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		<title>Why Oral Thrush Makes You Blush &amp; How To Stop It</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:07:19 +0000</pubDate>
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If you’re too embarrassed to tell a pharmacist what you need treatment for, it’s probably thrush. Sound about right? We all prefer to keep hush hush about thrush, to the extent that there are many silent sufferers out there. This should not be the case, as oral thrush is detectable, treatable, and even preventable.
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<br/>If you’re too embarrassed to tell a pharmacist what you need treatment for, it’s probably thrush. Sound about right? We all prefer to keep hush hush about thrush, to the extent that there are many silent sufferers out there. This should not be the case, as oral thrush is detectable, treatable, and even preventable.</p>
<p>Read on to find out what exactly it is, how to identify it, and how to go about making it a thing of the past; albeit the unspeakable, shameful past!</p>
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<h3>Go On Then: Tell Us What Thrush Is</h3>
<p>Apart from being a shame-inducing word, thrush is an infection: a non-discriminating yeast/ fungal infection that can affect men, women, children and babies. This common blight can occur either superficially or systemically in the body and can sometimes be a root cause of many other health conditions.</p>
<p>There are 2 commonly-known types of thrush: oral and vaginal. This article will take a closer look at oral thrush, or Candidiasis, and its impact on the body.</p>
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<h3>Candida Is Not As Nice As It Sounds</h3>
<p>Thrush is caused by the Candida species (yeasts); predominantly by Candida albicans, but it can also be caused by other members of the candida family (e.g. Candida glabrata or Candida tropicalis). Candida species exist naturally in the body in small amounts and are a necessary part of our immune system. However, due to their opportunistic nature, they welcome the chance to cover greater ground if the conditions are right. The “gazillion” types of microorganisms present in our bodies (no exaggeration, there are literally hundreds) live in a synergistic manner with each other, but when the ‘balance of power’ is corrupted, an opportunity is created for candida to run riot; making way for infections like thrush to take hold.</p>
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<h3>How does Oral Thrush Affect the Body?</h3>
<p>Areas of the body that can be affected by thrush include the scalp, skin, nails, the gastrointestinal tract (including the mouth), the respiratory tract, and vaginal mucosa. You said it! Eeek!</p>
<p>However, there are varying degrees of infection: thrush can vary from a low-grade yeast overgrowth with no obvious symptoms to a more severe infection, with highly irritating symptoms.</p>
<p>Oral thrush (also known as moniliasis) is a yeast infection that occurs in the mucus membrane lining of the mouth and on the tongue. Infection usually appears as creamy, white (or cottage-cheese like) thick deposits or lesions on the surface of the tongue and cheeks. It can also spread to the gums, tonsils, palate and back of the throat.  In severe cases, infection can spread to the esophagus and blood stream. (Once in the blood stream this becomes a systemic problem). Lesions can become painful, and tend to bleed when rubbed or scraped.</p>
<p>Initially, it is common to experience a burning sensation in the mouth and a temporary loss of taste can occur in some cases, as well as a cotton-like sensation and cracking in the corners of the mouth. Babies with oral thrush may show signs of fussiness and poor feeding, while the mother may also show the following thrush symptoms on her breasts: red, sensitive or itchy nipples, flaky or shiny skin on the areola and painful nipples during feeding.</p>
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<h3>Causes and Prevalence</h3>
<p>As already mentioned, oral thrush can affect anyone, but is more prevalent in certain groups including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Babies</li>
<li>Denture wearers</li>
<li>Users of corticosteroid inhalers and other medications like antibiotics</li>
<li>Smokers</li>
<li>People with an iron or vitamin B deficiency</li>
<li>Those with a tongue piercing</li>
<li>People who have a constant dry mouth e.g. a result of medication or Sjőgren’s Syndrome</li>
<li>Anyone with a compromised immune system e.g. AIDS/HIV suffers and those on chemotherapy or radiotherapy.</li>
<li>Diabetics</li>
<li>People with poor oral hygiene</li>
</ul>
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<h3>What To Do About It!</h3>
<p>Oral thrush is typically addressed locally with prescribed treatments like pastilles that are sucked or oral suspensions that are held in the mouth before swallowing. In severe cases, an internal medication may be prescribed.</p>
<p>Some natural topical applications include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Salt and/or sodium bicarbonate warm water rinse: Try half a tsp salt or 1 tsp of bicarbonate soda in 1 cup of warm water. Rinse and spit out. Don&#8217;t swallow.</li>
<li>Antimicrobial herbs: Herbs such as golden seal, thyme, tea tree or pau d’arco may also be used in a rinse or a gargle.</li>
<li>Coconut Oil: Put 1 tsp &#8211; 1 tbsp of cold, pressed, extra virgin coconut oil into your mouth. When it has melted, swirl it around in your mouth for as long as possible (at least 5 mins). Then spit out, do not swallow and rinse with water afterwards. The caprylic acid in coconut oil is well known for its benefits with yeast and fungi.</li>
<li>Probiotic Yoghurt: Eat high quality, plain yogurt, containing cultures of friendly bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium. Make sure that is has no added sugar, fruit or sweeteners of any kind.</li>
</ul>
<p>Often when oral thrush is present, a systemic approach is required to re-balance this microorganism throughout the body. So it is recommended to follow a low carbohydrate (grains and starches) and low sugar diet with plenty of high quality protein, healthy fats and fresh raw vegetables with each meal and snack. This diet helps to inhibit overgrowth of candida in the body, though a supplement that targets a lower digestive tract yeast imbalance may also be necessary. Oxygen supplements and enzymes can also assist with a candida infection in any area of the body.</p>
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<h3>Prevention is Key!</h3>
<p>There are a number of preventative measures that can help to ensure the infection does not recur.</p>
<ul>
<li>Practice good oral hygiene &#8211; brushing at least twice a day and flossing once a day as well as regular dental checkups.</li>
<li>Take a broad-spectrum probiotic; especially after a course of antibiotics</li>
<li>Rinse mouth immediately after using inhalers</li>
<li>Clean dentures carefully everyday</li>
<li>Sterilise baby dummies, bottles and teats</li>
<li>Avoid sharing water bottles</li>
<li>Maintain a low sugar and low carbohydrate diet</li>
</ul>
<p>If you think you may have oral thrush, visit your doctor or healthcare practitioner to get an oral swab to verify this. Most importantly, don’t suffer in silence. Do speak to a healthcare professional. They’re generally helpful, non-judgemental folk, so no need to blush.</p>
<h2>Related Links</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.return2health.net/articles/candida/candida-overgrowth-candidiasis-overview/" target="_blank">Candida: What it is and what I can do about it.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.return2health.net/yeast-imbalance.html" target="_blank">Yeast Imbalance supplements</a></li>
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		<title>Leaky Gut Syndrome</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:49:14 +0000</pubDate>
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What is it?
 Imagine making a cup of filtered coffee with a filter full of holes so you end up with a cup of coffee laced with coffee grinds.  In the same way Leaky Gut Syndrome involves a porous gut wall which no longer keeps out harmful microbes and toxins; rather, it lets them [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>What is it?</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong> Imagine making a cup of filtered coffee with a filter full of holes so you end up with a cup of coffee laced with coffee grinds.  In the same way Leaky Gut Syndrome involves a porous gut wall which no longer keeps out harmful microbes and toxins; rather, it lets them enter the body along with your food.  And as time goes on, the ‘holes’ in the digestive tract wall get bigger; letting through more intruders and undigested food. This causes a host of problems.</p>
<p><strong>What causes it?</strong></p>
<p>Leaky Gut Syndrome develops when toxins and substances released by bad bacteria damage the intestinal cells (microvilli and desmosomes) and the protective mucus layer of the intestinal wall. These cells and wall normally act together as a selective filter to determine what can enter the circulation; much like the adjudicators of Masterchef. With leaky gut, it’s like they’ve had one too many glasses of bubbly and their judgement is a bit off.  Toxins, microbes, bits of undigested food and other large molecules don’t need to try too hard to look fancy on the plate: they can slip easily past the radar and into the blood stream.  The trusty immune system puts up a good fight; creating antibodies to fight the foreign intruders. This can create inflammation and oxidants that damage healthy tissue. The over-zealous immune system gets confused at the best of times, and can also attack healthy cells in the body due to their close resemblence to some of these intruders leading to the development of autoimmune conditions.  Factors contributing to the development of Leaky Gut Syndrome include:</p>
<ul>
<li>low levels of digestive acid</li>
<li>unbalanced intestinal flora &amp; candida overgrowth<br />
(Check out the link at the bottom of the page &#8211; all about Candida)</li>
<li>overconsumption of alcohol &amp; caffeine</li>
<li>stress</li>
<li>existing allergies</li>
<li>poor diet</li>
<li>parasites</li>
<li>pharmaceutical medications and</li>
<li>Inflammatory bowel  disease.</li>
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<p>Other conditions which may also be linked to Leaky Gut Syndrome include chronic fatigue, Autism, multiple sclerosis, arthritis and liver disease. I don’t know about you, but that stressful list has me running for comfort foods.  <strong>What are the symptoms?</strong> Symptoms for Leaky Gut Syndrome include abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, bowel irregularities, multiple food sensitivities, skin rashes such as eczema and dermatitis, poor concentration and memory, headaches, impaired immune function, fatigue, candidiasis, malabsorption and nutrient deficiencies. Think: Sunday morning.<strong> </strong> <strong>What you can do about it?</strong> Healing a Leaky Gut involves several stages:</p>
<ul>
<li>Elimination of harmful microbes, such as candida, parasites and bad bacteria</li>
<li>Replacement of beneficial bacteria with a broad spectrum probiotic: out with the old, in with the new</li>
<li>Avoiding allergy foods and processed foods, such as sugars and carbohydrates, which candida cells feed on. Also, eating plenty of fruit and vegetables will help, as the fibre cleans the bowels on its way through</li>
<li>Taking supportive nutrients to rebuild the gut lining, such as L-glutamine – an important component of the digestive tract wall; prebiotic fibre such as inulin to feed and support the probiotic bacteria; green barley, which is high in easy-to-absorb minerals; slippery elm and Aloe Vera to soothe the gut wall; and herbal teas to aid and soothe the digestion. <strong></strong></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.return2health.net/yeast-imbalance.html">Yeast Imbalance / Candida Support Supplements</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.return2health.net/articles/candida/candida-overgrowth-candidiasis-overview/">Candida: What it is and what I can do about it</a></li>
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		<title>Probiotics Are Our Friends</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:52:38 +0000</pubDate>
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Probiotic is a term that is bandied about quite a bit on yogurt ads and in anti-natal classes, but what does it actually mean?
A probiotic is the culture of a living organism of bacteria or yeast. Not the kind of culture that involves wood carvings and tribal moon dances; but the kind of culture that [...]]]></description>
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<p>Probiotic is a term that is bandied about quite a bit on yogurt ads and in anti-natal classes, but what does it actually mean?</p>
<p>A probiotic is the culture of a living organism of bacteria or yeast. Not the kind of culture that involves wood carvings and tribal moon dances; but the kind of culture that favourably alters the “microflora” or the balance of bacteria in your intestines. Consumed in the right amounts, probiotics have a health-promoting effect on the body. They love you. You love them.</p>
<p>In humans, these bacteria are found in a more locations than you might care to know about. We mostly hear about the benefits of probiotics in relation to the intestines, since the intestines contain more viable bacteria than the total number of cells in the body! Other places these bacteria can be found include the digestive tract, the genitourinary tract, in the respiratory system, on the skin and in the eyes. If the balance isn’t right, it can all go to pot&#8230;</p>
<p>Their primary function is to protect us from invasion of harmful microbes like bad bacteria, fungi or parasites, which enter from outside the body without us even knowing. They can’t stop your ex from turning up on the doorstep at 2am, but, like trusty soldiers, they constantly fight to keep the bad guys out and maintain a healthy balance of flora (Yes, flora. Just like the flowers your ex never got you).</p>
<p>But friendly bacteria can have even more positive effects on our health than this.</p>
<h2>The benefits of good bacteria</h2>
<ul>
<li>Stop harmful organisms from adhering to the gut wall (<strong>translation</strong>: no one likes sticky guts)</li>
<li>Regulate local and systemic immunity (<strong>translation</strong>: you harden up)</li>
<li>Release of antimicrobial substances (<strong>translation</strong>: no one knows what that means, but it’s good)</li>
<li>Compete with harmful microbes for nutrients and space (<strong>translation</strong>: good vs evil)</li>
<li>Interact with the immune tissue in the gut and initiate anti-inflammatory responses</li>
<li>Produce vitamin K, biotin and B vitamins for the body’s use</li>
<li>Aid indigestion; especially of starchy and sugary foods<br />
(<strong>translation</strong>: no more bloating = more room for seconds!)</li>
<li>Detoxify external toxins entering through food or toxins produced during digestion (<strong>translation</strong>: can skip yoga)</li>
<li>Produce short chain fatty acids which act as fuel for intestinal cells. They can also protect these cells from abnormal growth and promote acidic conditions keeping bad bacteria and yeast under control (<strong>translation</strong>: ultimate power)</li>
</ul>
<p>Unfortunately, intestines are a pretty ropey bunch, and many people’s intestines are losing the battle against bad bacteria and fungi.</p>
<p>In our previous article on <a href="http://www.return2health.net/articles/general-health-articles/health-wellness-tips-part-3-dysbiosis-imbalance-in-the-gut/" target="_blank">dysbiosis</a>, we looked at several factors contributing to the loss of good bacteria, which leaves the body open to attack by harmful microorganisms and leads to a myriad of disease states.</p>
<p>If your gastrointestinal tract is sick, then achieving optimum health is near impossible.  Many healthcare practitioners believe that toxins stemming from the gastrointestinal tract are the cause of a large proportion of chronic illnesses.</p>
<p>So the importance of maintaining balanced numbers of good guys in the intestines cannot be underestimated. At times, avoiding all the factors which cause a loss in probiotic bacteria can be difficult. So, supplementing good bacteria with a broad spectrum quality probiotic is fundamental.</p>
<p>Good must prevail! (Now it can with Return2Health <a href="http://www.return2health.net/probiotic.html" target="_blank">Probiotics</a>!)</h2>
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		<title>Threelac FAQ</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:46:46 +0000</pubDate>
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This is a common Question, the yeast in Threelac is very minute and is used to keep the threelac alive in transit. when you have a yeast imbalance &#8211; SUGAR is usually the main thing you should be avoiding , not yeast ( unless you have a specific sensitivity to it)

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<p>This is a common Question, the yeast in Threelac is very minute and is used to keep the threelac alive in transit. when you have a yeast imbalance &#8211; SUGAR is usually the main thing you should be avoiding , not yeast ( unless you have a specific sensitivity to it)</p>
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<h2>How Long Will a box last?  One Month?  2 Months?</h2>
<p>One box typically lasts 1 month ( taking 1-2 sachets per day ). Some sites say one box is 2 months supply which may be the case for some people &#8211; but for most people one box is one months supply.</p>
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<h2>I&#8217;ve read a review that says that the Candida comes back after using Threelac. Is this true?</h2>
<p>There are 2 Issues Here.<br />
1) Take a look what their site is selling. Threelac is a very popular product and people fabricate reviews online to promote their own product &#8211; or promote advertising.  They are not valid reviews.  In fact one of the sites contacted us for a link from our site to their site so they could get higher rankings in the search engines.</p>
<p>2) Note that Candida is not a condition, nor does it have or need a cure.  Candida , in it&#8217;s correct form is actually beneficial to the body &#8211; so you will never be &#8220;rid&#8221; of it. If you live a hectic lifestyle or don&#8217;t look after yourself &#8211; then you are bound to get things out of balance.  The choice is yours.</p>
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<h2>Do I need special knowledge to get results?</h2>
<p>A: No it&#8217;s not rocket science. Eat sensibly ,  avoid refined sugar ( for at least the first month or 2 ) and reduce carohydrate intake and most people get fantastic results. There are a couple of other products that may help &#8211; and some people get worse die-off than others, but generally speaking it isn&#8217;t difficult to experience great results.  We have a qualified naturopath on staff to help if you have any concerns.</p>
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<h2>Is Threelac Safe?</h2>
<p>A: The Short Answer is yes! You could think of Threelac as an agressive probiotic.  Many people do experience &#8220;die-off&#8221; and can a bit grotty for a few days to a couple of weeks ( which is why it&#8217;s important to start slowly ) . This is usually followed by quite a dramatic increased feeling of well being and mental clarity.  we have seen tens of thousands of people get great results and we have an 80-90% reorder rate.</p>
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		<title>Candida: What it is and what I can do about it.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:13:26 +0000</pubDate>
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<h2 id="overview" class="f-orange" style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px">Candida. An Overview</h2>
<p><strong>Candida, a yeast organism</strong> &#8211;  is normally found on skin, in the mouth, gut, and other mucus membranes. It causes infection when our natural resistance to its overgrowth is reduced. Most Candida infections are limited to mucus membranes. Infections are sometimes referred to as Thrush, Oral thrush, Yeast Infection , Fungal infection &#8211; <strong>but the symptoms could be as simple as &#8220;brain fog&#8221; or simply feeling lethargic</strong> ( see below for list of common symptoms ).<br />
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Disseminated infection by Candida of internal organs can occur in severely immunocompromised patients, such as those with cancer, serious burns, or AIDS. This is a much more serious condition than superficial Candida infection.<br />
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<h3 class="bulb">It is estimated that 70 percent of people have Candida Overgrowth in their intestines, mouths or on their skin&#8230;</h3>
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<h2 id="symptoms" style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px">Candida Symptoms</h2>
<p>Hey &#8211; now let&#8217;s get something straight first, ALL of these symptoms are not ALWAYS attributed to a localised or systemic fungal infection &#8211; and sometimes the underlying cause is a result of <a title="Leaky Gut Syndrome" href="http://www.return2health.net/articles/candida/leaky-gut-syndrome/" target="_blank">Leaky Gut syndrome</a> or something more serious. But Candida imbalances tend to put a big load on the immune system and self-perpetuates a &#8220;downward spiral&#8221;.  Getting Yeast Imbalances under control can make a huge difference on your journey back to health.</p>
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<li>Fungal skin infections like Jock Itch, ring worm or athletes foot</li>
<li>White coated tongue / Oral thrush</li>
<li>Food and chemical sensitivities</li>
<li>Feelings of Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Feeling &#8220;blue&#8221;</li>
<li>Hyperactivity, Attention problems ( Candida is not the cause of ADHD &#8211; but it can certainly make things worse. )</li>
<li>Brain fog, poor concentration, feeling ‘spacey’</li>
<li>Poor memory</li>
<li>Irregular bowels; diarrhea or constipation</li>
<li>Chronic flatulence</li>
<li>Abdominal cramps alleviated by bowel movements</li>
<li>Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( Note: some have had amazing results with IBS after dealing with Candida / Yeast Issues )</li>
<li>Heart burn / Indigestion</li>
<li>Dry mouth, bad breath</li>
<li>Extreme lethargy, fatigue</li>
<li>Eye fatigue, spots in front of eyes, burning or tearing eyes</li>
<li>Frequent ear infections, pressure, swelling or tingling or ears</li>
<li>Irritability, mood swings</li>
<li>Headaches</li>
<li>dandruff, dry, itchy skin</li>
<li>Acne or other skin problems</li>
<li>Frequent urination</li>
<li>Frequent vaginal yeast infections, persistent vaginal  itching</li>
<li>Irregular menstruation, endometriosis, PMS</li>
<li>Poor libido</li>
<li>Rectal itching</li>
<li>Symptoms worse after high sugar foods</li>
<li>Numb, burning or tingling sensations</li>
<li>Fungal Sinusitis</li>
<li>Inflammation of the hair follicles (candidiasis folliculitis) of various parts of the body (feet, legs, arms)</li>
<li>Muscle weakness and pain</li>
<li>Joint swelling and aches</li>
<li>Obsessive Behaviour</li>
<li>Sinus problems, post nasal drip</li>
<li>Swollen lips/face</li>
<li>Symptoms worse after waking</li>
<li>Allergy symptoms</li>
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<p>&#8230;In most cases, the organism is commensal — it does not harm people, even though it depends upon them for food. However, <strong>colonies of Candida sometimes grow too large</strong>, as happens in the case of <strong>yeast infections</strong>. The <strong>oral form of Candida</strong> infection, known as <strong>thrush</strong>, is a common problem for infants and Adults alike. We have found that a surprisingly large proportion of people around the world suffer from a number of these symptoms simultaneously or periodically over a period of time and who may never find out what the cause is. Those that do eventually find out (often by chance or through coming across a book or website like this), have often lived for years, even decades feeling really awful a large amount of the time. Apart from feeling physically ill and lifeless they often also suffer from the psychological pressure of constantly wondering what on earth is wrong with them in light of the fact that the Doctors keep telling them that they &#8220;test out okay&#8221; and eventually recommend them to a psychotherapist! <strong>Does this sound familiar?</strong></p>
<h3 class="bulb">Candida may be affecting millions of people in a very dramatic way</h3>
<p>When present in your body in an out-of-balance state it has the potential to cause any number of the above symptoms. Obviously, not everyone with fatigue, mood swings, central nervous system problems, or headaches etc suffers from Candida infection, but it is of significant prevalence that it is well worth examining in people who have reoccurring intractable problems of this type.</p>
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<h2 id="causes" style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px">Candida Cause: What causes Candida imbalance?</h2>
<p>The organism ( Candida ) may become pathogenic ( capable of causing disease ) when the systems&#8217; ability to contain this organism proves ineffective and proliferation of the yeast results in overgrowth. This can happen internally and externally on the skin and in or around the oral and vaginal cavities. Most of the medical information pertaining to Candidiasis would appear to relate to external forms of Candida infection. We believe, as do many other Health Practitioners, <strong>that internal Candida infection is very common</strong>, often undiagnosed, and quite possibly the cause of many external infectious Candida conditions, along with a wide range of other chronic, acute, and degenerative disorders.</p>
<h3 class="bulb">There are many factors which may contribute singly or jointly to the overgrowth of Candida.</h3>
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<li>Ingestion of antibiotics from meat and animal products</li>
<li>Excess consumption of sugar and sugar containing products</li>
<li>Pregnancy</li>
<li>Diabetes mellitus</li>
<li>Immunosuppression</li>
<li>Mercury from mercury amalgam dental fillings</li>
<li>Chlorine from drinking and bathing/swimming water</li>
<li>Other Factors</li>
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<h2 id="cure" style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px">Candida Cure? The solution to Candida overgrowth? Diets?</h2>
<p>Most Candida health protocols will generally assert that it will take months of serious dieting, and total elimination of any sugar, honey, fruit juices and even fruit, grains and most carbohydrates. Candida , in it&#8217;s correct form is actually beneficial to us &#8211; <strong>so there is no such thing as being completely &#8220;rid of Candida&#8221; or any &#8220;miracle &#8220;cure&#8221; &#8211; it&#8217;s all about getting Yeast back in balance!</strong></p>
<h2 id="treatment" style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px">Common Types of Treatments..</h2>
<h3>Probiotics</h3>
<p>Probiotics or friendly bacteria are often taken as part of a candida program to re-balance the natural flora in the large intestines. While this is an important part of the re-balancing process, it helps to understand the different types of probiotic supplements available to ensure you choose the right one at the right time.</p>
<p>Common probiotic supplements contain commonly recognised friendly bacteria that are usually very sensitive to temperatures and to the acidic conditions of the stomach environment. They are usually stored in the fridge and every capsule contains billions of colony forming units (CFU’s) of each bacteria to ensure that a significant amount make it to the bowel intact. These supplements usually focus on a few strains of good bacteria from the <em>Lactobacillus</em> and <em>Bifidobacterium</em> families.  They are beneficial for restoring balance to the intestinal flora once a yeast overgrowth has been brought back under control and they can also help to prevent a future relapse of candida overgrowth.</p>
<p>Other less well-known strains of friendly bacteria are often used in the treatment of a yeast imbalance and have the ability to compete for space with the yeast in the digestive tract thus crowding it out and slowly but surely killing it off. These types of good bacteria include the <em>Enterococcus</em> family and the spore-forming bacteria belonging to the <em>Bacillus</em> family. These spores are dormant until they reach the right environment; like a seed that only begins growing when the conditions are right (soil, sun, water). This makes these probiotics a lot more robust to withstand higher temperatures and more easily survive the harsh environment of the stomach. Because these types of bacteria also aid the other strains of good bacteria residing in the body to reestablish, they are effective in re-balancing the gut environment as well as crowding out the yeast.</p>
<h3>Enzymes</h3>
<p>Enzymes can assist with a candida overgrowth in a number of ways.</p>
<p><strong>Digestive Enzymes</strong> are taken with each meal and can help to breakdown food entering the digestive system more effectively meaning that more is absorbed and less is available to feed the yeast cells. Many digestive enzymes also include an enzyme called cellulase which helps us to breakdown cellulose, an undigestible plant fibre, but it has also been found to assist in breaking down a component in the wall of the yeast cell called Chitin thus aiding in killing off the candida cells.</p>
<p><strong>Systemic Enzymes</strong>, also known as proteolytic or protein digesting enzymes, are taken on an empty stomach so they can be absorbed into the bloodstream.  Once in the bloodstream, they help by circulating and then digesting the numerous toxins released by the dying candida cells which are responsible for the ‘die-off’ symptoms. They also assist the immune system indirectly by cleansing the blood so the immune system can get to more important tasks.</p>
<p>Digestive enzymes and systemic  enzymes can be taken together as they work in different areas of the body, but they must not be taken at the same time of the day (digestive enzymes with food and systemic enzymes away from food).</p>
<h2 style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px">So&#8230; then I don&#8217;t have to eat like a Rabbit?</h2>
<p>The bad news is that you WILL have to take responsibility for your lifestyle and your diet,  we don&#8217;t sell magic here!</p>
<p>The Good news is that you don&#8217;t have to eat like a rabbit.  Sure some people are sensitive to certain foods &#8211; and you will know what they are ,  but most people will get results with a &#8220;sensible&#8221; diet , initially removing sugars and processed foods as much as possible until you get results.</p>
<h3 class="bulb">Threelac, is an alternative to the &#8220;impossible&#8221; Candida Diet.</h3>
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<p>By simply following the dosage suggestions and guidelines provided with the product, combined with a &#8220;sensible&#8221; diet, unbalanced <strong>Candida</strong> is <strong><br />
reduced to levels required for a healthy lifestyle</strong>.</p>
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<h2 style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px">Benefits of Threelac</h2>
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<li>ThreeLac™ helps maintain intestinal flora that are essential for efficient digestion and assimilation of nutrients.</li>
<li>ThreeLac contains three strains of live lactic acid bacteria that is designed to help to temporarily rid the body of overactive yeast and fungi. No other product on the market today contains this exclusive formulation.</li>
<li>ThreeLac&#8217;s effectiveness is due to the micro-encapsulation process that gets the live bacteria safely past the acidic environment of the stomach and into the intestines.</li>
<li>ThreeLac’s oxygen-friendly bacteria go to work supporting a healthy intestine.</li>
<li>ThreeLac may offer support for typical yeast imbalance symptoms &#8211; this varies from person to person.</li>
<li>ThreeLac’s support may be detected as early as the first few days for some but should be noticed within seven to ten days for most people.</li>
<li>ThreeLac is so easy to use in convenient, portable packets – You&#8217;ll Be Amazed and Delighted!</li>
<li>Threelac is Safe. Read the Threelac FAQ and safety page <a href="http://www.return2health.net/articles/candida/threelac-faq/" target="_blank">HERE</a></li>
<li>Threelac <span style="text-decoration: underline;">contains NO prescription ingredients</span></li>
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<h2 style="margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px">Why Buy from Return 2 Health ?</h2>
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<li><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;">Find a better price and we will match it!</span></li>
<li>ThreeLac ( and all of our products ) carry a <strong><a href="http://www.return2health.net/returns-policy/" target="_blank">60 day money back guarantee</a></strong></li>
<li>At Return 2 Health ( Trading since 2003 ) we have a qualified Naturopath on staff to provide support and lots of Information to help.</li>
<li>Return 2 Health are now the Australia and New Zealand Exclusive agents for Global Health Trax.</li>
<li>We ship worldwide: if you order over $100NZD shipping is Free!</li>
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“Why can&#8217;t I buy Threelac and Fivelac in Australia?” Due to the   Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and their broad and stringent   rules, you can import for personal use (up to 3 months supply   at a time), however it is illegal to import ( just [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Buying Threelac in Australia </h3>
<p><strong>“Why can&#8217;t I buy Threelac and Fivelac in Australia?”</strong> Due to the   Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and their broad and stringent   rules, you can <strong>import for personal use</strong> (up to 3 months supply   at a time), however it is illegal to import ( just about any product )  for <strong>commercial</strong> distribution. So for that reason the answer is No, you cannot purchase Threelac   anywhere in Australia.</p>
<p><b>Note: If you&#8217;re buying in the USA &#8211; we send your product from Nevada via USPS &#8211; <a href="http://www.return2health.net/threelac-fivelac-usa.html" target="_blank">Buying Threelac in USA</a></b></p>
<h2 class="bulb">Local Calling Numbers in every Australian State:  Naturopath Support available</h2>
<h3>Where can I purchase Threelac and Fivelac?</h3>
<p>The good news is that your friendly neighbours &quot;across the ditch&quot; in <strong>New Zealand</strong> have been <strong>supplying Threelac (and </strong>many other effective products) <strong>to New   Zealand and Australia for more than 7 years</strong>. We believe we have the   best prices and are <strong>able to offer a lower freight cost to you</strong>.   If you can find a better price, we will of course match   it!</p>
<p>You can <a href="http://www.return2health.net/threelac-candida-defence.html/">Buy Threelac Online </a> or <a href="http://www.return2health.net/fivelac.html/">Buy Fivelac Online </a> with us securely online (card transactions go through the   bank’s secure site &#8211; we don&#8217;t see your card details), by <a href="http://www.return2health.net/contacts/">Phone</a> or email <a href="mailto:orders@return2health.net">enquiries@return2health.net</a>. <strong>Please don&#8217;t send credit card details via email, </strong>we will   contact you. Check out the online shop for freight prices and approximate value in your local currency.  </p>
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<h2 class="bulb">4-5 Days to Australia, 1-3 Days USA ( USPS ) ,  3-10 Days Worldwide. Fully Insured and sent from different locations.</h2>
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<h3>Delivery from New Zealand to Australia ( Approx. 4-5 working )</h3>
<p>The <strong>product is fully insured</strong> and with our <a href="http://www.return2health.net/products/" target="_blank">range of health products</a> we send   hundreds of orders to Australia every month with very few issues. Most customers <strong>receive their goods on or before the 4th business day</strong> after   order date. Please note that <em>very occasionally</em> the goods can get   slowedtopped &amp; checked by <strong>Australian customs</strong> and may then take   up to 10 business days. Our freight charges for Threelac are NZ$6.95: <strong>Free for Online Order over $100NZD!</strong> to all parts of   Australia &#8211; whether you buy 1 &#8211; or 10! 
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<h3>What about sending goods Express?</h3>
<p>Occasionally we are asked to <strong>send goods express</strong> ( 1-2 days )   . In our experience,<strong> express parcels attract customs attention most of   the time</strong> &#8211; and sometimes <strong>attract duty and G.S.T.</strong> Ultimately Orders sent express are delayed by customs and our customers are   inconvenienced. 
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<h3>What about the Guarantee?</h3>
<p>We have the standard <strong>60 day money back guarantee</strong>, in fact   this applies to <strong>all of our products</strong>. If you aren&#8217;t satisfied   with your <strong>first purchase</strong> of Threelac or Fivelac, simply return the unused   product for a full refund of the purchase price. As with any product, Threelac/ Fivelac   may not work for some people &#8211; however we have <strong><u>very</u></strong> few   returns. Many of our cautious customers are pleasantly surprised when they see   the results. </p>
<h3>More Questions?</h3>
<p>We are only to happy to help   you in any way possible. If you have any questions or concerns,<br />
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<h3>Related Links</h3>
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<li><a href="http://www.return2health.net/articles/candida/candida-overgrowth-candidiasis-overview/">Candida: What is it and what can I do about it</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.return2health.net/fivelac.html/">Buy Fivelac</a></li>
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