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Candida and Infertility
Definition: an overgrowth of a yeast that occurs naturally in the intestines, on the skin, and in the vagina that normally helps keep balance and health.
Symptoms: cravings for sweets, bloating, flatulence, vaginitis, cystitis, vaginal thrush, changes in bowel habits, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, fatigue, malabsorption, alcohol intolerance.
Causes: diet high in sugars, antibiotic use, 'the pill', long term steroid use, gastrointestinal surgery, disease or illness, stress, excess of estrogen, poor adrenal function, sexual contact with someone who has candida, and excess consumption of yeast alcohol (wine, beer).
Diagnosis: No easy way to properly diagnose.
Treatment: antifungal supositories, acidophillus, wear loose fitting cotton underwear, do not use bubble bath or heavily scented soaps, avoid causes.
Dietary Recomendations: Candida albicans is a naturally occurring fungus that is the cause of vaginal yeast infections. It contributes to infertility by causing hormonal imbalance and endometriosis, and by housing antibodies that affect the ovaries. Garlic is particularly effective against Candida. Candida sufferers should also consume plain yogurt, soy, whole grains, walnuts, and wheat germ, cruciferous vegetables, and seeds and alfalfa. Avoiding yeast, sweets and processed foods may help.
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Infertility - Men's Health
 Spence Pentland, R.TCMP., DTCM Spence Pentland is a registered Acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC He practices at Acubalance Wellness Centre Ltd. on West 8th Ave. in Vancouver BC Canada. He is committed to Andrology, treating almost exclusively Men's and Women's infertility. |
Infertility - Gynecology
 Lorne Brown, Dr. TCM Lorne Brown is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC He practices at Acubalance Wellness Centre Ltd. on West 8th Ave. in Vancouver BC Canada. Treating Exclusively Women's infertility & gynecology. |
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