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7 Yeast Infection Fighting Herbs
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Posted On :
Jan-31-2011
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When faced with a yeast infection the first place most people turn to is the medicine cabinet or their family Doctor.
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When faced with a yeast infection the first place most people turn to is the medicine cabinet or their family Doctor. However, medication can have some side effects and doctors can be expensive often as well as the fact that the underlying causes of the yeast infection aren’t being addressed.
There are 7 herbs that can be incorporated into a yeast infection eliminating diet that can help you say good-bye to yeast infections forever. What's even better, these herbs aren't from some secret, rare plant in the deep parts of the rain forest, but they are easily attainable from any natural food store or supplement company.
1. Garlic
Garlic has so many amazing health properties including anti-microbial. You can take the extract a 3 to 4 times a day and don't forget to use fresh garlic in your cooking. If you’re worried about smelling like garlic, you can easily find odorless varieties.
2. Cayenne Pepper
These spicy little dynamos have amazing immune strengthening and antibiotic properties. You can place 1/2 teaspoon in a glass of water and drink twice a day. Also, fresh cayenne's can be put in your favorite recipes. If you don't like the spice, you can buy cayenne capsules and drink a glass of water after swallowing them.
3. Oregano Oil
Just one drop a day needs to be incorporated into your diet to see the yeast fighting properties.
4. Coconut Oil
The health benefits of coconut oil are being understood more everyday and coconut oil has shown Candida yeast fighting properties. Use 100% virgin coconut oil in you cooking or take 3 to 5 tablespoons a day. The deodorized version is the best.
5. Olive Leaf
You can start treating your yeast infection by taking 21 capsules and then followed by 9 capsules daily. Once the Candida yeast infection clears up, you can take a few capsules a day as a preventative. Make sure the supplement is made from whole dried leaves.
6. Spirulina
This herb or actually algae doesn’t have anti-fungal properties but it is full of nutrients and antioxidants that strengthen the immune system. Which is your number one defense against Candida yeast infections. Take 1 teaspoon a day or a couple capsules.
7. Pau d’Archo Tea
This tea is made from a tree that has natural anti-fungal properties and has been shown to help eliminate fungus such as Candida yeast when consumed. Drink a couple cups of Pau d’Archo tea daily to gain the yeast infection curing properties.
These 7 easily to find herbs can help cure yeast infections naturally along with the dietary recommendations for a Candida diet. Note that when these remedies are taken in high doses the user can experience Candida yeast die off symptoms that can be uncomfortable. It's better to start taking these herbs in small doses and work your way up to the full dose gradually with the exception of the olive leaf supplement when undergoing natural treatments for yeast infections.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_7 Yeast Infection Fighting Herbs_50790.aspx
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Author Resource :
For more information about Yeast Infection Remedy please visit www.candidafood.com
http://www.candidafood.com/2010/11/the-candida-diet-and-potatoes/
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Keywords :
Yeast Infection Remedy,
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Food and Beverage
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Food and Beverage
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