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Natural Cures for Candida

Updated: 11/19/2009

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Our readers offer information and opinions on Earth Clinic, not as a substitute for professional medical prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your physician, pharmacist, or health care provider before taking any home remedies or supplements or following any treatment suggested by anyone on this site. Only your health care provider, personal physician, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for your unique needs or diagnose your particular medical history.

ENZYMES

06/11/2009: E. G. from Haiku, Hawaii writes: "A couple of years ago I went to an Ayurveda practitioner because I had been feeling tired, weak, sluggish, etc, for a year or two. The practitioner told me that I had an overgrowth of candida, and he prescribed a candida diet for a month, as well as special enzymes which break down the cellular structure of candida. He told me I should start to feel better right away. He was right!

I was worried that I wouldn't be able to stick to the candida diet, because I had always had a very strong sweet tooth, and I had tried quitting sugar before, but was unable to. However, what I found out was that the enzymes which killed the candida almost completely removed my sugar cravings by the second day. It was amazing. As boring and bland as I found the candida diet, that's how much better I felt each day. I ended up doing the diet for two months because it felt so good; suddenly I had energy again, I lost a bunch of excess weight very quickly, the puffiness of my face disappeared by the second day or so. I ended up staying off cane sugar for about a year. I also avoided other forms of sweeteners, or had them very rarely. I found that sometimes the sugar cravings would come back after eating something sweet, and I would take some more enzymes and presto, the cravings would disappear! I wanted to write and share my experience, because the enzymes made all the difference in the world for me. I don't think I could have done the candida diet without it. When you have candida, trying to stop eating the foods that the candida feeds on can be extremely difficult. I don't know how, but somehow the candida makes you crave the foods that it craves. But if you take the enzyme formula which is specifically made to kill candida, then following the candida diet will be almost easy. That was my experience anyway.

Try the enzymes and the diet together and you should start feeling better on the first day. Within a month or so, you should be free of candida. Keep in mind, if you resume eating a diet high in sugar and gluten, etc, then the candida will probably return. It did for me. Also, what I found was if I ate even a tiny amount of sugar (one french fry dipped in catsup, for instance), I would start having sugar cravings again within an hour or two. So I recomend the enzymes and going totally cold turkey on sugar. Even a small amount will make you crave more.

good luck, and great website!"

06/11/2009: AprilRain from Cleveland, Ohio, USA replies: "I've been reading alot about Candida & how it can affect the body. I believe mine has got really bad after taking alot antibotics through out the last year. Now all of a sudden i have acid reflux when i never had it before in my life I definently am working on ridding my body of yeast but could you help me with a sugar free diet? It seems like almost everything has sugar in it. Can you eat dairy or bread during this time your trying to rid the body of Candida?"

06/11/2009: Bluesgene from Lakemont, Georgia replies: "Can you use ANY enzymes? I assume you mean digestive enzymes, protease, etc??? Good to hear you got rid of the candida so quickly. I have been following candida diet for quite a long time, as well as anti-fungals...not completely better but then again, I do fall off the wagon (so to speak) once in awhile....seems to wipe all the good work out. Thanks for your post."

06/11/2009: Sarah from Chicago, IL replies: "Hello, I have a question to E. G. from Haiku, Hawaii regarding enzymes for Candida. First of all, I am glad that you have found something that works for you! Could you please offer more details regarding the specific enzyme type, if you cannot mention the brand, perhaps you could mention the types of enzymes in the mix? Thank you so much in advance. I have been reading extensively about yeast overgrowth and am convinced that this is the cause of many of my son's health problems. I am trying to find something that will help him. He is a teenager and has been suffering from several of the symptoms attributed to Candida. His main concern is the horrible acne all over his face and acne, but I think that the acne is only one of the problems and that the condition should be treated from the inside. This is the source of tremendous sadness and distress to him. We have tried many different treatments for his acne, including painful laser treatments and antibiotics, but I believe the topical and the laser treatments don't address the underlying causes and the antibiotics in turn, worsen the problem. He wants to try Accutane, but I want to do everything I can to prevent him from doing it. Thank you again."

06/11/2009: Linda from York County, Maine replies: "Hi Sarah, you may consider a homeopathic tablet....search drugstore.com.....brand name (if EC will allow) is Nature's Cure.....Best, Linda"

06/12/2009: Christine from Durban, KZN, South Africa replies: "Hi E.G. from Haiku or anyone else who knows - please tell me what these enzymes are and where would I look for them - at a health store, at the supermarket or from a homeopath? I am very interested in finding out more and trying it out on myself and my animals. Is there anywhere that the diet is published? I think this is a very important post, many people don't know about candida and how it affects our health. Thanks, Christine"

EC: Search google with the key words "enzymes for candida" and you will find them!

07/03/2009: P Mitchell from Tucson, AZ replies: "The cell wall of candida is composed of cellulose, which does not break down in your digestive tract without a little help. What you are looking for is an enzyme supplement with cellulase, which breaks down the cellulose for you. Be sure to take this on an empty stomach, between meals, so that the cellulase can focus directly on the candida. I would also recommend supplementing with a probiotic high in saccharomyces boulardii, which feeds on candida and leaves the good microflora in your gi tract alone. Because s. boulardii feeds on the candida, it will help minimize Herxeimer reactions, and the byproduct of its metabolism is toxic to c. albicans. S boulardii can colonize in your gut with regular supplementation, but once you quit taking it, it will eventually flush from your system. Use it on an empty stomach along with a regular, high-quality probiotic for several months to a year and it will help your body have time to re-establish a strong, healthy colony of microflora to keep the candida under control.

You might also consider adding methionine and cysteine (amino acids) to your routine if you are on an anti-candida diet. Research has shown that under starvation, c. albicans reacts by increasing the rate at which it switches phenotypes (that is, switching from yeast to fungus), and that this increased inclination to switch phenotypes is passed on to future generations of c. albicans. Methionine and cysteine have an effect on the candida which interrupts or inhibits this reaction. I don't know that supplementation has been studied to show any positive effects (the studies were performed in petrie dishes, not the gi tract), but it can't hurt.

I hope this helps other sufferers."

GARLIC

3 YEA

[YEA]  02/11/2008: stephen from wichita, kansas writes: "Garlic is and has been a miracle cure for a entire host of ailments. Candida, which causes a condition known as candida albacons is caused by the continued use of underarm deoderants, toothpaste, mouth washes, many prescription medications and the list goes on. There are enzymes in the body and its blood supply and organs. The use of the above mentioned products kills the enzyme that would otherwise be present to devour yeast in the body. When this happens, the yeast will over produce and is linked to over 98% of all known cancers (Meaning 100% of all known naturally occurring cancers). The enzymes found in raw garlic replaces the body's naturally occurring enzymes and takes on the role of instantly killing the yeast. When this happens, the bloat in your body will then shrink, you will breath much better, your kidneys will love you for garlic consumption. Your liver gets along with garlic very well as does the heart. Mixing cayenne pepper with the consumption of raw garlic helps to dialate blood vessels all throughout your body. This combination is extremely effective for impotence. I have learned this information from trial and error and have it down now as a proven fact. ENJOY GODS gift of Garlic."

[YEA]  12/23/2008: Rich from Boca Raton, FL replies: "Garlic (which has selenium and sulfer) seems to work great.

I'm trying to hit this with a lot of stuff at once. Here is what I am trying, and why.

Garlic - Selenium and Sulfer is a dandruff cure(anti-fungal)
Niacinamide - ted says it is toxic to candida. It is water soluble
Borax - cured a twitchy eye (blepharitis) (3x per week)
Vitamin C(Ascorbate) - 6000 mg, a healthy immune system can better fight candida
ACV - cured my fingers (also appears in tropicana anti-oxidant advantage juice)
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Some websites seem to say to avoid Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, because it can cause canker sores. Sulfer is an antifungal... I think the Sulfate kills the candida, and then you have a hole in your mouth. I'd rather have a canker sore that Vitamin C will cure, rather than candida.

Others recommend avoiding milk. Milk Contains Lactoferrin-B which kills Candida.

Here is an article discussing Lactoferrin peptides:
http://www.wellnessresources.com/tips/articles/lactoferrin_keeping_candida_friendly/
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It is somewhat interesting that the medical community calls Acetate and Garlic Anti-oxidents. That may be true, but they are also anti-fungals.

I haven't tried iodine yet, will try soon. That being said, the vitamin c megadose(along with some of the other stuff) seems to be working great.

In fact, after adding the garlic, I've had an "age spot", or "genetic skin lesion" disappear. Silly Dermatologists."

[YEA]  01/23/2009: Rich from Boca Raton, Fl replies: "Update: The Garlic pills worked great. It Basically cured in 2 weeks! I'm sure fresh garlic is great too. It's the sulfur compounds that perform the miracle, so an "odorless garlic", or a pill with low sulfur is no good. The more odor, the better :) Note: Garlic has Selenium as well.

For two weeks, I used a 1500mg (500:1 concentrate), so really 3 mg of Sulfur. I took a pill every 3 hours until I felt pain (Kidney, liver, intestines), and then stopped for the day. Woke up and the pain was gone, started again.

Got some cloudy urine, some diarrhea (that looked like it had yeast in it), some bad gas pains. The pain that I mentioned... one day it was the kidney, next day it was the liver, then upper intestines, then lower intestines. Eventually hit the colon. Still taking the Niacinamide (with flush), and Vitamin C. Halted the Borax, and don't take the ACV regularly. Added some liquid-kelp (I've heard good things about iodoral for Candida problems). Added some lysine (to promote collagen and healing). Added some zinc.
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With any antifungal regimen, extra water is a good idea. Divided doses are a good idea as well, so the fungus doesn't grow back inbetween doses. I change to a new garlic pill, Schiff Super Garlic (16 mg of Allyl Sulfides), looks like a good pill.

Note: there is a "die-off" effect with the mega-garlic, which is easily nutrilized within a couple hours with Ascorbate.
*****
I feel like a million bucks, so good I was able to resume a few beers per week with no side effects. Note: I wouldn't recommend this, though."

03/21/2009: Rich from Boca Raton, Fl replies: "Here is a neat new study on various oils and candidacidal activity. These seem to work on Fluconazole resistant strands. Itraconazole seems like a good drug for candida if you want a drug. Otherwise, maybe its time to get out the Gin (Juniper oil) or Peppermint Schnapps (Peppermint Oil); seems like a more fun way to go.

Prevention of Candida albicans biofilm by plant oils
http://www.springerlink.com/content/y8l2568677111185/fulltext.pdf

Oil - Zone of Inhibition
Eucalyptus - 26.7 +/- 2.2
Peppermint - 22.2 +/- 1.6
Ginger grass - 16.0 +/- 0
Clove - 13.8 +/- 1.3
Tulsi - 11.3 +/- 1.2
Tea tree - 11.0 +/- 0.7
Ocimum - 9.8 +/- 0.8
Castor - 7.8 +/- 0.9
Juniper - 5.6 +/- 0.5
Malkangni - 5.3 +/- 0.6
Coconut - 4.0 +/- 0.7
Babchi - 3.4 +/- 0.4
Mahua - 3.2 +/- 0
Ginger - 2.6 +/- 0
Mustard 2.3 +/- 0
Rose 2.1 +/- 0
Jasmine 1.4 +/- 0
Lavender 1.2 +/- 0 "

10/14/2009: Lisa from Coto De Caza, Ca replies: "In reply to stephan about Garlic and candida.

Candida is NOT caused by underarm deodorants, toothpaste, or mouthwashes. One of the main causes is Antibiotics which kills the friendly bacteria and lets yeast grow too much. Another is bad eating. Also, its NOT linked to all cancers. Although many people get candida when they get cancer. Saying candida causes cancer is like saying Firemen cause fires, since they are always there when a fire happens too."

GARLIC AND CAYENNE

Ted from Bangkok, Thailand writes: "Briefly the cure for candida that I found to be most effective seems to be a large amounts of garlic extract taken 3-4 times a day. Along with fresh cayenne peppers. Some apple cider vinegar will reduce the side effect. Taking some amounts of unsugared yogurt (homemade) seems to do the job. It is important to avoid taking all forms of vegetable oils, white flour, and white bread. Some research claims oregano oil taken is most effective against candida and other fungus like conditions. The problem is most people can't stand the hot taste of the oregano. Perhaps a milder form the herbal oregano might be more easy on the stomach"

Ted from Bangkok,Thailand writes: "I need to explain little basics of candida albicans, or yeast infections. There are three strategies in killing off the yeast.

Firstly, yeast is found naturally in the body, but it has grown too much due to certain conditions which causes the yeast to grow. Therefore we have to deprive the food sources of yeast. the most obvious food source of yeast is sugar, wheat, flour and a major food source for yeast actually comes from soft drinks. Undigested food due to lack of Hydrochloric acid in the stomach makes intestinal yeast an absolute playground to play havoc to the body. The taking of foods high in digestive enzymes such as hydrochloric acid, enzymes from fresh fruits and vegetables is known to work.

Secondly is people with yeast infection frequently have leaky gut syndrome. I actually found a cure for leaky gut syndrome which was to dissolve magnesium chloride about 500 mg. into a 1/3 glass of water and drink it. Continue taking it for the rest of the day to 1500 mg. In case the problems still persists, add one teaspoon of fresh frozen royal jelly (natural bee products). In case of a autoimmune develops over this candida problems a possible cure is sodium perborate (about 500 mg.) mixed in about 1/2 glass of water and drink that. Apple cider vinegar works quite well via the destruction of fungus, but must be taken in liberal amounts, although dietary restriction of sugar and wheat (gluten allergy) is needed.

Toxins from candida albicans is acetaldehyde which our body can metabolize in safer form with taking of molybdenum supplements, eg. about 300-500 mcg.

Electrication using 464 hz at alternating current from computer's pc is another possibility shown to be workable cures also."

GARLIC AND GSE

2 YEA

[YEA]  Cindy from Milwaukee, WI writes: "Wow- what an info-packed webpage! I was beginning to get 2x yearly sinus infections, then read the MAYO Clinic report & made the candida connection. I have acne for years - was geting worse till I saw a site w. info on B5 for acne (clearskin.net, etc) - B5 heped my acne... but I always wondered about having candida (horreur). Most recently, I could not hear well for about 2 wks - started 600-900mg garlic 3x a dy & got sick form obvious "die-off" ugh. Still had bad hearing, so bought grapefruit seed extract - helped immediately. I dread going to see my ENT this week, I'm sure he won't know a damn thing about the Mayo/fungus news (how much are these guys paid???!!!) I've just placed anorder for CANDEX, have not rec'd it yet...I keep seeing THREELAC prodcut advertised on the web,was not sure about it.. THANKS for the wealth of Knowledge & Experience you share here.. GOOD LUCK!"

[YEA]  Cindy from Milkwaukee, WI writes: "hi - About B5/acne - I'm not sure how/why it works - I take...about 3,000 mg/day. But, it can cause hair loss - remedied by taking L-LYSINE (1,ooo mg), BIOTIN (1,ooo mg) and I also take Alpha Lipoic Acid 300mg. - This info is somewhere on http://www.clearskin.net (General Acne discussion) - you can SEARCH. The B5 worked immediately for me- strange. I am experimenting w. NOT taking it now that I am doing the candida detox (or whatever;) - taking CANDEX...after I was taking 600-900 mg Garlic and Grapefruit seed extract....w the Garlic I went through a big die-off - had very bad spine ache, shoulder ache, headache...thankfully, it only lasted about one week - Now, I have my order of CANDEX, which is not supposed to have die-off symptoms - so far, so good.

I have had some light colored spots under both sides of my neck, on chest & shoulders which I believe are from candida ... doctors always told me they were acne scars (which they are NOT). I heard/felt some strange "pinging" in my neck area w. the Garlic detox - I believe it had something to do w. candida, or fungus - gross(!).

I believe that the candida was aggravated w. my recent use of Zythromax anti-biotics precribed for my sinus infections lately.... Anyhow, I'm glad that I am finally doing something about it & that there is so much help for this on the web these days. I hope that doctors catch up in this area - I hope the Mayo Clinic research on fungus causing most sinus infections helps them to see. Thanks for your site"

GARLIC, DANDELION, TURMERIC, CAYENNE

1 YEA

[YEA]  08/08/2008: Kathy from Ozark, MO writes: "Hello,

Because of this wonderful site, I used many of the remedies and my candida is in check. I swallow a half of teaspoon of minced garlic twice a day plus I take 3- 00 capsule of dandelion (which I harvested in fields and dried myself then I grinned them in a coffee grinneder and fill the 00 capsules). I also take 00 capsule of turmeric and cayenne pepper daily.

Thank you for the Boron information for Osteopathic. I have this in my low back and neck.

Thank you all for the wonderful imputs. :)"

08/08/2008: Angie from Sparta, MO replies: "Hello Kathy, I live close to Sparta. Could you tell me how you dry your dandelion and anything else I would need to know to do this. I also have lately thought about mincing garlic to use. Thanks, Angie"

08/09/2008: Kathy from Ozark, MO replies: "Hello, Can anyone tell me how much boron to take for osteoarthritis? I ordered 3 mg tablets. Vitacost.com had boron 3 mg 100 tablets for $2.39 per bottle. They have the cheapest price for empty caplets and all sizes. Thank you, Kathy"

08/09/2008: Kathy from Ozark, MO replies: "Hi Angie, I dry my dandelion with a convention oven. You can use an oven, just make sure they don't burn to a crip and they stay green. Make sure the dandelion has not been sprayed. I dry the whole plant with flower, seeds and root if I can get enough root when I pull. I am growing my own dandelions with some of the seeds I have harvested.
I hope this helps you, Angie.
Love and Blessings,
Kathy"

08/11/2008: Jonathan from NY, New York replies: "Hi I believe Ted recomends 1/8 of a teaspoon to 1 liter of water of borox 20 mule team the natural laundry detergent but not every day. I am not sure how many times a week. I think may be 2 or 3 times a week He believes it works much much quicker then the supplement form for osteo arthritis. I think it has an effect in about a weeks time. I take it sometimes and it does no harm to me. I do not have arthritis so I cannot give feedback regarding it. Check out how he says to use it on the the cures for osteo arthritis on this website."

GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT (GSE)

2 YEA
1 QUESTION

[YEA]  06/03/2009: Ms. E. from Washington, DC writes: "I have been taking GSE for some months now and it has really helped with this Monster, however, i am still eating the sugars and breads, not like I was, conversely, I want to know if anyone has taken GSE and continued to eat sweets/bread and the Monster was kept bay?

Confused in the Capital"

[QUESTION]  01/30/2009: Cindy from CH, WISC, USA writes: "can anyone help with information as how to deal with sugar/bread/cookie cravings when you start to take grapefruit seed extract or borax to kill candida? thank you for any help."

01/30/2009: Hope from Sacramento, C replies: "You might want to try L-Glutamine, an amino acid. It is supposed to help reduce sugar cravings."

[YEA]  03/21/2007: Lorenzo from Portland, OR writes: "I had a very bad case of Candida last winter. It was extremely harsh. My crotch and butt were itchy and sometimes burned, my mood was agitated, I was suffering from insomnia. To finally get rid of the ailment, I went on a sugar-free diet and took some medication from my doctor. This was great. It killed all the candida within days. My problem then became a severe flu, as my body was not getting rid of the dead candida fast enough. My body was basically experiencing toxic shock. I took tons of fiber, drank gallons of water over several days. This finally made me feel better. Now, I just take Grapefruit seed extract in water every few days to keep the candida at bay. It is very effective at eliminating candida after it has set in as well, but you should take a diuretic to get the dead candida out of you. For candida, take 5-6 drops of GSE in 20oz of water. Drink in one sitting. Do this once each day for 3 days. May cause heartburn. If so, water down the dosage or use fewer drops (3-4)."

HEAVY METAL DETOX

1 YEA

[YEA]  07/27/2007: Trish from Kansas City, MO writes: "Before you jump into curing your candida, try to figure out the unlying cause first. I have been trying different candida remedies...oil of oregano, parasite cleanses, cleaning up my diet...and I still suffer from all the terrible symptoms. One day I started reading out metal toxicity and how candida is farmed by the body to absorb the extra metal. So I decided to order an oral chelation kit for metal detox and something interesting has happened since. I have been on the program for about two weeks with no major physical improvements. But this morning I went to have my bi-monthly colonic and the lady who administers noticed that a LOT of yeast was coming out of my body! I do believe the metal detox is helping and the yeast is dying. Since then I have been feeling better today...more energy, slightly clearer head, and NO insane sugar cravings. If you have metal fillings like I do then you may want to seriously consider doing a metal detox and see if that helps with the candida. I plan to have my metal fillings removed when I have the money to do so. And make sure you get a good oral chelation kit, not just a cheap bottle of EDTA. Do your research...you need a good combination of other herbs as well to do a successful detox as well as a digestible antioxidant formula."

12/11/2008: Monique from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada replies: "Regarding symptoms suffered during candida die-off

I follow a program (called Yeast Buster by Inno-Vite) I bought in the local grocery store. There are 4 components to this program

Bentonie Clay which apparenty is the answer to lessening the effects of die-off
psyllium -- this will push the coconut oil into all the spaces in your colon where the yeast may be hiding so it can kill it
coconut oil -- to kill the yeast

mix this in the suggested proportions in water and drink every morning 2 hours before eating

DDS - acidophiles take at night to replenish the intestinal flora that gets killed off by the coconut oil.

I have not had any serious side-effects using this program, although I did find it very pricey."

12/15/2008: Frank from Montgomery, AL. replies: "Instead of oral chelation please try an IV Chelation Treatment. Much quicker acting. The cost here is $100.00 for each treatment."

08/30/2009: Doug from Show Low, Az replies: "Trish, I completely agree with you that candida is the body's way of absorbing heavy metals. I have been on an eight year quest and have tried EVERYTHING, and I mean everything!!! When people kill off candida I don't think it is a Die Off. I have read that it is the body reabsorbing Mercury> I have tried garlic, cayenne pepper, H2O2, Threelac, Miracle Mineral supplement, Coconut oil, Caprilic acid, Aregeno oil, baking soda, I could go on and on. I mean it is the most frustrating thing ever, but once people realize that they have #1 take out their Amalgam fillings, then chelate the mercury from the body, then they will get rid of the candida too. I saw a huge reduction in my fatigue and other symptoms when I had my mercury fillings taken out, it was no coincedence, it was literally two days after they were out I was feeling much much better. Now ever since that time I have been trying to figure out the best way to chelate the mercury... I am currently trying Fulvic Acid w/ plant based minerals. supposedly this is the very best and quickest way to do so. I'm thinking about taking H2O2 to kill the candida then taking chlorella directly after to trap it and excrete it. If anyone else knows of a better way Please let me know too. By the way I Love this website, it is helping me to help others with their health problems... Thanks"

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

11 YEA
1 BETTER BUT NOT CURED
1 SIDE EFFECT

07/07/2009: Wendy from Farmington, MI writes: "Peroxide and Candida: Hi, was wondering what Ted thought of this study I came across. Many people on this site and others have attributed their candida-free status to taking hydrogen peroxide. It seems to be more of a permanent cure than enzyme based treatment. But I ran across this link: http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=269762&blobtype=pdf, the report from a study showing hydrogen peroxide encouraged candida growth in the blood. Is it possible we're trying to cure the wrong thing? Just wondering what you make of it."

11/19/2009: Rhonda from Providence, Rhode Island replies: "Hello Everyone ~ Would it be possible for a reader or Earth Clinic staff member, to recommend a REPUTABLE source for 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide?

I found a few sites online, but when I dug a little deeper, researching the companies, I found that there are several unhappy customers & possible unethical practices, etc.

Due to the fact that there are many precautions regarding the usage of this product, and since many of us are in weakened states to begin with, I'm hoping Earth Clinic will allow the mention of at least one safe source for 35% H2o2.

It would be especially helpful if one of Earth Clinic's members had used a particular product successfully.

Thanks so much Earth Clinic! So happy to see your site growing over the years that I've visited you! :-)"

11/19/2009: Rhonda from Providence, Rhode Island replies: "I think I've found a few reputable places to 35% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide.

First, I called Artesian Natural Foods in Stockton, CA...since one of your readers said they carried it.

Most stores really have to research their sources before offering products to their customer, due to liability issues, so I thought this was the best way to go. I've felt very wary about ordering this product blindly from an internet site.

So, the Artesian store says that they stock Oxy-Tech 35 H202 ...it's not listed on their site, but you can call them and see if they can ship it. You'll have to pay extra for a "hazardous materials" charge,in addition to shipping costs, but the peace of mind, in my opinion is worth it.

http://www.artesiannaturalfoods.com (209) 952-8787


Once I found out the brand name they carry, I decided to search on the Oxy-Tech site and see if I could find a closer carrier:

http://www.h2o2oxytech.com/retailers.htm

I then called Living Earth Foods in Worcester, MA, and they are shipping my H2o2 out to me today, and the hazardous materials charge will only be about 10.00.

A very helpful young woman told me that the only brand of H2o2 that they've ever carried is Oxy-Tech and that all the users have been happy. She also mentioned that she take it herself.

http://www.lefoods.com 508 753-1896


I really hope this helps some Earth clinic readers! :-)"

[YEA]  05/28/2009: Donna from Toronto, Ontario, Canada writes: "Hi there, I "discovered" your site at the beginning of this year and since then I have been reading as much as I could. I found the info here very usefull. I have been fighting candida for at least 3 years now, and I tried anything and everything to get rid of it. Of course, for about 2 years I trausted the doctors and ingested a lot of pills who were supposed to help me but didn't. I also used different lotions and ovules internally. My husband treated himself at the same time although he never had any symptoms.

No matter what I tried, I maybe felt better for a few days and then, the infection came back stronger than before.

In February 2009 I started taking hydrogen peroxide 35% orally diluted in DISTILLED WATER. I took it only once in the morning because, in my opinion, only then is my stomach empty. Also, my daily schedule didn't allow me to take it during the day. I tought that if it were to work, I probably need to be patient because it will take more time than normal.

So, I started with 5 drops in water and increased by 1 drop daily until I reached 30 drops. 30 drops daily was my maximum dose. I stayed on it for 3 months and I can report now that I feel great. No more yeast infection, no more itching, skin rush, I have lots of energy and I wake up all by myself (no alarm clock) in the morning after 7-8 hours of sleep.

Side effects I experienced: I had a continuous heartburn for 4 days shortly after I started (probably when I was taking about 10 drops a day). Also, in 3 or 4 separate occasions I had diareea which passed by itself by the end of the day.

I would say that it really worked for me.
Good luck to all.
God bless."

[SIDE EFFECTS]  03/16/2009: Bev from Pikeville, KY writes: "I have just started the 35% h202 program for candida. I am up to 3 drops in distilled water three times daily. It seems to be giving me very frequent and very runny bowel movements-4-5times a day. Just wonder if this is side effect that will go away because I don't want to loose weight as I am only 112-lbs now. Will this subside soon??? Anyone have similar effects? Sure would appreciate any input, Thanks, Bev."

04/11/2009: Mary Frances from Mineral Wells, Tx. USA replies: "This is an answer for "Rob from Maritta, Ga" who ask for a good book on H2O2, oxygen treatment. I have two good books, "Hydrogen Peroxide-Medical Miracle" by William Campbell Douglass, MD and "Flood Your Body with Oxygen" by Ed McCabe, you will find both of these books filled with information and instruction. Hope you enjoy."

[YEA]  10/29/2008: RON from TAVERNIER, FL writes: "THE ONLY THING THAT POSITIVELY WORKS IS LIQUID OXYGEN IN HDROGEN PEROXIDE. DIETS WILL KEEP IT AT BAY ONLY TEMPORALY, BUT IF YOU WANT THE PROBLEM DESTROYED OXYGEN IS THE ONLY WAY TO DO IT AND I MEAN THE ONLY WAY PERIOD. I RECOMMEND A PRODUCT BASED IN ALOE VERA FROM PHOENIX NUTRITIONALS. GOOGLE IT TO FIND ON THE WEB. IT WORKS AND IS THE ONLY THING THAT WILL POSITIVELY WORK.THERE ARE OTHER PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET AS WELL AND THEY WILL ALSO WORK.OXYGEN IS THE KEY TO DESTROYING CANDIDA. GET READY FOR SOME DIE OFF REACTIONS AND YOU MAY NOT FEEL WELL FOR A FEW DAYS AS THE DEAD FUNGUS MOVES OUT OF THE BODY."

04/08/2009: Rob from Marietta, GA USA replies: "I have been wanting to start taking hydrogen peroxide for some time now. I actually bought a 16 oz. bottle 2 years ago and it is still in my freezer. What is the very best book out there to read about taking h2o2? Can someone tell me how to take it, and how safe it is? Lot's of tiredness, candidia, extreme neck pain, digestion, muscle weakness.....

Very Grateful for all your help,
Rob "

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  08/28/2008: Ann from Los Angeles, CA writes: "I am now still in early stages of using H2O2, so am avidly reading the entries for Candida.

For herpes, I was clued into l-lysine some years ago, and it is great. Foods high in L-lysine are listed on the internet, and also foods high in arginine, which is in chocolate, nuts, popcorn, brown rice and other foods. Arginine is used in labs to GROW the Herpes virus, so those chocolate and nut snacks can give you an attack! I have purchased l-lysine over the internet and also at some grocers and health food stores, and just keep it handy. Often when I want to eat some chocolate, I pop some l-lysine soon after and no problem. It is a harmless amino acid and resets the balance in your system.

Candex is very good for Candida but so expensive, I am happily taking the H2O2 and wanted to check increasing the dosage from 8 drops in an 8 oz glass of water 3X a day and here is all this information for me! My Mother and Grandmother died young of breast cancer and I began researching things that cure cancer as I realize the AMA is not chock full of 100% doctors, and found ESSIAC. The herbs can be purchased pre-measured from the Herb Products Company in Hollywood. I am 62, teach yoga and breathing techniques, doing them myself daily and am very healthy!

Ann"

10/09/2008: Mary from Regina, Canada replies: "Dear Ann:

My naturopath tells me a good breast cancer preventative is Lugols solution Iodine. I have also read that cancer is yeast...Dr. Simoncini (book: Cancer is Fungus) and good preventative is baking soda.

All the best health"

[YEA]  08/12/2008: Dave from Dallas, Texas writes: "35% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide--

I had crippling rheumatoid arthritis in 1985, where all the joints in my right arm were locked up and would not move. I was in constant, horrible pain and got no sleep for over 3 months. I began drinking extremely dilute amounts of the 35% HP DROPS in PURE WATER (NOT Tap Water!!)I also had candida albicans, and my cholesterol level was 465 as tested by my MD friend. Within 1 week the pain in my joints on my right arm was GONE and I was sleeping like a baby! Within one month I had free range of motion in all joints--from my fingers to my shoulder. My cholesterol was down to 289 and the candida symptoms were greatly reduced. By the end of the second month, my cholesterol was 155 (normal and safe) and all symptoms of candida albicans infestation were GONE. That was 28 YEARS ago, and I have had NO reoccurances of any of the above problems. I call that a "CURE!"

H2O2 amounts taken: Begin first day with ONE DROP H2O2 in 8 oz. PURE WATER. Second day: two drops H2O2. Third day: three drops H2O2...and so on until you reach 10 drops per day. Now, if the taste is too bad, split the HP drops into 5 in the morning, and 5 in the evening--near bed time. Work back taking 10 drops twice a day, THEN split it into THIRDS, AND begin taking 7 drops THREE times a day, or whatever you can handle. Slowly work back up to taking 10 drops THREE times a day. Don't go much higher than that, or you might want to stay at 7 drops, three times a day. Let your body determine your amount.

ALSO, do NOT drink any H2O2 water 45 minutes BEFORE OR AFTER EATING A MEAL OR TAKING SUPPLIMENTS! You may throw up (vomit.)

ALSO, take 500 mg. of Vitamin C once a day to neutralize any free radical formations that may have occured. The oxygen in the H2O2 attacks the iron in the blood and causes that reaction. The Vitamin C will clean it up, and Selenium may also be substituted for the Vitamin C.

MY SKIN CANCER (Melanoma) "erased" with topical application of 35% Food Grade HP: I had several dark mole-like formations on my forearms come up after being out in the Texas sun a lot. They itched, and my doctor friend said they were Melanomas and that I should see a professional about them. I knew what HP would do for them, so I took a nail file and GENTLY abraded the surface of these dark bumps, and then I applied straight 35% Food Grade HP to the spots with a Q-Tip (cotton swab on a stick) UNTIL THEY TURNED WHITE IN COLOR. I did this 3 times a day for a week. By the end of the week, they had turned to powder or dust, and were FLAT and GONE! There was no itching, NO pain, and they left a slightly lightened spot on my arm where they used to be. They never came back again, and that was over 20 YEARS ago!

ARTHRITIS IN MY KNEES: 17 years ago, I developed rhumatoid arthritis in both knees. I began the HP method by washing my knees with soap and water to remove any body oil, then MISTED them with a 3% solution of HP that was diluted down from 35% Food Grade HP (12:1) with PURE WATER. I wore shorts and then misted my knees, then waited until they were dry, then misted them again while I watched Television or did Computer work. I did this for at least 30 minutes at a time, and I did 4 HP misting sessions a day. My knees were back to NORMAL WITH NO PAIN in ONE WEEK!! I was so happy! I told my friends who had similar problems, and they said that they tried SOAKING their finger and elbow joints in 3% Food Grade HP by pouring the 3% HP solution into a shallow bowl and soaking them for 30 minutes 3-4 times a day. When finished, they would pour the 3% HP solution back into a one gallon plastic jug. The last soaking, they put it in the refrigerator for safe keeping overnight. The next day, they would remove the HP jug from the refrigerator and let it sit out until it had warmed to room temperature, then use in in the bowl to soak their joints until the evening. Worked great!! If you make up one gallon of 3% solution and keep it in the refrigerator, it should last at least one month before you need to make another gallon of it.

IN DALLAS, TEXAS, I found 35% Food Grade HP at "Roy's Natural Market" 6025 Royal Ln. Ste 130
Dallas, TX 75230-8857
Phone: (214) 987-0213. They have been selling HP for many years, and it is about $16.00 (US) for one quart, which will last a long time when you are spraying it.

Enjoy being pain-free!"

[YEA]  02/20/2008: Kimberly from Scottsdale, AZ writes: "re: chronic systemic candidiasis/numbness/agression/depression/acne/bedwetting. My whole family has been overrun by candida. Our ph has been off for years. As a result, many, many health problems. Found a website with info on 35% grade h202 and of course your site for the ACV and oil pulling.

Gradually building up from 1 drop in 6-8 oz of water 3x's daily of h202 until you reach 25 drops 3x's daily over a course of 2 weeks(for those who can stomache this, please note this is only for CHRONIC ailments and 35% FOOD GRADE h202 ONLY, purchased online or at health food stores). After 2 weeks, once you are up to the full doasge, continue for a week (may need to keep going for weeks, even up to 4 months, depending how bad your case is) and then slowly taper off, decreasing each dosage by 1-2 drops until you reach a maintaining level of 1-3 drops daily, or every other day, depending on what is best FOR YOU. Note: 35% food grade h202 needs to be handled with kid gloves. It is very strong and MUST NOT be abused or taken in large quantities. Death can occur if taken at full strength. Keep in refigerator and if contact with skin, rinse area immediately.

I think if I had to do it all over again, I would have gotten our ph levels balanced BEFORE starting course of h202 therapy, but as it was, I was already in the middle of it when I stumbled upon this site for using ACV in hopes of curing other ailments we all had. For the ACV therapy I used the standard 2 Tbl ACV (organic unpasteurized is best, NOT white vinegar!) mixed with 1/4 tsp baking soda.

Finding the right dosage for your younger children will have to use some smart thinking and regulating. Only you know your child best. Always start with smaller amounts when in doubt and gradually build up. My 16 year old could not stomache more than 20 drops of 35% h202 3x's a day. For my 11 year old I did a max of 14 drops 3x daily and my 6 year old, 8 drops 3xs daily. I have heard lecitin can be used to help lessen the nausea that is often associated with taking h202 orally, though I have not personally tried it.
As for the ACV, my teen was ok with the adult dosage and my younger two by cutting it in half.

Ted has stated on this site that h202 and ACV should not be mixed, so either do one or the other, however, I found for my husband as well as myself, alternating days has been working out so far. In other words, one day doing h202 and then the next day only using ACV.

Oil pulling has also proved beneficial for us, 1 Tbl EVOO (extra virg. olive oil) swishing and pulling through teeth until it turns white and liquid like. Twice weekly.

Ok, here is the list of ailments we had that have been greatly helped by, if not completely cured by doing the 35% food grade h202 drops, ACV/baking soda and the oil pulling:

-CHRONIC systemic candidiasis
-CHRONIC vaginal itching (would get pap smears and tested for yeast infections which would all come up negative, found out from another Dr that lab results for the testing of candida have a 55% inaccuracy)
-MRSA (kept re-occuring and Dr's could not find the reason for it, have spent weeks in the hospital for this)
-numbness in whole body (was running 20 miles a week, had to cut down to zero because of this, Dr prescribed anti anxiety medication for this and of course it didn't work)
-heart palpitations
-fungus (Dr's could not cure for years and years)
-allergies (we have taken EVERY known allergy med out there, none worked)
-bloody nose (2-3 x's a week)
-night time bed wetting (one son did not have a dry night since he was born and now is on his way to never having to wear "pull-ups" ever again--we got all types of conflicting medical advice from different Dr's over this one and not one of them worked to "cure" this)
-acne (Dr put him on 3 month course of tetrycycline to no avail)
-insatiable appetite
-weight gain (we have all lost 3-4 inches around waist)
-chronic mucous in lungs (one son was diagnosed with asthma and put on meds, only to aggravate the stuation, my son was going nuts,to the point of a mental melt down; he would also wake up in the middle of the night gagging on this mucous-phlegm like substance, eventually leading to him throwing up...not fun)
-anxiety
-depression
-low energy (I would need 14 hours of sleep some days)
-aggression/irritability(my temper was so bad that my family was becoming scared of me!)
-acid reflux
-stomache ailments (husbands stomache was terribly distended)
-sore joints/muscles (to the point where I needed my sons and husband to literally POUND on my back as hard as they could in order to alleviate the achiness)
-insomnia
-headaches (800 mg of ibuprofen was no longer working)

...basically being a part of the dead, rather than the living!

Thanks to all who have passed on info in order to improve the quality of life for others. You guys rock Earth Clinic, (and a shout out to Dr. David G. Williams for h202 therapy as well)!"

[YEA]  08/28/2008: Ann from Los Angeles, CA replies: "I am now still in early stages of using H2O2, so am avidly reading the entries for Candida.

For herpes, I was clued into l-lysine some years ago, and it is great. Foods high in L-lysine are listed on the internet, and also foods high in arginine, which is in chocolate, nuts, popcorn, brown rice and other foods. Arginine is used in labs to GROW the Herpes virus, so those chocolate and nut snacks can give you an attack! I have purchased l-lysine over the internet and also at some grocers and health food stores, and just keep it handy. Often when I want to eat some chocolate, I pop some l-lysine soon after and no problem. It is a harmless amino acid and resets the balance in your system.

Candex is very good for Candida but so expensive, I am happily taking the H2O2 and wanted to check increasing the dosage from 8 drops in an 8 oz glass of water 3X a day and here is all this information for me! My Mother and Grandmother died young of breast cancer and I began researching things that cure cancer as I realize the AMA is not chock full of 100% doctors, and found ESSIAC. The herbs can be purchased pre-measured from the Herb Products Company in Hollywood. I am 62, teach yoga and breathing techniques, doing them myself daily and am very healthy!

Ann"

12/25/2008: Christina from Meridian, MS replies: "Hi Kim, I enjoyed your post as I believe all of my family are suffering from candida as well. I am going to do the H2O2 therapy you suggest. Aside from this, was there anything else you did? Such as eliminating things from their diet? And what did you do to rebuild intestinal flora? Thanks, Christina"

[YEA]  02/20/2008: Kimberly writes: "Please web search 35% h202 and look for any and all titles with Dr. David G. Williams. He has a very detailed dosage chart and lists what to do and what NOT to do while doing the hydro-therapy. There are a few important factors I have failed to mention in my previous entry that are important. As you become more comfortable taking 35% h202, you can adjust accordingly with slight variations like I have."

[YEA]  02/11/2008: Mlodye from casa grande, arizona writes: "I was ill for 2 years with severe candida throughout my entire body. Nothing worked to take away the pain from infected ovaries, kidneys,unrinary tract,bowel etc...as I was given copious amounts of antibiotics to supposedly cure me - I just got sicker. Some elderly lady in a health food store told me to do a total elimination diet. I subsisted on short grain brown rice and steamed vegetables with disilled water for 2 months coupled with food grade hydorgen peroxide in specific amounts and intervals. On the third month I was finally pain-free the candida completely gone! It was a miracle and 15 years later I'm as normal as can be and am able to eat and drink whatever I want. I still take the H202 and aloe vera juice or Cider Vinegar in the mornings and am very aware of what I eat and drink. Being sick teaches you a lot of lessons. It also told me about the power of prayer and positive thinking."

09/30/2009: Maria from Monroe, La replies: "Did you go to a doctor to find out you had candida? What tests were done to know that you even had this?"

[YEA]  10/25/2007: Tina from Charleston, SC writes: "I have just tried the inhalation method. I went to a pool store to get Hydrogen peroxide without stabilizers. The only one they had was 27% with water only. So I diluted this to 4 drops to 1 oz. I am happy with the increased energy I feel. I am hoping this will keep my candida under control. I will try the spray every 2 hours. I noticed my appetite has decreased a great deal."

[YEA]  04/03/2007: Emily from Downers Grove, IL writes: "Re: h202 and Candida: Please make it easier to find letters from people who have used this remedy for candida....Thank you I am truly in need of finding out how to take it as I've tried all the rest and believe oxygen is the foundation I am missing. ciao"

[YEA]  12/28/2006: Stephen from Indianapolis, IN writes: "H202 THERAPY CUREDSTIFFNESS IN THE BACK AND CANDIDA BIG TIME. I WOULD WAKE UP IN THE MORNING ENERGYLESS UNTIL I DID MY REGULAR KIDNEY FLUSH, NOW AFTER THE THERAPY, I WAKE UP FEELING GOOD."

[YEA]  10/22/2006: Tony from South Africa writes: "I went on H2O2 for twelve months. All candidias symptoms- fatigue, IBS, sore joints, fungal infections reduced then disappeared plus my weight went down by twenty kilos without any dietary changes. I have always eaten correctly but the weight just never came off."

KIMCHEE

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[YEA]  12/13/2005: Monica from Atlanta, GA writes: "I make a large container of kimchee and keep it on hand when I feel my intestinal and vaginal candida starting to act up. For me, it really helps nip an attack in the bud, and seems to raise my immunity generally. It even seems to ward of a cold or any kind of respiratory infection. Here's my recipe: Buy a big head of nappa cabbage. Coarsely dice, and steam in the microwave with a small amount of water for five minutes only. It should still be crisp. Place the semi-cooked nappa in a large bowl. Add the following to taste and toss with the nappa: about 1/2 cup of Vietnamese Chili Garlic Sauce. This can be purchased at any well-stocked Oriental grocery. The kind I purchase has no sugar, although it does contain vinegar (but that doesn't seem to lessen the benefits in my case.)Then dice and add 3 or 4 raw scallions. Grate a large carrot and add. Then, finely dice and add 2 large garlic cloves. Lastly, grate about 2 TBSP of RAW, FRESH ginger and add. Pour on about 1/2 cup water to make a "sauce" that will distribute all of these ingredients with the nappa when mixed together. The result should be a pungent, head-clearing "salad" that I eat in between meals a half-cup at a time, a few times a day when experiencing symptoms. If you are familiar with kimchee, you know that it traditionally contains fermented fish sauce, so I leave this out, of course. My kimchee stays in my refrigerator at all times and will not spoil, so it can be kept on hand to have when needed. It's a good thing I enjoy eating it. It's great as a condiment on rice, but mixing it with other foods seems to lessen its punch for me. One more thing. It does cause garlic breath, so I brush and gargle with baking soda. It helps me so much with my candida and general immunity, that I'm not willing to give it up!"

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