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Fungal Infections/Yeast Overgrowth

Fungal infection is a result of fungal overgrowth. Fungus thrives in warm, moist areas like armpits, under the breasts, under the belly, and around the groin area. While a fungal infection can occur from external causes like using a public shower or sleeping on sweaty sheets, it is most often a result of internal yeast (also a fungus) overgrowth.

Yeast naturally exists in the small intestines. It's primary job is to eat undigested proteins. When you have digestive problems and your food is not broken down properly, yeast begins to grow out of control. If you have itchy rashes, in the areas mentioned above, nail fungus, or thrush, then you likely have systemic yeast overgrowth.

Possible Causes

Yeast overgrowth, sleeping on dirty sheets, public showers, toilets, etc., antibiotics (kills good yeast and bacteria and allows bad yeast and bacteria to grow), diabetes (high sugar causes fungus to grow), exposure to fungal infections from others, hormonal changes, stress, poor hygiene, weak immune system, especially with HIV/AIDS, immunosuppressive medications

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Low stomach acid, Yeast overgrowth, Fermented foods

Remedies

Onion
Garlic
Rutabaga
Olive Oil
Fermented Foods
Aloe Vera
Black Walnut
Coconut Oil
Cinnamon
Cloves
Ginger
Goldenseal
Radish
Turmeric
Apple Cider Vinegar
Green Veggies
Green Drinks
Manuka Honey
Ground Chia and Flax Seeds
Unsweetened Organic Cranberry Juice
Cultured Dairy like Kefir
Pau d'Arco
Olive Leaf Extract
Caprylic Acid found in coconut oil
Undecylenic Acid found in castor oil (6 times more effective than caprylic acid)
Oregano Leaf Extract
Berberine
Betaine Hydrochloric Acid
Garlic Extract
Oregano Leaf Extract
Grapefruit Seed Extract

Resources

1) Martin, K. W., & Ernst, E. (2004). Herbal medicines for treatment of fungal infections: a systematic review of controlled clinical trials. Mycoses, 47(3–4), 87–92. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1439-0507.2003.00951.x
2) Ayurveda, J. (2025, February 3). Home remedies for fungal infections. Jiva Ayurveda. https://www.jiva.com/home-remedies/fungal-infections
3) Zhong, H., Han, L., Lu, R., & Wang, Y. (2022). Antifungal and Immunomodulatory Ingredients from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Antibiotics, 12(1), 48. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics12010048

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

Cynthia A. Barrington is not a physician and the relationship between her and her clients is not as prescriber and patient but as educator and client. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. It is fully the client's choice whether or not to take advantage of the information Cynthia presents. Naturopathy, homeopathy, flower essences, and any other recommendations do not "treat" illnesses; they address the entire person as a matter of wholeness that is an educational process, not a medical one. In order to be treated or diagnosed, Cynthia believes the advice of a holistic physician is in order. Never stop taking prescription medications without first consulting your physician. Consult your physician before starting a fitness program or taking supplements.

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