Wednesday 28 September 2016

Natural cures for shingles, another BINGO! moment

Natural Cure for Shingles...



Here's the most potent natural cure for shingles yet discovered, along with other home remedies for shingles that are a sure-fire way to get rid of this painful health condition... for good! 




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Shingles is part of the herpes family (herpes zoster) and is basically a secondary outbreak of the chickenpox virus. It can lay dormant in the body for many years before finally breaking out and unleashing its horrible, painful blisters and itchy rash over the body. You normally get shingles from contracting the chickenpox virus, but believe it or not, the most popular way is actually from the chickenpox vaccination!
Amazing isn’t it?
The whole purpose of the vaccination is to supposedly stop you from contracting chickenpox, yet it has the opposite effect. And the problem is, those who get the vaccination strain of shingles end up with a much worse outbreak than those who just get shingles from the virus alone! You also need to be aware that if you do have shingles, you can pass the chickenpox virus onto someone who hasn’t had it. This of course, includes children and newborns. 2


Your Medical Options…

If you visit your doctor about treatment options for shingles, he'll usually prescribe the anti-viral drug acyclovir or painkillers or harmful pharmaceutical creams. The worst and most shocking of all prescriptions, however, is antidepressants. This treatment is pure craziness! Antidepressants cause all sorts of problems including violent behavior and suicidal thoughts. You'll find there are some websites out there openly advocating natural remedies and treatments for shingles, yet they're also recommending you use these treatments! (How are pharmaceuticals even “natural”?) The problem is all of these treatments come with unwanted and potentially dangerous side effects. They also lower your immune system and immune response, which is something you don’t want to happen when you have the herpes zoster virus (this just causes more outbreaks). In this instance, the cons far outweigh the pros and we strongly suggest you don’t go near any of these treatments!


A Powerful Natural Cure for Shingles and Other Home Remedies That Work a Treat…

If you've spoken to your doctor already about shingles or you’ve done some of your own research, you'll probably be under the impression that the herpes zoster virus isn’t actually “curable” - it’s only “treatable” and “manageable”. What’s more, you would have probably been told or read that once you have shingles, you have it for the rest of your life and there’s nothing you can do to get rid of it.
Well, we’re here to tell you that this is 100% baloney!
Shingles are completely curable, and we're going to prove it to you in a minute with some solid evidence to back this up. Now even though we're about to reveal the most powerful natural cure for shingles yet discovered, in truth, you need to use more than one remedy if you want to rid yourself of this virus for good (hit it from all different angles). But the good news is all of these remedies are easy to get a hold of and are easy to incorporate in your life.
So forget about what you’ve been told or read so far about shingles. Here’s the all-time best natural cure for shingles, along with other home remedies that really do give stunning results…


Natural Cure for Shingles #1 – Olive Leaf Extract…

Olive leaf extract is our number one recommendation for destroying the herpes zoster virus (in fact, for destroying all forms of the herpes virus), and here’s why...
Back in 1969, the Upjohn pharmaceutical company became very interested in olive leaf extract and began doing a lot of research and laboratory studies into the therapeutic benefits of OLE. They employed a brilliant Dr by the name of Harold Renis, who became their head researcher. What Dr Renis discovered about olive leaf extract was amazing. He found that OLE could eradicate virtually every virus, bacteria and protozoa on the face of the earth. In fact, he tested olive leaf against 3000 pathogens and it killed every single one at an astounding rate! For shingles sufferers, the best news was that all forms of the herpes virus, including the herpes zoster virus, were easily eradicated with olive leaf extract. 8


So How Does Olive Leaf Extract Work on Shingles? 

Olive leaf extract contains a very powerful substance called Oleuropein, and this is what actually destroys the virus. It puts an unbreakable and impenetrable “force field” around the virus so it cannot move on to other cells and continue to grow and replicate. 
Here’s the 3 main benefits of olive leaf extract for treating shingles according to the Olivus website…
• Olive leaf extract interferes with critical amino acid production which is essential for viruses to grow and replicate. Has been shown to kill oral and genital herpes virus and herpes zoster virus (shingles/chicken pox).
• OLE has the ability to contain viral infection and/or spread by inactivating viruses or by preventing virus shedding, budding, or assembly at the cell membrane.
• Has the ability to directly penetrate infected cells and stop the symptoms of herpes by shutting down viral replication in male & female herpes and mild herpes simplex, zoster, type 1 and type 2. (Olivus) 


The French Also Discovered the Benefits of OLE for Eradicating Shingles…

23 years after Dr Renis’s discovery, the French came across the remarkable viral killer known as olive leaf extract. After exhaustive research, French biologists… “Found that all of the herpes viruses were inhibited, killed, or cured by extracts from olive leaf”.
The final report they presented to the world was highly detailed. In fact, their findings were backed up by the citing of 28 references on the anti-viral qualities of Oleuropein. So this wasn’t some rinky-dink study. It was very in-depth and precisely documented. 3 


How Else Does OLE Keep the Herpes Zoster Virus Away?

Virtually every herpes expert will agree that when your immune system becomes weak or impaired, this is the prime time when you can get an outbreak. The reason for this is simple… if your immune system is weak, it doesn’t have the firepower to fight off the virus (or any virus for that matter). In addition, if your immune response is low and you have other problems or infections going on in your body, your immune system will be busy fighting these and have nothing left to give to fight off the zoster virus.
Think of it this way… Your immune system is much like your bank account. There’s only so much to go around (spend) depending on what your balance is at the time. If your balance is low then there’s not going to much there to spend, but if you’ve got loads of cash in your account then you can spend whatever you like and not have to worry!
So your immune system is your bank account, so to speak. You must keep it topped up to the maximum level if you want to fight off viruses, infection and disease. The beauty of olive leaf extract is it’s one of the best immune builders in existence. And once you get your immune system to the “full” level, no virus - including the painful shingles virus - will be able to touch you!  


How Much OLE Do You Need To Take And For How Long?

Olive leaf extract comes in various potencies, from standard to super strength. We recommend you avoid the regular strengths altogether, and instead, go for the super strength varieties. To use successfully, you need the most potent formula available and the standard varieties just aren’t strong enough to do the job. You must make sure the brand you buy has a PURE Oleuropein content of 25% or more (250 mg’s of pure oleuropein). If it contains added dry olive leaf powder for extra strength then this is a bonus. For this reason, we only recommend Olivus Olive Leaf MAX capsules to our clients. It's the strongest olive leaf extract you'll find anywhere in the world and it works a treat for shingles (and all of the herpes viruses in fact). 
Now when it comes to how much OLE you need to take, we suggest you go with the highest recommended amount listed on the bottle. Olive leaf extract is not toxic or harmful to the body in any way so you can safely do this.
So take (at minimum) the highest dosage listed by the manufacturer in divided amounts throughout the day for the first 6 months, then drop back to the recommended maintenance dose after that. You must also take OLE on an empty stomach at least 20 minutes before food for maximum effect. If you find that it makes you feel a bit queezy in the stomach to begin with then start off with the lowest recommended dose on the bottle and slowly build up to the highest amount within the first week or two. Olive leaf extract can cause a phenomenon known as Herxheimers reaction (detoxing reaction) so you should be aware of this... About Herxheimers Reaction and What to Expect
And in regards to how long you should take olive leaf extract for, our recommendation is… for good! Olive leaf extract is a potent “cure all” medicine and immune booster, so for this reason it’s a good idea to continue to take OLE indefinitely for overall good health. Of course, this would be a personal decision but one we would highly recommend.
Extra Note: Olive leaf extract is also an excellent topical treatment for shingle lesions. Purchase some in tincture form or powdered form (mix with a slight amount of oregano oil or olive oil) and rub directly onto any sores or blisters for some quick and welcome relief!   





Natural Cure for Shingles #2 - Oregano Oil...

In test tube (invitro) studies, oregano oil has been found to eradicate the herpes virus - including the herpes zoster virus. This oil (the high quality oil) contains some very powerful antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Two phytochemicals in oregano oil, carvacol and thymol, are amongst some of the most potent microbial killers yet discovered. This is why oregano oil is so effective against HSV1 and HSV2, along with diseases such as cancer (oregano oil destroys the microbes that cause cancer cells to grow and multiply). Oregano oil is also useful for relieving the nerve pain associated with shingles due to the strong anti-inflammatory properties it contains. 1
Now, and this is extremely important, for oregano oil to work effectively you must make sure you purchase the right type of oil and use it correctly (2-3 drops under the tongue and applied topically to the base of the spine). This is crucial as you will not benefit from the oregano oil and it will not kill the virus unless the oil is 100% pure and it's used properly. ONLY ever purchase the "super strength" 100% Mediterranean oregano oil. None of the others will work!
This brand is highly reputable, but it is quite expensive... New Age High Strength Oregano Oil (make sure you follow each step they list on how to use the oil correctly for treating herpes and shingles).  
This brand is more reasonably priced and actually contains some of highest levels of carvacol and thymol we've come across so far... Super Strength Oregano Oil. You will still need to read through this article on how to use the oregano oil effectively for destroying the shingles virus... Steps on How to use Oregano Oil.  
In addition, make sure you take the time to go through this article and follow all of the instructions and tips so you get the most out of this potent shingles treatment... destroydiseases.com 


Natural Cure for Shingles #3 – Colloidal Silver… 

Colloidal silver works in a somewhat similar fashion as olive leaf extract. The positively charged ions bind to the protein structure surrounding the virus so it cannot continue to replicate. And if the particles contained in the colloidal silver are small enough (ideally less than 6 nanometers), they will penetrate the virus and attach themselves to the genetic substance contained within it. This further prevents the shingles virus from being able to grow and replicate - meaning the infection is quickly contained and quarantined. 4
The truth is by combining colloidal silver with the olive leaf extract, oregano oil and BHT (see next cure), you actually have one of the most powerful shingles destroyer combo's known to man! (Or woman). In fact, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more potent and effective treatment for the shingles virus anywhere. If you do we'd be interested to know.
According to Homeopath and colloidal silver expert, Dr Robert Scott Bell, to get your daily dose of colloidal silver, you must take a supplement that contains silver with at least 10 parts per million (particles at 6 nanometers or less). We know of only one colloidal silver brand on the market that not only fits this criteria, but goes so much further to deliver the most powerful colloidal silver supplement you’ll ever come across (particles at 0.8 nanometers). It’s called Sovereign Silver. You can check it out here… Sovereign Silver Purest Colloids.
For dosages, take one teaspoon of colloidal silver mixed in a glass of filtered water 5 times a day for 3 months. After this, take one teaspoon three times daily for a further 3 months. You can also apply colloidal silver topically on any lesions for extra fast healing and relief.  


Natural Cure for Shingles #4 – BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)...  

A scientific paper published in the journal science back in the 1980’s revealed that the common food preservative BHT (Butylated hydroxytoluene), could prevent, treat and even destroy all forms of the herpes virus, including herpes zoster! In fact, this supplement works so well that many herpes suffers report NO BREAKOUTS at all whilst taking BHT. And if you happen to have a breakout right now and start taking BHT, it will be gone within days (24 hours usually) and you won’t have to worry about any reoccurrences (as long as you continue to take the BHT). 5
Physicist Gary Wade said this in his article titled “Fighting Lipid Coated Viruses Such as Herpes Viruses With BHT”…
“An excellent example of a very effective anti-viral drug that is safe for the great majority of people, cheap, and has good side effects, which also has been approved by the FDA for use as a preservative throughout the American industrial food industry is butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). Honest competent researchers have known for many years now that BHT drastically reduces the ability / probability of a lipid coated virus infecting its target cells. Since roughly half of the serious virus diseases are associated with or caused by lipid-coated viruses, this is a rather important finding.  For example, in the great majority of people, all of the herpes family of viruses can be suppressed by a daily dose of 500 to 1,000 mg of BHT.” 6
And herpes researcher Ed Sharp said this in one of his articles…
“Inspired by early scientific reports on the antiviral activity of BHT, a number of people suffering from herpes began to experiment on themselves. As described in several books published a few years later, the BHT experimenters discovered that a daily dose of 250 to 1000 mg resulted in rapid recovery from herpes eruptions with no recurrences.”  5 


Best Way to Use BHT...
To get the most out of BHT for shingles, you should combine it with the herb St. John’s Wort. St. John's Wort contains a substance called hypericin, which enhances the effectiveness of the BHT significantly. BHT is also fat soluble so it needs to be taken with a healthy fat such as coconut oil.
You can purchase BHT in either capsule, powdered or granule form. We recommend the capsules…. BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) Capsules. You’ll find they’re much easier to take and you know the exact amount you’re consuming each time. The important thing with taking BHT for the first time is that you begin with a low dose and then slowly increase the amount, so your body can get used to it. So start with 250 mg’s a day and stay with this amount for 3-4 days, then increase to 500 mg’s a day. Once again, stick with this amount for 3-4 days before increasing to 750 mg’s. After another 3-4 days increase again to the maximum recommended dose of 1000 mg’s a day. Stay on this for 6 months before dropping back to 500 mg’s a day for another 6 months. You can then continue to take 250 mg’s of BHT daily for as long as you wish.
The St. John’s Wort needs to contain at least 0.3% standardized hypericin extract for it to work…  St John's Wort Hypericin Capsules. St. John’s Wort should be taken at a daily dose in the vicinity of 900 to 1500 mg’s in divided amounts. And of course, make sure you always take the St. John’s Wort together with the BHT and organic virgin coconut oil (½ tablespoon) for maximum absorption and benefit.
Note: It’s recommended that you do not consume alcohol whilst taking BHT as the two don’t mix. BHT can also thin the blood (if you haven’t taken it before), which is why you should follow our directions and build up the dose slowly. This blood thinning is not detrimental or harmful to your health though and usually only occurs for the first couple of days while your body is getting used to it. Of course, if you’re currently taking any blood thinning drugs, have liver problems, or blood clotting disorders such as hemophilia, you should check with your health care professional first before taking BHT. St. John’s Wort is also not recommended for pregnant or nursing mothers.   


Natural Cure for Shingles #5 – Lysine Supplementation… 

The amino acid L-lysine is a potent remedy for shingles. It's been repeatedly shown in studies to relieve and even completely alleviate the symptoms of the herpes virus. Here’s the results of one particular study…
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study followed 52 participants with a history of herpes flare-ups. While receiving 3g of L-lysine per day for 6 months, the treatment group experienced an average of 2.4 fewer herpes flare-ups than the placebo group - a huge difference! The lysine group's flare-ups were also significantly less severe and healed much faster. 7
Vitamin C and zinc have also been found to be extremely beneficial in keeping all forms of the herpes virus away. And they have the added benefit of giving the immune system a powerful boost, which of course, helps shingles sufferers even more. You do need to take high doses of these three nutrients for them to be effective so supplementation will be necessary. 1000 milligrams of lysine three times daily is required to get the virus under control, along with a minimum of 2000 milligrams of two-staged time release vitamin C a day and some chelated or colloidal zinc. Once the virus is under control, cease taking the lysine as long term use at high dosages can actually weaken the immune system. Instead, eat lysine rich foods such as free range eggs, fish, chicken, beef, and fruits and vegetables, along with taking a wheat grass or barley grass supplement every day (wheat grass is naturally rich in L-lysine).


Natural Cure for Shingles #6 – Potent Herbs and Mushrooms…

Certain herbs are terrific remedies and healers for shingles and should definitely be included in your diet regimen. Astragalus, Cat’s claw, garlic, galangal, lapacho and pansy are all anti-viral in nature and will help immensely with the symptoms. Reishi mushrooms, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric and black pepper are also anti-viral and really give the immune system a powerful boost. Then there’s cayenne pepper, cilantro, licorice and thyme, four herbs that have actually been found to fight all types of the herpes virus.
So be sure to supplement with these and use them in your cooking as much as possible!


Natural Cure for Shingles #7 – Manuka Honey…

Manuka honey is one of the little known and unsung heroes for treating the herpes zoster virus. It’s a potent anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-infection food that goes to work very quickly. In fact, it’s anti-microbial and wound healing benefits are unsurpassed and a recent clinical trial found that it can destroy over 250 strains of bacteria. And three separate studies have also been able to prove that natural honey and propolis (another bee product) are far more effective at treating herpes than the most common pharmaceutical treatment (Zovirax).
You can read about the studies in full here… Honey as a Herpes Treatment.  


Getting the Most Out of the Honey Remedy…
So there are two ways to effectively use honey as a shingles treatment. Firstly, as an external remedy... When an outbreak occurs you simply smear the honey with a little bit of coconut oil over any lesions or sores (you can do this without harm even if they're open and weeping) and then leave on for as long as possible. The honey and coconut oil will help to relieve the awful itching as well. The second way is the easiest.
You simply eat it!
Honey is not only anti-viral, it also contains nitric oxide metabolites. New research is indicating that increasing nitric oxide levels in bodily fluids may help retard and even prevent viral replication. This of course is excellent news for shingles sufferers.
Just remember, Manuka honey is the most powerful and effective of all honeys so make sure you use this if you can. Raw honey is the next best thing, but whatever you do, do not use processed honey (what you find in your local supermarket) as this will actually make your shingles much worse! For best results, 1-2 tablespoons of Manuka honey should be consumed each day.  





Natural Cure for Shingles #8 – Topical Remedies…

If you have an outbreak of shingles right now then you need some good topical remedies to give you pain relief while the internal treatments we’ve just listed go to work. Here’s some of the best…
Tea tree oil: Tea tree oil is a great remedy for shingles pain (especially nerve pain) and a virtual “cure all” topical treatment. Use a drop from the eye dropper that comes with the bottle and rub lightly on the infected area.
Lemon Balm: Lemon balm contains rosmarinic, caffeic and ferulic acid, the three main compounds that give this herb its stunning anti-viral properties. It also works very well on skin lesions caused from shingles. Buy the liquid drops and apply 3-4 times per day.
Aloe vera: You can never go wrong using aloe vera. The extracts from this terrific plant help with any skin problem, including shingle sores. Studies have found that aloe vera creams and gels are extremely effective at healing skin lesions caused from the herpes virus, along with helping to significantly reduce the time they take to heal.
Capsaicin cream: Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chilli peppers. It’s an effective topical treatment for shingles and relieves the pain and itchiness considerably. In fact, in one double-blind study, participants had to use either a capsaicin cream or a placebo cream for six weeks. After the term was up almost 80 percent of participants who used the capsaicin cream had much greater pain relief than the people who used the placebo cream. You can easily purchase capsaicin creams online or from your local drug store.
Colloidal oatmeal: Taking a warm, colloidal oatmeal bath is a very relaxing and soothing remedy for shingles that definitely helps to relieve the irritation and take the pain away. Just remember to dry yourself completely afterwards and throw any towels you use straight into the wash (do not re use them). To purchase colloidal oatmeal, go online or visit your local health food store.
Apple cider vinegar: ACV is another great remedy for shingles (in fact, it’s a great home remedy for just about any ailment!) It’s anti-viral in nature and helps to relieve the pain and discomfort considerably. Mix up a batch comprised of one cup of ACV to one gallon of water. Soak a wash cloth in this then use as a cold compress on the affected area. Also be sure to drink ACV every day for extra (internal) benefit. Mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with a teaspoon of Manuka honey in a warm glass of filtered water and drink 20 minutes before each meal, three times a day. 
Epsom Salt and Baking Soda Bath: This is another terrific nerve pain reliever that you can’t go wrong with. Taking a bath with some Epsom salt and baking soda will definitely bring some quick relief to your shingle symptoms. And they won’t just help to relieve the pain and itching, they'll also help to bring the swelling down and heal your skin lesions. Throw half a cup of baking soda and one and a half cups of Epsom salt into a warm bath (not hot) and dissolve. Relax in this for as long as you like.


Natural Cure for Shingles #9 – You Must Learn to Relax…

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Yes, you’ve probably already been told this one but it’s important. Stress puts the immune system under immense (and unnecessary) pressure. This lowers your immune response, and in turn, allows pathogens in. So you must find ways to relax. Meditation and yoga are excellent ways to do this. They help keep your stress and anxiety levels down so your immune system doesn’t become compromised. Exercise is also a great stress reliever, as long as you don’t overdo it. 30 to 40 minutes a day of regular moderate exercise will also do wonders for your overall health and longevity, so don’t brush this one off!






Natural Herpes Treatments You Need to Know About…

That ends this article on "natural cures for shingles". However, there is one final piece of the puzzle that you must adhere to if you want to be free of the virus for good… You must eat properly! (Clean eating). Certain foods will be damaging to your recovery while others will help speed up the process and get you back to 100% health - so it’s important that you take the time to read about these. Click on the link below to go to our “natural herpes cure” section and read about the importance of following a raw, plant based diet. And at the same time, this article will give you a refresher and different perspective on some of the natural cures and home remedies we've just discussed. 


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Tuesday 27 September 2016

Cancer cure

NewsTarget) Bicarbonate of soda or baking soda to cure cancer? The amazing abundance of alternative cancer cures is more than most of us know, close to 400! The more notorious alternative cancer cures are the ones that get attacked viciously by the Medical Monopoly. Those cures are the ones that begin to develop into public practices that threaten their monopoly.

Then there are those inexpensive non-toxic remedies that slip by the Medical Monopoly virtually unnoticed. Some become like folk medicines that can be administered individually. This type of application worked for Vernon Johnston. He used baking soda and molasses as the driving force to recover from aggressive stage 4 prostate cancer, which had even metastasized into his bone matter!

His Brother`s Advice

After Vernon was diagnosed, Vernon`s brother Larry told him to work on raising his pH because cancer cannot thrive in a high or alkaline pH. Larry recommended cesium chloride to raise Vernon`s pH levels into a high alkaline level physiologically. Cesium chloride is another one of those alternative cancer remedies that are not well known.

Cesium treatment protocols used by doctors in conjunction with ozone or DMSO had a 50% cure rate. But this unimpressive cure rate, albeit better than orthodox treatments, included patients who had received some or all of the surgery, radiation and toxic chemotherapy that the AMA could offer.

Often these patients were drastically weakened with many of their non-cancerous cells destroyed and some organs damaged. Sometimes they were sent home to die. It`s estimated that at least 90% of cancer patients go through orthodox treatments before attempting to use natural alternative cures.

Vernon did not undergo any harmful orthodox treatments after he was diagnosed. He optimistically ordered the cesium chloride. But it got lost in the mail, or so it seemed. So he frantically looked for another source of raising his pH level into the alkaline range.

That`s when he discovered the remedy of baking powder or bicarbonate of soda with maple syrup. Not having maple syrup in his kitchen, he decided to use the molasses that was handy. He was anxious to kill the cancer before it killed him.

A Little Background on Baking Soda

Dr. Mark Sircus refers to oncology`s use of bicarbonate of soda in conjunction with chemotherapy to help protect vital organs from that poison. He asserts that all chemo patients would die without it. Dr. Sircus prefers using drips to get bicarbonate solutions into cancerous areas.

But he also advocates the oral aluminum free baking soda with maple syrup method in his book Sodium Bicarbonate - Rich Man`s Poor Man`s Cancer Treatment. Dr. Sircus is also a proponent of high magnesium dosages, usually transdermal, to assist healing with many maladies including cancer.

Tullio Simoncini MD, a Rome based oncologist, has successfully used baking soda to flush cancerous areas by injection or catheter. He considers the oral use of sodium bicarbonate limited to areas of direct contact throughout the digestive tract, from mouth to anus.

Dr. Simoncini is convinced that baking soda`s anti fungal action is the curative agent. He has observed the presence of Candida as the field wherein cancers thrive. He sees Candida as the cancer`s source. Thus, directly killing the fungus gets rid of the cancer.

It is Dr. Simoncini`s work and papers that have motivated the Cancer Tutor website to explain oral sodium bicarbonate with maple syrup while no longer recommending it. But Vernon Johnston never bought that information. It appears that Dr. Sircus encouraged Vernon to proceed with the oral method.

Vernon`s Miraculous Results

Vernon recorded his daily treatment in a diary. His self applied treatment was the last phase of what he called his "dance with cancer". The protocol he used included a good diet to promote alkalinity along with mineral and vitamin supplements, and lots of sunshine.

Vernon also practiced breathing exercises to assist the increased oxygenation initiated by the sudden pH rise from sodium bicarbonate. Anaerobic cancer cells cannot tolerate oxygen. His daily reports, which recorded rapidly rising pH counts with sensations of intense oxygenation, are on his website and in Dr. Mark Sircus`s book on sodium bicarbonate healing.

After a few weeks, Vernon received a medical examination that confirmed his complete cure from prostate and bone cancer! His story was written up in a local California newspaper, The Valley News. Vernon`s case proves Mark Sircus`s point about oral sodium bicarbonate`s potential for healing any cancer, not just cancer in the digestive tract as Dr. Simoncini`s maintains.

Dr. Mark Sircus in his September 2009 newsletter stated: "My overall treatment philosophy for cancer is to trap the cancer in a deadly crossfire and beat the crap out of it with safe concentrated nutritional medicinals and solid health practices including plenty of sun exposure, exercise, touch via massage, and breathing techniques that you can see on Vernon`s site. But, as Vernon`s case demonstrates, the sodium bicarbonate is the lead . . . power . . . itself".

Conclusion

The last quote from Dr. Sircus sums it up. When dealing with any natural cancer cures, it is wise to take a literally holistic approach, one that does not compromise any of the protocols used in the holistic combination. Obviously there will be disagreements among practitioners as to what a root cause is for any disease, especially cancer.

So finding one`s course of action can be baffling at first. But considering the low costs with the battery of options in the field of natural medicine, it seems worth investigating until one finds what is right or what combination of protocols is right.

We are fortunate that despite all the Medical Mafia`s efforts to suppress natural cancer cures, so many options are still available. Do your own research. You can start here in the sources section.

Sources

Vernon Johnston`s Story
http://www.phkillscancer.com/home

Dr. Mark Sircus Ac., O.M.D.
http://publications.imva.info/

Cancer Tutor Website
http://www.cancertutor.com/index.html

Independent Cancer Research Fdn.
http://www.new-cancer-treatments.org/

Cesium Cure Rate
http://www.cancertutor.com/faq/faq_cesium_cu...

Tullio Simoncini, MD
http://www.curenaturalicancro.com/

Transdermal Magnesium Therapy and Cancer by Mark Sircus Ac., O.M.D.
http://www.budwigcenter.com/budwig-guide.php



About the author

Paul Fassa is dedicated to warning others about the current corruption of food and medicine and guiding others toward a direction for better health with no restrictions on health freedom. You can visit his blog at http://healthmaven.blogspot.com





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Destruction of tthe gut - Baking soda and prostate cancer

NaturalNews) Cancer and candida are apparently closely related. Some even claim Candida causes cancer, while others say they both originate and thrive in the same low pH, high acidic environment, possibly with a symbiotic relationship.

Candida yeast fungi are present to some extent in most or perhaps all of us. When the fungus overwhelms the gut's probiotic presence is when Candida begins to be an overall health threat.

When it comes to the relationship of candida to cancer, very few oncologists will consider that possibility. This; despite the fact that there are increasing reports of cancer tumors residing amongst Candida colonies from many orthodox medical sources.

The prerequisite conditions that precipitate Candida are: Using pharmaceuticals, especially antibiotics; diets high in sugary foods and beverages, excess alcohol, cigarette smoking, and caffeine, SAD (standard American diet) with lots of processed flour and other processed foods, a long period of anxiety or worry.

The ideal probiotic bacteria to pathogenic bacteria is 85/15, maybe 80/20. When this goes out of balance, the yeast can overwhelm probiotic bacteria and infect other areas. The usual lifestyle suspects contribute to low pH, high acid inner terrain or organ environments which invite both cancer cells and yeast spores to flourish.

Here are four major areas to keep in mind about candida and cancer

(1) The overlapping and crossover symptoms of Candida overgrowth, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), Celiac disease, and other conditions connected to chronic fatigue are mind boggling. This simple test that may determine if you have Candida overgrowth.

Have a glass of water by your bedside. Upon awakening, spit into the water. Every 15 minutes for an hour, look for the following indicators: Stringy trails from the surface saliva dangling like jelly fish tentacles, tiny cloudy spots suspended in the water, the saliva blob drops intact onto the bottom of the glass.

The later any visual indicators show, the less infected you are. Indicators showing within the first few minutes may point to a worse condition. No indicators may mean you're free from Candida overgrowth.

(2) There are several natural remedies suggested for resolving Candida issues: Wild oregano oil, Pao D' Arco, garlic, whole clove teas, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar, and even cold pressed virgin coconut oil is highly recommended. (http://www.naturalnews.com/033459_candida_natural_remedies.html)

Be prepared to slow down if you become overwhelmed by yeast parasites dying off. Drinking a lot of pure water and applying detox principles can help avoid this.

(3) Killing the live yeast colonies is not enough because the spores released will re-establish colonies as long as the probiotic level is low. Most probiotics will not kill yeast parasites.

But TotalFlora and ThreeLac probiotics are considered both potent enough to kill yeast fungus cells and provide friendly flora gut linings.

(4) Bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) has emerged as the cheapest and perhaps best remedy for yeast infections and related cancers. Rome oncologist and author of Cancer is a Fungus Dr. Tulio Simoncini has a high cure rate on cancer. He believes cancer is caused by Candida overgrowth, which he treats by injecting or dripping bicarbonate of soda solutions into tumor areas.

Dr. Mark Sircus, author of Sodium Bicarbonate - Rich Man's Poor Man's Cancer Treatment thinks the origin of cancer tumors is more complex. But he does see the connection to Candida overgrowth with cancer. He also treats cancers with IV baking soda drips or injections.

By simply drinking a teaspoonful of baking soda in a solution of pure water daily or a half-hour before meals, you can kill off yeast infections. For cancer anywhere along the digestive tract, drinking baking soda with molasses or maple syrup has worked wonders. (http://www.naturalnews.com/027481_prostate_cancer_baking_soda.html)

The molasses or maple syrup is bait for glucose dependent cancer cells to take in the baking soda's high pH rush, which oxygenates cancer cells to death. It's suggested by these experts and the CancerTutor.com to limit any bicarbonate of soda therapy to three weeks at a time.


Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/038266_cancer_Candida_correlations.html#ixzz4LUnWY6cD

Candida, decomposition and cancer

HEALTH PROBLEMS MAY BE CAUSED BY CHRONIC CANDIDIASIS

Teresa Bohren Griffin: June 30, 2006

WHAT IS CANDIDIASIS?
Candidiasis is a condition that results when the friendly bacteria in the intestinal tract have been destroyed or overcome. Yeast organisms (which are always present in the body, but are kept under control by good bacteria) get out of balance and grow unchecked.  Candidiasis is also known as a "Yeast Infection" or "Candida Albicans". Most people experience simple yeast infections at one time or another.  Early manifestations may be a vaginal yeast infection, a rash (like diaper rash), athletes' foot, or oral thrush (yeast rash inside the mouth).  These are so common they are often referred to as "JUST a little yeast infection".  However, if these "minor" infections are not cured and recurrences prevented, the yeast may invade the bloodstream and spread throughout the entire body.
At this point it becomes "SYSTEMIC Candidiasis" because it may invade and weaken every system of the body  (Digestive System from mouth to rectum, Circulatory System including blood pressure and the heart, Respiratory System, Endocrine and Reproductive System, Nervous System including the brain, and total Immune System).  The only purpose scientists have found for the yeast in every human body is to assist the decomposition of the body after death.  Candidiasis actually is yeast decaying the body while you are still living in it!
Systemic Candidiasis may lead to a wide variety of severe symptoms which mimic many other disorders, thus evading accurate diagnosis and treatment.  Recently, medical doctors have begun labeling patients who manifest this SAME ROSTER OF SYMPTOMS as having Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Chronic Mononucleosis (Mono), Yuppie Disease, Neurasthenia, or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, etc.
WHAT CAN DESTROY THE BACTERIA AND LEAD TO CANDIDIASIS?
Yeast may overgrow when antibiotics, medications, drugs, birth control and hormone pills, and steroids (such as Prednisone and Cortisone) are taken.  These medications tend to kill the good bacteria in addition to the bad bacteria that caused the present illness.  This allows the yeast to reign freely until our Immune System beats it back once again.
The typical modern diet facilitates the problem.  Refined sugars and high starch/carbohydrate foods give the yeast exactly what it needs to flourish.  (This is why we add sugar or honey to the yeast when we make bread!  This is also why so many people CRAVE sweets and breads just as badly as an alcoholic craves alcohol--the yeast is screaming for fuel to keep ever growing!)
Another factor allowing yeast overgrowth is STRESS.  Stress depresses or even shuts down the Immune System.  It is noted that following a great stress (such as the loss of a mate) a person is more than likely to become seriously ill within the next year, as a result of that stress on the body.
When a history of multiple medications is combined with poor diet and high stress, the stage may be set for Systemic Candida.
WHAT SYMPTOMS MAY BE CAUSED BY CANDIDA?
In the First Stage of Candida, the mucous membrane areas of the body may be infected.  These include the mouth, vagina, nose, and Respiratory System.  Besides vaginal infections, severe P.M.S., urinary tract infections, body rashes, acne, and oral thrush, ALLERGIES to foods, dust, molds, fungus, yeast, inhalants, and chemicals are the most common symptoms. Each day more people seem to be allergic to everything in their environment. Repeated bouts of bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, and strep or staph infections may be typical.  Mononucleosis and pneumonia may also be noted.  It is easy to perceive that each of these successive illnesses requires more and more antibiotics, which may open the door for further Candida overgrowth.  Talk about a vicious circle!
The Second Stage of Candida may involve more generalized reactions such as PAIN, HEADACHES (including Migraine), EXTREME FATIGUE, PSORIASIS, INFECTIONS OF THE NAILS, MUSCLE ACHES, JOINT PAINS, AND ARTHRITIS.  Naturally, drug after drug is usually taken in hopes of alleviating these miserable conditions.  In most cases, the SYMPTOMS alone are being treated--while the CAUSE (Candida over­growth) may be literally being PROMOTED at the same time!
The Third Stage of Candida may involve MENTAL and BEHAVIORAL RESPONSES: Inability to concentrate, not being able to read or follow a television program or carry on a hobby, serious forgetfulness, memory loss, mental confusion, not being able to think of the words to say something, switching around of words and letters when trying to speak and/or write something, loss of previous skills (such as how-to-type or how-to-play-the-piano, etc.)  These frightening problems may often lead to "HOPELESS CRYING" SPELLS, SEVERE DEPRESSION, SLEEP DISORDERS (may include insomnia, confusion dreams, nightmares, apnea, and not feeling rested or restored after sleep), IRRATIONAL THOUGHTS, UNUSUAL FEARS, PHOBIAS, PANIC/ANXIETY ATTACKS, MUSCLE TWITCHING, IRRITABILITY, VIOLENCE, AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR, and even EPILEPTIC SEIZURES and THOUGHTS OF DEATH OR SUICIDE.  Sometimes people with these symptoms are labeled "Mentally ill", thought to be suffering from manic-depressive Psychosis or Schizophrenia.  These desperately sick patients are sometimes turned over to the care of a psychiatrist or hospitalized in a mental institution.  They may be given antidepressants, tranquilizers, lithium, etc. to lighten the mental symptoms. . But the CAUSE may be overlooked and the patient is not CURED on a long-term basis.
A person in the Fourth Stage of Candida may experience a virtual SHUTDOWN OF VARIOUS ORGAN SYSTEMS of the body.  For example, the adrenal glands may stop functioning when the Endocrine System fails, or the Digestive System may stop, producing vomiting or severe constipation.  The extreme fatigue may escalate into TOTAL MUSCLE WEAKNESS, such as the neck muscles no longer being able to hold up the head.  The body rashes may escalate into HIVES or BOILS.  The Circulatory System may be swamped with so much yeast that the capillaries are clogged, causing HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, NUMBNESS OF EXTREMITIES, and EASY BRUISING.  The person may run a low-grade fever, but the hands and feet will often be very cold.  The HEART may develop TACHYCARDIA (palpitations, irregular beats, mitral valve problems or heart murmur).  In the Respiratory System, the alveoli (air sacs) of the lungs may be packed with yeast so that the person cannot get adequate breath for speaking, singing, or exercise; there may be a FEELING OF SUFFOCATION, which may lead to HYPERVENTILATION and PANIC.  The complete failure of the Immune System leaves the body defenseless against all enemy bacteria, viruses, and disease conditions--including cancer.
The Fifth Stage of Candida seems inevitable at this point: rampant systemic Candidiasis is 100% fatal unless it is diagnosed early enough to kill the yeast overgrowth and regenerate the Immune System.
HOW CAN A PERSON WITH SYSTEMIC CANDIDIASIS BE HELPED?
There is hope!  Many are WELL again after following these steps:
1.  KILL OFF YEAST by a special diet (NO starches, NO sugars, NO yeast, and NO dairy products for a period of at least four weeks). * Yeast-killing medicinal herbs and/or drugs MAY be taken as well, but they are optional, short-term, emergency treatment only. The ultimate GOAL is to restore THE BODY'S OWN ABILITY to control its own yeast.  This can never be accomplished as long as drugs or medicinal herbs are being used to SUBSTITUTE for the body's proper, natural function.
2.  FLUSH OUT DEAD YEAST with pure water/herbal cleansing teas.**  Drink plenty.
3. EAT only raw, whole, unprocessed foods so that the body gets the level of nutrition required to (1) HEAL itself (regenerate tissues damaged by yeast) and (2) KEEP its own yeast under control from this point on.**
*NOTE: The short-term, rigid diet alone, although very important, is NOT sufficient to regenerate health and balance.  Yeast-killing herbs and drugs may help destroy the yeast colonies, but they cannot, in themselves, lead to the regeneration of the body.  Following a whole food, intense nutrition program without adherence to the diet markedly limits success.  In sharing with people in all stages of Candida, my experience has been that it takes all three of the above steps to fully recover.
** I personally prefer to elevate my own levels of nutrients by using the Whole Food Concentrates to supplement the Anti-Candida Diet.  I find Whole Food Beverages act as an effective cleansing drink/tea with a very pleasant tastein a form easily UTILIZED by the body.
It should be understood that the optimum source of nutrition for the body is our daily FOOD.  Chemicals isolated FROM foods, commonly known as vitamin or mineral tablets, are NOT as easily recognized or effectively used by the body as whole foods are.
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Pathophysiology, rhinovirus

Pathophysiology

Several viruses can cause viral pharyngitis.

Rhinovirus

More than 100 different serotypes of rhinovirus cause approximately 20% of cases of pharyngitis and 30-50% of common colds. These viruses enter the body through the ciliated epithelium that lines the nose, causing edema and hyperemia of the nasal mucous membranes. This condition leads to increased secretory activity of the mucous glands; swelling of the mucous membranes of the nasal cavity, eustachian tubes, and pharynx; and narrowing of nasal passages, causing obstructive symptoms. Bradykinin and lysyl-bradykinin are generated in the nasal passages of patients with rhinovirus colds, and these mediators stimulate pain nerve endings. The virus does not invade the pharyngeal mucosa. Transmission occurs by large particle aerosols or fomites.

Adenovirus

In children, adenovirus causes uncomplicated pharyngitis (most commonly caused by adenovirus types 1-3 and 5) or pharyngoconjunctival fever. The latter is characterized by fever, sore throat, and conjunctivitis. Unlike rhinovirus infections, adenovirus directly invades the pharyngeal mucosa, as shown by the viral cytopathic effect.

Epstein-Barr virus

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the causal agent of infectious mononucleosis. EBV usually spreads from adults to infants. Among young adults, EBV spreads through saliva and, rarely, through blood transfusion. In addition to edema and hyperemia of the tonsils and pharyngeal mucosa, an inflammatory exudate and nasopharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia also develop. Pharyngitis or tonsillitis is present in about 82% of patients with infectious mononucleosis.

Herpes simplex virus

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 cause gingivitis, stomatitis, and pharyngitis. Acute herpetic pharyngitis is the most common manifestation of the first episode of HSV-1 infection. After HSV enters the mucosal surface, it initiates replication and infects either sensory or autonomic nerve endings. The neurocapsid of the virus is intra-axonally transported to the nerve cell bodies in the ganglia and contiguous nerve tissue. The virus then spreads to other mucosal surfaces through centrifugal migration of infectious virions via peripheral autonomic or sensory nerves. This mode of spread explains the high frequency of new lesions distant from the initial crop of vesicles characteristic of oral-labial HSV infection.

Influenza virus

Pharyngitis and sore throat develop in about 50% of the patients with influenza A and in a lesser proportion of patients with influenza B. Severe pharyngitis is particularly common in patients with type A. The influenza virus invades the respiratory epithelium, causing necrosis, which predisposes the patient to secondary bacterial infection. Transmission of influenza occurs by aerosolized droplets.

Parainfluenza virus

Pharyngitis caused by parainfluenza virus types 1-4 usually manifests as the common cold syndrome. Parainfluenza virus type 1 infection occurs in epidemics, mainly in late fall or winter, while parainfluenza virus type 2 infection occurs sporadically. Parainfluenza virus type 3 infection occurs either epidemically or sporadically.

Coronavirus

Pharyngitis caused by coronavirus usually manifests as the common cold. As in rhinovirus colds, viral mucosal invasion of the respiratory tract does not occur.

Enterovirus

The major groups of enteroviruses that can cause pharyngitis are coxsackievirus and echovirus. Although enteroviruses are primarily transmitted by the fecal-oral route, airborne transmission is important for certain serotypes. Enteroviral lesions in the oropharyngeal mucosa are usually a result of secondary infection of endothelial cells of small mucosal vessels, which occurs during viremia following enteroviral infection in the GI tract.

Respiratory syncytial virus

Transmission of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) occurs by fomites or large-particle aerosols produced by coughing or sneezing. The pathogenesis of RSV infection remains unclear, although a number of theories exist. Immunologic mechanisms may contribute to the pathogenesis of the severe disease in infants and elderly patients.

Cytomegalovirus

Acute acquired cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is transmitted by sexual contact, in breast milk, via respiratory droplets among nursery or day care attendants, and by blood transfusion. Infection in the immunocompetent host rarely results in clinically apparent disease. Infrequently, immunocompetent hosts exhibit a mononucleosislike syndrome with mild pharyngitis.

Human immunodeficiency virus

Pharyngitis develops in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as part of the acute retroviral syndrome, a mononucleosislike syndrome that is the initial manifestation of HIV infection in one half to two thirds of recently infected individuals.

Pediatric Mononucleosis and EBV, pharyngitis and gastroenteritis

Pediatric Mononucleosis and Epstein-Barr Virus Infection


  • Author: Nicholas John Bennett, MBBCh, PhD, MA(Cantab), FAAP; Chief Editor: Russell W Steele, MD  more...
 


Updated: May 12, 2015


 

Background

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), or human herpesvirus 4, is a gammaherpesvirus that infects more than 95% of the world's population. The most common manifestation of primary infection with this organism is acute infectious mononucleosis, a self-limited clinical syndrome that most frequently affects adolescents and young adults. Classic symptoms include sore throat, fever, and lymphadenopathy. Infection with Epstein-Barr virus in younger children is usually asymptomatic or mild. However, Epstein-Barr virus is also a human tumor virus, the first virus associated with human malignancy. Infection with Epstein-Barr virus is associated with lymphoproliferative disorders, especially in immunocompromised hosts, and is associated with various tumors, including nasopharyngeal carcinoma and Burkitt lymphoma.
See Clues in the Oral Cavity: Are You Missing the Diagnosis?, a Critical Images slideshow, to help identify the causes of abnormalities of the oral cavity.
Acute infectious mononucleosis was first described in the late 19th century as acute glandular fever, an illness consisting of lymphadenopathy, fever, hepatosplenomegaly, malaise, and abdominal discomfort in adolescents and young adults. In 1920, Sprunt and associates applied the name infectious mononucleosis to cases of spontaneously resolving acute leukemia associated with blastlike cells in the blood. Downey described the lymphocyte morphology in 1923. In 1932, Paul and Bunnell discovered that serum from symptomatic patients had antibodies that agglutinate the RBCs of unrelated species, the heterophile antibodies. This allowed enhanced diagnostic accuracy of infectious mononucleosis. The graph below demonstrates the antibody response to Epstein-Barr virus.
Infectious mononucleosis. Antibody response to Eps Infectious mononucleosis. Antibody response to Epstein-Barr virus. Adapted with permission from Johnson DH, Cunha BA. Epstein-Barr virus serology. Infect Dis Pract. 1995;19:26-27.
The search for the etiologic agent of infectious mononucleosis was unsuccessful for many years, partly because researchers did not appreciate that most primary infections are asymptomatic and that most adults are seropositive. In 1964, Epstein described the first human tumor virus when he found virus particles in a Burkitt lymphoma cell line.[1] Henle reported the relationship between acute infectious mononucleosis and Epstein-Barr virus in 1968.[2] Subsequently, a large prospective study of students at Yale University firmly established Epstein-Barr virus as the etiologic agent of infectious mononucleosis.[3]

Skin and coat problems and vitamin A

HISTORY OF CANDIDA 
Thirty years ago, even though the systemic yeast infection, called candidiasis, had already become an epidemic, practically no one knew anything about it. Even now conventional medicine tends to ignore the problem, but word has spread among health-conscious consumers. If you haven't had a Candida yeast infection yourself, you know dozens of people who have and dozens of dogs as well. Candidiasis is an underlying cause of many skin and coat problems, allergies, fungal infections, dog ear infections, digestive problems, food sensitivities, and other symptoms in our canine companions.

Candida albicans, which causes candidiasis, is a single-celled organism classified as both a yeast and a fungus. It occurs naturally in the digestive and genital tracts, and in healthy bodies it is kept in check by beneficial bacteria. In humans whose beneficial bacteria have been damaged or destroyed, the organism causes or contributes to thrush (a fungus infection of the throat and mouth), diaper rash, athlete's foot, jock itch, vaginal yeast infections, digestive problems, seasonal allergies, ringworm, nail fungus, and environmental sensitivities. It also disrupts the immune system's response to agents of infection.

In dogs and humans, patients at highest risk are those who have taken antibiotics, which destroy the beneficial bacteria that normally keep Candida albicans from taking over. But the body's ecology can be disrupted by environmental conditions, diet, stress, chemotherapy drugs, steroids, and other medications as well.

KEEPING CANDIDA IN CHECK
Like all yeasts, Candida thrives on sugars, including those from grains, starches, and other carbohydrates. Beneficial bacteria (such as Lactobacillus acidophilus) metabolises sugars, which keeps Candida in check by disrupting its food supply. A shortage of beneficial bacteria results in a sugar-rich environment and an abundance of Candida albicans.

Once a Candida overgrowth occurs, it becomes a vicious cycle. Candida cells overwhelm whatever beneficial bacteria survive in the digestive tract or are introduced as supplements, and a diet high in carbohydrates keeps the Candida population strong and in control.

In 1983, William G. Crook, MD, published The Yeast Connection, the first of many books linking candidiasis, chronic health problems, and a high-carbohydrate diet. Since then, hundreds of anti-Candida diets, drugs, herbal products, and nutritional supplements have become weapons in the war against Candida albicans.

Canine nutritional consultant Linda Arndt of Albany, Indiana, has studied Candida for years, and her checklist of conditions linked to the organism's overgrowth is lengthy (see "Yeast Symptoms Checklist", page 14). 

Candida is a formidable enemy, she explains, because its cells manufacture toxic chemicals that kill beneficial bacteria and harm the body. Candida's waste products include toxic alcohols, acetone, and the nerve poison hydrogen sulfide, all of which slow the brain, contribute to fatigue, and disrupt the immune system.

Candida symptoms are often misdiagnosed as allergies, says Arndt, manifesting as rashes or skin outbreaks on the feet, face, underarm, underbelly, or genital areas. Recurring hot spots or infections of the ears, eyes, bladder, or urinary tract can be caused by Candida overgrowth.

“These conditions can be accompanied by a secondary infection, which is what gets treated,’ she says, “but the underlying cause is rarely addressed by conventional medicine. In addition to fatigue, lethargy, immobility, joint pain, and discomfort, all of which can be caused by yeast toxins, the infected patient may experience severe itching, which leads to endless biting, chewing, and hair loss. The dog's skin can turn black, become dry and flaky, or develop a greasy grit on the surface, and wherever Candida takes over, a bad yeasty smell can develop.’

Treatment with antibiotics, steroids, and other conventional drugs may bring temporary relief, but the patient soon returns with another flare-up, and symptoms progress until the veterinarian suggests allergy testing.

“The results tell you the dog is allergic to everything from dust mites to tuna and lima beans,’ says Arndt. “But that's not where the problem lies. Many so-called allergy cases are nothing more than misdiagnosed systemic yeast infections from Candida overgrowth.’

According to holistic physician Bruce Fife, ND, the Candida organism is especially insidious because it changes form. “If left unchallenged", he says, "candida converts from a single-celled form into a multi-celled or mycelial fungal form with hairy, root-like projections called rhizoids. These rhizoids penetrate the intestinal wall, which affects the intestines´ ability to absorb vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids, leading to nutritional deficiencies and leaky gut syndrome".

Bee´s Note: The leaky gut syndrome is a theory, and it is not true - see: Leaky Gut Theory Cannot Be True and related articles on allergies, the antibody theory, etc.

Even without an overgrowth of Candida albicans, a disruption of the body's supply of beneficial bacteria poses problems. As described in “Probing Probiotics" (Whole Dog Journal August 2006), beneficial bacteria form a first line of defence against pathogens; help prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, traveller's diarrhoea, and leaky gut syndrome; improve lactose tolerance; produce vitamins and enzymes; decrease toxins and mutagenic reactions; improve carbohydrate and protein usage; strengthen innate immunity; create a protective barrier effect in the intestinal tract; and help reduce food sensitivities and skin disorders.

It's definitely worth helping your dog become a poor host for Candida albicans and, instead, become a nurturing host for beneficial bacteria. Natural remedies for candidiasis.

In conventional medicine, antifungal medications clear up chronic yeast infections, fungal infections, and related symptoms. But many antifungal drugs have potentially serious side effects and they produce only temporary results. As soon as the prescription ends, surviving Candida cells multiply, recolonise, and trigger a return of symptoms.

Alternative therapies, such as medicinal herbs and diet, have fewer side effects and help correct the problems underlying causes. It's important, says Arndt, to work with a holistic veterinarian and avoid vaccinations, steroid drugs, and other conventional treatments that can disrupt the immune system. Because many (if not most) cases of canine candidiasis coincide with hypothyroidism, the patients thyroid levels should be checked.

“Probiotics are popular treatments for Candida infections, but proper timing is important,’ she says. “Feeding large amounts of acidophilus and other probiotics doesn't help a dog whose system is overwhelmed by Candida. In fact, this kind of supplementation can make things worse. The first step in effectively treating Candida is reducing its population. Two weeks after that, beneficial bacteria can be effectively added to the system.’

For human patients, menu plans such as the Atkins diet (see Bee's Candida Program), which is high in protein and fat and very low in carbohydrates, are recommended because they starve yeast cells without harming beneficial bacteria.

Wild wolves are unlikely to suffer from Candida overgrowths because, as Dr David Mech explained in “What Wolves Eat" (Whole Dog Journal, March 2005) wolves in the wild consume little or no sugars, grains, starches, fruits, or other carbohydrates and very little vegetable matter. Their diet consists almost entirely of the meat, organs, blood, skin, and bones of prey animals.

Switching a Candida-infected dog from grain-based kibble to a grain-free, starch-free, low-carbohydrate diet is an easy way to reduce a dog's population of Candida albicans.

COCONUT OIL TREATMENT 
One effective anti-Candida ingredient that can be added to a dog's food, whether commercial or home-prepared, is coconut oil (see “Crazy About Coconut Oil", October 2005). According to Dr. Fife, author of Coconut Cures and a leading expert on coconuts health benefits, the fatty acids in coconut oil kill Candida and other damaging organisms without harming friendly bacteria. “Coconut oils fatty acids are absorbed into the cells, which use them as fuel to power the metabolism", he says. “When applied topically on the skin, coconut oil promotes the healing of damaged tissue. In the same way, it speeds the healing of perforations in the intestinal wall. Coconut oil can help any dog re-establish and maintain a healthy intestinal environment".

Caprylic acid, a nutritional supplement derived from coconut oil, kills Candida cells. “Caprylic acid is sold specifically for this condition", says Dr. Fife, “but it's less expensive and just as effective to use the coconut oil it's derived from. That way you ingest not only caprylic acid but lauric acid, which has also been shown to kill Candida cells, along with other essential fatty acids that improve intestinal health".

The recommended dose is at least 1 teaspoon coconut oil per 10 pounds of body weight, or 1 tablespoon per 30 pounds. Dogs with candidiasis may need more, especially in the early stages of treatment. For best results, feed in divided doses, provide extra fluids and drinking water to help flush toxins from the body, and start with small amounts and build up gradually so the body has time to adjust. The side effects of too much coconut oil too soon can include greasy stools or diarrhoea, fatigue, mental exhaustion, and body aches.

DEALING WITH DIE-OFF SYMPTOMS 
Flu-like symptoms such as exhaustion, body aches, diarrhoea, and nausea are caused by die-off, also known as the Herxheimer reaction. When large numbers of viruses, bacteria, parasites, yeasts, or fungi die, their physical remains and the toxins they produce overwhelm the body, and it takes days, weeks, and in some cases, months for the organs of elimination to catch up, during which symptoms such as itching or skin breakouts may increase. For more information see die-off or healing reactions.

Systemic enzyme supplements such as Wobenzym (discussed in “Accelerated Wound Healing", August 2006) are especially helpful during detoxification. Taken between meals, systemic enzymes circulate in the blood, breaking down inflammation and digesting dead Candida cells. Wobenzym contains pancreatin, bromelain, and other digestive enzymes in enteric-coated tablets that survive stomach acid and break apart in the small intestine.

Other enzyme products like Prozyme, which contains amylase, lipase, cellulase, and protease, are taken with meals to improve the assimilation of nutrients and to compensate for the lack of live enzymes in processed food. Double the recommended dose for dogs age eight or older or for dogs switching from a high-carb food.

HERBS AND SUPPLEMENTS 
Several medicinal plants are used in Candida therapy. When natural substances are used Candida does not mutate nor become resistant. Only drugs, which are toxic, cause pathogens to mutate. It is recommend that only one good antifungal be used at a time.

Any anti-Candida supplement designed for humans can be adjusted for canine use according to the dog's weight. Divide the human label dose by 2 for dogs weighing 50-70 pounds; divide label dose by 4 for dogs weighing 25-35 pounds.

The following and similar supplements are an essential first step in a Candida control program.

Black walnut hulls, especially those harvested in early fall when the hulls are still green, repel parasites, improve skin conditions, and fight fungal and bacterial infections. Look for “green’ black walnut hull extracts and tinctures.

Coconut Oil (antifungal) - with antifungal, antibacterial, anti-yeast, and antiviral properties, coconut oil is an excellent carrier in which to dilute essential oils. It can also be applied by itself to ringworm and other fungal breakouts. Store in a small dropper bottle for convenient application. In cold weather, melt the coconut oil by placing the bottle in hot water.

Garlic (antifungal) - strengthens immunity by aiding white blood cells, and it has shown significant antifungal activity against Candida albicans in animal and test tube studies. But in large amounts, garlic may cause haemolytic or Heinz factor anaemia in dogs. Daily doses of up to 1 small garlic clove per 20 pounds of body weight are considered safe, as are garlic extracts given according to label directions adjusted for the dog's size. For best results, alternate garlic with other antifungal herbs. Although onions are a highly regarded prebiotic (a food that feeds beneficial bacteria), onions are not recommended for dogs in any quantity because of their high haemolytic anaemia risk.

Pau d'arco (antifungal), also known as lapacho or taheebo, is an Amazon rainforest tree with astringent, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. Pau d'arco teas and extracts help treat systemic, chronic, or recurrent candidiasis, and related disorders.

As explained in Whole Dog Journals aromatherapy series ("Smell This, You'll Feel Better", December 2004; "Essential Information", January 2005; and "Canines in a Mist", April 2005), therapeutic-quality essential oils and hydrosols can be diluted for safe, effective canine use.

Wild Oil of Oregano (antifungal) has become a popular treatment for candidiasis at human doses of 1 drop once or twice per day, building up to a dose of 1 drop 4 times per day, which is considered safe for long-term use.

Dogs dislike the taste and smell of oregano oil. For canine treatment, dilute fullength oregano oil with olive oil [or coconut oil], then place a drop of the diluted oil in an empty 2-part gelatin capsule, which can be hidden in food. For dogs weighing 50-70 pounds, dilute ½ teaspoon oregano essential oil with ½ teaspoon olive oil; for dogs weighing 25-35 pounds, use 1 teaspoon olive oil; and for smaller dogs, use 1½ to 2 teaspoons olive oil. Start with 1 drop of the diluted oil per day and gradually build up to 1 drop 4 times per day.

Tea Tree Oil for Topical Treatment - Tea tree oil or hydrosol, the water produced during steam distillation of tea tree essential oil, is a safe, effective topical treatment for ear infections, hot spots, skin breakouts, and other Candida symptoms.

PROBIOTICS 
After two weeks of improved diet and treatment with antifungal herbs and supplements, your dog's system should be ready to support beneficial bacteria.

A few native bacteria survive even lengthy antibiotic treatment, so the odds are that your dog has a small population of beneficial bacteria that could recolonise her system if properly fed with “prebiotics.’

The best prebiotics for the dogs beneficial bacteria are lacto-fermented vegetables (see "It's All in How You Make It", March 2001).

Do not feed whey or other dairy products to dogs, except for butter.

Acidophilus is a familiar probiotic, but there are dozens to choose from. Look for live-culture products in health food or pet supply stores, and give frequent doses to help flood the system with beneficial bacteria. Help the bacteria reproduce by combining them with prebiotics, a low-carbohydrate diet, and enzymes.

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