Red smelly skin

Take Biotin...you may need high dose...Thorne Research Biotin-8 - 1 cap 1-3x/day while also taking the anitfungal meds and/or using the antifungal cream.  The Biotin keeps the fungus from reverting to spore form, so it can't evade the antifungal treatment.

Also make sure you are taking a good quality probiotic - clinical studies have proven the effectiveness of Florastor (a probiotic yeast) for combating the problems caused by taking antibiotics, but you would also need to take a product that contains acidophilus.  I take Jarrow Yum-Yum-Dophilus because I don't have to swallow the pills (they're chewable), but many here use other brands such as Align, VSL #3, etc.

I've also found adding oregano (the herb from the spice section in the grocery store - I use organic oregano because I think it is more effective) to at least one meal daily helps keep down the fungus issues.

Take care,

I have candida all through my body including my ears from the abx and my immune system being shot.

ND told me to get some Calendula Succus (must make sure you get the Succus) I ordered it online and started yesterday also I started apple cider vinegar plus I ferment cabbage juice and drink it (a very inexpensive way to get loads of friendly bacteria)

I am going to add Biotin and oregano

Susie

Hi ilg!!
Kefir has kept my yeast issues at bay for a while now, even when I was on high doses of Minocycline. Kefir is a yogurt-like drink, but is a lot better for you! I like the explanation given on this site;

www.kefir.net/kefiryogurt.htm

"It also contains beneficial yeasts, such as Saccharomyces kefir and Torula kefir, which dominate, control and eliminate destructive pathogenic yeasts in the body. They do so by penetrating the mucosal lining where unhealthy yeast and bacteria reside, forming a virtual SWAT team that housecleans and strengthens the intestines. Hence, the body becomes more efficient in resisting such pathogens as E. coli and intestinal parasites. Kefir's active yeast and bacteria provide more nutritive value than yogurt by helping digest the foods that you eat and by keeping the colon environment clean and healthy.

Because the curd size of kefir is smaller than yogurt, it is also easier to digest, which makes it a particularly excellent, nutritious food for babies, the elderly and people experiencing chronic fatigue and digestive disorders."



If a person is having significant issues with Candida, they should at least consider going on a 'Candida diet'.

Susie,
do you just use the fresh herb? I'm a HUGE fan of oil of oregano!! It has 'saved' me in many situations - from a brown recluse bite to chest infections that docs were threatening to put me in the hospital for!!

I haven't found it makes any difference -- I just get what is easily available. I've even used regular table salt when that is all I've had.

I (almost) manage it with diet. candidia diet. it sux.

I rub something on my skin called Lavalin. It will not get rid of the yeast, but it will stop it from coming out on your skin. I've been using this now for over a year and it works.

Wow I didn't expect so many people willing to help. Thank you! This is a great group.

I forgot to add that the Lavalin will keep the area dry for a week even after taking a bath.