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RawNnyc

03-10-2007, 09:44 AM

Okay, I just got a yeast infection eating 100% raw for almost 30 days! What the heck is going on!!! I thought I raw was supposed to get rid of this.........someone please help...........this means raw is not doing anything for me if I'm still getting yeast infections! I'm so mad. SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MAD!!!! Has anyone ever heard of this as being a detox symptom?????? I mean, has this happened to anyone?!!!? I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS STILL HAPPENING ON FRESH FOOD!!!!!!! I JUST CAN'T GET RID OF THIS PROBLEM ANYMORE!!!!! Someone, anyone, please give me your thoughts.............:mad: :(

Ama

03-10-2007, 09:59 AM

I am 99% sure that I had candida when going raw and about a month or so in I did get a yeast infection and was also bummed just as you are but I haven't had another one since and I've been raw about 7 months now. I also feel that my candida is long gone. Raw is a process, it isn't an over-night cure all. The longer you ate a cooked diet, the longer you may need to detox. 30 days is still new to raw and you're bound to have detox for a few more months still, even if it isn't apparent. I'd just stick with it and keep a journal so you can note all of the changes. Note different detox signs, how long they stayed around etc. It will be very interesting reading months from now when all the symptoms are gone. Stick with it... you're on the right path!

trinity082482

03-10-2007, 10:00 AM

I haven't had once since starting raw. Sure don't miss em. Nope nope nope! :p

Sharon in Colorado

03-10-2007, 10:00 AM

Okay, take a deep breath... :) Breathe with me - ooh, I just got a head rush...okay you don't have to breathe that deeply.

If you are just starting out on raw, it's way too premature to blame raw food. Sounds like you've been living with this for a while, so you have to allow some time for healing, it doesn't happen overnight with everyone.

Tell us what you've been eating so far. Are you food combining? Are you working out at all.

I'm not going to say it is one thing or another, but from everything I understand, the overconsumption of raw fats and underconsumption of fresh fruits and under activity plays a huge role in sugars not moving through you like they should. People get bloating, gas, and other sugar related problems. The key is to eat water rich quick transporting foods that move through you and don't move slowly through you. If you are taking in a lot of fat (a little is good) and especially if you are eating your fats with your sweet fruits/carbs, that sugar is not going to move through you quickly enough.

Keep in mind that sweet fruits and carbs are GOOD for you. They are not the enemy, but eating them with fattier foods or not eating enough of them will cause you to eat the fattier, denser foods which may be aggravating your condition.

But, since I have no idea of what you are doing, the above info may not apply to you. We'd love to help if you can give some information for us to go on.

RowanC

03-10-2007, 10:03 AM

First of all, YES, it can and probably is a detox symptom. Candida hides deep in your body, and when you begin this process, Candida and other uglies are going to be forced out into the open. It isn't fun, but if you read through these threads, you'll see it takes time for your body to flush out all of the things you've suppressed with drugs over the years.

I'll let people who are currently dealing with it or have dealt with it recently tell you the best course to take, but I encourage you NOT to take drugs, but let this cleansing run its course.

Second, you can CONTINUE to get yeast from your partner if he has it, so that might be something you need to address.

Hang in there!

RawNnyc

03-10-2007, 10:18 AM

Thank you for all your quick replies. Well, yes, I get these like once a month. It's so sad but me and my fiance can't even be intimate anymore because I'm either having a yeast infection, my month friend, or it's just so irritated inside of me that sex just hurts. I hate it. I'm so sad about it. Here we are a young, about to be married couple and we can't even be intimate! He's very very understanding but it's just frustrating, for both of us. So no, it's not from him.

Also, I'm eating mostly fruits and greens....lots of dried fruit and maybe like an avocado or the equivelant in nuts per day. Is that too much fat with the dried fruit?? I'm def. not giving this up because I've tried everything and if I give up RAW (the ultimate healthy diet), I have nothing else to try and therefore, I have no more hope. And I can't give up my hope because, well I just can't. It's not me. I am not one to fall in a long depression. I've been so optomistic about all that's been going on to me these past few years that I just can't give up hope now..........

But if this is a detox symptom, that's fine. I can deal with it......but I just want to know if this really could be detox. Also, do I just let it run it's course? I usually go to the drugstore and get the usual monistat. I've also tried a homeopathic one, but it's really the same thing..........I've even tried sticking garlic up there (I know, sorry to be graphic), and that just doesn't do anything. So do I just leave it alone? Will it really go away on it's own? I mean, maybe that's the way to beat it....leave it alone and up to my body and then maybe it will never come back????????

It's just so sad....I miss being my age with my fiance. And I'm sick of being in pain in that area! But this is the main reason I've gone RAW. My bladder, kidney and infections of that region are out of control.......so I guess it will take the longest to go away...........I'm just a little lost right now........

RowanC

03-10-2007, 10:23 AM

RawNnyc

03-10-2007, 10:32 AM

Dried fruit has LOTS of concentrated sugar and LOTS of calories.
Back off. Realize that when you eat a handful of dried cherries, you're eating a BAGful of fresh ones!

There is a lot of information online about Candida if you do a search and if you really want to get rid of it. But know that it EATS sugar, so if you're putting food for it into your body, you're just feeding it.

I'll def. back off on the dried fruit, but ALL fruit??????? I don't think I can do that! How come so many people say their candida goes completely away even though they eat a lot of fruit? I can't give up fruit. I've done lots of research on Candida, but I thought with raw, things would take care of themselves without having to be so strict...is that REALLY what I have to do? Give up all fruit?:(

RowanC

03-10-2007, 10:38 AM

No, I didn't say back off all fruit, did I? ::goes back to read her message:::

I said back off on all that DRIED FRUIT.:D

Ginger

03-10-2007, 10:40 AM

Fresh fruit is much better for you then dried. But I believe the real problem is eating too much fat in conjunction with the sweet foods. You might want to try limiting your fats to less then 10% of your calories consumed at least until you get rid of the candida. A good probiotic would be beneficial as well.

RowanC

03-10-2007, 10:43 AM

Click on the Search option above.
Then click on ADVANCED to do an advanced search.

Type in CANDIDA
CLick on TITLES ONLY
Click on ARCHIVES

Then do the search.

You will find a boatload of threads on this that have been discussed already and maybe find some help???

Good luck

RawNnyc

03-10-2007, 10:45 AM

No, I didn't say back off all fruit, did I? ::goes back to read her message:::

I said back off on all that DRIED FRUIT.:D

I will def. do that......but if candida eats the dried fruit sugar, how come it wouldn't eat the sugar from other fruits? I know there is MORE in dried fruit, but eating a high fruit diet, which is what I do, is tons of sugar in itself.....is a banana considered bad too? I know it's not dried, but I know it's really starchy.......I really hate that I have to give up more.......I keep eliminating things....but I'll do whatever I need, as long as it works.........

vgloveforlife

03-10-2007, 10:47 AM

RawNnyc

03-10-2007, 10:47 AM

That's another question I have.......is 1 avocado per day too much fat??? Or a couple handfuls of nuts for my fat one day?

Also, does anyone know if I leave this yeast alone it will go away on its own?

RawNnyc

03-10-2007, 10:50 AM

Hi,
My daughter who is 6 (but 5 at the time) had major yeast problems when we were high raw (she never had any problems prior to raw as a cooked vegan). She is onlyl 6 so I highly doubt that its a detox symptom!!
Raw vegan diets can be so high in fat and sweet/dried fruits and I think that is the problem. We were eating lots of fat...it's what we craved and it was the only thing that really satisfied us but I do believe it was the problem.
Cut your intake of fat, sweet and dried fruits. (If you do have dried fruits, soak overnight in water first)

Is your daughter still on raw? And you say 'when you were on high raw'...does that mean that you aren't raw anymore? How did your daughter get rid of the yeast problems? So no more bananas either? This is going to be the HARDEST diet ever!

vgloveforlife

03-10-2007, 10:51 AM

In addition I'd like to add that the yeast problems stayed for months so no I don't think detox.

RawnNyc-Eliminate very sweet fruit and high fat for a little bit and then you can gradually add it back in.

vgloveforlife

03-10-2007, 10:56 AM

Is your daughter still on raw? And you say 'when you were on high raw'...does that mean that you aren't raw anymore? How did your daughter get rid of the yeast problems? So no more bananas either? This is going to be the HARDEST diet ever!

Unfortunatly it freaked me out so we went back to a lot of cooked and I put her on a probiotic and homeopathic for yeast problems. She is fine now but will ocassionally get flare ups if we eat too much sugar and fat. When we were high raw she got a serious bladder infection which was due to overgrowth of yeast and had to go on antibiotics. She had a high fever for days. Very scary for us. I'm not trying to scare you, just giving our experience.

That's another question I have.......is 1 avocado per day too much fat??? Or a couple handfuls of nuts for my fat one day
That really doesn't seem like too much.

RowanC

03-10-2007, 10:58 AM

First of all, children can be born with yeast problems. They get it from their host, their mothers. If she had yeast in her body for 6 years, it could take some time to get rid of it. It burrows.

Second, if you have been on a SAD diet, start going to the grocery store and looking at labels. You can almost buy NOTHING without high fructose corn syrup in it. Do this so you can see how many YEARS you have eaten HOW MUCH sugar!

Then, do your best to cut back on sugar for a week or two. Suck down the acidophilus - it EATS yeast. Don't eat baked goods or drink beer or anything fermented for a couple of weeks. Eat greens, veggies. There are a LOT of great recipes on here if you search.

Personally, I wouldn't worry about avocados and fresh fruit as long as you're BALANCING it with vegetables and greens. But I'd lay off the dried fruit. WAY too much sugar if you have yeast problems.

And again... you might consider seeing a naturopath if this is an ongoing issue.

I just did a search and found this article: http://www.earthtym.net/ref-candida.htm

If you go to the bottom of the page, there is info on vaginal yeast. Of all the things he says to try, I've done some of the them. The garlic burned me and was not a good thing.

However, I did use the Grapefruit Seed Extract! I just remembered when I saw it. And it did help! You can get it online or at the health food store. I also notice he suggests eating a teaspoon of coconut oil (not butter, OIL) each day!!! I bet the coconut oil rubbed on the vagina would be very soothing also! ??

Anyway... read this and see if you can do any of the things it suggests. (except the drugs... don't do them)

vgloveforlife

03-10-2007, 11:05 AM

First of all, children can be born with yeast problems. They get it from their host, their mothers. If she had yeast in her body for 6 years, it could take some time to get rid of it. It burrows.

I don't know Rowanc...it is so hard to just chalk it up to detox when your child is sooooo sick. I really think the high intake of fat and fruit sugar was throwing her body out of balance. Some people are just more prone to yeast problems than others. I'm not saying she had to go back to cooked food to heal as there are ways to do the raw diet without too much fat and sugar although it seems very difficult.

RawNnyc

03-10-2007, 11:07 AM

So even on raw, I will never be completely free from this??? This is so horrible. I hate this so much. I have no way out then......I will never totally be free then.....that's all I want......

RowanC

03-10-2007, 11:30 AM

Why are you hearing that "I will never be completely free of this?"
Where does it say that?

Please... you are creating your own reality here... you need to visualize yourself free of this overgrowth of candida and do some of the things we've suggested.

??? Take a deep breath and REREAD these posts...Just because one person still has candida doesn't translate to "I'll never be free of this." There is no way of knowing what one person's circumstances are compared to yours. YOu are a an entirely different organism.

If you WANT to get rid of the ABNORMAL overgrowth, you CAN.
This lives everywhere.
You just have an overgrowth because your diet has sucked.
Fix it.

chilove

03-10-2007, 11:47 AM

Hello Dani

Relax!! You can and will heal!!! There is a very simple and easy solution. Just eliminate ALL overt fats (avos, oils, nuts and seeds) and dried fruits and you will recover quickly and not have this problem again. Eat lots of fresh fruit and greens. Mixing fats and fruit often causes candida problems for many people. Some people can get away with eating lots of fruit and fat but many can't. I eat a low fat fruit based diet after trying all kinds of different raw approaches and feel the best eating this way. The only time I get the beginning of yeast symptoms is if I've eaten too much fat. I limit my intake to about half of an avocado PER WEEK and I never eat nuts or seeds. I do think you are currently eating too much fat and your body is telling you that by giving you yeast symptoms.

I would recommend reading the FAQ section on Dr Doug Graham's website www.foodnsport.com. He recommends a low fat, high fruit diet and has helped many people heal from candida with his advice to avoid all overt fats and eat mostly fruit. Here is a quote from his website:

I have candida or a yeast infection. How can I eat so much fruit?

Excess fat is the culprit in candida, not sugar, per se. When fat levels in the blood rise, so does blood sugar, because excess fat inhibits insulin from performing its function of escorting sugar out of the bloodstream. The excess fat lines the blood vessel walls, the cells, insulin receptor sites, the sugar molecules themselves, and the insulin with a thin coating of fat, thus blocking and inhibiting normal metabolic activity.

Too much sugar in the blood is as life threatening as too little and can result in serious illness or death. Yeast, or candida, is a constant presence in the blood; it serves as a life preservation mechanism, blooming when there is an excess of sugar in the blood stream to bring blood sugar down to a non-threatening level. When the sugar is distributed and used by the cells of the body, the yeast quickly dies off as it is supposed to.

If fat levels stay chronically high due to a poor diet, sugar will remain in the bloodstream and feed the large candida colonies instead of feeding the 18 trillion cells of your body. Starved for fuel, these cells can no longer metabolize energy, and you become tired, and feel rundown. Because all carbohydrate, fat, and protein that we eat is converted to simple sugar (glucose) if it is to be used by the cells for fuel, the way out of this cycle is not to eat less sugar, but to consume less fat. When fat levels drop, the sugar starts to get processed and distributed again, and the yeast levels drop because there is no longer excess sugar available.

All the best,

Audrey
www.rawhealing.com

RawNnyc

03-10-2007, 12:10 PM

Audrey, thanks so much for that info.

It has to be the fat. Last night I went to Jubbs Longevitiy here in NYC and got myself lots of nut filled goodies. I ATE IT ALL FOR DINNER AND DESSERT. I've been feeling small problems all week but so little I thought it might by my IC flaring up............but sure enough this morning I woke up with a full fledged infection..........so I'm going to concentrate more on the fresh fruit and greens and leave the dried fruit and nuts out to see what difference it makes. Then I'm going to have those things in small quantities, NOT everyday anymore. This should work.......;)

Thanks for all of your helpful replies. :D

Rawkinlocs

03-10-2007, 12:11 PM

Please allow me to chime in here and say this. Firstly, you can and will be free from this, but you are going to get so confused listening to, "Cut out your fat intake", "Cut your fruit intake", "Cut this, cut that".

Darlin', firstly, if you got yeast infections prior to raw AND you took OTC or prescription meds to "rid" (mask the symptoms) of it - then your body more than likely WILL retrace so it can fully heal and deal with it...something it was not allowed to do in the past by using any medications you may have used for it back in the day.

I have said this many times before but I, too, suffered from yeast prior to raw in the form of chronic yeast infections as well as oral thrush in my mouth. When I went raw - not low fat raw, not low sugar raw, but just RAW - my yeast problems went away. Did it happen overnight? No. Did my body retrace at all in the beginning? Yes. But after about a couple of months or so on raw, I noticed that I no longer got those symptoms.

Also, Alissa, our illustrious forum host, healed her own body of candidia simply by going raw as well as helping others do the same through her consultations, etc.

So just stick with it and allow your body to do what it needs to do to recover from it FULLY and as you are raw longer and longer, you will finally be able to listen to your own body and figure out what you need to cut back on in order to get the results you need. But for now, please focus on being raw and the internal healing that is taking place within...and read Revvell's "Common Sense" post as it is a true gem, IMHO.

RowanC

03-10-2007, 12:13 PM

But I still maintain she should not eat so much dried fruit.
:::ducking the thrown tomatoes::::D

Rawkinlocs

03-10-2007, 12:17 PM

But I still maintain she should not eat so much dried fruit.
:::ducking the thrown tomatoes::::D

No, no tomatoes here my friend (LOOK OUT FOR THAT BANANA, though!!)

LOL! :D...no, I just don't want our friend to get all confuzzled over so many contrary "rules" of thought and to know that she CAN heal from this without trying to "do this" and "do that" cause man, I've BEEN there in my early days of raw and I got so confused to the point that I was ready to totally give up on even trying to be raw. That's why I LOVE Alissa and her approach to all of this and it has really helped me immensely. I know at some point folks most often will come to a point where they eat less of this or that, but in the beginning...well...yall know...

vgloveforlife

03-10-2007, 12:28 PM

I would recommend reading the FAQ section on Dr Doug Graham's website www.foodnsport.com. He recommends a low fat, high fruit diet and has helped many people heal from candida with his advice to avoid all overt fats and eat mostly fruit. Here is a quote from his website

Doug Grahams diet has caused problems in many people so I would only recommend it short term.

RawNnyc

03-10-2007, 12:29 PM

No, no tomatoes here my friend (LOOK OUT FOR THAT BANANA, though!!)

LOL! :D...no, I just don't want our friend to get all confuzzled over so many contrary "rules" of thought and to know that she CAN heal from this without trying to "do this" and "do that" cause man, I've BEEN there in my early days of raw and I got so confused to the point that I was ready to totally give up on even trying to be raw. That's why I LOVE Alissa and her approach to all of this and it has really helped me immensely. I know at some point folks most often will come to a point where they eat less of this or that, but in the beginning...well...yall know...

I AM confused again! hahah.....Rawkinlocs, so you didn't do ANYTHING different, you didn't avoid high fat and sugar foods, completely went by what you craved, and you STILL got rid of your candida?

I'm just going to eat simply....I don't have any dried fruit in my house now anyway, and I don't really crave nuts unless they're in a recipe from JUBBS, so I won't be eating those too much right now either..........I guess I'll just see what happens.....

solarliving

03-10-2007, 12:30 PM

I feel for you. I had a yeast infection for over 7 months, but I was not raw. I tried natural remedies and what worked the best was using a tampon with plain yogurt, it was soothing. I used only water to wash myself, no soap.

For me, I believe it was a physical manifestation of my emotions. Since you said you had prior issues related to that area, maybe try meditating on if you have any emotions stuck there.

SACRAL CHAKRA-

The Sacral Chakra is located in the lower abdomen and its' color is orange. It governs the physical areas of the sexual organs, stomach, upper intestines, liver, gallbladder, kidney, pancreas, adrenal glands, spleen, middle spine and it's associated physical disorders include lower back pain, ob/gyn problems, pelvic pain, libido, prostate gland, impotence, and urinary problems.The psycho-emotional issues involved include: blame, guilt, money, sex, power, control, creativity, morality. Ideally, a balanced Sacral Chakra results in the manifestation of emotional connections, honoring relationships, and learning to "let go." Control issues are reduced, acceptance and rejection are not the only options in our relationships, creativity and manifestation are encouraged. Healthy sexuality, sensualism and emotional balance are maintained.

Here's another site:

http://www.holessence.com/chakras/chakra2sacral.html

Best wishes

RowanC

03-10-2007, 12:42 PM

I honestly believe that if you listen to Rawkinlocs and just eat 100% raw and wait this out, your body will find balance. She's right. Too much info from too many sources can be frustrating and confusing.

Is Alissa's account on here somewhere, Rawkinlocs?

Rawkinlocs

03-10-2007, 12:49 PM

RnNYC: Nope didn't do ANYTHING differently - just raw foods with no restrictions and no stress of worrying about restrictions.

RowanC: I believe Alissa mentioned it in her book but I've also heard it from her own mouth in conversation with her as well as in a couple of interviews she's done for people that candida was one of her issues before she went raw along with fibromyalgia.

Sharon in Colorado

03-10-2007, 02:52 PM

The reason the dried fruit is not recommended is because all the natural water (juices) have been dried out of the fruit, leaving you with a concentrated amount of sugar. If you eat a fresh apricot, it is going to move through you much more quickly than a dried apricot.

It does sound like your yeast rose too high after having the raw gourmet desserts at the longetivity center. Almost every raw gourmet "dessert" contains high sugar + high fat, for example dates and nuts, or agave nectar and coconut, or honey and avocado - that is a recipe for disaster when it comes to food combining and for people who have sugar related sensitivies like diabetes and candida.

What happens when eating a high sugar and a high fat together, is that the sugar wants to move through your body quickly, while the fat is slow moving, when it is all mixed up the fat will often hold back the sugar, in turn causing sugars in the body to rise, causing yeast to also rise, in turn causing those kinds of problems.

Since you have had chronic yeast infections and took a lot of OTC meds in the past for it, your body is likely resistant to the meds and is more triggered to eating the combined and higher fat meals. It may not always be this way but for now it is.

shine72

03-10-2007, 07:01 PM

Thank God it's NOT just me! No offense though. But I'm battling my WORST one EVER right now and I've been raw since Dec. 27th!

Sunshine :D

Conscious Midwife

03-10-2007, 10:02 PM

Am I wrong for wanting to consider external factors when dealing with yeast infections.

IE hygiene, bath soaps, laundry detergent, sex in genral (especially oral) , etc..

#1 I think all women should own a bidet or wash( plain water) their parts at each use. Front to back wiping isn't enough c. albicans thrives in our gastrointestinal system and any oopses in direction can be a problem.

#2 I also think flame retardents in our clothing are problematic, as well as dyes and detergent residues, perfumes etc...

Maybe these other irritant cause a different sort of infction since the consensus is that yeast hrives on sugar.

Maybe folks think they have yeast and instead have bacterial vaginosis, an STD or some sort of dysplasia

Do the raw thing but also get a pap to be sure you don't have a new problem that mimmics the familiar symptoms of your past yeast infections

I'm not a doctor nor do I watch Grey's Anatomy, but my homespun wisdom is FREE use with caution:D

RawNnyc

03-11-2007, 04:05 PM

Well, I've have like 20 paps in the last 3 years due to many many MANY issues in that area. I've heard it's irritable bladder, interstitial cystitis, bladder infections, and this yeast problem. It's horrible. Also, I don't have an STD, been checked a million times and I've been with the same guy for 4 years now......also, we don't even have sex anymore because of all these issues. It just hurts too much even if there aren't any physical signs. The doctors never really had an answer........this is the reason I decided to go raw. I also believe that the big flare was due to the raw gourmet food......I was starting to get symptoms a couple days before, but I KNEW I had one after the food. (discharge:eek: -sorry)........and yes, OTC things do nothing for me anymore when it comes to yeast infections. I don't take meds for anything else......so I guess just wait this out and it will go away? I'm eating a lot of fruit..not dried though......I'm backing off on the fat a little, just because maybe just being on fruit and veggies will speed up my healing and get rid of the yeast quicker? All I know is that I'm sick of this. Any encouraging stories of people who had this problem and left it alone, just ate raw, and magically don't have infections anymore, please, SHARE! :D

Sharon in Colorado

03-11-2007, 06:22 PM

RawNnyc

03-11-2007, 07:22 PM

If you are really desparate you can also try mono-mealing (eating one kind of fruit only) or water fasting for a couple of days with plenty of rest. It will clear up quicker but may be more of a difficult therapy if you haven't tried it before.

I think I will do that, mono fruit for 3 days...I can't do water right now because I have midterms at school....but hopefully that will help.....

jorjeni

03-12-2007, 10:34 PM

It might not even have anything to do with what you are eating . Your partner can be reinfecting you. Also it could be your underware make sure you are wearing cotton panties. If you use tampons stop using them until you get over this. Any vitmins you are taking or supplements make sure there is not yeast in them. If you are still using medications like monastate have your partner rub some on his privates everyday for a week. This should get rid of it on him(this is what my doctor had my ex-husband to it worked for us)

Do some rearch. I have read that when the yeast dies off it can cause a reaction that makes things seem worse for a while. All the things I have read have said raw fruit and raw fruit juices are just fine to eat while trying to heal from the yeast infection.

Beckla

03-12-2007, 11:56 PM

OK. I don't know the technical, scientific answer, but I can offer this - when I was new to raw, (in January!), I posted practically the same thing. Turned out that the universal cranberry juice flush proved to be unnecessary ... but ... as always... trust and listen to your body on these things. Not the ultimate answer, but wanted you to know that I've been exactly there and done exactly that.

millielu

03-13-2007, 03:18 AM

I agree with Rawkinlocs. It's your body retracing and/or "detoxing". Also, I agree with a lesser intake of the fruits higher in sugars. And, consider being tested for diabetes. I don't agree with external sources as we all have much candida internally and a healthy system keeps it in check (symbiosis). I feel the raw diet takes time to improve these unhealthy states. And it also takes time for the raw diet to turn your body's pH balance from acid to alkaline. Yeast cannot outgrow in an alkaline environment.

In other words----this just takes time. Relax and try to de-stress.

Best of wishes and big hugs,

Millie

Strawberry Pie Face

03-13-2007, 08:13 AM

When I was pregnant with my first son and I had my first yeast infection in years. I was eating a SAD diet. I refused to take meds - after a whole childhood of antibiotics for sinus infections (I know, that helped those little yeasties take root) - i stopped taking meds at all after high school + I was pregnant. I still do not take meds at all. Neither do my children.

Anyway- my midwife suggested "tea tree oil suppositories" to kill the yeast at the infection site and heal the area.

It worked for me. You can get the suppositories at any health food store. I get mine at Trader Joes.

Note: This did not kill candida in the rest of my body. I expect being raw to do that.

Sidebar: Hmmm... RowanC - you bring up a good point about passing the yeast to a child in-utero. I wonder if that isn't my son's issue??? Thanks!

SPF