Candida-Ease, Homeopathic Formula, Dr. Dale's

Dr. Dale's proprietary homeopathic formula in an advanced Homeopathic Homocord preparation, which includes the following.

Active ingredients: Arsenicum Album 6X, Aspergillus Niger 12C, Borax 3X, Calcarea Carbonica 8X, Candida Albicans 8X, Candida Parapsilosis 8X, Candida Torresil 8X, Candida Tropicalis 8X, Conium Maculatum 6X, Kreosotum 6X, Lycopodium Clavatum 6X, Mucor Racemosus 12C, Pulsatilla 6X, Sepia 6X, Sulphur 6X

Inactive ingredients: Demineralized Water, 25% Ethanol.

Dosage: 5 drops two or three times per day on an empty stomach. Five days on, two days off.

Yeast is a fungus scientifically referred to as Candida. The specific type of fungus most commonly responsible for vaginitis is Candida albicans. Yeast is commonly present on normal human skin and in areas of moisture, such as the mouth and vagina. In fact, up to 20% of women normally carry yeast in the vaginal area. What is Candida? A yeast-like fungal organism found in small amounts in the normal human intestinal tract. Normally kept in check by the body's own helpful bacteria, Candida Albicans can increase in numbers when this balance is disturbed to cause candidiasis of the intestinal tract, or yeast infections of other parts of the body. Candida Albicans causes thrush. Also called Monilia albicans.

Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina. Vaginitis is very common and is reported by as many as 75% of women at some point in their lives. Vaginitis can be caused by a number of infections, including bacteria (such as Gardnerella and gonorrhea), protozoans (such as trichomonas), and yeast (Candida). Vaginal yeast infection is often referred to as vaginal Candidiasis. What are the symptoms of vaginal yeast infection and vulvitis? Vaginal yeast infection (yeast vaginitis) and vulvitis cause symptoms that are nonspecific, which means that aside from the yeast infection, other conditions can cause the identical symptoms. The most common symptom of a vaginal yeast infection is itching in the vaginal and/or vulvar area. Other symptoms of vaginal yeast infection and vulvitis include: burning, soreness, pain during intercourse and/or urination, and vaginal discharge. Vaginal discharge is not always present, but when it occurs, the discharge is odorless and typically has a whitish, thick appearance and texture, like cottage cheese. Vulvitis can also cause local pain in addition to the above symptoms. Pain in the vulvar area is referred to as vulvodynia. In up to 5% of women, yeast vulvovaginitis may cause a recurrent problem. A recurrent yeast infection occurs when a woman has four or more infections in one year that are not related to antibiotic use. Recurrent yeast infections may be related to an underlying medical condition and may require more aggressive treatment. What is vulvitis? Vulvitis is inflammation of the external genital organs of the female (the vulva). The vulva includes the labia, clitoris, and entrance to the vagina (the vestibule of the vagina). An inflammation of the vulva is referred to as vulvitis. Vulvitis, like vaginitis, may be caused by a number of different infections. Because the vulva is also often inflamed when there is inflammation of the vagina, vaginitis is sometimes referred to as vulvovaginitis.

What causes yeast vaginitis (vaginal yeast infections)? Vaginal yeast infections occur when new yeast is introduced into the vaginal area, or when there is an increase in the quantity of yeast already present in the vagina relative to the quantity of normal bacteria. For example, when the normal, protective bacteria are eradicated by antibiotics (taken to treat a urinary tract, respiratory, or other types of infection) or by immunosuppressive drugs, the yeast can multiply, invade tissues, and cause irritation of the lining of the vagina (vaginitis). Vaginal yeast infections can also occur as a result of injury to the inner vagina, such as after chemotherapy. Also, women with suppressed immune systems (for example those taking cortisone-related medications such as prednisone) develop vaginal yeast infections (yeast vaginitis) more frequently than women with normal immunity. Antibiotics kill all bacteria including friendly bacteria which helps keep our immune system strong.