Fungi as Pathogens

Candida overgrowth is addressed by introduction, symptoms, nutrients; holistic remedies; medical industry denial; ThreeLac; mycotoxins; serotonin; testicular cancer; vaginitis; coconut oil; William J. Crook

Doctor Fungus.org (Quotes from)
Overview; Species; Candida Pneumonia; Cardiac Candidiasis; Invasive Candidiasis Overview; Biliary Candidiasis;

Anti-fungal: quinone methide diterpene;

Candidiasis may affect both men and women ... babies (an infected mother may pass the fungal infection to her newborn) ... Virtually all people with AIDS ... Anyone who has been on long-term antibiotic therapy, or has taken antibiotics often ... chemotherapy ... probably has an overgrowth of candida somewhere .... pregnancy and the use of corticosteroid drugs.

As it proliferates, the fungus releases toxins that weaken the immune system further. ... Systemic candidiasis is an overgrowth of candida everywhere ... can travel through the bloodstream to invade every organ system in the body, causing a type of blood poisoning called candida septicemia.

... vaginitis ... thrush ... athletes foot ... jock itch ... ringworm ... fingernail or toenail fungus [white spots on] ... diaper rash.

... a food allergy or environmental sensitivity can also mimic those of candidiasis ... some people with candidiasis go on to develop sensitivities. ...

When fungus infects the oral cavity, it is called thrush. White sores may form on the tongue, gums, and inside the cheeks. In a baby, the white spots ... may resemble milk spots. Oral thrush in an infant can spread to the mother's nipples by breastfeeding ... (and vice versa).

Medical treatment ... may involve ... nystatin (sold under the brand names Mycolog, Mysostatin, Mytrex, Nilstat, and Nystex), ketoconazole (Nizoral), and amphotericin (Fungizone). Unfortunately, these ... especially if repeated, can lead to the development of stronger strains that are (stronger) and ... can weaken the immune system and damage certain organs.

Nutrients -- Very important.
Essential fatty acids ... Acidophilus or Bio-Bifidus ... Caprylic acid ... Dioxychor ... Garlic ... Quercetin ... Vitamin B complex ... biotin ... vitamin B12

-- Important
Calcium ... magnesium ... vitamin D

-- Helpful
Coenzyme Q10 ... amino acid complex ... Glutathione ... multivitamin ... vitamin A ... Grapefruit Seed extract ... L-Cysteine ... vitamin C

Herbs
Pau d'Arco (also known as taheebo, lapacho, and Wild Cherry) bark tea (boiled) ... clove tea ... maitake tea.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• .. vegetables, fish, .. brown rice, millet
• .. yogurt (with live cultures)
• .. acidophilus .. (probiotics)
• .. fiber
• .. distilled water
• .. diet is fruit-free, sugar-free, yeast-free
• .. avoid aged cheeses, alcohol, baked goods, chocolate, dried fruits, ham, nut butters, pickles, honey, potatoes, soy sauce, sprouts, vinegar

• Eliminate citrus and acidic fruits ... for one month ...
• ... replace toothbrush every 30 days
• Wear white cotton underwear
• Do not use corticosteroids or oral contraceptives .. until improving ...

High levels of mercury in the body can result in candidiasis.

Kombucha Tea may be helpful.

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Alive Magazine, January 2004, pgs 88-91 ,
Take charge of yeast infections
Carolyn DeMarco, M.D.

Vaginal yeast infections are usually caused by a yeast known as Candida Albicans, part of the family of one-cell fungus that is normally present in the vagina, mouth, digestive tract, and on the skin. If the body is stressed, candida can change from its harmless one-cell form into a long microscopic tube (hypha), which puts out branches (mycelia) that penetrate into cell walls and cause infection in various parts of the body. ...

The use of the birth control pill ... repeated use of antibiotics or steroids ... sometimes the first sign of diabetes ... stress, fatigue, overwork, lack of sleep, and a poor diet high in sugars ... anemia, low levels of thyroid hormones, and other diseases in the body ... (can predispose to yeast infections).

In children, chronic yeast infection can present itself as hyperactivity or learning disabilities. In adolescents, candida can cause depression and severe mood swings. ... a top student who suddenly becomes unable to think clearly or learn, and who becomes suicidally depressed.

Home Remedies:
Boric acid ... fill 00-size gelatin capsules ... insert high into the vagina, once or twice a day for 7 days. ...

.. Douche with 2 tbsp of boric acid to 1 quart of lukewarm water daily for a week.

.. a whole clove of garlic ... peeled ... wrapped in gauze ... dipped in vegetable oil .. inserted into vagina ... leave in place for 12 hours and then douche with a diluted vinegar solution ... for 3 days.

Holistic Healing:
Probiotics ... twice a day .. for .. 6 months
Herbal laxative tea .. 1st in A.M, last in P.M.
caprylic acid (from coconut oil)
mycocidin (from castor bean oil)
... deodorized garlic ....
Extra virgin coconut oil (1 tbsp daily)
Concentrated grapefruit seed extract (5-20 drops X 3/day)
Wild Oregano oil .. applied to soles of feet A.M. & P.M.
silver hydrosols ....

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,
THE ROAD TO IMMUNITY
Kenneth Brock, M. D and Nellie Sabin

"The traditional medical establishment refuses to accept -for reasons unknown to me -the existence and importance of chronic candidiasis. Doctors recognize the normal presence of yeast in the gut, as well as severe, systemic yeast overgrowth in immunocompromised patients, but most are unable to accept the full spectrum of candida problems in between these clinical end points.

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ThreeLac
Check the Internet for suppliers.
Some cost more than others and provide more services.

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ThreeLac was introduced to the U.S.A. from Japan in 2001 where it had been on the market for 6 years as an intestinal pH balancer. Over $50 million dollars worth a year is sold in Japan.

5 years were spent developing it - coming up with the world's first true Candida yeast eater. ThreeLac is a special strain of probiotic that EATS fungus/yeast/Candida. This proprietary formulation contains three strains of live lactic acid bacteria:

• Spore Forming Lactic Acid Bacteria (Lactobacillus Sporogenes),

• Spore Forming Bacteria (Bacillus Subtilis) and

• Lactic Acid Bacteria (Group D [non-toxic] Streptococcus Faecalis).

Unlike other dietary supplements, which are unregulated in North America, ThreeLac was formulated by scientists in Japan and is manufactured at a pharmaceutical company under strict government regulations.

GHT's Program is effective for more than 96% of people. Over a quarter million very happy people from the UK to California and Denmark to South Africa and Australia testify to the success of this program

ThreeLac comes in a simple cardboard can filled with 60 silvery foil packets. Simply pour this slightly sweet, lemony tasting powder into your mouth, follow with a little water.

Dogs and cats with itchy yeast rashes also benefit from ThreeLac.

Global Health Trax suggests four products together to fight the various strains of Candida Yeast Infections and, if you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Leaky Gut, a fifth that helps heal the colon and strengthen the immune system. GHT has created the companion products to work in harmony with the ThreeLac. They attack the systemic form of Candida throughout the rest of the body.

1. THREELAC
   In addition to the three strains mentioned above, other ingredients include lemon juice powder (for flavoring), refined yeast powder (a small amount, which simply feeds the ThreeLac while in shipping and will not affect yeast sensitive individuals), and castor oil. An added benefit is that ThreeLac helps to balance the body's pH. Do not refrigerate ThreeLac.

   " Lactobacillus sporogenes have been documented to significantly lower total serum cholesterol & the LDL-cholesterol to HDL-cholesterol ratio without any side effect in hyper cholesteroaemea. LACTOBACILLUS spores are capable of providing protection from pathogenic invasions into intestinal tract and help to restore the normal balance of the intestinal flora after antimicrobial drug treatment, whereas the non-spore forming (vegetative cells) are a total failure.
   
   
   

2. OXYGEN ELEMENTS PLUS (formerly Hydroxygen Plus)
   - This product oxygenates the body on a cellular level. This aids the ThreeLac in its work. It helps to directly fight the candida yeast, as candida is an anaerobic organism -- that is, it cannot live in an oxygen-rich environment. It not only kills the fungi Candida albicans (yeast) and A. niger (mold), it also kills several different bacteria: E. coli, P. aeruginosa and S. aureus. This helps to eliminate the candida from areas where the ThreeLac does not directly go. It also gives a great energy to the body, which is a welcome thing to those who are feeling fatigue from Candida.

   OE+ is a liquid supplement that breaks down water molecules into a negative oxygen molecule which combines with the free radical causing O+ molecule,quenching the free radical and creating a stable O2 molecule. In addition it releases hydrogen. Oxygen is subsequently released throughout the body where it has the ability to kill yeast on contact. It contains hydrogen sulfate in an ionic solution with trace minerals, enzymes and amino acids. When it encounters free radicals, it utilizes the O+ radical in a process that results in O2, or nascent oxygen. The result is a general cleansing of the body. The oxygen created by this process also creates an environment that is hostile to yeast, fungus and other pathogens and cleanses toxins in the bloodstream.
   
   
   

3. LHB (Lipase Herbal Blend)
   - An enzyme product that contains cellulase as well as other enzymes and herbs. The enzymes help break down the cell wall of the yeast/fungus cells. So, like the Oxygen Elements Plus, it works on the systemic form of the Candida. Enzymes also aid in the elimination of toxins from the body as you go through the process of eliminating Candida.

4. ACTIVE ENZYMES
   - They are powerful. They could result in loose stools. If you are not used to taking enzymes you should start with LHB and then go to ACTIVE ENZYMES with your second bottle. They are to use long term for systemic, chronic Candida infection.

5. CORAL COMPLETE
   - pH (acid/alkaline balance in the body) is a big factor when it comes to Candida. If you are too acidic, your body is a perfect environment for Candida yeast overgrowth. Getting back to a more alkaline balance is important for overall health -- everything functions better. GHT's pure Okinawan Coral Calcium (land based -free of all toxic metals) called Coral Complete helps to support the body in maintaining an alkaline environment. It's one of the best forms of calcium for absorption by the body and comes with the magnesium and vitamin D that are needed companions for best absorption. Get some Litmus paper and test yourself daily. Men often are best around a 7.3 pH; women around 7.1 pH.

6. COLOSTRUM FM
   - There has been much written about the benefits of colostrum (physicians around the world used it to treat bacterial, viral and fungal infections in the pre-antibiotic era). Its importance to the Candida sufferer is two-fold: it offers anti-inflammatory properties to heal the gut, which has often been damaged by the fungal rhizomes (the "legs") of the invading candida -causing Leaky Gut Syndrome. It can also be helpful with conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Colostrum FM also strongly boosts the immune system, which has been terribly compromised by the candida infestation over time.

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When our bodies lose their proper immune protection, through distraction, confusion, or weakness --- Candida spp., a normal resident of our intestinal tract can mutate from being a beneficial yeast into any of over 80 known harmful fungi, the most common being Candida albicans. Other common forms are C. tropicalis, C. glabrata and C. kefyr, C. guilliermondii, C. krusei, C. parapsilosis.

C. tropicalis can cause invasive and nosocomial candidosis and is considered an opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised patients. C. tropicalis can be found in routine cultures from the nose, throat, skin, vagina and digestive tract and in the oral cavity of patients with cancer during radiotherapy. C. glabrata is also related with endocarditis and systemic fungemia.

In its fungal form Candida develops rhizoids (long root-like structures that penetrate the mucosa). Once this happens, the boundary between intestinal tract and the rest of the circulatory system breaks down (leaky gut), and this can allow partially digested proteins to travel into the bloodstream where they can act as toxins and cause all sorts of health problems. Once you get the overgrowth under control, the intestines can begin to heal and toxins will not continue to travel into the bloodstream in the future.

The liver works in conjunction with the colon, kidneys and skin to excrete toxins from your blood. The toxins from a Candida overgrowth can overload your liver and kidneys so they cannot be expelled fast enough. The body tries to expel any excess toxins through the skin, which can cause rashes, itching and even acne. That's why the skin is often called the third kidney. In order to have a healthy, functioning liver the kidneys take care of the problem in your intestines first. Once the colon is healthy, the liver and kidneys can become clean and healthy.

There is frequent colonization of the oral cavity in healthy individuals without lesions, varying from 20% to 55% and in some cases 80%

The number of microorganisms in the GI tract approaches the total number of cells in the body. Approximately 500 species of bacteria are present, of which 30-40 species of bacteria predominate, including several species of yeast and fungi. The greatest number of species are anaerobic or facultative anaerobes. Yeast/fungi and Clostridia species are widely known to accompany the use of broad spectrum antibiotics. Furthermore, recent research indicates that the growth of certain Candida types is markedly stimulated by antibiotic addition to the culture media.

It seems increasingly likely that the immune system takes an inventory of bacteria and yeast cells present in the intestinal tract soon after birth. This inventory is performed by a group of cells called the CD5+ B-cells, which are among the very first immunological cells to appear in the developing embryo and appear to play a role in tolerance to intestinal microorganisms in postnatal life. These cells may play a role in regulating the secretion of IgA, the antibody class that is secreted into the intestinal tract and which may select which microorganisms are tolerated in the intestinal tract.

Eradication of normal flora, especially when antibiotics are administered repetitively during infancy, may cause the CD5+ cells to reject these normal organisms at a later age. Any cells that are on this early inventory may be awarded immune tolerance and will not be attacked later on by the immune system. Either antibiotic use in infancy or yeast infection of the mother during pregnancy may result in later immune tolerance to yeast.

Richard Jaeckle, MD, a psychiatrist and allergist in Austin, Texas has treated a number of psychotic individuals using antifungal therapy and finds that psychotic patients with elevated CPK, uric acid and white cell counts may respond favorably to antifungal treatment. Patients with psychotic behavior may have gastrointestinal overgrowth of both yeast and Clostridia.

Yeast make a number of chemical compounds which are then picked up and absorbed into the body. These compounds are quite toxic to the nervous system. These compounds include toxic alcohols and aldehydes, as well as the powerful nervous system poison hydrogen sulfide. Alcohols depress the nervous system and at least some aldehydes are anesthetic agents, which of course put the brain to sleep. These chemicals slow the brain down so that the brain no longer works correctly. These chemicals should be cleared by the liver so that these chemicals never reach the brain.

In some people, these chemicals are apparently not cleared, reach the brain, and cause mental symptoms. If such chemicals start to act early in life, the result is autism, an illness in which the brain functions do not develop properly. If such compounds start to act later, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may result. Later in life, depression and schizophrenia may occur.

These chemical compounds are toxic to humans and can cause such problems as headaches, fatigue and depression. Pregnancy and the use of birth control pills can also make yeast grow more.

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Renew Life Canada, Inc.,
http://www.renewlife.com, 800-485-0960
Candida Overgrowth is a SERIOUS Concern.
by Brenda Watson, C.T.

There are many types of yeast(-like fungi) that cause Candidiasis, the most common being Candida Albicans. ... If this overgowth is not controlled in the gut, (it) may become SYSTEMIC ... enter the blood stream and travel throughout the body .. to the vagina, urinary tract, skin, finger and toenails, mouth, organs and tissues. ...

... Antibiotics kill bacteria in the digestive tract, leaving [fungi], (which antibiotics don't kill) space to multiply. Poor diet, stress, and nutrient deficiencies can lead to Candida overgrowth. The toxins produced by Candida (Albicans) can overwhelm the immune system ....

Candida Albicans is one of over 80 species of Candida. It is technically a digestive mold ... parasites ... Digestive yeast-(like fungi) have been found to produce over 70 known toxins. ...

In its (mutated) form, Candida produces waste products known as "mycotoxins". Among the mycotoxins produced by Candida is "acetaldehyde", a poison that is transformed into ethanol and converted by the liver into alcohol. As alcohol builds up in the system, symptoms associated with drunkenness develop. This is how Candida can produce "brain fog".

Candida secretes acid that can alter normal pH levels of the body ... also grows very long roots called "rhizoids", which actually puncture the mucosal lining of the intestine. ... (leading to) a condition called Leaky Gut Syndrome ... the mucosal lining has holes in it, allowing Candida to pass through it into the bloodstream.

When undigested food particles penetrate the bowel wall and enter the bloodstream, the body views them as foreign invaders and makes antibodies .. against them. This can result in the development of food allergies and sensitivities ....

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Journal of Medical Microbiology 2003;52:169-171.,
Serotonin - Can Fight Fungus
By Stephen Pincock (Reuters Health)

The neurotransmitter serotonin could form the basis of new antifungal drugs, according to researchers who have shown in the lab that serotonin can kill one type of fungus that frequently infects humans.

Two years ago, the University of Innsbruck team showed that antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) could also inhibit fungi.

Serotonin seemed to suppress the symptoms of vaginal candidiasis, or yeast infection, in women. The patients found they had no flare-ups of the yeast infection while taking Zoloft to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder, but when they stopped taking the drug the infection returned.

"My colleague who had these patients asked me to test the antifungal effect of serotonin," all hindered the growth of Aspergillus and Candida species.

Fungi belonging to the Candida family are responsible for yeast infections, and can also cause thrush, an infection of the mouth and throat.

Aspergillus fungi can also infect humans.

Because (SSRIs) increase serotonin levels during treatment, the researchers tested serotonin directly against a range of Candida species.

The researchers report in this month's issue of the Journal of Medical Microbiology that serotonin was active against all four species tested.

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Source: USA Today,
Testicular Cancer: Mold-contaminated food may plant the seed.
Gary G. Schwartz, Ph.D.

Doctors have been stumped about what causes testicular cancer, the most common form of cancer in young white men. Now there's a clue: Scientists knew testicular cancer typically strike men between the ages 15 and 35, and they strongly suspected that whatever the trigger was, it had to get into the body in early childhood or sooner; perhaps in the womb before birth.

Now a Wake Forest University cancer researcher thinks he has found the mysterious trigger. In the journal Cancer Causes and Control (February 2002), cancer biology professor Gary G. Schwartz points to a cancer-causing agent called ochratoxin A.

Molds that grow in grain and coffee beans produce ochratoxin A, he explains, an when we consume mold-contaminated cereals, pork products (animal - especially pigs - eat moldy grains), milk and coffee, the toxins gets into our bodies. Mothers can pass it to their unborn babies though the placenta and later though breast milk.

He theorizes that ochratoxin A alters testicular DNA in the fetus or infant, then lies dormant until puberty triggers testicular testicular growth. When the growth spurt starts, those dormant DNA changes develop into testicular cancer:

If Schwartz is right, that would explain why testicular cancer is more prevalent in young white men, particularly in northern European men, who consume more grain and live in areas where weather conditions promote mold.

Schwartz hopes testicular cancer researchers will focus on breast feeding and consumption of foods that contain ochratoxin A.

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Medicine Centre, Unipharm Wholesale Drugs Ltd,
Vaginal Yeast Infections
Volume 4, Issue 1, 2002

Vaginitis, inflammation of the vagina, is a non-specific term describing a condition with many possible causes. The most common are:

• 45% - Protozoa (Trichonomas)
• 25% - Yeast(-like fungi)
• 25% - Bacteria (e.g. gonorrhea, chlamydia)

The remaining 5% have varying origins including viruses (e.g. herpes), allergies (to soap, additives, condoms, menopausal dryness/atrophy, and foreign bodies (i.e. a forgotten tampon).

.. Candida, can be present in the mouth (known as thrush), throughout the digestive tract, and on the skin.

General Measures of Treatment and Prevention

• Maintain good hygiene

• Keep the area as dry as possible

• Wear loose fitting, natural fibre clothing

• Eliminate or avoid predisposing factors (such as antibiotics)

• Avoid intercourse during an infection, or use a condom ...

• Occasionally use vinegar douches .. or boric acid capsules inserted vaginally ... to reduce pH level (to more acidic)

• Increase your yoghurt (with live/active cultures, L. acidophilus) consumption ....

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Tropical Traditions ,
Virgin Coconut Oil and Candida Yeast Infections
various contributors ....

For the past 20 years I have been affected by a chronic illness which creates a susceptibility to opportunistic imbalances like candida.  It's been 5 years that I have really been struggling with this (though the imbalance was established long before that).  I read that taking Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil (TTVCO) could help with a candida imbalance and it really has.  Of course, I did experience the dread die-off when I began the TTVCO (Feb '04), which is not pleasant, but I know of nothing that works to balance this situation without creating a die-off.

I began using the coconut oil at 1 tsp the first day and increased by 1 tsp each day until I was taking 1 tbls with each meal (3x/day).  I have also used the coconut oil to make suppositories with essential oils.  This, too, has been very helpful.  In addition, I am using well chosen super-strain probiotics, enzymes, and nearly impeccable eating habits.

Subduing a candida overgrowth can be very costly. TTVCO is one of the more affordable tools I've come across and it's a great addition to my curry recipes and the morning oatmeal (with cardamom, cinnamon and coriander).

If it can make the difference for me that it does now, I imagine that had I found this 5, 10 years ago the candida would never have gotten so out of hand.  I recommend to anyone who is dealing with candida overgrowth that they read about this product and seriously consider employing it. Elizabeth - Sacramento

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I had my baby a couple of years ago at home and went to the hospital to get stitched from a third degree tear. While there, they gave me 1/2 a bottle of antibiotic. When I realized what it was, I took the needle out of my arm and left, but not without a horrible yeast infection which affected both my baby and I. I had it on my breasts and she had it on her tongue and both of us were miserable.

I had read about the coconut oil killing yeast so I started applying it topically as well as taken it internally. I ate quite a bit. I would melt it in a shot glass and take shots, put it in recipes, and use it as a weapon against the infection that had waged a war in my body. (I even had yeast in my eyes). Well, finally, it left after much persistence on my part.

The other "side effect" I had during the 3 month battle against yeast from the coconut oil was that my weight went below where it had started at the beginning of the pregnancy. I gained 50 lbs. while pregnant and was a size 6 within 3 months of the birth. I am pregnant again and when I saw my midwife for the first time for this pregnancy, she could NOT believe how thin I was. I must say, it was the coconut oil as my exercising fervour went out the window as soon as baby #1 was born. When anyone asks how I got so thin or stay so thin after pregnancy, I swear by the coconut oil.

My shot glass is ready and I will be taking it when baby #2 is born as well. I think it's good for my milk as well-my baby was VERY healthy and continues to be amazingly aware in mind, body, and spirit. Thanks for getting out the good news!
Rachel San Antonio, TX

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... it caused a severe Herxheimer reaction.
I've been battling a systemic candida yeast infection for over ten years. I have the mutated (fungal) stage and it’s the toughest thing I've ever had to deal with. I recently read research reports out of Harvard and the University of Tennessee that this can be deadly and there are no pharmaceuticals for it that are effective. Candida yeast can overgrow in the gut under the right conditions until it mutates and becomes an invading pathogen, moves out of the gut and grows in mass in any part of the body. When it affects a vital organ, then it can be deadly.

I've tried everything from conventional drugs to all the natural remedies including caprylic acid but have never experienced a die off reaction as I did when I took the coconut oil and aerobic oxygen for about one week. I have subcutaneous masses on the scalp, face, buttocks, arms, and probably internally, that I can't see. I applied the coconut [oil] heavily and would melt a large hunk in my mouth all during the day.  My skin is starting to look better and I know from the reaction that it killed off a lot of candida.

The Herxheimer reaction is a welcome sign that you are doing something right. In cases where people are suffering with a chronic problem there may be a quick and somewhat adverse reaction. The "die-off effect," or Herxheimer Reaction, refers to symptoms generated by a detoxification process. As the body begins to deal with dead microbes, one may experience a variety of detox symptoms. I am now recovering from the reaction and will start another round of coconut oil. [This oil] is something I will not be without for the rest of my life.
Brian ... Tom (the Coconut Info discussion group)

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Besides caprylic acid, two other medium chain fatty acids found in coconut oil have been found to kill Candida albicans. A study done at the University of Iceland showed "capric acid, a 10-carbon saturated fatty acid, causes the fastest and most effective killing of all three strains of Candida 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."2 This study shows great promise that all the medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil work together to kill Candida albicans.

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William J Crook, M.D.,
The Yeast Connection
Vintage Books, 1986

" Children with ADHD often give a history of repeated ear infections in infancy."

"Such ear problems are usually treated with amoxicillin and/or other broad spectrum antibiotic drugs."

"A research study found that 69% of children being evaluated for school failure who were receiving medication for ear infections. By contrast, only 20% of non-hyperactive children had more than ten infections."

This was one of the first books on Candidiasis written as a guide and treatment manual for the layperson. Available in soft cover and revised several times, it is highly recommended for ALL home libraries. It remains one of the best resources.

If you live in a commercial and industrialized economy and geographical region, it is not a question of whether you will acquire Candidiasis, but when, and how often, and to what degree. The earlier it is detected, the faster and less costly it can be to recover from it. Children born with it have lived their whole lives with it and the complications it creates.
Protect yourself and your family.