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10/17/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Caprylic acid, a nutrient found in coconut oil, kills persistent Candida biofilms

Caprylic acid, a natural compound found in abundance in coconut oil, has been observed to penetrate and eradicate persistent Candida biofilms. A recent peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers of Microbiology concluded that a combination of caprylic acid and pectic acid (a water-soluble fiber found in most fruits and vegetables) completely eliminated pathogenic biofilms within an […]

09/29/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Several different essential oils scientifically confirmed to combat fungal infections

Normally, the polymorphic fungi Candida albicans is not harmful to the body unless certain conditions cause it to become virulent. Researchers from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Arizona State University, and Enerpathic Technologies discovered that different botanical tinctures and essential oils prevent C. albicans from progressing into its more virulent forms. Essential oils and botanical tinctures are […]

09/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

How to treat fungal and yeast infections naturally

Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida, a type of yeast, especially Candida albicans. This yeast typically grows in the gastrointestinal tract. Although it generally causes no harm to healthy people, it is actually health-threatening in people with weak immune systems. According to studies, a lack of beneficial bacteria in the […]

07/29/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Scientists discover that common purslane and henna show great potential in preventing yeast infections

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 46,000 people in the U.S. contract invasive candidiasis every year, about 20 percent of whom die from the disease. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examined several herbs for antimicrobial properties that could make them effective against Candida-related infections. […]

07/12/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Oil of oregano kills pathogens safely and effectively

Oregano has an uncanny ability to salvage even the dullest-tasting pasta sauces, but did you know that it can also save your life? Studies have shown that oil of oregano has the power to kill pathogens effectively and safely. Researchers from the Georgetown University Medical Center set out to determine what effects the oil would […]

07/04/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Which herbal medicines demonstrate the best anti-Candida activity?

Scientists highlight extracts from Portulaca oleracea and Lawsonia inermis to have anti-Candida properties. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked into seven plant extracts to find which ones were most potent against Candida albicans while remaining safe for human use. Candida albicans is one of the leading causes of disease […]

06/13/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

The antimicrobial properties of essential oils found to be effective against drug-resistant Candida

As antifungal drug resistance grows increasingly common, a number of scientists have turned to plant-derived essential oils for a solution. To that end, researchers from the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology (VIB) have developed a new screening method to identify the antimicrobial qualities of these volatile substances. They dubbed their method the vapor-phase-mediated susceptibility (VMS) assay, which […]

12/05/2017 / By Janine Acero

The mouth is a first responder for the immune system: New study provides clues for how the body defends against oral invaders

New research has identified how the mouth acts as a trigger for the immune system’s defenses to kick in once the fungus Candida albicans – which causes oral thrush – has invaded the body. The international team, led by the researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, studied how microbes inside the mouth called commensals, which are […]

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