Preventing & Treating Adult Acne
October 01, 2008
When most people think of acne they associate it with teenagers although many adults suffer from acne as well. Adult acne affects 25% of all adult men and 50% of adult women at some time in their adult lives. And even though not all adults may suffer from acne, most have had a zit or two in their adult lives. People can develop unpleasant acne or have an acne recurrence in their 20s, 30s,40s and beyond. It can be difficult to cope with no matter your age,and can cause depression and social anxiety in an adult, affecting adults the same way it can effect teens.
Acne occurs when the oil glands under hair follicles get plugged up, inflamed, or infected. Frequently the glands secrete too much of a thick waxy lubricant called sebum that keeps your skin healthy. Too much Sebum can block the pores and cause bacteria to thrive. When the follicles are irritated it can result in red bumps, whiteheads and blackheads In more serious cases, cystic acne can occur. This type of acne is characterized by pus-filled cysts and deep nodules form around the inflamed follicles. Cystic acne can be very painful and can cause severe scars to the skin which can be hard to get rid of, even after the acne is gone.
So what is the solution? The answer may be as individual as we are. A good start is to wash your pillows and towels weekly. Bacteria can easily thrive in these warm areas and can affect your skin. For women, using natural makeup that will not clog your pores is also essential, for men it is smart to stay away from strongly scented (and chemical) lotions and aftershaves.
Eating healthy food is also a great treatment for acne. Making sure that you are clean on the inside will put a stop to pimples from forming on the outside. Foods rich in Vitamin B, D, and A as well as antioxidants, calcium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium will help you skin stay clear.
Even if you are one of the lucky ones who does not suffer from acne, taking extra precautions to keep your outside and inside healthy will only bring positive results.
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Is acne your problem? Are you spending too much money for chemical remedy? Do you want to apply a remedy but you are afraid it may be harsh? Try the natural way of treating your acne. You do not have to go that far… The treatment is right in your home. The doctor is right within you.
The most effective beauty tip of all times is: drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Hydrating your body will help you get rid toxins. Love your body and love your skin.
Healthy and clean acts may also help. Make sure that you do not leave makeup products on your skin because it contributes to clogging your pores, causing more pimples and blackheads. Do not sleep with make-up on. Also, keep your hair away from your face. Hair contains oil that may create breakouts to your skin.
Wash your pillow case and towels. They are absorbent and they absorb even acne-contributors too. Lastly, never prick your pimples. You do not want your face to be as dirty as your fingernails, right?
Eating healthy food because when you have ACNE would be best in order for you to cleanse yourself not only outside but also inside. It would indeed help if you lessen your oily or fatty food intake. Eating food rich in fiber is a remedy. Moreover, in order for you to maintain a healthy skin, eating food that is considered anti-oxidants would matter a lot. Food rich in Vitamins A, B and D as well as those rich in calcium, potassium, phosphorus, chloride,magnesium, zinc, iron and sodium.
When you maintain a diet which is high in beta-carotene and zinc, it would also be of help not only prevention but as well as in the healing process and anti-scarring of acne.
Beauty is skin deep. Yes, but having beautiful skin will make you feel more beautiful for yourself.
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How Sitting on the Job...
May Be Ruining Your Back!
How bad can sitting at the office or in a car or truck all day really be? Well... it can cause several structural imbalances in your body which can actually be the cause of back, neck and shoulder pain.
Many of us find ourselves in a day-to-day work and life environment where we sit, sit, sit. We sit at work, in the car, on the couch, at the table, on a park bench. All this sitting, not only causes a marked decrease in healthy physical activity, it also leads to weight gain, muscle imbalance and yes, chronic back pain.
Below is a list of the numerous physical conditions that develop over time from prolonged sitting, and what you can do to minimize their effects.
1.The longer you sit the more likely your pelvis will flare, meaning it can rotate outward, inward, backward or downward. And it can happen on one or both sides. Even worse, you can develop a combination of these incorrect positions. For example, you can have one side rotated forward, outward and high, while the other side rotated backward,inward and low.
2.The longer you sit the more likely your glutes will flatten. This means they will weaken, as lack of use 'shuts them down.'
3.The longer you sit the tighter and more dominant your hip flexors will become in order to stabilize your pelvis. What happens is that your hip flexors will inhibit your glutes from working. That's right: your hip flexors will 'turn off' your glutes and the only way to get them going again is to minimize the sitting to restore physical balance...
This is a good time to give you a quick test. Do it slowly and in control as this may not be for everyone. So do it at your own pace and risk. If you have had a THR, DO NOT perform this activity.
Begin by putting your heels together.
Rotate your feet outward like a duck and then squeeze your butt. You should notice a very strong contraction.
Relax.
Now rotate your toes inward so that your toes are touching and your heals are rotated out as far as they can go.
Now squeeze your butt. You will note much less of a contraction.
That inability to squeeze your glutes is proof that your glutes are inhibited or 'turned off' and a sure sign that you need to get your butt stronger...
Please feel free to do 10 to 20 of these toe-in glute squeezes per hour every day, to keep your glutes working.
4.The last major effect of siting is that your pelvis will tend to tip backwards. This puts undo stress on your pelvis, SI Joint, and your entire spine. It is virtually impossible to keep your pelvis in a neutral position for an entire workday, so at some point during the day you lose it and when you multiply that by 20 to 30 years... you have a life time of back related issues, unless addressed...
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Action Steps to minimize the effects of sitting at work...
When the phone rings, stand up... If you do not need to be typing, get out of the sitting position for 5 to 10 minutes and you will give your body a great break. In fact,talking on the phone is a great time to do the toe-in glute squeezes. How many can you do in a 10 minute call?
Change sitting positions... suggestions: have different settings for your desk chair, maybe a kneeling chair, sitting on a therapy ball (e.g. size 75cm) and maybe kneeling on a foam pad that puts your pelvis straight and at just the right height. Rotate them on different days.
Use Trigger Point work to release your hip flexors. The best why to do this is to seek a massage therapist; however you can use a foam roller, as well as other trigger point devices on the market, such as out Trigger Point Therapy kit.
Learn about and study about Muscle Imbalances. There is nothing more important then keeping your pelvis and spine in the most neutral and most stable positions possible. I have written extensively about the subject and have dedicated my life to teaching it to people all over the world...
Now that you know the ill effects of sitting all day, and what to do to correct the imbalances from it...Don't wait 20 or 30 years to make a change that you can do right now.
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How to Maintain Good Posture and
Reduce Pain While Sitting
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More information
What is it?
What do we do on a daily basis? We wake up, sit down, have a cup of coffee and read the newspaper. We sit in our car and drive to work. We arrive at work and sit down to work. For the next several hours we place and answer phone calls, enter data, research information and communicate with the computer. After the long day, we get back in our car and drive home. We get home, sit down and have dinner, watch the television, and go to bed. Eight hours later, press repeat. The vicious cycle begins again! Fast forward ten years later;
- shoulder pain,
- neck pain,
- headaches,
- numbness & tingling in the hands,
- weakness in the arms & hands,
- slumped posture,
- rounded shoulders,
- forward head
How we look today is the result of years of tiny adaptations frequently made to compensate for aches and pains or injuries or frequently carrying more weight on one side of the body e.g hand bag or briefcase.The aches, pains and tension signs and symptoms that you are experiencing muscle imbalance.
But why does this occur? How did this happen to me? How can I fix the problem? The basic premise here is that we become accustomed and easily adapt to our environment. Not to mention gravity is working against us.
Our body as a whole will adapt to the positions we place them in on a daily basis. The muscles in the front of our body become tight and the muscles of our upper back (around our shoulder blades) become stretched out and weak. This in turn weakens our neck muscles, and our head now drops forward.
The front neck muscles become weak and stretched out, and the back neck muscles become very tight. Remember our head attaches to our neck, and our neck attaches to our upper back and shoulders. There is constant communication among all of the parts and each part relies on the neighbor above and below it.
Where are your muscles?
Muscles function properly when they are in an optimal position. Meaning muscles do not work well when they are either stretched out or very tight. When this occurs, the muscles will pull on the bones abnormally and place added stress on the discs and joints in our neck, back, and shoulders.If this occurs for a long period of time, our joints become inflamed and the discs may bulge.
When the discs bulge in our spine,they now have tendency to irritate the nerves. The nerves that supply our shoulders, arms, and hands come from our neck. So, when we experience pain and discomfort in the shoulders, arms and/or hands, the problem may be in our neck or upper back area. The great news here is that simple changes to your daily routine will dramatically influence the aforementioned issues and hopefully prevent them from occurring in the first place!
The Upper back, Neck and Shoulders
The upper back, neck and shoulders as a whole is a very complex group of joint muscle and the motions that those joints go through are even more complex. Here is what people do not understand about way the neck and shoulders work and how to get relief from any ache or pain.
The curvature of the lower spine plays a vital roll in the position and function of the upper spine, so in order to get the upper back neck and shoulder to feel right and function properly you will need to address the entire spine top to bottom.
I know that sounds like a lot of work but knowing what is wrong and how to address the problem correctly is more than half the battle.
What to do about it
X-rays and MRIs can tell you what condition you have, but not why you have the condition. They cannot they tell you the strength or the flexibility of a muscle. They cannot tell you why your pelvis, spine neck and shoulders are the way they are, and they certainly cannot tell you how your muscles are out of balance.
The only way to identify your imbalances is to go through a physical assessment designed to look specifically for muscle imbalances and associated postural dysfunctions. Once you know your postural dysfunctions, it is very easy to work backwards, because each dysfunction has a certain set of imbalances - almost like a syndrome.That is, it repeats itself consistently and predictably at any age, regardless of gender and regardless of activity level.
The only way to correct your imbalances is with very targeted corrective stretches and exercises tailored to you and your condition.The good news is that even in the worst cases; our bodies are never that far out of alignment. But if you are in pain, those imbalances need to be addressed.
What not to do about it
It is advisable for everyone not to start any exercise program without first knowing your imbalances. Here's why: If you start exercising the wrong muscles, you could strengthen a muscle group that is already too strong and worsen the imbalance. You could even stretch a muscle that does not need to be stretched and make your condition worse.
You may think you're doing yourself a favor by going to the gym and doing yoga or Pilates. You may also think that doing a balanced workout is going to keep you healthy. But that is not the case when your muscles are already out of balance.
Let's not forget about non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Yes, you may need something to ease the pain but remember that drugs do nothing to help you treat the root cause of your condition not to mention they do nothing to help your body heal its self.
Immediate steps to take if you want relief or want to prevent your profession from killing you.
- Stop working out until you know where your imbalances are. Doing a balanced workout is going to prolong your recovery and keep you in pain.
- Stop doing the sport or any physical activity that you enjoy doing -running, swimming, golfing, yoga, or Pilates until your know where your imbalances are.
- Seek professional help from someone who is trained in muscle imbalances and postural dysfunctions - and, no, not all health care professionals know about this approach.
- Address your neck pain from many different perspectives because everyone is different and not all outcomes are going to be the same; look for an approach that addresses your condition from a physical, mental, and nutritional perspective.
- Look for natural alternatives to your NSAIDs.
- Keep an open mind about techniques you may not have heard of before, such as Muscle Balancing Therapy™
- Do your homework. Learn about what works and what does not. When is spinal decompression appropriate for the neck? When will spinal manipulations give you the biggest benefit?
Getting started
Truth is, your body can perform the grinding work of you job and everyday stress of your life but and you do not have to live and work inconstant pain. But you cannot expect to get results if you do not take one, some or all of the corrective steps outlined below.
If you have neck pain and have been through the ringer, you will probably say one or more of the following:
'I've tried everything!
But will it work for me?...My case is different!
I don't have the time!
How can something so simple address such a complex issue?'
It's simple... restoring balance to your body is a universally excepted principle to achieving optimal health. That is what we teach and show our clients.
The first step is to make sure you get the very best and most up to date information you can on the condition, including your own experimentation with what you can tolerate and what works best for you.The second step is to find the best experts you can regarding the subject.
Having a comprehensive plan to control, controlling Oxidative stress and Systemic Inflammation is vitally important to controlling pain, so here are some considerations to start with are drinking clean water, Proteolytic Enzymes Therapy, changing your eating habits, believing that you will achieve the comfort level you desire should be the basics of your program.
Every one with neck pain has Trigger Points and everyone should have away to administer self trigger point Therapy everyday to them self,immediately followed by and combine with Muscle Balance Therapy to restore balance and proper function of the muscles and joints.
Most forms of neck pain respond very well to cervical spinal decompression and Inversion Therapy is a viable option for neck pain suffers based on the many overall healthy benefits it has been shown to help with, just to mention a few improved circulation, stress reduction, improved range of motion.
Learn to take time for your self and relax, with the use of far-infrared heat, it can help immensely, it is deep penetrating and dramatically improves the blood flow to the area in question for very quick relief and improved range of motion. Seek assistance from a qualified GeeZone masseur.
Based on article by By Dr. Robert Duvall
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Most Health Foods Can Be . . . a Complete Waste of Money . . (If you are not getting the right supplements to support their effectiveness).
ENZYMES - Necessary for a healthy diet and lifestyle!
You can take vitamins, minerals and antioxidants by the handful and still suffer poor health. Ditto for a whole variety of 'health foods' such as organic pasta, cereals, bread, fruit juices, milk and more. You can eat all these pure, organic foods and you still won't get a vital nutrient.
Enzymes The problem is that most people including doctors don't know that enzymes are just as important as vitamins. As a result, there's a nation wide epidemic of diseases that could be prevented by enzyme supplements.
Proteolytic (protein-eating) enzymes are the number two pain reliever in Germany after aspirin. But unlike pain drugs, they're completely safe. You'll see proof in a new Special Report called The Missing Ingredient for Good Health. The report introduces you to a mother whose lifelong migraine headaches disappeared thanks to enzyme supplements.
No wonder German athletes take them by the millions! Placebo-controlled studies show that athletes recover from injuries in half the time when they take enzymes. But there's more. . .
In published medical studies, they outperformed prescription blood clot drugs and - this is really amazing - nine out of ten children with autism experienced 'very great or impressive' improvement after they started enzyme supplements.
Does it sound incredible that one supplement can do all this? Then ask yourself this: What if you had NO vitamins in your diet -- none at all? You'd be very sick. Just as Vitamin C is essential for other vitamins ans minerals e.g iron or calcium to work effectively, Enzymes are just as important.
In The Missing Ingredient, you'll discover how proteolytic enzymes DOUBLED the five-year survival rates for women with breast cancer. A man with kidney cancer was given 50 days to live -- but he was alive and well 15 years later thanks to enzymes. A woman with metastatic breast cancer - a 'death sentence' - was alive and well 16 years later.
Enzymes can help save you from heart and artery disease
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The Six Super Foods Every Woman Needs
The foods you really need to stay you healthy and strong
By Colette Bouchez
WebMD Feature
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
From the food pyramid to the Internet to your local bookstore, there is certainly no shortage of advice on nutrition and healthy eating. But with all the media hype surrounding many “health foods,” it can be hard for a woman to tell the nutrients from advertising ploys.
“We are sometimes led to believe that a specific food is healthier than it really is,” says nutritionist Elizabeth Somer, MS, RD, author of Age-proof Your Body. “Or that you need some exotic or expensive form of certain nutrients to gain benefits -- and most of the time that’s not true.”
Moreover -- as happened in the '90s when low fat cookies made everyone temporarily forget about calories -- Somer says some of today’s advertising sways us toward one healthy aspect of a food to keep us from noticing other, less healthy attributes. “A product may advertise itself as ‘no cholesterol’' she says, “but it still can be loaded with bad fats or tons of calories. You have to look at the total food to know for sure.”
NYU nutritionist Tara Miller, MS, RD, agrees. “You have to read the whole label, look at all the ingredients and the portion sizes, before you know for sure just how healthy a food is.”
Or you can let us do the work for you! To help you zero in on the healthiest foods that women can eat, we asked a panel of experts for their advice.
What follows is a description of the six super foods they say every woman needs. While these foods won’t cover all your nutrient bases, incorporating them into your diet as often as possible can help give you a wide range of protection.
Super foods for women: What you need
Super Food # 1: Low-fat yogurt
Goal: 3 to 5 servings a week
What it does: As a health food, yogurt is almost as old as, well, good health itself. But experts say evidence continues to accumulate that reveals its benefits in many new and exciting ways. And not just yogurt. Somer tells WebMD that any fermented dairy product -- including kefir -- contains healthy “probiotics” -- bacteria with the power to protect you in myriad ways.
“There is a suggestion [that yogurt] may decrease the risk of breast cancer,” Somer says. ”And there’s very strong evidence it can reduce problems associated with irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory digestive tract disorders -- both conditions that impact women more than men.” Additionally, she says, yogurt can help reduce the risk of stomach ulcers and vaginal infections.
Enjoy a cup of yogurt at breakfast, lunch, or snack to help meet the U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommendation for three servings of low fat dairy each day. “It’s loaded with bone-healthy calcium -- something every woman needs more of at every age,” Somer says. One cup of yogurt has about 448 mg of calcium, compared to just 300 for eight ounces of skim milk.
The key, according to Somer, is to choose a low fat yogurt with live cultures -- like Lactobacillus acidophilus. And do check the label, Somer advises. Some store brands may not have the level of cultures found in more established brands.
Also important: Skip the fruit-on-the-bottom or other flavored varieties. “Too much sugar,” says Somer, who also reminds us that, no, those two blueberries on the bottom of the container do not constitute a serving of fruit!
Super Food # 2: Fatty fish -- like salmon, sardines, and mackerel
Goal: 2 to 3 servings every week
What it does: The healthy factor in fish is omega-3 fatty acids, and specifically two types known as DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid).
“Fatty fish not only plays a vital role in the health of the membrane of every cell in our body, it also helps protect us from a number of key health threats,” says Laurie Tansman, MS, RD, CDN, a nutritionist at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.
Some of those threats include heart disease, stroke, hypertension, depression, joint pain, and a number of illnesses linked to inflammation, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Somer says fish may even offer some protection against Alzheimer’s disease.
While many foods -- such as walnuts, flaxseed oil, and some mayonnaise brands -- claim the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, Somer cautions that only the DHA or EPA forms of omega-3 can be directly used by the body.
“What you get in foods like walnuts and flaxseed oil is an omega-3 acid known as ALA -- alpha-linoleic acid,” says Somer. “And while it’s certainly good for you, it requires a process in the body to convert it to DHA. And that conversion process can be influenced by a variety of individual factors.”
The good news: You are likely to see a wheelbarrow full of new products supplemented with DHA slowly making their way to market in the coming year. Currently, Kellogg is reportedly developing a cereal fortified with DHA, while a company called Nutri-Kids has already launched a DHA fortified ready-to-drink milk product. You can also find eggs fortified with DHA and, says Somer, certain brands of soymilk.
Super Food # 3: Beans
Goal: 3 to 4 servings every week
What it does: Low in fat, beans are a good source of protein and fiber and may have protective effects against heart disease and breast cancer. Beans may also play a role in stabilizing female hormones, says nutritionist Susan Krause, MS, RD.
“Beans have been around so long that most people don’t view them as a fancy new health food,” Krause says. “But in fact, they are among one of the healthiest things a woman can eat.”
In studies published in the International Journal of Cancer, researchers found that beans in general, and lentils in particular, may have some protective effects against breast cancer. In research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, doctors found a relationship between a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease and a higher intake of legumes. Well known legumes include peas, beans, lentils, and peanuts.
As a source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, Krause says, beans can help lower cholesterol, while their level of a nutrient known as isoflavone can help in the regulation of hormones and may aid with PMS, perimenopause, or menopause symptoms. Although soybeans have among the highest levels of isoflavones, other sources include red clover, kudzu, mung beans, alfalfa sprouts, black cohosh, and chickpeas.
“Beans also contain something called protease inhibitors, which may help protect against breast cancer,” says Krause. Protease inhibitors help slow the division of cancer cells and in this way may prevent tumor formation.
Last but not least, if you are in your reproductive years, beans can give you a steady supply of folic acid -- essential if you should become pregnant.
Super Food # 4: Tomatoes (or watermelon, red grapefruit, red navel oranges)
Goal: 3 to 5 servings each week
What it does: The powerhouse nutrient in all these fruits is lycopene. And, according to Miller, while the headlines touted its protective effects against prostate cancer, more quiet research has shown it has tremendous health benefits for women as well.
“Research is starting to show that lycopene may protect against breast cancer,” Miller says. 'And it’s also a powerful antioxidant that can help a woman fight heart disease.”
The very latest research shows it may also help keep you looking younger longer by protecting against UV damage from the sun.
Super Food # 5: Vitamin D fortified low fat milk or orange juice
Goal: At least 400 IUs of vitamin D daily
What it does: “Essential to helping the bones absorb calcium from the gut,” says Somer, “vitamin D helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis and may be vital in reducing the risk of diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and tumors of the breast, colon, and ovary.”
Indeed, recent studies from the University of California San Diego suggest that vitamin D has the potential to prevent up to one–half of all breast, colon, and ovarian cancer in the United States.
Somer tells WebMD that a growing body of research indicates many women may be vitamin D deficient. “A combination of staying out of the sun (which the body uses to manufacture vitamin D) and using sunscreen, which blocks the synthesis of vitamin D, has resulted in many women hitting a dangerously low level of this nutrient,” says Somer.
While Vitamin D is found in salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines, experts say fortified foods, such as milk, are the best source.
Super Food # 6: Berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries)
Goal: 3 to 4 servings every week
What It Does: In a way similar to wine, these fruits may protect your body with powerful anti-cancer nutrients known as anthocyans, which are believed to play a role in cell repair. Krause says research shows anthocyans may decrease the risk of several cancers, including those in the breast and gastrointestinal tract.
“These berries,” says Krause, “are also high in vitamin C and folic acid, which is essential for all women in their childbearing years. And they offer powerful anti-oxidant protection, which not only protects the heart but also may protect against skin aging, from the inside out.” Moreover, she tells WebMD that cranberries may help reduce the risk of urinary tract infections in women, while the nutrient, lutein found in all the berries, can help protect vision.
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Prostate Cancer - Prevention
You can take steps that may lower your chances of getting prostate cancer*.
Eat more low-fat, high-fiber foods, or foods with omega-3 fatty acids, such as:
* Soy products, like tofu and soy beans.
* Tomatoes and foods that contain tomato sauce.
* Vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage.
* Fish, like salmon, albacore tuna, and sardines.
* Walnuts and flaxseed, and their oils.
Researchers are looking into other things that may help prevent prostate cancer. These include:
* Medicines, such as finasteride or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
* Drinking red wine or green tea.
* Supplements, such as vitamins D and E, and selenium.
*Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the tissues of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is a walnut-shaped organ located below a man's bladder that produces fluid for semen.
Experts do not know the exact cause of prostate cancer, but they believe that factors such as age and family history may increase a man's risk for developing the disease. Prostate cancer is more common in men who are older than 50 and is the second most common cause of cancer deaths among men.
Prostate cancer usually does not cause symptoms in the early stages. When symptoms are present, they may include urinary problems such as inability to urinate or incontinence.
Prostate cancer is often curable if it is discovered early. Treatment options include watchful waiting (surveillance), medication, radiation therapy, and surgery.
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Yeast/Candidiasis
Women may be more susceptible to vaginal yeast infections if they are pregnant or have diabetes. The use of antibiotics, use of birth control pills, or frequent douching also can promote yeast infections.
Candidiasis is an infection caused by species of Candida fungi, especially Candida albicans. The two strong antifungal herbs that are most often mentioned first in treating candidiasis and yeast infections are black walnut and pau d'arco. A more common household herb, whole cinnamon, taken in tea or tincture form, is also an effective treatment for yeast infections that are resistant to treatment. 5
Black Walnut In one study, fresh black walnut husks killed Candida yeast better that commonly prescribed antifungal medications. 3
Black Walnut Juglans nigra Common NamesBlack Walnut ,
Botanical NameJuglans nigra
FamilyJUGLANDACEAE Walnut
Black Walnut Medicinal Properties & BenefitsCommon Uses:
Abrasions/Cuts *
Candida/Yeast Infection *
Parasites/Worms *
Sore Throat/Laryngitis *
Properties: Antifungal* Antiparasite*
Parts Used: Walnut hulls
Constituents: Juglone, vitamin C, zinc
Walnut hulls are found in many
herbal cleansing formulations
Walnuts are a good source dietary source of serotonin and one of the best plant based sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Herbalists are more interested in the bark, leaves and nut husks of black walnut. Black walnut hulls contain juglone, a chemical that is antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic, and a fungicide. As a skin wash, black walnut hulls are used to treat ringworm and yeast infections of the skin. Mountain Rose Herbs (2008-07-15)
Black walnut hull extract is unquestionably one of the best and safest worming agents offered by the plant world. But it can be toxic if not used with proper care, caution, and training. It is an herb best reserved for use by experienced practitioners.
Pau d'arco Extracts of the whole herb do appear to fight yeast and fungal infections, and early investigations displayed some promise against malignancies.. bottom line is that pau d'arco seems to be more promising for fungal infections than malignant cancers. 3
Pau D' Arco Tabebuia impertiginosa, various species 
Tabebuia impertiginosa flowering treeCommon NamesPau D' Arco , lapacho, taheebo
Botanical NameTabebuia impertiginosa, various species
FamilyPau D' Arco Medicinal Properties & BenefitsCommon Uses:
Cancer *
Candida/Yeast Infection *
Liver *
Properties: Antifungal* AntiViral* Hepatic* Tonic*
Parts Used: Inner bark
Constituents: Lapachol, lapachone, and isolapachone, tannins
Pau d'acrco fights infections of all kindsThe Mayans and Incas of South America regarded pau d'acrco as an important healing herb, but the scientific study is still very preliminary. There is a great deal of practical evidence, however, that pau d'arco can be used with success to treat colds, flu, sore throat, and yeast infections. Laboratory evidence suggests that the herb contains compounds that protect against tropical diseases, specifically malaria, schistosomiasis, and tropical fevers. The herb is added to ointments to treat psoriasis, and taken orally to relieve ulcers. Mountain Rose Herbs (2008-16-16)
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