Conditions A-Z

Acupuncture Clinic

Find an Acupuncturist

Herbal Remedies

Diet & Nutrition

Chi Gong &Tai Chi

Chinese Medicine Basics

Patient Testimonials

Animal Acupuncture

Store

Syndromes A-Z

AcuPoint Locator

Herbology

Practice Building

CEUs/Events

Employment

Study Acupuncture

Acupuncture Schools

Research

Reference Library

Laws & Regulations

Practitioner Store

Points Newsletter

Catalog Requests

Contact Us

About Acupuncture.Com

Privacy Policy

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Acupuncture.Com accepts article contributions. Email submissions to contact@acupuncture.com

FIND AN ACUPUNCTURIST

Subscribe

Points -  Ask the Doctor

Q: I have been having a problem with candida. I take a very potent probiotic and I'm taking Noni and Goji juice. Should I be doing anything else to ensure success?

A: Candida is a difficult pathology to treat. It often affects the whole body and requires long and patient treatment. The probiotic is a good approach, but I think you also need to do some cleansing. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treats candida, considered a “dampness” pathology, and has several treatment approaches that may work. I suggest you contact a licensed practitioner to receive a proper diagnosis.

One thing you should be aware of is constant re-infection by contaminated clothes, especially undergarments. Use bleach or high temperature ironing to disinfect the clothes. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables; avoid sugars and yeast products. Eliminate dairy products except for natural cultured yogurt. Several Chinese herbs have shown clinical and laboratory effectiveness against candidiasis, including Gentiana, Gardenia, and Scutellariae.

About our Doctors

This month's Ask the Doctor question was answered by:

Dr. Maoshing Ni, L.Ac., D.O.M., Ph.D. from his website:

January 2008
Volume 6, Number 1

New Year's Weight Loss: 6 Tips

Chinese Medicine and Cancer Care

Herbs "More Helpful" than Drugs for Period Pain

Recent Research

Ask The Doctor

Perpetual Shield Immune Booster

Strengthen the Body with Immune-Enhancing Chinese Herbs

B-Slim

Lose Weight Naturally with Chinese Herbs

The Tao of Nutrition
By Maoshing Ni

The Path to Good Nutrition and Health

Internal Cleanse Capsules

Promotes Gentle Detoxification

Dao-In Yoga

Get in Shape with Chinese Yoga