Anti-Yeast
Editorial Reviews
What exactly can you eat if you have a yeast-related problem? Here, in The Yeast Connection Cookbook, are hundreds of answers to that question. The Yeast Connection Cookbook begins with a discussion of yeast-related disorders and the important role diet plays in their management. It also provides general information on the effects–both positive and negative–that some common foods can have on yeast sufferers, and crucial instructions on detecting the specific foods to which you are particularly sensitive or allergic. The authors then present over 225 recipes–for breads, soups, entrées, desserts, and more–that eliminate most common food allergens while providing beneficial complex carbohydrates. Throughout, tips and suggestions guide you in adopting a diet that is both healthful and satisfying.
About the Author
William G. Crook, MD, received his medical education at the University of Virginia, the Pennsylvania Hospital, Vanderbilt, and Johns Hopkins. He is an Emeritus Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics; the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology; and the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. He is also a member of the American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Crook is the author of over a dozen books and numerous articles in medical and lay literature. This book is one of a series that deals with the relationship of yeast to many puzzling health disorders.
Source: “From Fatigued to Fantastic” by Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D.
Anti-Yeast Treatments for CFS and Fibromyalgia
For a non-prescription approach, use 86, 88, 89, & 90
___ 86.** Avoid Sweets - this includes sucrose, glucose, fructose, corn syrup, or any other sweets until the doctor says that it is okay to include them in your diet again. Avoid fruit juices, which are naturally sweet. Having 1-2 fruits a day (the whole fruit as opposed to the juice) is okay. Stevia is a great sugar substitute. Inositol (#9 - helps anxiety and depression) & Xylitol (# 189 - helps osteoporosis) are also excellent and healthy sugar substitutes that look and taste like just like sugar.
___ 87. Stevia - A wonderful herbal sweetener. A great tasting one is “Body Ecology’s” available from 800-478-3842. Use all you want.
___ 88.** Acidophilus Milk Bacteria - Acidophilus ‘Pearls’ form (30 ct or 90 ct) (by Enzymatic Therapy/ Phyto Pharmica). Take 2 twice a day for 5 months. Then consider 1 a day to help maintain a healthy bowel. Do not take within 6 hours of taking an antibiotic (e.g. take it midday, if you take the antibiotic morning and night). The Enzymatic Therapy/Integrative Therapeutics Acidophilus or Probiotic Pearls form contains ~ 2.8 billion units per pearl - even though box says only 1 billion. I use only this brand, as in many other brands the bacteria are not viable.
___ 89. Primal Defense Powder - 1-6 scoops 3x day for 3-5 months along with the acidophilus (contains “soil based organisms” that also fight yeast, but do not stay in the bowel long term like acidophilus).
___ 90.** Anti-Yeast (Ultraceuticals) - a combination of natural products shown to aid in fighting yeast (candida) overgrowth and also provides important protection for the liver during yeast treatment. Take 2-6 capsules daily before meals, or as directed. Sensitive individuals may want to take with food.
___ 91. Citricidal - 100 mg (use the tablets) 1-3 times a day.
___ 92. Mycelex Oral Lozenges (Rx, for Thrush and/or “in the mouth” sores) - Suck on 1 lozenge, 5 times a day for 1 to 4 days (as needed). After sucking on it awhile (e.g. 10 minutes), put pieces of the lozenge up against the sore(s) until you are tired of it being there.
___ 93.** Nystatin (Rx) - 500,000 units- 2 tablets 2-4x a day. Begin with 1 a day and increase by 1 tablet a day until you are up to the total dose. Your symptoms may initially flare as the yeast die off. If this occurs, stop it and take Actos (Rx) 45 mg a day for 10 days. On the 7th day of taking Actos, resume the Nystatin and raise the dose more slowly or stop for awhile if die off is still severe. The Nystatin is usually taken for 5 to 8 months. If nausea occurs take 2 twice a day and/or switch to the Nystatin powder in capsules or mixed in water (available from Kronos Pharmacy 800-723-7455- in 1 million unit capsules which are much cheaper & better tolerated but need to be refrigerated). Repeat Nystatin for 4 to 6 weeks anytime you take an antibiotic or have recurrent bowel symptoms. Can use Phytostan instead.
___ 94.** Diflucan (Rx, fluconazole) - 200 mg a day. Or, if not covered by insurance - Nizoral 200 mg a day. Take it for 6 weeks. IMPORTANT - begin taking the Diflucan 4 weeks after starting the Nystatin or Phytostan. See the paragraph below.
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___ ** Sporanox (Rx, itraconazole) - 100 mg, take 2 each day (simultaneously) with food.
Begin taking the Diflucan, Nizoral or Sporanox 4 weeks after beginning the Nystatin or Anti-Yeast. If the symptoms have improved and then worsen when you stop the antifungal, refill the prescription for another 6 weeks. (Note: A 6-week supply costs over $500!) If your symptoms flared when you began the Nystatin, begin with ¼ to ½ the above dose for the 1st week. Do not take cholesterol lowering agents related to Mevacor or antacids (e.g. Tagamet) while on Sporanox! Diflucan 200 mg a day may be substituted for Sporanox if you are on antacids. Do not take Mevacor family medications with Diflucan or Nizoral! Take Lipoic Acid (#4) any time you take Sporanox, Nizoral or Diflucan. Also, taking Betaine HCL (stomach acid to help digestion - available at most health food stores) at the same time as the Sporanox, can dramatically increase Sporanox’s absorption and effectiveness. Lipoic Acid may decrease the risk of liver inflammation from the Diflucan, Nizoral or Sporanox. If you need to stay on these medications more than 3 months, check liver blood tests (ALT, AST) every 3 months. If you feel well and symptoms (especially bowel symptoms) recur over time, consider retreating yourself with Acidophilus Pearls 2 twice a day, Nystatin or Anti-Yeast and Sporanox (or Diflucan) for 6 weeks as needed. If you flare your symptoms on this treatment, take Actos (Rx) 45 mg a day for 10 days. Retry the Diflucan/Sporanox on the 7th day of taking Actos.
___ 95. Oregano Oil (enteric coated) - Candida Formula from Enzymatic Therapies. 2 capsules on an empty stomach 1-2 times a day for 3 to 4 months, then as needed for yeast overgrowth.
Product Description
From Dr. William G. Crook, a pioneer in the practice of preventing and treating disease through diet, comes Yeast Connection Success Stories, a compendium of forty testimonials from men, women, teens, and children. Each story recounts an individual’s struggle with yeast-related health problems, including their often-baffling symptoms, as well as their eventual return to health as the result of dietary changes and appropriate medical treatment. Following these stories, ten physicians share their own experiences treating patients with yeast-related disorders. Finally, the author presents an important questionnaire that can help you determine whether your own health issues may be caused by yeast.
If you or someone you love is suffering from this common yet severely undiagnosed problem, Yeast Connection Success Stories not only offers much-needed inspiration, but also guides you toward the road to recovery.
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