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Conventional Treatments of Candida

Most candida infections can be treated at home with OTC or prescription medication. These include topical administration of antifungal drugs such as clotrimazole (Femizole-7, Gyne-Lotrimin), miconazole (Monistat-Derm, Monistat Vaginal), nystatin, tioconazole (Vagistat Vaginal), or oral administration of drugs such as fluconazole (Diflucan) and amphotericin B. Many women prefer a single, oral dose of fluconazole for vaginal candidiasis, rather than topical creams. More serious infections may need IV medications given at the hospital.

There are many antifungal drugs used to treat Candida. Depending on the location and severity of the disease in a particular person, drugs are prescribed accordingly. Most of these treatments last for two to three days a week ranging till two weeks. Candida can reoccur if medicines are not taken timely or as prescribed. For severe cases of Candida, fluids and electrolytes are administered through an IV.

• Certain antibiotics are known to cure some types of Candida.
• Antifungal medications are used in Candida treatment. These include creams, oral rinses and tablets, vaginal tablets and suppositories.
• Topical vaginal creams and suppositories that are combined with low-strength corticosteroids are used to reduce inflammation and itching in cases of Candida.

Patients Medical Candida Treatment

A holistic approach is often considered a safer approach. Instead of medications to kill the candida albicans which can also kill beneficial flora in the gut Patients Medical uses a natural approach to cure the condition. Another factor of holistic cures is prevention. By changing dietary or lifestyle habits you can change the body's chemistry, which can prevent new harmful yeast from growing. Your yeast infection treatment largely depends on whether or not this is the first yeast infection you've had. You really should actually have a diagnosis to ensure you are suffering from candida albicans.

Once Patients Medical has established that you have a yeast infection there are a variety of dietary changes that you can make to improve your health. Refined sugar should be eliminated from your diet entirely as it encourages the growth of yeast. Don't eat fruit - or drink fruit juices - as they contain natural sugars that promote the growth of yeast. Don't drink beer, wine or liquor as the alcohol also provides sugar, and many of these products are fermented with yeast. Bagels, muffins, pastries, breads and crackers should also be eliminated from the diet as they contain yeast and sugar. Anything with vinegar - which is made with yeast culture - should be avoided as well. Mushrooms should be avoided as should peanuts and peanut butter, cheeses, and meats that are dried, smoked or pickled. Beverages that should be avoided are fermented drinks such as root beer and cider, black tea, and coffee, including decaffeinated.

Candida treatment at Patients Medical is based on a three tier formula, which comprises:

• Stopping intake of sugar or fermented food that leads to excessive fungal growth, this basically involves diet changes that include more of poultry, fish, meat, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds.
• The second phase of the treatment concentrates on reduction of the yeast level in the body with the help of natural ingredients like- garlic, olive leaf extract, caprylic acid, oil of oregano, and the herb pau d'arco, or taheebo.
• The third phase of treatment is based on restoring the colon to its natural state, by re-implanting lactobacillus bacteriae into the body.

Keeping your immune system, "friendly" bacteria, and Candida in proper balance is possible with a combination of proactive changes; by altering your current diet, and with the responsible use of medicinal or herbal treatments you can maintain a healthy body.

Many people look for candida treatment options that are more natural, especially when they have recurring yeast infections. Today, more than ever people are finding that a holistic approach can be a safer way to deal with a problem such as candida. Making our bodies inhospitable for this yeast seems to be the best defense against having excess yeast, which leads to candida infections.

Supplements used in Candida Treatment

Yeast/Fungal Detox helps the body detoxify itself and supports the immune, digestive and urinary systems. The ingredients of Yeast/Fungal Detox are caprylic acid, propionic acid, sorbic acid, Echinacea angustifolia root, oregano, garlic, pau d'arco, selenium and zinc. It comes in capsule form and is taken with meals.

High potency garlic is another of the candida remedies. The tablet doesn't break down until it reaches the small intestine, so you get the benefits of garlic without the odor. Tests have shown garlic pills are not as effective. High potency garlic is promoted as a benefit to circulation, digestion and the immune system, among other therapeutic properties.

Pau D'Arco immune bark is another candida treatment. It comes from a tree growing in Argentina and Brazil that does not produce fungus, like those surrounding it in the wild. It contains a chemical compound known as lapachol, which is believed to strengthen the immune system.

Other supplements for candida treatment that bolster the immune system include caprylimune, flax seed oil, liquid chlorophyll, psyllium fiber supplement, proactazyme plus plant enzymes and bifidophilus flora sauce. These candida remedies are recommended during your body's detoxification treatment period.

Treatment at Patients Medical is supplemented by our indigenous supplements, which have often worked wonders on many patients. Some of our supplements used to treat Candida are:

• Candibactin AR - An aromatic herbal formula which contains Oils of Red Thyme and Oregano to help restrain excessive growth of Candida.
• Candibactin BR - Is an herbal formula that consists of the most potent berberine herbs which, help in controlling a wide variety of unhealthy organisms within the intestine.

Definitions of Various Terms

Genitourinary tract- Includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.

Hyperalimentation- Intravenous feeding provides patients with essential nutrients in the case of being unable to feed themselves.

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