Hi,

I´ve read in many books that some doctors recommend taking equinacea to support the inmune system but Im not sure about the lenght of the treatment, should that be taking continuosly or need periods of rest?
Also, what do you think is the best treatment combination for this condition??
I would appreciate any useful tip,
thank you!!
silvia

Hi Silvia

Echinacea is useful to help boost the immune system unless you are one of those people whose immune system tends to attack itself as in fybromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome etc., then you need to stear clear of echinacea in case you trigger another attack of symptoms.

I have not heard of using echinacea to treat yeast infections and would be concerned to see anyone try without seeking profesional medical herbalist help. Yeast infections, especially when they are recurring usually mean that your whole system is out of balance or your body has been assaulted by too many antibiotics which has allowed the natural yeast in your body to "overflow".

You don't say where the infection is recurring and treatment will often depend on how the yeast is manifesting. There are several general things you can do to help yourself mainly cut out anything which has yeast in it e.g. bread raised with yeast and beer etc. You also need to be cutting out anything with sugar in it from your diet and see what happens then.

Calendula is a good herb to use with yeast infections. People who live in Texas and can harvest it like desert willow in bloom. Others have had good effects with oregano essential oil taken internally, but only do this under the care of a professional.

I hope you find something which is helpful.

Best wishes

Sarah

Hi Sarah,

thank you very much for the information.

The infection I meant is a vaginal thrush. The person who is suffering from it has tried most things for years, different types of antibiotics under medical advice. Although it releases the discomfort it seems that doesn´t clear out completely.

She easily has more than four bouts a year and she is tired of conventional treatments.

She would be happy to try a natural alternative to both treat and prevent.
I like the idea of using calendula. I that to treat once you have the symptoms?Orally or topically?

I´m sorry for my writing, english is not my first language and its still not very good!!
I´m glad I found this forum for good advices!!!
thank you,
all the best
silvia

You need do exclude yeast feeding foods such as sugar, maple syrup, molasses, honey, biscuits, cakes, confectionery, ice cream, sugared breakfast cereals, soft drinks and fruit juices.

Avoid yeast, mouldy or fermented foods e.g. bread, beer and wine, vinegar, pickles, soy sauce, aged cheeses, peanuts and peanut butter, mushrooms, dried fruit.

You can eat protein-rich foods freely such as eggs, fish, shellfish, red and white meat, vegetables apart from mushrooms.

In fruit avoid grapes as thy tend to have a bloom of mould.

Supplement with probiotics.

John Briffa recommends as anti-fungal supplements:
1 Oregano which contains carvacrol and thymol.

2 Garlic

3. Grapefruit Seed Extract

See www.thetrueyoudiet.com

thank u so much