Although yeast infection (known by the names of Candida, Monilia or Thrush) is in fact a very common condition, (as three out of four women develop it at some point in their lifetimes), it is little discussed. Most people regard candida infection as a ‘on the surface’ problem that should be treated with creams and antibiotics whereas few are aware of its potentially risky complications.

Yeast Infection is first and foremost an internal problem. Like most chronic conditions, there is never one cause for this fungal problem and thus yeast infection cannot be permanently eliminated using medications or creams that work superficially and fail to tackle the root factors that trigger the formation of candida infection in the first place.

The problem is that the majority of yeast infection sufferers choose to leave it in the hands of others: Doctors, pharmacists, drug and over the counter industries. They willingly choose NOT to take responsibility for their candida condition, for their health and for their own body.

If you suffer from yeast infection then you must have experienced the confusion stemmed from conflicting advice and from information overload. Honest information about vaginal yeast infection or any other type of candida infection is harder to come by than ever before, and nearly everyone has been misled at one time or another. I know I have. I wasted literally thousands of dollars on candida treatment programs that didn’t “work out” and anti-yeast infection products that didn’t do anything.

Furthermore, to successfully navigate through today’s jungle of misleading, dishonest and conflicting information, you’re going to have to become a very shrewd and discriminating consumer.

There are in fact, alternative, cheap, safe, natural and holistic health practices and methods necessary to permanently eliminate the symptoms of this disease and cure the root internal cause of yeast infection regardless of its type, location, or level of severity.

To effectively overcome candida infection, you need to be aware of the real cause of yeast infection and be able to identify its symptoms. You need to know how to self-test and diagnose your candida condition, learn about the dietary principals needed to maintain a candida free environment and about the complimentary treatments that will help you battle against the negative effects and complications of your yeast infection.

By educating yourself about the steps you need to take in order to deal with your candida infection condition and help your body heal itself and control the fungal overgrowth from the inside out you can and will eliminate the pain, annoyance, humiliation and frustration associated with this condition and feel more in control. Additionally, as a side benefits you’ll feel more energized, healthier and vibrant. You will enjoy improved digestion, enhanced vision, and healthier hair, skin and nails.

Knowledge is power. Embrace it. Share it and apply it and you will be yeast infection free.

This article is based on the book, “Yeast Infection No More” by Linda Allen. Linda is an author, researcher, nutritionist and health consultant who dedicated her life to creating the ultimate holistic yeast infection solution guaranteed to permanently cure the root of candida and dramatically improve the overall quality of your life, naturally, without the use prescription medication and without any side effects. Learn more by visiting her website:
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But then, every so often, after a few years or maybe a decade or two, a real baddie of a flu strain shows up, nobody really knows exactly whence it comes, that sends health agencies — especially the WHO, world health organization that is, (although maybe Dr. Who of the British series might have better solutions) — scrambling and taking control, much like much like Defcon 1, 2 etc of the cold war era. Fear and panic begins to spread about an imminent ‘attack’ of h1n1 (a.k.a swine flu), bird flu or some other feared strain. Medical clinics are on the alert and wait for Big Pharma to come up with a new vaccine that will save us all. Only Big Pharma are happy about this, since they stand to make very big bucks from the production and sale of the vaccines.

Now despite the fact that I tend to be squeamish about getting any kind of needle, I still prefer to take alternative preventive measures as a defense against the flu, rather than take the risk of getting a vaccine with possible side effects that I would rather not even think about, so dangerous are they!

Some of these preventive measures are just common sense, but others are not so common, so I will include a couple of them here.
1. Dress Warm

Dressing warm is obvious and makes sense, especially in colder climates. Shivering and tension from cold decreases circulation in your body and reduces your chances of keeping away cold and flu viruses. So dress for the weather — gloves, scarf, a warm coat or jacket, one that is wind proof, and keep your legs and feet warm, even if that means wearing extra socks and long johns!

2. Avoid Stress

Everyone knows, or should know, that stress causes a host of problems, including heart disease and ulcers — there are plenty of statistics that prove it. Stress in any form should be avoided at all times but especially when there is a higher risk of catching colds and flu viruses, such as during cold, winter months. Forms of stress include emotional, financial, physical and mental. Physical stress includes excessive drinking, smoking and exhaustive exercise. A form of physical stress that is not given enough attention is the stress of pollution — air pollution, chemicals in foods and cosmetics. If you must venture into highly polluted environments, wear a mask.

3. Prevent Contact

Making direct contact with a virus is something you don’t want to do. Here are some suggestions:
a) Wash your hands frequently, especially after using the bathroom, coughing or sneezing, or touching surfaces that may have been contaminated by other people.
b) After using a public bathroom, wash your hands and use a paper towel on door handles instead of your bare hands. The person or persons before you may have contaminated the door handles.
c) Do not touch surfaces in public areas with your bare hands, such as handle bars in public transportation vehicles. Use gloves.
d) Wear a mask in high density areas, medical clinics, hospitals and other public places where there is a high risk of contacting viruses.
e) Remember, out of respect for others, to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue or, if you do not have one, your sleeve. Wash your hands and dispose of the tissue soon after.

In the home, disinfect air, clothes and bedding using a natural, essential oil and vodka based spray. Here is one formula: to a 4 oz spray bottle, fill half and half with distilled water and vodka, and add a natural fragrance and deodorant, eg 10 drops each of sandalwood and lavender essential oils. Shake the bottle well before using.

4. Take Vitamin D

Vitamin D has remarkable antibiotic properties, helping the immune system keep lungs free of infection. In past times, getting plenty of vitamin D was not an issue. It was made by our bodies upon exposure to the sun, specifically the ultraviolet B radiation. In recent times, however, we get less and less direct sun. The reasons range from fear of skin cancer, using sunblock when we do go out, to being indoors most of the time in our homes or workplace. In winter months, we get even less sunlight due to shorter days. People living in northern regions get still less sun because of colder winters.

Try to get at least some direct sun exposure during the day. In the summer months that usually is not a problem — go out for a walk in the sun, do some jogging or other outdoor activity, all in moderation. In winter months, you can still go out on a sunny day, as long as you are dressed warm and you avoid exposing your face to fierce, cold winds.

If you do not go out much, you can get vitamin D from foods that are rich in natural vitamin D such as fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel), eggs and cheese. However, these can be fattening and you have to be careful about fish that may have high mercury contamination. When I was young, I was given cod liver oil (with a rye bread chaser) in winter months, an excellent source of vitamin D. In general though, there is not enough vitamin D in foods so you cannot rely on getting enough from your diet. Optimally, you should intake 2000 – 5000 units of vitamin D per day so consider taking vitamin D supplements.

5. Maintain a Good Diet

Maintain a balanced, healthy diet. This could mean anything from a vegetarian diet to a ‘meat’n potatoes’ diet. The important thing here is common sense and not deprive your body of vital energy by eating too little, especially during the colder months of the year.

As far as what constitutes a good diet, what to eat and what to avoid, there are as many opinions on this as there are foods available! So I’m only going to suggest one of each.

a) to consume — Garlic — an ancient remedy to ward off bugs and evil spirits — I know it can keep away people, it just might work to keep away viruses! If you don’t like caesar salad or roasted garlic on your pizza, you can always take odorless garlic pills.

b) to avoid — Sugar — eaten in moderation is not a problem, but excessive amounts of sugar in your diet has been shown to lower immunity.

6. Relax

Do not underestimate the value of relaxation. Most of us are so busy that many consider spending time just relaxing as a waste of time, yet it is one of the most important and effective things you can do to offset the stress that continuous busy-ness tends to create. And I’m not talking here about relaxing while watching TV or having a nap, but setting aside at least 30 minutes a day to consciously relax the whole body, especially the neck area. Stop doing, clear your mind of all thoughts, while sitting, lying down or going for a short walk around the block. Or, if you are so inclined, try meditating.

7. Take Food Supplements

If your diet consists mostly of foods that are lacking in nutritional value, with little or no vitamin and mineral content, I suggest taking supplements such as vitamin C, multi-vitamins, mineral drinks, herbal teas etc. There is no shortage of these in health food stores.

8. Avoid Physical Exhaustion

Being in a state of exhaustion invites being smitten with flu viruses. Avoid fatigue, get enough sleep and take care when exercising. If you do strenuous workouts at the gym, do a lot of work around your house or apartment, rake leaves, shovel snow etc. make sure you take frequent breaks and never push yourself to the limit. Never go out while you are physically exhausted!

And now for some uncommon preventive measures…

9. Take Colloidal Silver

Is colloidal silver the secret weapon against flu viruses? The Silver Bullet? Many contend that it is, and that silver has been used historically by the elite in societies going back to the Greeks and Romans to combat all sorts of conditions and to keep water safe and free of bacteria. Colloidal silver is a suspension of silver particles in water made using electronic generators, and was used for its anti-bacterial and antibiotic properties in main stream medicine right up until the advent of modern antibiotics in the 20th century.

I cannot personally attest to its value in combating viruses, but I guess there is no harm in adding it during pandemic times to your natural anti-flu arsenal.

10. Use the Zapper

Sounds like some anti-viral Star Trek weapon, but really is a simple electronic pulse generator that is promoted by author Hulda Clark in her book, ‘a cure for all diseases’. Her contention is that diseases are caused by parasites invading the body and that specific frequencies of electronic pulses sent through the body allow the body’s immune system to destroy such parasites, leading to the reversal or cure of diseases.

There are many people who swear by the zapper and all that is written in her book. Perhaps it can help boost the immune system, thereby making it easier to fend off viruses. But I have my reservations about its use as a cure or effective preventive measure against the common cold, let alone flu viruses.

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Take the first 8 measures above seriously and you will be less susceptible to cold and flu viruses.

James Davidovich, author of Active Healing and Body Restoration, a guide to natural self-healing using energy healing techniques

A gym membership should not be taken carelessly.  After all, once you sign on the dotted line, you have made a two or three year commitment.  The payment is made each month whether you darken the gym door or not.  Who wants to give away free money?

There are a variety of gyms, probably right in your city.  They range from small family-oriented centers to large megaplexes with all the equipment and amenities you could ever ask for.  But, the decision of what suits your needs is up to you.

Before hitting the gym, ask yourself a few questions:

* When do you have time to work out?
* Will your children accompany you to the gym?
* What can you afford to pay?
* How far will you travel from home to reach the gym?
* What exercises do you like to do?

Don’t be afraid to visit gyms before signing up.  They love for you to come in and let them pitch their amenities to you.  Be mindful of the questions you have and ask them.

* Check to see what the hours of the facility are.  Smaller gyms usually keep to a nine-to-five schedule.  If you have no time to work out in the morning, you are going to be out of luck.  Larger facilities with a bigger membership have hours to fit the needs of a variety of clients.  You may be able to work out as early as six in the morning or as late as eleven o’clock or midnight.

* Childcare is a big issue when it comes to finding time to visit a gym and get a daily workout.  Gyms with childcare options are more attractive.  Look at the times that the play area is open.  Be sure it co-ordinates with your needs.

* Gyms are always running promotional membership ads, especially when they are new to town.  What would cost you fifty or sixty dollars a month may be half that during the promo period.  Get in to the gym of your choice early for better deals.

* Some fitness chains have multiple centers in one city.  Check to see if you can freely move between facilities or if you must stay with the center where you signed up.  Just in case, join the one that is closest to your home or job.

* Gyms have a variety of set-ups.  Some are mostly weights and fitness machines.  Others offer aerobics classes, a basketball court, swimming pool or areas for personal training. 

What is the ideal gym for you?  Ask yourself  the above questions before you sign up so you can find the one that is the very best fit for you.

Both children and adults can be affected by ADHD, a chemical imbalance in the brain. There are many treatments that are currently in use for the condition. Another way to manage symptoms involves the diet. Researchers have not found a link between eating sugary snacks and developing ADHD. While this is true, changing what you eat can help to lessen the symptoms your child experiences on a daily basis.

What has been recommended for ADHD sufferers is to try and eat a proper diet. Proper nutrition is nothing new. It involves eating the right mix of proteins, carbohydrates and fats each day so that the body can function with optimal results.

As any mom knows, eating sugary foods will spike the blood sugar and have your child launching themselves off the couch like a rocket ship. After half an hour or so, they will crash and burn on the couch. Eating sugar doesn’t improve attention span. For a child with ADHD, eating sugar can make a bad situation worse. The important thing here is to keep the blood sugar steady throughout the day so that his or her moods will stay level.

Add protein to the diet. Protein is found in lean meats, fish, and dairy and plant sources like beans. Most people don’t have trouble getting their share of protein so you don’t need to eat very much to meet daily requirements. Protein builds muscle and also fuels several reactions in the body.

Eating cold water fish like salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids. These are healthy fats that your body needs to improve brain function and keep nerves well insulated. Other healthy fats (mono and polyunsaturated) can be found in oils like olive and canola.

Include carbohydrates in the form of fruits and vegetables. Eating foods like strawberries, blueberries, broccoli, tomatoes and others increase the antioxidant level in the body. Antioxidants not only prevent premature aging but also improve immune, eye, heart and brain function. Some citrus fruits interfere with prescribed medications so read labels carefully.

Don’t forget the whole grains. Eating whole grains provides fiber which keeps the digestive system working. Your child can avoid constipation and toxin build-up in their intestines by consuming complex carbs instead of eating those made with refined white flour. Also caffeine is a stimulant, and one that children with ADHD don’t need to consume. Too much caffeine can interrupt sleep patterns, leading to increased irritability – something ADHD sufferers don’t need.

Eating a well-balanced diet may help you improve the symptoms of ADHD. Many foods contain nutrients that are instrumental in brain function and can therefore help to manage the disorder.

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There are websites that offer information about the latest treatments, groups raising awareness of the disorder and other parent resources.

* www.chadd.org – Children and Adults with ADHD
* www.add.org – Attention Deficit Disorder Association (adult sufferers)
* www.boards.webmd.com – Supportive forums on WebMD
* www.adders.org – ADHD online support group
* www.adhdnews.com – online support group

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ADHD stands for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.  This condition is common among children of school age.  What happens is that the brain does not make enough of certain neurotransmitters that are important to the function of certain areas of the brain.  The areas affected are mostly those that deal with organizational functions.

Children with ADHD are often mislabeled as troublemakers by teachers and others.  This is because of the symptoms of the condition:

* Trouble concentrating; often bored in class
* Prone to outbursts; interrupting conversations; cutting in line in school
* Inability to keep still
* Impulsive behavior
* Disorganization; forgetting supplies needed for activities
* Difficulty finishing work

Any one of these symptoms alone can lead parents or teachers to believe a child is disruptive.  With ADHD, the disruptions are involuntary since they are a part of the condition.

A diagnosis of ADHD involves a medical examination and other assessments by a trained professional.  Medical doctors do the physical assessment and may rely on other professionals to evaluate the child’s behavior at home and at school.  There is a team approach when diagnosing the disorder.

Knowing that something is indeed wrong is only half the battle.  Now, you want to know how to help your child overcome the problem.  Unfortunately, there is no known cure for ADHD.  Treatments are geared towards managing the symptoms to give your child a semblance of normality in their lives.

An important part of the treatment process involves finding help.  The disorder is often misunderstood by both parents and educators.  To give your child every advantage, understanding the ins and outs of the disorder including treatment options may offer you peace of mind.

Support groups are available for parents and sufferers of ADHD.  With children, parents often need the support to help them.   Parents can expect to find others going through a similar range of emotions and dealing with similar daily dilemmas.  What you won’t find is condemnation or intimidation.

Many child sufferers (about fifty percent) become adult sufferers.  Support groups are available for them also.  Sharing with others suffering from the same condition brings acceptance and confidence.

Support exists in several forms.  Check with your doctor and therapist about local support groups for parents of and/or children with ADHD.  Parents can participate in online forum communities dedicated to ADHD.  There are websites that offer information about the latest treatments, groups raising awareness of the disorder and other parent resources.

* www.chadd.org – Children and Adults with ADHD
* www.add.org – Attention Deficit Disorder Association (adult sufferers)
* www.boards.webmd.com – Supportive forums on WebMD
* www.adders.org – ADHD online support group
* www.adhdnews.com – online support group

Don’t feel alone.  Help is as close as your computer.
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If you had any doubts about abstaining from flu shots, the above statement should be reason enough. However, if you still are not convinced…

Flu vaccines…

1. may have serious side effects that you should be aware of, some more dangerous than the virus itself
2. may have been hastily created and not tested sufficiently to ensure their effectiveness and safety
3. are made for your body to develop immunity to very specific virus strains, being useless against similar or mutated forms
4. weaken your body’s ability to develop immunity against new viruses — they compromise your immune system
5. are traumatic invasions of your body — each time weakening all body systems including the brain, thereby accelerating aging
6. contain poisons and other toxic additives such as mercury, aluminum and Polysorbate 80 (a common preservative) — do we need more pollutants on our planet?
7. may be contaminated, containing strains of other viruses that your body cannot protect itself against — by-products of the production process
8. contain antibiotics to eliminate stray bacteria — antibiotics further compromise your immune system
9. are composed of genetically engineered viruses, not derived from natural sources — there is not a clue as to their long-term effects
10. have a negative consequence that does not stop with your getting the shot — lingering poisons are passed on to children and grandchildren
11. The more you permit yourself to accept vaccinations, the more your dependency on them grows, losing your motivation to research possible alternatives that help improve your immune system rather than compromising it
12. And yes, there are safer, alternative ways to protect yourself against flu viruses

The above are not in any particular order. I probably could find more reasons, but I think a dozen is plenty.
Here is another statement made by a “health official” (read “mouthpiece”) — it seems the form of swine flu this time around is not as threatening as previously thought, with symptoms less severe — therefore, there is no need to worry about taking the shot since the current vaccine that is now available will be effective against h1n1.

It seems that their fear-mongering went a little too far so their sales tactic now is to reassure you of the effectiveness and safety of their current batch of vaccine — what else to do with a large batch of vaccine worth a whole lot of money, if too many people refuse to take it!

Do not give in to fear-mongering and panic, when it comes to swine flu, bird flu, or any other kind of very negative scare tactics used by biased organizations — learn the truth.

As an aside, here is my story of getting mandatory vaccines: After starting my first year of high school back in 1962, I was forced, along with other students, to have vaccine shots — I did not even know what they were for, we just had to have them, and no one questioned it, being the trusting folk we were (our parents, that is).

Well, soon after receiving the shots, within minutes, I became dizzy and almost collapsed on the staircase of the school. Luckily, others saw me and called for help. The nurse came and had me sit on the steps with my head down for at least 20 minutes until the dizziness went away. It was close — it could have been a lot worse — obviously, my body did not care for what was being injected into it!

In conclusion, it is my opinion that unless you feel you are in a high risk situation (of getting the flu of course), I would stay away from flu shots altogether.

James Davidovich, author of Active Healing and Body Restoration, a guide to natural self-healing using energy healing techniques