Lavender's native range in the rocky, mountainous areas around the Mediterranean contrasts with the plant's delicate color and fragrance. Dry lavender flowers are a favorite in potpourri, air-freshening sachets and even tea. Lavender essential oil...
Reflexology connects two seemingly unrelated conditions by offering an alternative form of treatment. Candida is a term that describes a genus of yeast. It normally resides in the body within the ears, vagina and other areas. Tinnitus is a...
Candida albicans is a naturally occurring yeast in the genital and intestinal tract. In proper proportion to the good bacteria also present in these areas, it is relatively harmless. Under stressful conditions or improper diet, however, candida...
Pau D'arco, or Tabebuia avellanedae, is a flowering shrub native to the rain forests of South America. Pau D'arco is used today as an herbal treatment for candida albicans, pain relief, arthritis, inflammatory conditions, certain cancers, herpes...
Nystatin is an antifungal drug that is used to treat candida infections of the skin, mouth, vagina and the intestinal tract. It is available in dry powder, lozenge, tablet, suspension and ointment form. Nystatin is only available by prescription...
Candida species, including Candida albicans, are normally present in the oral cavity in small numbers. However, the population of candida may increase rapidly and lead to pharyngitis or infection of the throat in patients with reduced immunity...
If you have a candida infection and decide to fight it through diet, you'll probably have to make many dietary changes to get some relief from the persistent fungus. Candida thrives on starchy carbohydrates, so you'll most likely need to ban those...
Oregano, or Origanum vulgare, is a flowering plant native to Europe and used in many medicinal and culinary preparations. Oregano has a pungent aroma and is believed to be beneficial for the treatment of colds, flu, gastrointestinal disorders and...
Recurring yeast infections due to the fungus Candida albicans are more common in women who have diabetes, are on the birth control pill or who consume a diet high in sugar. Doctors classify a yeast infection as recurring if it occurs more than...
Yeast overgrowth occurs when Candida albicans, a yeast which lives in your digestive system, becomes out of balance with the friendly bacteria that normally keep it in check. Scientist and candida expert Marjorie Crandall, Ph.D reports that...
Herbal home remedies help to treat common ailments you experience in your 20s, 30s and in later years, such as vaginal yeast infections or premenstrual syndrome. However, many herbal remedies have not undergone rigorous scientific studies and may...
Perhaps the progenitor of the apple cider vinegar fad diets that have been around for decades, the raw vinegar diet is said by advocates to have the most benefits. Unprocessed, unpasteurized and undistilled, raw vinegar contains the "mother of...
