Itchy, irritating, uncomfortable, embarrassing and yet so easily prevented and so easily cured. Yeast infections can happen to anyone and everyone and it happens to 75% of us!

Your first thought might be to run to the chemist and take the liver-battering, blood-cell-killing, healthy-flora-stripping drugs to get rid of the yeast, but these drugs only mask the problem, they don’t make it go away for good, it will always come back.

But what if I told you there was a surefire, guaranteed way to not only get rid of the yeast infection now, but also to ensure that it never comes back? Sound interesting?

I know it is true and I know that this works because not only have I seen it work with people I have lived with, but there are also many people on the Alkaline Diet Course who did have yeast infections and have now reported that it has totally cleared up. There also seems to be an unquestionable correlation between a high yeast/sugar diet and symptoms of yeast infections. So yes, I am convinced that there is a natural, easy and extremely effective way to get rid of yeast infections now and forever.

And while yeast infections can stop at irritating, it is important to remember that yeast infection symptoms can also include depression, fatigue, headaches, irritability, muscle pain, skin rash, respiratory, urinary problems, digestive disorders, hypoglycemia, hyperactivity, impotence, memory loss, learning difficulties, menstrual problems, premenstrual syndrome and more.

But before we get onto the solution, lets first take a look at the causes:

Where Do Yeast Infections Come From?

From my research and experience, there are three principle causes of yeast infection that can account for about 80% of cases:

1. DIET & LIFESTYLE: a diet high in sugar and yeast, itself, will lead to an overgrowth of yeast in our blood and other cells. When we consume sugar it wreaks havoc on our body. It rapidly acidifies our system and ferments in the blood to turn into yeast/bacteria. Just think now about how much sugar is in the modern Western diet: chocolate, cola, in our tea & coffee, sweets, ice cream, cordial, fruit juice, biscuits, snacks etc. Plus, that is not to mention how much is hidden in refined foods such as breakfast cereals, microwave meals, sandwiches etc.

   And this is just the sugar, what about the yeast itself?! We consume so much of it in bread, pasta, alcohol, cakes, sweets, biscuits etc.

   But this raw consumption of sugar and yeast is only half of the problem. When we consume other unhealthy (acidic) foods such as saturated fats, animal products, dairy, coffee, tea, crisps, chips, refined salts, condiments, pizza etc. we create an environment in which yeast infections will thrive.

   The image below demonstrates this more effectively than I can with words – basically, the problem is that when we consume acids (the bad foods listed above) our blood is seriously compromised, the sugars ferment and bacteria (yeast and mold) get a foothold, multiply and feed off their own waste (which further compounds the problem).

   

   By cutting back on (or cutting out) these sugars, yeasts and other nasties we effectively cut off the supply.

2. WEAK IMMUNE SYSTEM: when our immune system is weak, fungus can run riot. According to the famous Italian Oncologist, Dr Tullio Simoncini, fungus is the most powerful and most organised micro-organism known to man – and it literally seeks out our weaknesses. When we are tired, run down and stressed and we throw an unhealthy/acid diet on top of this we get ill, our immune systems get a battering and yeast thrives.
3. ANTIBIOTICS: antibiotics are the next leading cause of yeast infections. Antibiotics strip the body of good bacteria and this allows bacteria/yeast to proliferate. Antibiotics (and other drugs) also overstress the liver and the digestive system, contributing to the creation of an over-acid environment (as described above) which further compounds the problem.

   This is a great example of one of the problems with modern, lazy medicine. We quickly prescribe a drug to mask one problem, while simultaneously creating another. Antibiotics are prescribed at the drop of a hat, and in this example, let’s say it is for a throat infection. We take the antibiotics to kill the bacteria in your throat, but these antibiotics also then kill the good bacteria in your gut and digestive system. From here it is really easy for the yeast to take over and infection occurs.

   When you have got a strong, healthy internal environment I can almost promise you that not only are you very unlikely to develop an illness that requires antibiotics – BUT your body will not be any where near susceptible to the yeast taking over.

There is a connection between these three reasons. So let’s look at the solution:

How To Get Rid of Yeast Infections & Keep Them Away FOREVER

As the flip-side of the three most common causes, here are my three, simple & straightforward steps to getting rid of yeast now and stopping any future yeast infection:

1. ENJOY A DIET RICH IN ALKALINE FOODS: the single, biggest piece of advice I can give you is to put fresh, alkaline-forming foods at the centre of your diet. These foods include:
   • Spinach
   • Broccoli
   • Lettuce
   • Cucumber
   • Carrot
   • Kale
   • Asparagus
   • Cabbage
   • Onion
   • Peas
   • Courgette
   • Red Cabbage
   • Almonds
   • Pumpkin Seeds
   • Good Fats (omega 3, 6 & 9)
   • Oily, Fresh Fish
   • Lemon
   • Lime
   • Avocado
   • Tomato
   • Grapefruit
   • Watermelon
   • Green Beans
   • Beetroot
   • Garlic
   • Celery
   • Grasses (wheatgrass, barley grass, kamut etc.)

   Think of big salads, fresh steamed vegetables, fresh juices, stir frys, soups – lots of green, lots of fresh. A diet that is nutrient-dense, high water content and full of essential vitamins, minerals, fats, antioxidants and fibre is cleansing, yeast-free, sugar-free, blood building and blood cleansing. Your immune system is pumped, your digestive system is clean and clear and full of good bacteria and there is just no chance for fungus/bacteria/yeast/mold to get a foothold. Yeast simply cannot survive in a healthy, alkaline environment.

2. CUT OUT ACID FOODS: Eating alkaline is only half the story. To really get rid of yeast and yeast infections permanently you need to cut off the supply. First and foremost this means cutting out sugar – in all its forms: sucrose, corn fructose, maltose, lactose, glycogen, glucose, mannitol, sorbitol, galactose, monosaccharides and polysaccharides, maple syrup, molasses, fruit (for more info see here) and anything else sweet and sugary.

   As mentioned above, when we eat sugar it wreaks havoc on the body, rapidly ferments into yeast and starts to cause problems with our blood, cells, tissues, organs and digestive system.

   We also want to eliminate, unsurprisingly, YEASTS! This includes bread, pasta, cookies, cakes, alcohol, Marmite/Vegemite, anything fermented (soya sauce, miso etc), mushrooms and anything else baked and yeasty.

   And because an acidic environment promotes and supports the rapid growth of yeast (and other fungus/mold/bacteria etc) we should try to eliminate other highly acidic foods from our diet too – these include harmful, trans fats, meat, dairy, eggs, chips, pizza, crisps, biscuits, tobacco, drugs etc. All the things you know are not good for you!

   The important thing to note here is this:

   1. Eating sugar contributes to yeast infection because: sugar ferments into yeast in the blood, gut, digestive system etc.
   2. Eating yeast contributes to yeast infections because: it is yeast!
   3. Eating other acidic foods contribute to yeast infections because: eating acids promotes the perfect environment for yeast infection to spread rapidly. When we eat acids we create an environment flooded with bacteria, fungus, mycotoxins, endotoxins and more. Acids (yeast) thrive in acids.
3. LIMIT OTC DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS: I completely understand that there are times when drugs and medications are totally necessary. Of course. I am not a crazy man! BUT there are many times when they are not totally necessary – and taking antibiotics, antihistamines, painkillers, cold, cough and flu tablets etc. are not only incredibly stressful to the liver, kidneys and entire digestive system but they also massively promote yeast overgrowth. Antibiotics in particular completely strip the digestive system of good bacteria which makes it perfect for yeast to get a foothold.

   I used to be the kind of guy who would happily take something for anything to make it go away (especially if the doctor told me!) but since I’ve been learning about health I have become extremely particular about how and when I use medications.

   *Of course, as ever – I advise you to do whatever your healthcare practitioner tells you to do.

There seems to be a theme here and it all comes back to diet and giving your body the tools it needs to cleanse and look after itself while not throwing fuel on the fire by consuming the bad stuff.

Natural Products To Help Get Rid of Yeast

If you want to speed this process and keep the yeast away in the long term then there are a few products that I really highly recommend. These products are great in that they are not just anti-yeast – they have a whole heap of benefits:

pH Ion’s D-Tox is, quite simply, my favourite product. An amazing combination of nutrients, herbs, amino acids and alkaline ingredients give D-Tox a 4-pronged action. Remarkably, the 4 different blends in D-Tox give it: a Myco-Detox blend, a Liver-Detox blend, a Lymph-Detox blend and a Kidney-Detox blend. It eliminates yeast, fungi, and bacteria, mycotoxins, endotoxins, and exotoxins and naturally boosts your alkalinity while detoxifying the liver, lymph and kidneys. Click here for more info.

Silvagen (and colloidal silver in general) is fantastic. It is an extremely safe and 100% natural anti-fungal agent. It has no side effects and does not affect the beneficial bowel bacteria like antibiotics do. Click here for more info.

Udo’s Choice Super 8 Probiotics is a powerful, therapeutic blend of 8 different types of friendly bacteria that promotes proper digestion, enhances the immune system and fights and prevents yeast and fungal infections. Click here for more info.

I absolutely believe that yeast infections can be controlled, removed and prevented in the future by following these simple guidelines. As I mentioned, I’ve seen it work with those around me and the feedback I get from those on the Alkaline Diet Course tells me it is working for many others from all walks of life too.

Of course, the general feedback of wearing loose, cotton clothing and keeping clean and moisture-free still stands, but with a few dietary changes I believe that you can cut off the supply, boost your immune system and provide your body with the tools it needs to stay clean, clear, healthy and full of energy.

I’d love to hear your thoughts and opinions and experiences with this – let me know in the comments below and have a great day.

Ross

[UPDATE] – just came across this note from Dr Young in his blog Articles of Health:

On the lie that taking antibiotics will kill bacteria:

This is medical subgerfuge and distortion as even the medical community realizes that antibiotics don’t do what they are supposed to do. We say with alarm that disease is becoming resistant to antibiotics. They are not “resistant” because they have never been operative or effective. Antibiotics are the acidic waste products of fermentation. To make an antibiotic, you need a yeast or mold and some sugar for the yeast or mold to ferment. The bi-product of the yeast or mold fermenting the sugar is the acidic antibiotic. The acids from antibiotics DO NOT KILL BACTERIA. They only force the bacteria to change. Into what does bacteria change? Into yeast and mold. That is why when you take antibiotics you end up with a yeast infection! That’s the antibiotic causing the bacteria to change from one form to another. I call this process of change “biological transformation” and the reason why you should NEVER take antibiotics. Try the COWS Plan. It is safer and more effective.

Click here for the full article.

About Ross Bridgeford

Ross is known as THE Alkaline Diet Expert...especially when it comes to implementation and making the alkaline diet REAL in your life. He has been living, learning, teaching, coaching and loving the alkaline lifestyle since 2004 and has written over 600 articles, alkaline recipes, videos and guides on how to live alkaline and stay alkaline for life. Ross loves life in Brisbane, Australia (although is a proud Englishman) and is healthily-obsessed with nutrition, fitness and Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

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The chances are, you’ve probably never heard of colloidal silver.

If I told you that it was a completely natural antibiotic, anti-fungal, anti-yeast, anti-bacterial that had zero side effects, enhanced your immune system, cleared up acne and other skin conditions and protected you against infection – do you wonder why you’ve never heard of it?

If so, read on…

The Natural Antibiotic That’s Better Than Antibiotics!

Colloidal silver is seriously not getting the press it deserves. This totally natural substance is probably one of the most important medical and scientific discoveries of the past 100 years, yet hardly anyone has ever heard of it. It really is the most important and versatile supplement on Earth.

Colloidal Silver:

• Clinically proven to KILL over 540 strains of bacteria (tested by the Environmental Protection Agency) as a non-toxic, natural disinfectant.
• Silver is a natural germicide, killing germs and even viruses on contact
• Colloidal Silver also kills yeast, making it incredibly useful for athletes foot, thrush and other fungal infections
• Colloidal Silver is also extremely effective topically, you can just spray it straight onto acne, burns, scrapes, eczema or other skin complaints. I personally had amazing results with the skin on my face and back.
• It is so effective the subway system in Hong Kong is routinely sprayed with colloidal silver. And has been such a success, Transport for London are considering doing the same for the underground.
• It’s something you’ve probably never heard of and are probably now wondering WHY?

A Mini-Rant Against The Pharmaceutical Industry

The single reason why you’ve probably never heard of colloidal silver is this:

International law prevents companies from patenting naturally occuring elements – including silver

In simple terms, you can’t make much money from it. And because the big pharmas can’t patent and make money from it, all of their research money goes into drugs that they can patent, control and rinse profits from.

Colloidal silver is so effective, and therefore such a threat – no resources have been put towards promoting it and researching it. What’s more, it is such a threat that pharmaceutical companies have been lobbying the FDA to ban it!

As with most natural health products, the problem is – without big $s it is really tough to get extensive research conducted and this $ is only ever going to go towards drugs that can be patented and profited from.

The Top Six (Exciting) Benefits of Colloidal Silver

Colloidal silver actually has many, many benefits – not just your obvious anti-bacterial/anti-fungal benefits that you would generally turn to antibiotics for (boring, but important!). Here are just a handful of the best:

• Acne: colloidal silver simply works. I’ve used it. I had bad skin. I don’t have bad skin any more! Using silver (in combination with omega 3) has seriously helped. I don’t ever really get acne anymore and I never think about it – it doesn’t trouble me at all! I just wish I knew about this stuff back in the 90′s!
• Thrush/Athletes Foot: By ingesting 1-2 tablespoons per day and spraying directly onto the affected area 3x per day you will see a significant improvement within a day or two – without medication. Of course, you should see a qualified physician and not take that statement as medical advice. I’m making that statement based on my own experience.
• Ear/Nose/Eye/Throat Infection:as mentioned, and as with the yeast/athletes foot note above – colloidal silver kills hundreds of bacteria, yeasts etc on contact. Drop droplets into your nasal cavity (for nose), or drop droplets in (for the ear) and spray or drop directly into the mouth (for throat). For the throat you can also mix into a small amount of water and gargle before swallowing.
• Mouth Ulcers: This is a great one – it makes mouth ulcers go away in 24-48 hours. Great if, like me, ulcers used to hang around for a week or so. Just mix the silver into a small amount of water and swirl around your mouth before swallowing.
• Parasites: if you’re thinking of starting a parasite cleanse, then along with wormwood, cloves and black walnut hulls – silver is essential. Silver is so rapid and effective at killing parasites and boosting the performance of your immune system that you can’t really do without it!
• Skin Conditions/Burns:Because silver is totally natural and soothing, it can be sprayed directly onto burns, cuts, grazes etc to completely disinfect and prevent any further infection. It has also been clinically proven (see here) that using silver speeds the healing process significantly and reduces scarring.

Does It Really Work? Has It Been Proven?

I know that there are thousands of health sites out there touting the genius of thousands of products and so-called miracles, but colloidal silver is totally proven, without doubt.

pH Ion themselves are being consulted with and numerous independent hospitals, universities and private laboratories have been, and currently are, doing work on Silvagen as an antibiotic alternative and as a safe, external bacteria killing agent. Human tests for both external and internal usage are currently underway. Test work completes to date includes: antibiotic test comparisons; thousands of tests against different kinds of bacteria; yeast elimination work; safety and toxicity data; independent tests against other, similar silver products; water treatment tests, etc.

Here are a few other academic/research journal publications proving the efficacy of colloidal silver:

• Effect of silver on burn wound infection control and healing
• Colloidal silver for lung disease in cystic fibrosis
• Silver in Health Care: Antimicrobial Effects and Safety in Use
• Inhibition and killing of oral bacteria by silver ions

But…what is it?

Colloidal silver is simply the mixture of two ingredients: distilled water and tiny, tiny silver particles (colloids are the smallest biological form of any matter). These colloids are so small they pass through membranes and thus skip the entire digestive process – making them really easily absorbed by the body.

There are no known side effects to taking a good quality colloidal silver. It is totally natural and the body only uses what it needs (you can’t overdose).

Where You Can Buy Colloidal Silver

Here at energiseforlife.com of course. We really, really recommend Silvagen, by pH Ion.

We certainly have other colloidal silver brands available, but this is the one I personally use and so it is my personal recommendation! Click here for more info on Silvagen.

I use silver every day, usually just as a daily top up for my immune system and to kill yeasts & bacteria in my body (by adding it to my water/green drink or just dropping into my mouth) – and as well as this I use it topically when the need arises!

Let me know if you have any questions or comments by leaving a post below or by emailing me (click on my face).

Have a great day and stay healthy
Ross

About Ross Bridgeford

Ross is known as THE Alkaline Diet Expert...especially when it comes to implementation and making the alkaline diet REAL in your life. He has been living, learning, teaching, coaching and loving the alkaline lifestyle since 2004 and has written over 600 articles, alkaline recipes, videos and guides on how to live alkaline and stay alkaline for life. Ross loves life in Brisbane, Australia (although is a proud Englishman) and is healthily-obsessed with nutrition, fitness and Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

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