This month, NEWTON homeopathics® offers a one-two-three punch to Candida albicans – NEWTON homeopathics® Bowel-Digestive Care, Candid-Y, and Detoxifier complexes.
Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by a yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida. The most common species of Candida is Candida albicans which normally lives on the skin and inside the body such as in the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina, without causing any problems. However, when a person becomes weak or sick, the yeast may multiply in the bowel, mouth, or other areas such as the vagina, the urinary tract, and the throat. It is the overgrowth that creates the uncomfortable symptoms that many experience.
According to the Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, “Candida albicans, or Monilia albicans, is a fungus which is a saprophyte of the digestive system in man and animals. Under certain circumstances (antibiotics therapy, diabetes), it can proliferate and provoke pathological manifestations of the skin, the mucous membranes, and the viscera.”
I’ve written numerous times on the details and importance of NEWTON homeopathics® Bowel-Digestive Care and NEWTON homeopathics® Detoxifier so I will only remind you of their importance and how they relate to each other and NEWTON homeopathics® Candid-Y complex. See January’s article, διαιτήμασί, March’s article Poop Coming Through Your Skin? and April’s article Bow Wow, Meow, Love Your Animals? I’ll Tell You How.
Note that although I am identifying indications for NEWTON homeopathics® Bowel-Digestive Care and NEWTON homeopathics® Detoxifier that relate to symptoms of Candida overgrowth, the main reason you would take these two complexes, along with NEWTON homeopathics® Candid-Y complex is to bring balance to the body. We believe that yeast imbalances can only arise when the body’s defenses are undermined by diminished enzyme function and reduced general vitality. The liver is significantly affected by the lack of enzymes, causing poor elimination of toxins that then remain in the tissues. The result is that the organs and tissues become toxic and weak.
It, therefore, goes without saying that we also believe that diet holds a key role in Candida control. I tell customers that ask about NEWTON homeopathics® Candid-Y complex that if they choose to start the day with a doughnut, a cup of coffee with two packs of sugar, and a huge glass of OJ, suck on sugar-laden sodas all day and indulge in a pecan pie with ice cream on top for their evening meal – save their money and don’t buy Candid-Y complex. They probably have systemic Candida and not just a case of thrush or a mild occurrence and they must change their diet to effectively address the overgrowth, along with NEWTON homeopathics® Candid-Y complex.
As always, the remedy indications cited are according to traditional homeopathic practice and not based on double-blind randomized studies funded by pharmaceutical companies. Several of the indications identified may not be considered over-the-counter indications by the FDA. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there is no scientific-medical evidence that homeopathy works.
Based on traditional homeopathic theory, NEWTON homeopathics® Detoxifier is formulated for symptoms associated with toxicity such as fatigue, headaches, and sluggish elimination. According to traditional homeopathic practice, Bryonia (Wild hops) is indicated for the liver and swelling (not considered OTC indication by the FDA) and swelling. Berberis vulgaris (Barberry) is indicated for the kidney and inflammation. Cantharis (Spanish fly) is indicated for the kidney and Ptelea (Water-ash) is indicated for the liver and stomach afflictions.
NEWTON homeopathics® Bowel-Digestive Care complex includes Echinacea which is indicated for a tender and distended abdomen. Kali bichromicum is indicated for thick, sticky, ropy, stringy mucus discharges. Chamomilla and Juglans are indicated for flatulence. Argentum nitricum and Lycopodium are indicated for craving of sweets and Iris and Bismuthum metallicum are indicated for diarrhea. Arsenicum album, a well-known polychrest and liver remedy, is indicated also for exhaustion.
NEWTON homeopathics® Candid-Y complex is formulated for associated symptoms such as gas, bloating, fatigue, mental fogginess, itching, and discharge. Berberis aquifolium and Bryonia are indicated for a coated tongue. Hydrastis, Mercurius vivus, and Kali carbonicum are indicated for mental fogginess. Cinchona officinalis and Lycopodium are indicated for a craving for sweets. Natrum phosphoricum, Lappa major, Podophyllum, and Nitricum acidum are indicated for belching. In addition, numerous other remedies are included for drowsiness, itching skin and skin eruptions, mood swings, flatulence, confusion, and poor concentration.
We all want a quick fix for whatever ails us but some things, like fine wine and aged cheese, take time and patience. Although a mild case of Candida overgrowth as in thrush or a mild vaginal infection may lend itself to a timely resolution, systemic candida overgrowth is not something that will correct itself overnight. It invariably requires a lifestyle change for long-term success. It takes time and requires a commitment to not just take NEWTON homeopathics® Candid-Y complex consistently but to eat a healthy diet and supplement with vitamins and minerals as needed. BTW – wine and cheese are probably two foods to avoid while trying to get Candida under control. Remember, homeopathy doesn’t do the healing – your body does. Homeopathy is believed to trigger the body to start the healing process and it takes your body time to come to balance.
Consider taking a dose of NEWTON homeopathics® Candid-Y complex two to three times a day and adjust the frequency to four times a day if necessary. Gradually taper the frequency as symptoms abate. Consider (suggesting or recommending is the practice of medicine – so I will only ask you to consider) continuing a dose at least once a day for a month or so after the symptoms are gone. I believe in human energy and want it gone on the energetic level, not just the physical that you can touch, feel, or see.
If you are a consumer reading this article, turn to your local health food store (HFS) for guidance and information on supplements and vitamins to assist you on your health journey. Most health food store owners/employees are well-versed in complements to homeopathy for Candida issues. If you are a health food store owner/employee, don’t forget the importance of adding NEWTON homeopathics® Detoxifier and NEWTON homeopathics® Bowel-Digestive Care to the NEWTON homeopathics® Candid-Y complex.
Give your gut the one-two-three punch of Detoxifier, Bowel-Digestive Care, and Candid-Y to send your candida packing.