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YEAST INFECTIONS
ANSWERS FROM KAREN MALLINGER
QUESTION: I am 47 and recently when to the doctor for a yeast infection. I have a yeast infection all the time. When
he examined me he found a small tumor in my uterus. He wanted to do a DNC and a lathoscopy.......something like
that.... to investigate to see what was going on. He says that my uterus is swollen which is why my bladder is leaky
and that he couldn't take the tumor out. He wants to do a hysterectomy. I do not have any other symptoms. I do not
bleed a lot. My periods are regular. I do not cramp. I do not have PMS, just a little nervousness a few days before. I
feel that a hysterectomy may be a bad idea. I know that there could be other health issues arise because I let him get
rid of my uterus. I am not sure about the tumor, I saw it when he did a sonogram. and at that time he thought through
the sonogram he could see that the lining of my uterus was healthy looking. Since my D&C I have had two periods.
They are just a little more heavy the first two days than they were before the D&C. Do you think it is possible that the
yeast infection is causing the swelling of my uterus? I believe that my diet might be keeping my yeast
infection thriving. I have taken medication for it but it comes back in a few weeks or sooner. I have started eating
different but I still have the yeast infection. Is there anything I can do besides take medications
and have a hysterectomy? If I could be absolutely, 100% sure that I would have no problems and would have much
more energy and feel just great after a hysterectomy and it would cause no other health problems, then I would give
him the go-ahead. The D&C hasn't really helped me at all. Do you have any suggestions or comments?
ANSWER: I'm with you. The medical community in this country seems a little too eager to yank out a woman's uterus
for any "female problem". The tumor is a bit of a concern. Any particular reason why he felt it couldn't be removed?
The uterus is the main blood supply to your ovaries. Having it removed can put you into early menopause as well as
messing with those delicate hormones. There are lots of things you can do besides resorting to something as sever as
a hysterectomy. Unless of course, your medical professional is thinking cancer. In that case, I would recommend
getting a second and third opinion before proceeding with a hysterectomy. It should be your very last resort. I have an
Anti-Yeast tea that I make that you can take as well as use as a douche to get rid of the yeast problem. If you're
interested, e-mail me with the word ORDER in the subject line for more info. Drink 8 oz of unsweetened cranberry
juice every day. Take a high quality acidophilus every day. Eliminate alcohol and sweets from your diet as these
exacerbate the yeast problem in the body.
ANSWERS FROM DAVID BRILL
QUESTION: I seem to get recurring yeast infections lately. I was told Pau d'Arco taken daily would help prevent this. It
will also cure it when taken in higher doses (5-6 capsules/day for 3 days). I would like to know more about this herbal
supplement. I am also wanting to have another baby. Is there any side effects from this supplement that would cause
complications, miscarriage or even deformities to the baby. I'm afraid I'll even get them during pregnancy and I don't
want to keep taking OTC products or even Diflucan. I'd appreciate any info you have on this!
ANSWER:This is a download off The Natural Pharmacist Website.
Lapacho, Latin Named: Tabebuia impestiginosa
Alternate Names : Pau d'Arco, Taheebo
Principal Proposed Uses
Yeast Infection, Respiratory Infection, Bladder Infection
Other Proposed Uses
Diarrhea, Cancer?
The inner bark of the lapacho tree plays a central role in the herbal medicine of several South American indigenous
peoples. They use it to treat cancer as well as a great variety of infectious diseases. There is intriguing, but far from
conclusive, scientific evidence for some of these traditional uses. One of lapacho s major ingredients, lapachol,
definitely possesses antitumor properties, and for a time was under active investigation as a possible chemotherapy
drug. Unfortunately, when given in high enough dosages to kill cancer cells, lapachol causes numerous serious side
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