Vaginitis

Probiotics fight fungus; inhibit bacteria growth; enhance immune system; alleviate symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Take probiotics daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Caprylic acid is an antifungal; fights fungus; inhibits candida overgrowth; reduces yeast in the body. Take 1-2 g of caprylic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Divine nightshade is an antifungal; fights fungus. Use divine nightshade containing vaginal suppositories daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Echinacea is an antibacterial; enhances immune system; fights infection; alleviates symptoms. Take echinacea daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Garlic is an antifungal; fights fungus; enhances immune system. Take garlic, containing 5-15 mg of alliin or 2.5-5.0 mg of allicin potential or 2-6 g of aged garlic daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Pau d'arco bark is an antibacterial; it is an antifungal; fights fungus. Take 1.0-1.5 g of pau d'arco bark daily, in capsule or tablet form, in divided doses, for many months. Tea form is not suggested.

Soy protein improves hormonal balance; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Used for atrophic vaginitis. Take 20-30 g of soy protein daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Vitamin E alleviates symptoms. Take 400-800 IU of vitamin E daily, in divided doses, during infection.

Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acid; inhibits candida overgrowth; alleviates symptoms. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

Glutamine enhances immune system; fights infection; alleviates symptoms. Take 1.5-5.0 g of glutamine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.