1. Natural Remedies for Candida and Other Yeast and Fungal Infections
Taming the Yeast Beast
Natural Remedies for Candida and Other Yeast and Fungal Infections

2. Bacteria and Fungus Grow together in soil and are vital to soil health
Keep each other in balance
There are about 1 billion bacteria and 1 million fungi in a teaspoonful of soil

3. According to a United Nations project, fungi and soil-living bacteria, instead of artificial fertilizers, are improving crop yields, boosting harvests, and saving money for some developing world farmers, according to a project aimed at understanding and harnessing “below ground biodiversity” for sustaining, restoring and improving land fertility UN News Center-23 March 2006

4. Fungus Generally larger than bacteria
Plant-like cells which lack chlorophyll
Absorb food from what they are growing on
Secrete enzymes to break down what they are growing on
Closer in form to human cells than bacteria, therefore harder to kill without harming animal tissue

5. Soil Fungi
A gram of garden soil can contain around one million fungi, such as yeasts and molds
Beneficial fungi break down starches, sugars and fibers in dead plant matter

6. Human Fungi We have about 5,000 species of fungi living in our bodies
Normally, these fungi are benign
Lowered immune function, pH imbalances or a lack of friendly bacteria can trigger overgrowth of fungi

7. Candida A genus of fungi (yeast)
The most common species affecting health is Candia albicans
There are many other species that may affect human health, including:
C. glabrata
C. parapsilosis
C. tropicalis
C. dubliniensis

8. Friendly Flora
We have 2-4 pounds of friendly microbes living in our digestive tract
Ideally there should be a balance between bacterial and fungal microbes
Friendly bacteria produce lactic acid and other substances to inhibit yeast and unfriendly bacteria

9. Antibiotics and Fungus
Penicillin, the first antibiotic, was created from a soil fungus (Penicillium chrysogenum)
Antibiotics destroy friendly lacto-bacteria in the colon
The overuse of broad spectrum antibiotics is the most frequent cause of yeast overgrowth

10. Antibiotic Abuse
Antibiotics are NOT effective against viral infections like colds and flu
Antibiotics should be specific to the BACTERIAL infection they are treating
Routine over use of antibiotics promotes:
Destruction of normal intestinal bacteria and yeast overgrowth
Depression of natural immune functions
The growth of antibiotic resistant strains of E. coli and other microbes

11. Yeast Overgrowth Is Not Caused By:
Having yeast in your body
Eating foods that contain yeast such as bread or beer
Eating edible fungi such as mushrooms
Eating foods containing natural sugars such as fresh fruit

12. Drugs Disrupt Friendly Flora
Antibiotics
Sulfa drugs
Chemotherapy
Steroids
Birth Control Pills
Corticosteroids
Antacids and Acid Blockers

13. Diet Disrupts Friendly Flora
Excess sugar and other refined carbohydrates
Alcohol
Caffeine
Yeast and mold on foods
Chlorinated water

14. Candidiasis An overgrowth of yeast like Candida albicans
Yeast normally confine themselves to the mucus lining of mucus membranes
When the terrain is altered they can sprout mycelium that branch and burrow through the mucous membranes causing infection
Many people have antibodies to candida in their blood

15. Yeast and Immune Function
In mycelial fungal form, candida releases toxins called polyamines
Polyamines attack the mucosal cells of the gut wall causing leaky gut
Leaky gut causes a breakdown of the body’s first line of immune defense

16. Leaky Gut
Where intestinal wall leaks, is where its function as a barrier is compromised
Toxic substances in gut are absorbed through to the circulatory system

17. More Leaky Gut
Foreign proteins and toxic substances, circulating in the blood, cause adverse reactions and allergies
Immune system becomes sensitized
Causes a variety of symptoms that seemingly are unrelated to the gut.

18. Conditions Where Yeast May be a Factor
Acne
Asthma
Arthritis
Chronic Fatigue
Skin problems (rashes, etc.)
Headaches and dizziness
Muscle soreness and pain

19. Other Indications of Possible Yeast Overgrowth
Food allergies and chronic gas and bloating
Chronic respiratory congestion
Poor immune response
Itchy ears, jock itch, etc.
Athlete’s foot or nail fungus

20. Vaginal Yeast Infections
Affects 3 out of 4 women at some time in their life
Lowered immune response causes yeast overgrowth
Likely reflects systemic yeast overgrowth

21. Symptoms of Vaginal Yeast Infections
Itchiness
Redness
Burning urination
Yeasty odor
White discharge
Loss of libido

22. Thrush Oral infection of candida
Usually occurs in children or adults with AIDS
White patches on mouth, tongue and throat
Painful swallowing

23. Candida Quiz Do you generally feel fatigued or have low energy?
Do you experience food sensitivities or food allergies?
Do you have nail fungus, athlete's foot or jock itch?
Do you have recurrent vaginal yeast infections?
Have you taken broad spectrum antibiotics?
Do you crave sugar or sweets?
Do often have gas, bloating or indigestion?
Do you crave refined white flour (bread, pasta, baked goods?
Have you been on birth control pills for 6 months or more?
Do you experience brain fog/fatigue?

24. Two Approaches
Current theory and practice is to kill all the different infectious organisms that are invading the body
The natural approach to infection is to focus on enhancing the body’s own defenses via improved immune function and balanced biological terrain

25. Understanding Microbes
Do not live naturally in nutrient-rich petri dishes and flasks
Our current methods of studying microbes don’t reflect how microbes actually live and interact with us

26. Biofilms
Microbes live naturally in biofilms – communities that may consist of one or several species of bacteria
Right: Staphylococcus aureus biofilm

27. Biofilm Development
Source: Looking for Chinks in the Armor of Bacterial Biofilms Monroe D PLoS Biology Vol. 5, No. 11, e307 doi: /journal.pbio Author: D. Davis

28. Examples of Biofilm Dental plaque
Fuzzy material on the roots of plants
Pond scum
Intestinal microbes (probiotics)

29. Mycorrhizae
Live symbiotically with plants (myco = fungal and rhiza = root)
Live partially in plant root hairs and partially in the soil
Roots supply mychorrhiza with carbohydrates, mychorrhiza supply plant with nutrients and moisture

30. Why is Biofilm Important to Understanding Infection?
Microbes living in biofilms are different than free-floating organisms.
Biofilm organisms co-operate to defend themselves against disinfectants and antibiotics, phagocytes and even our own immune system
This helps explain the problem of recurring infections—yeast, bladder, ear, urinary, sinus, etc.

31. What is Biofilm?
Gathering of one or more species of sessile (permanently attached) organisms
Encased in a self produced matrix of hydrated exopolysaccharides
Criss-crossed by microchannels that allow nutrient and water flow
Organisms co-operate and communicate with each other for protection

32. Intestinal Biofilm Is practically a separate organ in the body
Contains about 100 trillion microbes
Metabolic activity rivals the liver
Colonization resistant – barrier to infection

33. Establishing Gut Biofilm
Happens through nursing
Immune system transports bacteria from the intestines to the breast milk to introduce intestinal microbes to infants

34. 4 Steps to Eliminating Yeast Overgrowth
Modify the diet to reduce yeast overgrowth and improve general health
Improve general digestive and intestinal health
Use anti-fungal agents to reduce yeast overgrowth
Repopulate the body with friendly bacteria (probiotics)

35. Step One: Modify the Diet to Reduce Yeast Overgrowth and Improve General Health

36. Food to Avoid All simple and refined sugars Refined carbohydrates
Alcohol
Foods containing yeast and mold
Fermented foods and vinegar
Excessive carbohydrates

37. What TO Eat High Quality Protein Vegetables Low Glycemic Fruits
Meat, eggs, plain yoghurt, nuts
Vegetables
Low Glycemic Fruits
Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
Green Foods

38. Step Two: Improve General Digestive and Intestinal Health

39. Enhancing Digestion Garden Essence Plant Enzymes Digestive Enzymes
Protease Plus between meals

40. Intestinal Tonics
Cat’s Claw (Una D’Gato)
UC3-J

41. Step Three: Use Anti-Fungal Agents to Reduce Yeast Overgrowth

42. Garlic
Allicin from freshly crushed garlic is a powerful antibiotic and antifungal compound
High Potency Garlic contains stabilized allicin

43. Candida Clear Pau D’Arco Bark Caprylic Acid Combination
Yeast/Fungal Detox
Candida Cleanse Enzymes

44. Pau D’Arco Powerful antifungal bark from South American tree
Has blood purifying and detoxifying qualities
Available in capsules, liquid and bulk tea

45. Yeast/Fungal Detox Helps to destroy yeast overgrowth
Rebuilds immune system and intestinal health
Echinacea
Sodium Propionate
Sorbic Acid
Pau D’Arco
Garlic
Oregano
Selenium
Zinc

46. Candida Cleanse Enzymes
Helps to break down dead yeast cells to avoid “cleansing reactions”
Enhances digestion
Helps break down biofilm to prevent recurring infections
Cellulase
Protease
Amylase
Bromelain
Hemicellulase
Glucoamylase

47. Caprylic Acid Combination
Counteracts yeast overgrowth
Also helpful for intestinal parasites
Caprylic Acid
Elecampane
Black Walnut
Red Raspberry Leaves

48. Step Four: Repopulate the Body with Friendly Bacteria (Probiotics)

49. Probiotic Supplements
Bifidophilus Flora Force
Herbasaurs Chewable Bifidophilus

50. Pre-Biotics Food for intestinal bacteria Fructo-oligo saccharides
Inulin (dandelion, burdock, chicory, elecampane and others)

51. More Information www.treelite.com Taming the Yeast Beast DVD
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