes PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome) and instant
relief can be obtained by taking the magnesium dissolved in water. Too
much calcium and not enough magnesium cause PMS. This results in premature
aging caused by the calcification of the female body parts. Taking the
magnesium in a water-soluble form will totally reverse this condition.
The magnesium in water will gradually dissolve the solidified calcium and
help to assimilate it or to expel it from the body if the calcium is not
needed.
Muscle spasms, muscle cramps, muscle jerks, muscle tics, eye tics, hic-ups
are all caused by a magnesium deficiency. Take
sufficient water-soluble magnesium and they will disappear. It is not calcium
that handles these difficulties it is magnesium. It is calcium that is
causing these difficulties.
The water-soluble Magnesium
citrate powder Calm provides the most assimilable, effective, fast-acting
magnesium available. You make it fresh each time and it works better than
any other form such as tablets or caps. Also it handles the excess
calcium in the body and gradually dissolves the calcium deposits and the
calcified body parts giving a new lease of life. "Magnesium can be taken
on its own without side effects or liability. The worst that can happen
is that you will get diarrhea and get cleaned out, a great benefit. In
which case you only need to reduce the intake down to a level where the
diarrhea disappears but keep taking the magnesium. Magnesium taken on its
own without any calcium will help you feel younger, more energetic, stronger,
and give you a multitude of other benefits all as a result of the magnesium
being present to do its job." more
Magnesium is a natural tranquilizer
Called the "anti-stress mineral," it aids in relaxing nerves, relieving
tension, assisting digestion, activating enzymes important for protein
and carbohydrate metabolism, and modulating the electrical potential across
all cell membranes. Magnesium is important in the production and transfer
of energy, muscle contraction and relaxation, and nerve conduction. It
also aids regularity, is necessary to keep vertebrae in their proper position,
induces restful sleep, purifies and purges body tissues (combats acids,
toxins, gases, impurities, and neutralizes poisons), and lowers fever.
Magnesium is stored in the bowel, nerves and ligaments. Chlorophyll
and green vegetables contain large amounts of magnesium.
Note
from Shirley: Whenever I have trouble having a restfull night sleep
because I'm too wound up, worried or stressed out, I drink 1/2 cup
of magnesium citrate (Calm
is a highly absorbable magnesium citrate for
restoring magnesium levels). I pour boiling water over one half to one
teaspoon of magnesium citrate powder to which I may add some real
salt or some raw honey. I also drink a couple of capful of Goji
juice to help relax my nervous system. Within 10 minutes I'm peacefully
asleep and no longer wake up in startle. Each time I drink my magnesium
citrate at night I wake up wonderfully refreshed in the morning. (Magnesium
oxide is the most common but is the worse to assimilate. Magnesium citrate
is a water-soluble magnesium powder providing the most assimilable, effective,
fast-acting magnesium available. Too much magnesium citrate can cause a
laxative effect. If this happens, I simply reduce the dosage.)
Magnesium
chloride is also nothing short of a miracle mineral in its
healing effect on a wide range of diseases as well as in its ability to
rejuvenate the aging body. I add magnesium chloride to my bath water and
rub it on my skin after a hot bath.
Other
Natural Remedies for Insomnia Insomnia may include the following
problems: 1) taking a long time to fall asleep, 2) awakening frequently
during the night, 3) awakening too early in the morning, 4) feeling tired
and dissatisfied with one's sleep upon awakening, 5) the inability to sleep
at all., There are many causes of insomnia, some of which include: certain
drugs, physical ailments, stress, poor diet, and systemic disorders.
Acupressure
for Menstrual Cramps
Acupressure massage, an ancient Oriental healing method that applies
finger pressure to specific points on the skin surface to help prevent
and treat illness, can be effective in addressing many women's health concerns.
Women's health expert Susan Lark, M.D., shows how to use acupressure to
relieve the cramps, bloating, fluid retention, weight gain, and low back
pain relating to their menstrual cycle.
Natural
Progesterone: The Multiple Roles of a Remarkable Hormone John R. Lee,
MD
A very clear explanation of the female hormone cycle and of the vital
importance of NATURAL Progesterone. Discusses osteoporosis, menopause,
pelvic disorders, PMS, cancer, fibro cystic breasts, and uterine fibroids.
Priceless information for women and for the doctors who treat them. "A
compelling MUST READ for anyone contemplating a hysterectomy and for those
who have already had one. Easy to read, written in layman's terms, informative,
thoroughly researched (over 500 footnotes) and enlightening. There is no
hidden agenda - just strong data to educate and enable women to make informed
decisions. This book tells you things your doctor should have told you
but did not."An amazon.com reveiwer
Hormone imbalance can be reversed! Look and feel better than ever, just
take the time to learn about yourself and read the information contained
in this just released e-book about reversing hormone imbalance. Are you
ready to finally look and feel great? If so…read
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Natural
Woman Progesterone is an easily absorbed body cream containing plant
based progesterone used to help relieve the symptoms of Menopause, PMS
and Osteoporosis. Women along with medical experts and researchers are
finding natural progesterone cream solves your menopausal and PMS related
problems. Most importantly, medical researchers report that natural
progesterone counteracts estrogen dominance. Dr. Lee started to use
progesterone cream to treat the symptoms of PMS and menopause and achieved
impressive results. Hundreds of women have written enthusiastic letters
to Dr. Lee telling him how their PMS and menopause symptoms disappeared
when they used progesterone cream (hot flashes, fibrocystic lumps, poor
libido, mood swings and much more.)
Tampon Alert - Toxic
Shock Syndrome
WHAT IS
TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME?
Toxic Shock Syndrome develops when the common bacteria, Staphylococcus
aureus, produce a toxin which is absorbed into the bloodstream. The toxin
rapidly overwhelms the immune system and attacks the major organs, leading
to kidney failure, collapse of the lungs and in severe cases, cardiac arrest.
Alarmingly, half of all known cases of Toxic Shock are women using TAMPONS.
Toxic
Tampons Pose Health Risks
by Sara Chamberlain
An American woman uses as many as 11,000 tampons in her lifetime. Most
tampons sold by companies such as Tampax, OB, Playtex and Kotex are made
of rayon or rayon-cotton blends. Rayon, a woodpulp derivative commonly
bleached with chlorine, contains dioxin, an organochlorine formed during
the bleaching process.
Mounting evidence suggests that low levels of dioxin may be linked to
cancer (especially breast cancer), immune system suppression and low sperm
counts. A February 7 Village Voice article estimated that 73 million US
women regularly risk dioxin exposure when they put bleached sanitary products
in contact with highly absorbent mucous membranes.
In 1992, a congressional subcommittee discovered a March 1989 memo stating
that Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scientists had detected trace levels
of dioxin in tampons.
The memo warned that "the risk of dioxin in tampons can be quite high,"
and that "the most effective risk-management strategy would be to assure
that tampons contain no dioxin." Subcommittee chair Ted Weiss accused the
FDA of purposely ignoring the dioxin danger in tampons. A New York University
School of Medicine study, published in the July 1994 issue of Infectious
Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology, suggested that rayon also produces
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, which cause toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
When researchers tested 20 varieties of tampons for their ability to induce
TSS toxins, the bacteria were detected in all US brands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Alice's Story
Case Studies
Medical Research
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The
Premarin Industry: Holocaust for Horses Premarin - a prescription
drug currently being used by over 8 million women with menopausal symptoms--is
responsible for agonizing conditions and ultimate death of thousands of
horses annually.
"Of the women in menopause today, about half start synthetic hormone
replacement, but only half of those stick with it because of the
side effects or fear of cancer risk. The threat of breast and uterine cancer
is dramatically increased with HRT. Premarin, an estrogen replacement drug
for menopausal women made from pregnant mare's urine, is the top selling
drug of any kind in the U.S. But justifiable controversy about synthetic
hormone replacementmay mean that the threat of breast and uterine cancer
is dramatically increased with HRT. In 51 studies covering 21 countries
involving more than 52,000 women with breast cancer and 108,000 women without
breast cancer, women who used Premarin for 5 years or longer had a 35%
higher risk of developing cancer than women who had never been on HRT.
(Good news! The higher risk for breast cancer diminished and largely disappeared
after about 5 years off HRT treatment.) Most women don't know that Premarin,
is made from pregnant mare's urine, and that the mares are kept in horrendous
conditions - their foals are sold for slaughter. Premarin is the most
prescribed of all drugs in America today. The mares are artificially inseminated
and forced to spend their 11-month pregnancies in stalls so small they
cannot turn. If they try to lie down, their heads are jolted upright by
their halter chains. Long lines of pregnant horses stand, chained and strapped
into cramped concrete and steel pens like rows of four-legged galley slaves.
They shuffle uncomfortably from hoof to hoof. A forlorn look fills their
eyes as they stare. Their coats are dull, their ears droopy - tell-tale
signs of a horse's misery. Many get sore, swollen legs or become crippled
from standing, months on end, in their tiny concrete stalls. The mares
are kept constantly thirsty. They are denied water so that their urine
becomes thick." Linda Page, N.D. Ph.D
TREATING MENOPAUSE NATURALLY
Myths of Osteoporosis and
Estrogen's Deadly Truth "...a story of deception, betrayal, hidden
agendas, propaganda and misinformation. " Learn about the link between
estrogen replacement therapy, osteoporosis and me by Dr. John Lee, author
of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause
Estrogen dominance, women's
problems and menopause Excessive estrogens and stagnation of blood
circulation are the major cause of most women's problems including breast,
uterine and ovarian cancers by Julia Chang, M.Sc
Before The Change: complete
do-it-yourself program for managing PERIMENOPAUSE - Herbal Combinations
for Menopause
Natural progesterone v/s
synthetic progesterone Synthetic progestins, because they are not exact
replicas of the body's natural progesterone, unfortunately create a long
list of side effects, some of which are quite severe.
Osteoporosis and Arthritis
linked to fluoride
Fluoride is the most bone seeking element known
to mankind. The US Public Health Service has stated that fluoride makes
the bones more brittle and dental enamel more porous.
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Natural Weight Loss
Programs: a drugless approach
Some causes of obesity and or sudden weight gain may include: disturbance
in thyroid function; glandular malfunctions; diabetes; hypoglycemia; hyperinsulinemia;
emotional tension or stress; anxiety; depression; allergies.
Natural Health for Women
Homeopathy and Herbal Programs for Women's Health -Traditional
Chinese Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, and Nutritional Medicine for Women's
Health
Natural Progesterone and Women's Health---Acupressure for Menstrual
Cramps---Menopausal Health: Could Chinese Medicine Help You?---Stress Reduction
for Relief of Fibroids and Endometriosis---Lifting the Curse of PMS---Revisiting
Accepted Wisdom in the Management of Breast Cancer---The Link Between Breast
Cancer and Bras---and much more
WHAT IS
TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME?
Toxic Shock Syndrome develops when the common bacteria, Staphylococcus
aureus, produce a toxin which is absorbed into the bloodstream. The toxin
rapidly overwhelms the immune system and attacks the major organs, leading
to kidney failure, collapse of the lungs and in severe cases, cardiac arrest.
Alarmingly, half of all known cases of Toxic Shock are women using TAMPONS.
Toxic
Tampons Pose Health Risks
by Sara Chamberlain
An American woman uses as many as 11,000 tampons in her lifetime. Most
tampons sold by companies such as Tampax, OB, Playtex and Kotex are made
of rayon or rayon-cotton blends. Rayon, a woodpulp derivative commonly
bleached with chlorine, contains dioxin, an organochlorine formed during
the bleaching process.
Mounting evidence suggests that low levels of dioxin may be linked to
cancer (especially breast cancer), immune system suppression and low sperm
counts. A February 7 Village Voice article estimated that 73 million US
women regularly risk dioxin exposure when they put bleached sanitary products
in contact with highly absorbent mucous membranes.
In 1992, a congressional subcommittee discovered a March 1989 memo stating
that Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scientists had detected trace levels
of dioxin in tampons.
The memo warned that "the risk of dioxin in tampons can be quite high,"
and that "the most effective risk-management strategy would be to assure
that tampons contain no dioxin." Subcommittee chair Ted Weiss accused the
FDA of purposely ignoring the dioxin danger in tampons. A New York University
School of Medicine study, published in the July 1994 issue of Infectious
Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology, suggested that rayon also produces
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, which cause toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
When researchers tested 20 varieties of tampons for their ability to induce
TSS toxins, the bacteria were detected in all US brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ) about Toxic Shock Symdrome from Tampons
Alice's Story
Case Studies
Medical Research
Page
A further look at healing with nature. Nature provides
us with a simple, straightforward system for regaining and maintaining
superb human health and beauty.
Healing with Food: Most human illnesses and diseases
are due to a deficiency of vital nutrients. When you supply your body with
the proper nutrients, in a form that your body can use, it knows how to
repair itself.
Healing through Fasting: Fasting is the world's
most ancient and natural healing mechanism.
Healing with Water: Hydrotherapy has been used
for centuries to heal the sick.
Healing with Sunlight: Sunlight helps the body
heal wounds and injuries and overcome virtually any illness.
Healing with Earth: Clay is renowned to have many
uses in promoting health in plants, animals and humans.
Healing with Plants: Plants have the power to supply
the bodies’ life force with the energies it needs to restore and maintain
health.
Healing with Urine: One of the most powerful, most
researched and most medically proven natural cures ever discovered.
Healing from the Hives: Bee pollen rejuvenates your
body, stimulates organs and glands, enhances vitality, and brings about
a longer life span.
.
Basic Healing Principles:
The body has an
innate capacity to heal itself. Self-healing can only occur once the cause
of
the illness has been eliminated. Why elimination of the symptom is NOT
the same as elimination of the disease? Physicians and surgeons
palliate
symptoms
instead of removing causes
What
Every Parent Should Know BEFORE Their Childen Are Vaccinated! Why
are a growing number of parents and health care professionals around the
world questioning vaccination? The controversy stems from the thousands
of deaths and permanent disabilities attributed to vaccination annually,
as well as the many published medical studies, government statistics, 
congressional
testimonies, and other credible sources that directly contradict commonly
held assumptions about vaccine safety and effectiveness.
Bart Classen, a Maryland physician, published data showing that diabetes
rates rose significantly in New Zealand following a massive hepatitis B
vaccine campaign in young children, and that diabetes rates also went up
sharply in Finland after three new childhood vaccines were introduced.
More pictures
of vaccine damage available to view at the
CDC
website
In fall 1997, two influential professional magazines featured articles
asking the question: Has the decrease of infectious diseases in childhood
through the mass use of vaccines been replaced with an increase in chronic
diseases such as diabetes and asthma? The Economist, a prestigious international
magazine read by world leaders in government, business and public policy,
and Science News, a magazine read by both health care
professionals
and the general public, explored the reported links between vaccines and
chronic diseases in their November 22, 1997 issues.
This
child died as a result of vaccines (CDC website)
Congressman
is calling for criminal penalties for any government agency that knew about
the dangers of thimerosal in vaccines and did nothing to protect American
children. Congressman Dan Burton (R-Indiana) during Congressional
Hearing: "You mean to tell me that since 1929, we've been using Thimerosal,
and the only test that you know of is from 1929, and every one of
those people had mennigitis, and they all died?" For nearly an hour, Burton
repeatedly asked FDA and CDC officials what they knew and when they knew
it. (Thimerosal contains a related mercury compound called ethyl mercury.
Mercury is a toxic metal that can cause immune, sensory, neurological,
motor, and behavioral dysfunctions.)
Vaccines:
deception and tragedy
Shaken
Baby Syndrome (SBS) or Vaccine-Induced Encephalitis?
Vaccines
and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
AUTISM:
is there a vaccine connection?
Library
- Books and Journals: Vaccine Controversy
Juvenile
diabetes and vaccination: the connection
Can
vaccines cause immune dysfunction resulting in allergies, asthma and anaphylaxis?
Homeopathy
can be used successfully to prevent and treat smallpox, measles,
whooping
cough, chickenpox, and other ailments.
Would you allow big brother to enforce vaccinations on your kids? Government
Enforced Vaccinations Vaccination Tracking Registry - Government programs
that limit your choices -and your rights- in health care when it comes
to mandatory vaccination. These mandates last for 40 or so years
and they're impossible to repeal. Also, learn about Legal Requirements
and Exemptions
Are Vaccines Damaging Our Pets?
Routine Vaccination: Is
it really safe and effective? Most recently, an article
appeared in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
entitled "Are We Vaccinating Too Much?" Read about the comments of veterinarians
who believe that vaccines are damaging our pets.
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