Controlling Yeast

I know this sounds nasty but its not what you think. Lets first take a look at what yeast is. Yeast is classified in the fungi kingdom and is essential in the fermentation process for products we know such as alcohol and bread. Sometimes though, it can be a pest. This happens when it grows uncontrollably in our bodies. Antibiotics create a fertile environment for yeast to multiply. When all the good (and bad) flora are destroyed in the gut after an antibiotic treatment yeast will form and cause all sorts of trouble for the body in the form of skin conditions to behavior changes.

In my kids, I have seen eczema flourish right after a dose of antibiotics and have come to learn that its all due to yeast. Yeast feeds off of sugar so the consumption of carbohydrates and refined sugar will add to the cycle of yeast and the problem will persist and/or get worse. In adults a yeast infection with itchiness and swelling may occur. Digestive problems can emerge as well. Bloating is the most common symptom because the yeast makes it harder for your digestive system to break down foods.

Its important to nip this problem in the bud as soon as you can. There is nothing worse then an untreated yeast problem.

The following remedies (preventative steps) are what we use:

1) Probiotics (5million CFU or more) on a daily basis to replenish good bacteria

2) Grapefruit seed extract - kills yeast in the gut and also curbs appetite (nice side benefit)

3) DiGize essential oil placed on stomach (3 drops) will also kill yeast

These precautions have helped out tremendously in our household since the use of antibiotics has become a little more prevalent since my boys have begun preschool. In some of my previous posts I gloated how my kids had never taken an antibiotic in their lives and for the most part we have kept it to a minimum thanks to our use of essential oils. But there is little one can do to prevent kids germs and infections once they are placed in a preschool atmosphere. Therefore we needed to protect their fragile guts from the harsh effects of antibiotics, which were inevitable.

Yeast is a terrible side effect but no one has to suffer from it if they know about these remedies. Please email me for more info or to learn more about essential oils and their healing benefits!