The Natural Health Matters Blog by Dr. Julissa

Yes, it’s true. Over 43% of women in the US have some type of sexual dysfunction according a report in The Journal of the American Medical Association. In this article I’m specifically talking about Poor or No Orgasm, Low Libido (Low Sexual Desire), Frigidity. The problem of low sexual desire is not something we are just seeing happen in today’s day and age. Women (and Men) at all times in history have felt the need for help in the sexual area. This part of our lives is at the most basic, elemental center of our being.

Poor or No Orgasm in a woman can be due to various things. Yet, research indicates the top 3 reasons for poor or no orgasm in women are:

1. a weakened circulatory system
2. emotional disconnect with her sexual partner (since a woman’s sexual response is very much physical and emotional stimuli)
3. poor self-body image.

When it comes to circulation, for a woman to be more sensitive improved blood supply to vaginal walls and the clitoris is necessary. If there is healthy circulation to the groin area, you can be sure to also be more sensitive on the famous G-Spot. The Grafenberg spot (G-spot) is an area of heightened pleasure for any woman when it is stimulated properly. According to The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2012, the G-spot has a distinguishable anatomic structure. Yes, Ladies (and Gentlemen), it does! It appears as a well-delineated sac with walls that resembled fibroconnective tissues and resembled erectile tissues. Erectile tissues! Think of it! If the G-spot can actually become ‘erect’ then it makes perfect sense as to why blood flow is crucial to achieving an orgasm/multiple orgasms! (See image above and for the exact location in detail, click the link to the article in the journal above.)

Regarding poor self-body image, you must remember Ladies, that you must learn to love yourself first and foremost. Think of your body positively, know and understand what pleases you sexually, and share with your partner all your ideas, no matter what they may be, with your partner. Walk around your home in the nude as often as you can. Look at yourself in the mirror. If you do not put yourself on a pedestal and love and treat yourself as the Queen that you are, who can know how they should treat you?

Libido-lowering elements such as: the over-use of drugs (antibiotics and many prescription drugs have side effects of impairing sex drive), a stressed, high-pressured, rushed lifestyle, hormone-injected foods, foods with hormone-disrupting chemicals, and high fat nutrient-poor diets laced with sugar and refined flours, all lead to a lack of time for love-making, low energy and low libido.

Frigidity is painful intercourse usually due to vaginal dryness, and/or fear rooted in sexual trauma (possibly rape, molestation, or any other sexual episode in the woman’s life that brings her discomfort when trying to be intimate). If vaginal dryness is the concern I recommend improving lubrication internally and improving skin tone. Fear to have sex because of some physical or emotional trauma may also bring on depression. If a woman is taking anti-depressants or other medications, her libido is almost guaranteed to suffer. If she feels she cannot be pleased or please her partner, it may bring about despair and an even more depressed state, and it becomes a vicious cycle. Depression-related libido problems are resolved when we increase serotonin and also naturally improve libido with herbal aphrodisiacs (sexual enhancing herbs).

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) teaches us that all the above symptoms in women are due to weakness, weak energy, fear/fright, damp-heat within the body, and the main organs of focus are the Kidneys. The kidneys are in charge of reproduction, growth (because they also dominate the structural system such as bones, joints, etc.) and maintenance of the metabolic balance of water. Located in the lumbar region of the body, it is said the loins (hips, groin, lower abdomen, reproductive organs) are the residence of the kidneys, so, when the kidneys are ill/diseased, symptoms may occur across the loins. Fear is the emotion related to the Kidneys. And you’ve learned enough with my past information that emotions affect us physically. In other words, if there is Low Libido, Frigidity, and Poor Orgasm, focus on the Kidneys! TCM further teaches us that when the Kidneys are not nourished properly, a woman may be suffering infertility also. All should be treated by toning, strengthening, and reinforcing the kidneys’ energy. In this way we also eliminate deep rooted Fear.

In my office I’ve seen time and again the concerned look in many female patients’ faces, and worry in their eyes because they just don’t ‘feel’ right.

The recommendations I’ve made below are revitalizers for sexual energy as well as effective natural treatments for the unfortunate and common sexual problems I’ve stated in this article. Herbs have a centuries-old reputation for effectiveness in working with the body toward sexual health and enhancement.

Use the following combination of therapies for increased circulation, heightened sexual desire, and hormonal balance:

• CHINESE NEGATIVE PACK
• X-ACTION FOR WOMEN
• THAI-GO
• SILVER SHIELD GEL (use as a sexual lubricant)

If you are concerned about VAGINAL DRYNESS/VAGINAL ATROPHY see my other female health article here.

* Another tip, Ladies! (And Gentlemen…) Remember I’ve also shared times before in my posts that studies show an active sex life can make you look up to 7 to 12 years younger, count them, 7 to 12 years younger!
“It’s good for you to have good sex,” says David Weeks, a clinical neuropsychologist at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, whose study on the effects of sex on aging appears in his book, Secrets of the Superyoung. With that said, All women must get healthy sexually!
(And I am known for being Blunt, Direct and Raw. Why? Because your health and life are too important to beat around the bush.)

Be Well, Happy, Young, Gorgeous, Healthy and Vibrant, Ladies!

~ Dr. Julissa

BREAST CANCER, MEN, WOMEN, & WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW

Breast Cancer. These two words make women AND men shudder in today’s day and age. It’s gotten to the point that most people know someone with breast cancer and/or know someone who knows someone with breast cancer. Cancer isn’t all the same isn’t just one disease, but a number of diseases. There are four types of cancerous growths known as the following:

1. sarcomas – affecting bones, muscles, and connective tissue
2. leukemias – blood cancers
3. carcinomas- affecting mucous membranes, skin, glands, and organs
4. lymphomas – affecting the lymph system

Understanding these, know that there can definitely be more than one cancer in a location.

And what do these 4 cancers have in common? Cells that become abnormal became de-sensitized to normal growth ‘guidelines’, then the damaged cells grow uncontrollably and may spread or move (metastasize) to other parts/areas of the body.

I will share now the latest statistics with you. First, the good news! And I mean VERY good news indeed! The latest 2012 Surveillance Research by the American Cancer Society states there has been 34% decline in deaths due to breast cancer! Outstanding! We are making progress!

Yet, more awareness is needed… The 2012 statistics also say there will be 226,870 NEW CASES of diagnosed invasive Breast Cancer in women in the US by the end of 2012.

Know which women have one of the highest risks?… Overweight women are at higher risk. Why? If you’re more than 25% above your ideal weight, your risk rises because since there is a high level of fat cells in an overweight woman, it is important to note that fat cells are the storage depots for environmental estrogen (causing the estrogen dominance issue I so often talk about), pesticides, organ-chlorine residues and other chemical toxins.

If you are about 30 years of age, Ladies, and are overweight, this increases the long-term risk of breast cancer, too. Other risk factors in women include:

• those who had their period before age 12
• those who did not go through menopause until after 55
• those who did not have a child before 30
• those who did not carry pregnancy full term
• those who smoke

Women whose diet are rich in dairy foods and meats have higher risk. Most animal meats are injected with hormones today, and we already know what these hormones are capable of doing to our bodies.

Another fact? Women who eat whole natural soy beans, (and I don’t mean the soy-derived foods like soy meats, or what some call ‘fake food’, etc.) I mean those who eat the true whole natural soy beans (organic is best, of course), have lower levels of circulating estrogen! Yes, my friends!

The 2012 statistics for breast cancer in men state there will be 2,190 new cases of invasive breast cancer among men. About 410 men will die of breast cancer. Although breast cancer is known to be 100 times less common among men than among women. The lifetime risk of getting breast cancer for men is 1 in 1,000.

Vegetarians are less at risk of breast cancer because they do not consume injected hormonal meats!… I think I should say this again… Vegetarians are less at risk of breast cancer because they do not consume injected hormonal meats! Next, birth control use, estrogen pesticides, and long term synthetic estrogen are also risk factors for breast cancer.

Let’s fight Breast Cancer by having a FOCUS ON OPTIMUM HEALTH! Want to know one of the BEST keys to fighting breast cancer?

REGULAR EXERCISE!!!

It absolutely alters your body chemistry! So instead of large numbers of fat deposits which store excess estrogen, regular exercise will increase fat metabolism, which helps ‘out’ excess estrogen from the body.

Now, Ladies and Gentlemen, let us discuss Mammograms… Most people believe having mammograms is breast cancer prevention. And this is far from true. Early detection is absolutely important, yes, yet we MUST understand that a healthy lifestyle should be the primary goal. Mammograms damage breast tissue and these damaged tissues can become abnormal and cancerous! There is a reason why studies from the 1970′s and 80′s show that mammograms should not be done without suspected cause. The scientific community itself is debating whether death rates from breast cancer are reduced at all by mammograms in women under 50! Younger women’s breasts are dense, so mammograms only detect dangerous lesions in young women about 50% of the time.

And did you know that mammograms can not help with distinguishing between slow growing tumors and aggressive ones? Want another shocker? One study by the National Cancer Institute showed that radiologist reports of mammograms were false positives 16% of the time!

It has been documented that women over 50 who have routine annual mammograms may receive UP TO 3 FALSE POSITIVES in their lifetimes! Can you just imagine the emotional imbalance and trauma this causes? Did you also know that even more research also shows mammograms miss cancer 15% of the time! This is so detrimental that by the time the tumor is found because it has reached a ‘detectable size’, it has probably been growing for 7-10 years or more… This then means it could have also spread.

What is the next option? DITI (Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging). Also known as Thermography. .

Thermography does not expose you to radiation or damage breast tissue. It takes measurement of skin surface temperature to determine cancer risk, looks at heat patterns, and to detect tumor growth it looks for specific changes in the blood. Thermography can detect changes years before it shows up on a mammogram.

Thermograms are very precise in that they involve a scan of not only the breast, but the under arms (where lymph nodes are located), the upper chest (known to be where the majority of cancers begin), and the entire chest. It can also show how other body organs are doing, determine if there are imbalances and what might be causing them. Taking things a step further, experts say it can also show if an organ or system is prone/susceptible to tumors before there are even signs on a CT scan or X-ray.

The FDA stated in 1982, that Thermography is a highly advanced health scanning technique that offers the benefits of breast cancer screening without the drawbacks of mammogram radiation. Close to 19,000 articles worldwide have been written about its success.

So why, oh why don’t most people choose Thermography instead of mammograms? Most people don’t know they have this option. Many times it is not offered. And it pains me to say, that in the close to 18 years I have in practice, I have noticed it is hardly offered at all to minority women…

Refuse to put your breasts in that extremely painful caveman-like device of a mammogram, Ladies! The high rate of false positives and false negatives, their link to fibroids, X-ray-harmed breast tissue, and damaged, bruised breast tissue, has women considering Thermography which offers a non-invasive technique to keep them better informed of their breast health. Ask for a Thermography. Be adamant about it. You will be glad you did!

Now let’s get down to the nitty gritty, as they say… Do you know what signs should alert you to possible breast cancer, whether you are a man or woman? Here they are:

• Nipple discharge
• Scaly skin patches around the nipple
• Nipple retraction, inward nipple
• Breast lumps, especially firm lumps with poorly defined edges that don’t move when touched or don’t change during your cycle, often along with breast skin irritation or dimpling and change in breast texture or color (these are truly serious signs)
• enlargement of lymph nodes in the armpit
• Chronic swollen sores around the mouth, gums or jaws
• severe unexplained morning nausea
• hypothyroidism due to low iodine can be early warning signs to watch for

TIME TO MAKE CHANGES. REDUCE BREAST CANCER RISK. IF YOU’VE ALREADY BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER, IT IS TIME TO FINALLY FEED THE BODY WHAT IT NEEDS TO FIGHT ABNORMAL CELLS AND SHRINK TUMORS.

REGAIN YOUR HEALTH!

Diet, Diet, Diet… I have heard time and again, “You mean I have to stop eating steaks, chicken, turkey, and pork chops, Dr. Julissa? Really?” My answer: ABSOLUTELY. Or we cannot prevent or help the body heal itself. How could this be, you ask? Reducing animal fats in your diet alone cuts your breast cancer risk by 33%! Let’s have a better look into this…

Beef is very difficult to digest and will putrefy for days in the intestines keeping toxins in the body. Chicken and turkey, except organic, are riddled with injected hormones. And again, even organic chicken and turkey must be reduced to reduce risk simply because they are animal fats.

And why stop eating pork to prevent risk of breast cancer or to help the heal from breast cancer?! Get ready for me to lay it on you! And no, I am not referring to the religious reasons why some choose not to eat pork. Although they have chosen well! First, natural medicine teaches ‘there is no such thing as cancer without a presence of parasites…’. And PORK is THE ONLY MEAT THAT RETAINS PARASITES. This means, there is NO degree of heat a person has available to cook pork meat that will kill the parasites that infest this meat. Also avoid blackened, barbecued meat. These have carcinogenic hydrocarbons.

Fresh fish is alright to continue eating, ONLY OCCASIONALLY, as long as it is preferably wild-caught, organic is also preferred, and well cooked! In other words, no raw fish, sushi or sashimi. Parasite infestation must be kept to a minimum. Fried foods, sugary foods, junk foods, snack foods, alcoholic drinks high in sugar, and dairy foods; all these foods high in fats and trans fats should be avoided to reduce the risk of breast cancer.

What to eat to prevent breast cancer and increase healing?

-Increase your intake of organic foods in general! Such as organic fruits, organic vegetables, whole grains and natural soy beans. Pesticides, GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) and other toxic substances sprayed onto non-organic foods should be avoided as much as possible.
-Tomatoes and watermelons improve breast health
-Broccoli should be eaten daily. It contains estrogen-absorbing properties; again organic broccoli is best. Dark green vegetables as a whole should be increased in the diet.
-And an important fact I must bring to your attention is the following: There is no breast health challenge without a presence of constipation’. Of course from poor diet, but also in many cases, the constipation is due to a dry colon. DRINK MORE WATER TO REDUCE BREAST CANCER RISK BY 79%! Purchase purified water or consider a RO (Reverse Osmosis) water filtration system.

Lastly, and extremely important to remember is that, HERBS ARE FOOD AND HELP THE BODY TO HEAL ITSELF. And diet improvement is necessary and primary because up to 50-70% of cancer risk is determined by your diet. Natural therapies consisting of herbs are forgotten when most people think of their diet. And poor nutrition will change body chemistry. the immune system cannot defend the body properly when biochemistry is altered. And it cannot tell its own cells from invading toxic cells, and in confusion may attack everything or nothing. A proper diet consisting of the Right foods I mentioned and the food our earth provides and that was placed to help us treat our ailments, is definitely the place to start.

Most people with breast cancer feel radiation and chemotherapy are the only options available. Yet, why use conventional therapies that ‘try’ to kill abnormal cells but also kill good healthy cells in the process? Alternative healing options have proven worldwide to help countless people overcome this life-rattling disease every day!

The following healing protocol has been recommended to my patients and clients with breast cancer, breast cysts, breast fibroids, and fibrocystic/dense breasts, with immense success! It is used to detoxify carcinogens, discourage tumor growth, reduce tumors with natural anti-neoplastons (components of a biochemical defense system that controls cancer without destroying normal, healthy cells), inhibit cancer, increase natural killer cell activity, deter cancer, inhibit cancer cell reproduction, balance hormones, and fight cancer:

BREAST ASSURED

PAW PAW CELL REG

CHINESE NEGATIVE PACK – take 1 capsule of each formula

E-TEA

NATURE’S HARVEST

Your health is precious. ‘You should not have to be convinced to Be Well, Decide To Be Well.’ TM

~Dr. Julissa

Also, listen to my latest LIVE interview from this past Thursday on the nationally syndicated radio show, THE MICHAEL BAISDEN SHOW! Proud to be part of The Baisden Live Family and the official Naturopathic Doctor of the MB Show for 8 years and running! Keep spreading the message, MB!

Kidney Health: Do You Have These Symptoms?

Everyone knows Kidney health is not to be ignored. And everyone says that kidney challenges are painful and serious. Even kidney stones are known to be so painful it has been described by those suffering from them that the pain feels worse than giving birth and worse than a heart attack!

Kidney challenges also stem from harboring specific negative emotions. The two main emotions that affect the Kidneys are:

• Fear (TCM- Traditional Chinese Medicine)

• Unresolved Forgiveness (Holistic Medicine)

Understand please, Family and Friends, that holding on to, harboring these emotions of Fear and Unresolved Forgiveness is to surely weaken the kidneys and eventually one will begin to experience physical signs of kidney problems.  If you know you are holding on to these very emotions, the good news is, strengthening and balancing the kidneys helps you in turn feel strong enough to let go of these emotions.

Physical signs of Kidney problems:

• lines under the eyes
• purple, deep, dark circles under the eyes
• puffy eyes
• fluid retention
• constant lower back pain
• frequent, painful urination,
• weak bones (TCM)
• fatigue specifically between 3p-7p
• fevers, chills, trembling
• high blood pressure
• a dull constant ache in the lower back may indicate kidney stones
• ear problems, hearing loss, chronic ear infections (in adults and children)

Another sign that the kidneys are in a weakened state is, yes Ladies and Gentlemen, premature aging!  In another article I’ve written on this blog, ‘Longevity, Youth & Health’, I wrote the following in reference to kidney health:

{Immune deficiency, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is associated with the condition of the Kidneys. The kidneys are known as “the clock of the body”. History points to many Chinese scholars and physicians who achieved longevity by eating kidney traditional Chinese herbs and tonics. In My Teaching to Posterity, a literary classic by a Chinese scholar named Yan Zhi-Tui in the 6th century, he said, “I have been in the habit of eating kidney tonics throughout my life, which is why I could still read fine print when 70 years old with no gray hair on my head.”.  Even two Chinese emperors were famous for their longevity due to their firm beliefs in Traditional Chinese Medicine and to their regular practice of taking kidney tonics. ; Emperor Jia-Jing and Emperor Qian-Long.}

So if you’re dealing with too many wrinkles for your age, if your hair is graying too quickly, if your appearance is that of one in which you ‘look’ older than you truly are, then stop spending large sums of money on wrinkle creams and hair dyes. The kidneys should be your focus for a long, youthful, healthy life.  In these organs lies the true fountain of youth…

So what are people doing that causes kidney disease and/or kidney stones?

First, kidney function becomes impaired, especially in elderly people, who chronically use NSAIDs drugs, pain relievers such as Aleve, Motrin, and Advil. The high levels of creatinine in the body that these drugs cause are the reason for the impaired kidney function. This explains why an article in USA Today says that over 350,000 people in US are on kidney dialysis. Kidney dialysis is a treatment used to filter the impurities from the blood that the kidneys and bladder can no longer handle. And USA has THE HIGHEST dialysis death rate IN THE WORLD.

Kidney stones are something that humans have been dealing with since the beginning of mankind, according to scientific studies. Would you believe that in 1901, kidney and bladder stones were found in the pelvis of a 7,000 year old egyptian mummy 4800 B.C.)? Here are the stones scientists found:

With that said, know that kidney disease and kidney stones are absolutely diet-related. A diet consisting of high fat, fried foods, dairy products, red meat, carbonated drinks, sugar and/or drug overload, aspirin, overuse of prescription drugs, salt and chemical diuretics. All of these are a sure way of developing kidney disease. Diabetes is usually involved. Deficiencies in the body of B-vitamins, magnesium, and essential fatty acids, are also found in those with kidney diseases. High levels of aluminum, heavy metal poisoning from cadmium (from smoking cigarettes) and lead, are usually found on kidney disease tests. Allergies and low thyroid, hypothyroidism, also play a role in kidney disease. Adrenal stress and an overuse of antacids contributes to kidney stones.

And what exactly are kidney stones? These form when minerals that normally float freely in fluid eliminated by the kidneys combine into crystals. If the body has too little fluid and inorganic material overloads the body, kidney stones will form. When a stone blocks the urinary tract, it then results in debilitating and excruciating pain.

Preventing kidney stones depends on balancing and strengthening the kidneys with the right foods and herbs (herbs, of course, are also considered foods for the body).

Dehydration is a key factor in kidney stone formation.  So DRINK WATER! At least 6-8 8oz. glasses daily!  And drink it during the day!  Not right before bed.  And don’t sleep with water next to you… This energy, according to Chinese medicine, weighs on the body during sleep.

A diet that is mainly vegetarian, low in starch and protein is best to prevent kidney stones. Dark green vegetables and fruits like lemons, limes, and grapefruits are foods that alkalize the body and help prevent stone formation.

Eliminate the following: fried foods, salty and sugary foods, caffeine foods, and carbonated beverages which impede the kidney from filtering waste. Avoid dairy foods, starches, fats and heavy grains since these cause clogging and mucous. Studies also show that TUMS, the antacid, increases the risk for stone formation.

At first, the body may not show any symptoms of kidney stones except for a dull ache in the lower back.  Yet, when the stone or stones become large enough to block the urinary tract, as I said before, the pain radiates through the body and becomes excruciating, debilitating, with constant urgency to urinate and extremely painful urination.  Other signs that the body specifically needs a kidney stone cleanse are:

• a distended abdomen
• women who have anemia or heavy menstrual bleeding
• vitamin K deficiency

When an infection has set in, there is nausea, vomiting, fever and chills.

Use the following for kidney flushing support, to normalize kidney activity, reduce kidney inflammation, and to cleanse and detoxify the kidneys:

• CHINESE NEGATIVE PACK TCM

• URINARY SYSTEM PACK

To help the body break down, flush kidney stones, and prevent recurrence of stones, combine:

• CHINESE POSITIVE PACK TCM

• HYDRANGEA

Use the above programs individually for minimum 6 months to stimulate optimum kidney function.

The photo below is of Juanita Harris, a patient of mine for 4 months now.  She came to me looking for help when she was diagnosed 5 months ago with a risk of dialysis and impaired kidney function.  This month, September 7, 2012, 4 months after beginning her natural program with me, she arrived for her followup appointment with copies of tests and was told by her other doctor that her kidneys were functioning beautifully again and no longer needs to see him!  Truly a blessing! How I love my job!

And see my YouTube video down below as I discuss other tips regarding kidney health!

Be Well!

~Dr. Julissa

ACNE: It’s Not Just For Teenagers Anymore…

Acne is unsightly.  It’s annoying, uncomfortable, and sometimes, even painful.  Teenagers, four out of five, develop acne as they are developing and enter puberty.  Adults unfortunately are showing  more and more acne problems today.

Now, did you know that not all pimples are acne?  Infection differentiates pimples from acne.  Acne bumps are infected and inflamed and are usually on the face, chest and back.  They tend to look red and flaky.  And the acne that itches, are filled with liquid, and these tend to scar. This is known as cystic acne .

Causes of acne in teenagers are:

• hormonal imbalances  (associated with testosterone levels)
• glandular imbalances of the pituitary gland

Causes of acne in adults are:

• chronic stress (number one cause of men with acne)
• hormonal imbalances (number one cause of women with acne)
• for women, other causative factors include: pregnancy, some birth control pills, PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), and menstruation

Causes of acne in both teenagers and adults:

• eating excess fatty foods
• poor digestion
• nutrient and mineral deficiencies, especially a zinc deficiency
• constipation (many times from not drinking enough water also)
• a congested liver
• drug abuse (illegal)
• genetic tendencies
• lack of green vegetable in the diet (broccoli, spinach, etc.)
• essential fatty acid (EFA) deficiency

Strangely enough, media reports show that acne is not triggered by food choices.   But the Western diet rich in overly processed foods and sugar now show in newer studies that they are partly to blame for acne.  When the body is saturated with sugar, the sugar saturated skin is prone to acne.  An excess of sugar increases the production of testosterone that then clogs pores and causes breakouts.  Blood sugar in the body multiplies by 5 by the time it reaches our skin.

When oil is blocked from reaching the skin’s surface, a comedone, or whitehead, can develop.

Open comedones, or blackheads, are what whiteheads turn into when they rupture and irritate after spreading under the skin, or after they reach the skin’s surface.

Friends, acne is not, as you have read here in this article, an external problem only.  So what makes people think that creams, lotions and gels alone are going to resolve the problem?  What can you deduct from everything I’ve said so far in this article?  That acne is caused by a body out of balance.  Acne is an internal problem.   The only way to overcome it is to help the body heal itself by feeding it what it is missing so it can come to balance once again.

Anything that has to do with the skin, has to do with the blood, and the filter of the blood is the liver.   As I mentioned above, one of the causes of acne is a congested liver.  The liver is the filter of fat and the filter of hormones.  Again, two other causes of acne are poor digestion, eating an excess of fatty foods, and of course, hormonal imbalances.  So, do we understand so far that cleansing the blood and  liver are necessary in helping the body overcome acne and heal from the inside out?  Excellent!

The following is a natural therapy combination I recommend to help reduce inflammation, reduce and prevent acne breakouts, relieve infection, and heal tissue and scars:

HEPATIC SYSTEM PACK

GLANDULAR SYSTEM PACK

SILVER SHIELD Liquid

SILVER SHIELD GEL- apply morning and night

Foods that tend to trigger acne are:

• sodas, carbonated beverages
• fried foods
• sugary foods
• hard cheeses
• dairy high in fat
• white flour foods
• chocolate
• caffeine (coffee, teas, etc.)
• peanut butter
• eggplant
• tomatoes
• peppers
• tobacco
• foods with large amounts of additives

Reduce these foods:

• citrus
• eggs
• wheat germ
• shellfish
• iodine rich foods such as kelp (this only affects some people)
• salt
• cheese

Beautiful, healthy skin starts from within…  Balance the body and it can be yours!

~Dr. Julissa

VAGINAL DRYNESS & VAGINAL ATROPHY – You Are Not Alone

Think of it:  A healthy woman.  If she is still having her menstruation, she should feel vibrant, have a naturally high libido (sexual desire) and be hormonally balanced.  If she is in menopause,  this is the time in her life where she wants to be sexually spontaneous with her partner.   She no longer has fear of an unwanted pregnancy.  And then suddenly, intercourse itself becomes painful because of  vaginal dryness from low estrogen levels. This is known as Vaginal Atrophy.

Vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) is thinning and inflammation of the vaginal walls due to a decline in estrogen. Vaginal atrophy occurs most often after menopause, but it can also develop during breast-feeding or at any other time your body’s estrogen production declines.

Many women suffer in silence. An estimated 55% of women do not discuss their symptoms and feel embarrassed to talk about this very common problem, even, at times, with their very own doctor.

This condition of vaginal dryness/vaginal atrophy if left untreated can lead to:

• incontinence (poor bladder control and a constant urge to urinate)
• vaginal burning
• recurrent UTIs (urinary tract infections)
• inflammation of the vaginal walls and a shrinking of the muscles of the vaginal walls due to low estrogen levels (very low or almost no estradiol) that in turn cause low estriol levels (important for the vaginal lining to be able to lubricate naturally)
• glandular imbalances
• low DHEA levels
• bleeding, usually light, after intercourse
• Pain and irritation are associated with this syndrome as well
• tightening and/or shortening of the vaginal canal

Low sexual activity worsens the symptoms, and of course, the discomfort of intercourse makes women want to avoid intimacy altogether – and the problem continues to worsen.

If low estrogen levels are one of the main causes of this unfortunate female problem, how does a woman know if her estrogen levels are low?

Symptoms include:

• brain fog
• high cholesterol levels (high ‘bad’ cholesterol levels)
• vaginal pain
• low sexual desire
• insomnia
• poor or no vaginal lubrication
• emotional oversensitivity (weepiness)
• sugar imbalances
• hot flashes
• night sweats

Lubrication is another concern.  In menopause, the three muscosities that become the driest are mouth, skin, and vagina.  Mouth dryness and constant thirst, the feeling of needing to moisturize the skin of the body daily or more, and the search for the right lubricant to enjoy sexual intercourse are some of the issues a woman who is NOT balanced hormonally will suffer.  Unfortunately, chemical lubricants combined with vaginal atrophy may cause bleeding.

Lack of, or no sexual activity doesn’t help. Women must remember, ‘if you don’t use it you lose it’.  Vaginal muscles must be used and exercised for vaginal and reproductive system health.  Along with stimulating the vaginal walls, women should regularly do Kegel exercises, and if a woman has no sexual partner, she should consider manual stimuli or utilizing a sexual toy to maintain vaginal health.  Yes, I said it.  And I am direct and blunt when it comes to health.  This is self preservation, Ladies, and should be looked thought of as ‘taking care of yourself to prevent health challenges’.  Also, a decline in sexual activity can bring upon a slew of emotional problems when women find it hard to explain to their partner what they are going through.  The fear of being judged ‘not fit’ any longer to have sex with is something my own patients/clients have admitted to me in confidence.

So, we now know physically what to do.  Hormonally, though, what is a woman to do? Are there natural ways to correct vaginal dryness, vaginal atrophy and the prior symptoms? Yes.

Patients and clients have experienced excellent results with the following combination of natural therapies that work to strengthen the glandular system, balance hormones, improve skin tone, lubricate internally and externally, and increase sex drive:

GLANDULAR SYSTEM PACK

X-ACTION FOR WOMEN

SUPER TRIO

NATURAL CHANGES – (add especially if in menopause)

THAI-GO

PRO-G-YAM CREAM (500mg.)- apply a dime size amount into the vagina daily.

Enjoy life again, Ladies, with sexual vitality and a toned system!

~Dr. Julissa

PROSTATE CANCER & PROSTATE HEALTH: What Should You Focus On?

Most men are concerned about their prostate health.  And the Cancer 2012 statistics in CA: The Cancer Journal for Clinicians shows the estimated deaths by Cancers of the Genital System were ONLY prostate cancer deaths.   But some men have learned the following when it comes to prostate health…

Men. And Women who Love their Men. Focus on Glandular health and Urinary health for Prostate health. Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches us that even prostate pain is a symptom associated with urinary, mainly kidney, health.

Causes of prostate cancer?  A high sugar, high fat, high cholesterol, low fiber diet! This diet causes the conversion of normal testosterone to di-hydro-testosterone by the enzyme 5-alpha reductase.  In short, this conversion of hormones causes the body to develop abnormal cells, especially in the genital system.

Antioxidants are essential for cancer prevention.  Not only are men concerned today more than ever about preventing Prostate Cancer, but men are concerned about always maintaining a healthy, strong erection also, which is dependent on prostate health.

Use these following natural therapies combined to help the body fight abnormal cell presence and prevent abnormal cell development, decrease prostate inflammation and pain, strengthen prostate, balance hormonal levels, and increase sexual endurance:

CHINESE NEGATIVE PACK 

PAW PAW CELL REG

URINARY PACK

THAI-GO

In addition, avoid the following foods:

• red meats, sodas, caffeine, alcohol (hard liquor and especially beer).  These foods need to be avoided in absolute during healing.

• tobacco, refined flours, and fried, greasy, fatty food should be avoided for good!  If there is irritation of the bladder, or discomfort while urinating, eliminate spicy foods as well.

Remember, Gentlemen. Prevention is key.  Along with the natural therapies I’ve recommended, a more vegetarian, high fiber, low-fat, low-sugar diet is necessary.  Make the changes.  For Your Health.

Be Well! And all health to You!

~Dr. Julissa

EMOTIONS & DISEASE: From Fear to Anger

Chinese medicine teaches us of seven (7) emotions that can cause disorders of our internal organs and disease. The seven emotions are: fear, shock, joy, sorrow, worry, contemplation, and anger.

Let me elaborate on the main two emotions I have noticed among most people today: Fear and Anger. Let us focus first on Fear. What organs do you think are weakened by Fear? The answer? The Kidneys.

Before I continue, I must remind you to open up your minds. You must unlearn what you think you know about your bodies when I discuss Chinese Medicine. It is the only way to truly understand it and help heal your bodies heal themselves. Having said this, let’s continue…

Do you know someone with kidney problems? Have you noticed they are harboring fear or are dealing with unresolved fear issues?
Chinese medicine focuses on strengthening these organs to help the person overcome this debilitating emotion. The kidneys are important organs in charge of growth, reproduction, and maintenance of the metabolic balance of water throughout the body. Everything from bone health, to fertility, to blood pressure health depends on kidney health. Think of those you know with back pain, joint problems, infertility issues, ear problems or hearing problems, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, edema, unfounded fears, etc.

To balance an excess of the negative emotion known as Fear and reduce excessive stress energy on the body, use both:

• CHINESE NEGATIVE PACK
• KB-C TCM

These provide a basic balancing of the positive yang side of the body’s vital organs with specific focus on kidney health.

Anger. This is the emotion related to the Liver. This negative emotion forces energy upward. Think of someone who’s face becomes red when angry. Heat rises and so this is the perfect example of how this negative energy flows within the body. This upwards energy, which comes from the chemical plant of the body, the liver, will have a person demonstrating symptoms of vomiting, vomiting blood and diarrhea containing undigested foods.

Do you know someone who gets ‘ticked off’ all the time? Someone who lives angry at the world? Please know, these are symptoms of liver imbalances. Do you know someone who has already been diagnosed with a liver disease. Most likely the person lives with underlying anger.

The liver is one of the most important internal organs in the human body. It is the filter of blood, fat and hormones. It stores and regulates the blood throughout the entire body and is also in control of extending and flexing muscles and joints. The liver loves to grow and disperse, and hates to be inhibited and oppressed. For this reason, when the liver is inhibited by the emotion of anger, it is harmed as a result. And therefore, when the liver is diseased, a person demonstrates many emotional problems. To balance the liver and bring harmony and more joy to the body, use:

• CHINESE POSITIVE PACK
• LIVER BALANCE TCM

And now a Holistic point of view…

Holistic Medicine also points to specific thoughts and emotions that have a direct relation to the detoxification and elimination of specific endocrine glands and organs.  One of these thought/emotions I see come up constantly in addition to the ones I’ve mentioned above is Unconsciousness.

Do you know someone with health challenges of their Reproductive system?  Do you know a woman with uterine fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS, fibrocystic breasts, ovarian cysts, cysts on the cervix, etc.?  Do you know a man with testicle cysts, a prostate tumor, etc.?  Think of this… The definition of Unconsciousness is an abnormal state of lack of response to sensory stimuli.  In other words, feeling of numb.  Friends and Family, how many people do you know that don’t want to show or express the way they really feel? Think about it! They have built up a wall and are blocking and/or numbing their feelings!

How many people do you know that have said they are afraid of getting hurt again, or maybe they are afraid of someone getting too close, maybe they just don’t feel the same way towards someone or some people they way they used to, maybe even saying ‘I love you’ or ‘I care for you’ is hard, or they feel they want to show their feelings and then stop themselves  because they’re angry or bitter and don’t think that person or those people deserve to know they love them that much… You know you know people that act this way!

That unconsciousness emotion they are holding on to is that wall; the wall they built up to block their feelings.  And this can make you very sick.  It can cause disease. How?  Because holding on to this wall makes the body prone to creating a wall of abnormal cells.   Abnormal cells that you know as cysts, tumors, fibroids, etc.   The body develops these abnormal cell walls covering organs in the reproductive system, the most intimate system of our bodies.  And it created these abnormal cell walls to prevent anyone from anyone from getting to the very essence of You…

But that wall must be brought down.  A person deserves to feel that they can express themselves freely.  At that point, the body can respond to achieve healing by shrinking or breaking down abnormal cell tissue.  This is an important focus when dealing with challenges of the reproductive system.

To help overcome the emotion of unconsciousness, strengthen the body and balance the reproductive system combining the following:

• CHINESE NEGATIVE PACK
• In addition to the above Chinese program for hormonal balancing, females must add FEMALE COMFORT and men, add MEN’S FORMULA.

Balance the emotional and the physical will follow…

Be well!

~ Dr. Julissa

UTERINE FIBROIDS: Preventing, Shrinking & Avoiding Surgery

Most women with fibroids suffer severe discomfort, distended bellies, pain, and excessive bleeding. And the proposal of surgery by most of their doctors is all too common. But some people have figured out a way to shrink fibroids and avoid surgery all together…

It’s something many women can not conceive. They say to themselves, “It’s genetic. My mother, aunts, and sister have them, so I was bound to develop them also…”. Please know that we are not doomed to suffer the same ailments, conditions and diseases our family suffers or suffered. If the body is fed what it needs, it knows how to heal itself.

But today’s statistics are frightening and shocking. In a recent US study by BioMed Central Women’s Health, with randomly selected women between 35 to 49 years, who were screened by self-report, medical record and sonography, the incidence of uterine fibroids by age 35 was 60% among African-American women, increasing to greater than 80% by age 50, whereas Caucasian women showed an incidence of 40% by age 35, and almost 70% by age 50.

When it comes to fibroids, they can be prevented. And there are ways to shrink them naturally and avoid surgery. But how can we do any of this if most times women don’t know they are ‘feeding‘ their fibroids?

If you have fibroids and drink and eat COFFEE, CHOCOLATE, SODAS, TEAS/ICE TEAS and BEEF/CHICKEN/TURKEY, then you may be ’feeding’ your fibroids. Instead of helping your body shrink them, they may grow larger. In my practice these are the first foods I recommend be eliminated from the diet. Estrogen dominance and an overloaded liver are some causes for uterine fibroid risk, and the above list of foods cause more hormonal imbalance. Even organic versions or decaffeinated versions of the above foods. What we eat determines whether we put ourselves at risk for fibroids. Period. It’s so true to the point that an Italian scientist in studies showed women who eat plenty of vegetables cut their fibroid risk in half, while women who eat red meat double their risk!

And there is a controversy regarding soy. The following is very important to understand: Soybeans contain the compounds genistein and daidzein, which are estrogenic and reduce the risk of breast cancer as well as reduce hot flashes and other types of menopausal discomfort. If they reduce the risk of cancer, then the thought of them causing fibroids is not true. The type of estrogens that are harmful to a woman’s health are xenoestrogens. This type of xenohormone imitates estrogen. These estrogens are foreign to the human body and the bad news is that xenoestrogens are not only in plastics and styrofoam, but its in the hormones the stockmen and farmers use to fatten up their animals for market – beef, chicken, turkey, pork. These xenoestrogens put you at risk of estrogen dominance, and in turn make a woman more prone to developing abnormal cell growth, or ‘feeding’ abnormal cells.

With that said, studies also show uterine fibroids to be more common than blue eyes. They are painful and cause excessive menstrual bleeding. In my years of experience I also tell clients and patients, “Do not wear tampons”. Your body does NOT eliminate monthly menstrual waste properly if something is obstructing the vaginal tract. And Ladies, a tampon can never absorb a menstrual blood clot. Wear organic maxi-pads. It is necessary to avoid the chlorine and other chemicals in traditional pads so as not to suffer heavy menstrual bleeding, itching, odor, and vaginal discomfort in the form of discharge all due to the interaction of these chemicals with your body chemistry.

Use the following combination of supplements for minimum 6-8 weeks (depending on the severity and size of fibroids) to help the body shrink fibroids, promote hormonal balance, reduce heavy uterine bleeding, decrease inflammation and pain, and stabilize mood:

• TIAO HE CLEANSE
  
• CHINESE POSITIVE PACK
  
• INDOLE-3-CARBINOL
  
• THAI-GO
  

English: laparoscopical myomectomy Deutsch: laparoskopische Myomenukleation (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Ladies, studies show 2/3 of hysterectomies are unnecessary. Also, according to The Lancet, a myomectomy carries a high risk of adhesion formation (up to 60%) and uterine rupture, especially after laparascopic resection. And, according to Obstetrics and Gynecology International, Uterine Artery Embolisation (UAE), one of the newest methods used to remove fibroids, is now showing superior risk compared to hysterectomy.

Prevent surgery, as so many others have.

Be well,

~ Dr. Julissa

Herpes.  Do You Know Everything You Need To Know?

Herpes is scary.  Over 80% of the population that has it is unaware of it. And the infection can spread from person to person even without feeling any of the typical symptoms, or seeing any visible symptoms. But some people have figured out, regardless of what conventional chemical medicine says, that if you feed the body what it is missing, it can fight against viral invasion.

Before we talk about how to fight herpes, here are the latest 2012 Herpes statistics.  All statistics below are based on Americans 14-49 years old:

• All: 16.2% (over 25 million; 1 out of 6) have genital herpes
• (Note: 80% of all Americans have oral herpes)
• Women: 20.9% of women have genital herpes
• Men: 11.5% of men have genital herpes
• Blacks: 39.2% of black Americans have genital herpes (48% of black women!)
• Whites: 12.3% of white Americans have genital herpes
• 80% of Americans with genital herpes (HSV-2) are unaware of their infection (which is why it’s important for everyone to specifically request the herpes blood test with their STD screening) . There is a definitive test called the IgG that looks for antibodies in the blood that would be present to specifically combat the herpes virus. This test can tell you which type of herpes you have, whether HSV1 or HSV2.  Either can show up on either the lips or genitalia, but 1 prefers oral and 2 prefers the genitals.
• Up to 50% of new genital herpes infections are caused by HSV-1, mainly through cases of oral herpes being passed through oral sex

So how many types of Herpes are there?  There are two types of herpes, HSV 1 and HSV 2. But they’re just two strains to the same herpes virus. One strain has no stigma whatsoever and the other has entirely too much.

Oral herpes is known as the following:

• mouth sores, “cold sores” or mouth herpes
• HSV1 (or HSV-1)
• Herpes simplex virus 1
• Herpes type 1
• Herpes A

Oral herpes/mouth sores is known as the common cold sore.  They are caused by HSV1 virus and are extremely contagious.   You can become infected by sharing eating utensils, kissing, towels, and drinking glasses.  80% of Americans have oral herpes, so there’s a clear lack of stigma.  HSV1 prefers to be in the drier mucous membrane of the outer mouth.  Mouth sores will show up about 20 days after the person has been exposed, and they show up as a series of red, pus-filled, painful bumps on the chin, nose or lips.  There is usually a sore also in the inside of the mouth.  Fevers and flu like symptoms that accompany the sores or bumps are not unusual.   The symptoms last about 2 weeks, the first week of oozing and severe pain, followed by a week where a scab forms and eventually falls off.  It can still show up on the genitals (if oral sex is given during an outbreak, for example).

After a fever or illness,  fever blisters or canker sores occur and are usually triggered by specific food allergies.  Food that cause these are high in gluten and arginine.  Iron and B-vitamin deficiencies are causes as well, and even toothpaste with Sodium lauryl sulfate.  These blisters and sores appear on the gums, inside the cheeks, or on the tongue and are grayish or yellowish.  Women experience canker sores most often because of PMS and hormonal imbalances.  Emotional stress and Crohn’s disease, from nutrient deficiency,  can also be causes.

Genital herpes is known as the following:

• penis herpes or vagina herpes
• HSV2 (or HSV-2)
• Herpes simplex virus 2
• Herpes type 2
• Herpes B

 

Genital herpes has way too much stigma. 16% of Americans have genital herpes (1 out of 6). What shows up on people’s lips without a stigma is the same that shows up on the genitals with a stigma. Genital herpes can show up on the mouth, but is much less likely because HSV2 prefers to be in the warm, moist environment of the genitals.

This is the most widespread of all STD’s.  Even at birth, babies can pick up the virus risking blindness, brain damage, and even death.  Men tend to be more susceptible to recurrences than women, although studies show women are more likely to be infected.  Transmission is done through oral sex, intercourse, kissing, and even skin discharges.   What are outbreak triggers?  Poor diet (usually from excess levels of arginine in the body), food allergies, emotional anxiety, alcohol, drugs, sunburn, hormonal imbalances related to the menstrual cycle, a cold, and fever.

The first herpes outbreak is usually the worst most potent one.  Fever tends to set in accompanied by swollen glands.  All this because the immune system is rallying to fight the infection.  Sores, sometimes clear-fluid filled, or clusters of painful blisters above the buttocks, on buttocks, thighs and groin are accompanied by more fever, stiff neck, and headache, and swelling of groin lymph glands.  Patients describe feelings of also genital itch, the blisters of sores fester and swell, and shooting pains go through the legs and thighs.  Blisters burst or rupture in 1-4 days, then tend to slowly heal in 4-6 days.

I’m known to be blunt and direct.  And although some are not happy that I am so vocal about educating you in your options, please know I will always do everything in my power to do so.  Now, having said that.  Without being too technical with medical terminology, let’s use common sense…

I’ll ask this question:  Do you know anyone who has had the flu forever?  Well, do you?   Simply put, No.  Think about it.   Influenza (the flu) is a virus.   HPV (human papilloma virus)  is a virus.  And Herpes is a virus.  I believe I’ve made my point.  Just because there is no chemical pharmaceutical drug developed that cures the body of the herpes viruses, doesn’t mean something else doesn’t exist that can help the body heal from them.

Naturopathic Doctors/Holistic Practitioners, as myself, have, for quite some time now, used the following with patients and clients to help the body fight against viral presence.  In my years of naturopathic and holistic studies, this was passed on to me by my mentors:

VS-C TCM

SILVER SHIELD (15 bottles) & SILVER SHIELD GEL (to apply externally to affected areas)

IMMUNE STIMULATOR

ST. JOHN’S WORT Time Release

NERVOUS  FATIGUE  TCM or NUTRICALM

OLIVE LEAF EXTRACT

Use  all the supplements above combined for minimum 3-6 months.  Check your HSV1 and HSV2 blood test results and index numbers every 3 months until results show negative.  Everyone is obviously different.  And the length of time needed to help the body fight against this virus is unique to each person.  Yet, the minimum time frame we have seen ranges from 3 months to a maximum of 18 months.  Now, for a disease that so many have been living with for a long time, sometimes for years, I believe these few months of treatment is not long at all.   And yes. You will eventually have a normal life again…

The body knows how to heal itself.   We just have to feed it what it is missing to do so.

To listen to one of my latest discussions on The Michael Baisden Show, ‘Natural Therapies for STD’s (Sexually Transmitted Diseases), click the You Tube Michael Baisden Show Rewind below!

Be Well, Family and Friends.

~Dr. Julissa

HPV aka Genital Warts

Most people consider Sexually Transmitted Diseases a factor in choices they make regarding their reproductive lives and sexuality. And research shows 1 out of every 5 people in the US has a sexually transmitted infection.  But some people have found a way of fighting off viral and bacterial infection with specific natural therapies.

In this article the focus will be on a specific STD: HPV (Human Papilloma Virus), also known as Genital and/or Venereal warts.  These are an extremely common sexually transmitted disease worldwide.  A study in The Lancet shows it occurring at rates of 1% or more per year in people aged 16—35 years.  HPV infects anal areas, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, uterus and genital/vaginal areas.  It plays a role in cervical cancer and can increase risk five-fold. And please know it is usually a result of risky lifestyle habits and a low immune system.  Men can be carriers and have no symptoms. Abnormal PAP smears can result.  And HPV increases the risk of anal cancer.  Other common risk factors are first intercourse at an early age, poor diet of fast food, smoking, and multiple sex partners.

Signs of HPV include: bleeding between periods, heavy painful periods, and pain during sex.  These are all first signs. Itchy, uncomfortable, ugly warts in the anal and/or genital area are a sure sign.  Many times other STD’s like gonorrhea, herpes, or constant yeast candida albicans infection w/ heavy, pus-filled discharge are many times also involved.  Note: there is usually high fever during infection.

Natural therapies deal with the causes of HPV and should be accompanied by a significant lifestyle change and strong commitment.
Use the following for minimum 90 days to control infection, treat venereal warts, and detoxify the blood and liver:

-HEPATIC  SYSTEM  PACK – take 1 pack 2x daily

-IMMUNE  SYSTEM  PACK – take 1 pack 2x daily

-SILVER  SHIELD  GEL – insert vaginally with an empty (not prefilled) vaginal cream applicator every night before bed until finished. Apply externally directly to warts also.

-THAI GO- 1 oz. 2x daily

For permanent improvement and prevention of further warts eliminate high risk lifestyle factors. This includes eliminating: smoking, oral contraceptives (birth control pills), excess alcohol, and multiple sex partners.  Use SILVER SHIELD GEL as a sexual lubricant to help prevent HPV re-infection.

Finding out you have an STD is absolutely not ‘the end of life as you know it’.  Not doing anything to help your body heal itself IS like deciding not to want to enjoy life at its fullest.

‘Decide to Be Well.’  TM

~Dr. Julissa

Yeast Infections, Trichomonas & more…

Yeast infections. First, let’s begin with the women. Over 30 million women a year are diagnosed with them. That’s 75% of all adult women who will have had at least 1 vaginal yeast infection according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Of the 75%, 40-45% develop 2 or more infections in their lifetime. And when we’re talking vaginal yeast infections, we’re not talking about just one kind. Vaginal yeast infections are many.
A common characteristic of Candidiasis or Vaginal Candida is a smell of beer or bread, at times fishy,and a vaginal discharge with redness and itching all around the genitalia.

 

Leukorrhea- a yeasty infection when normal vaginal acidity is disrupted. Leukorrhea symptoms are of inflamed, itchy vaginal tissues, a yeasty foul discharge, and sex is painful.

Two trophozoites of Trichomonas vaginalis obtained from in vitro culture. Smear was stained with Giemsa. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Trichomonas- a parasite passed on during intercourse. With Trichomonas the discharge is foamy, severely itchy, yellow and has a foul odor. Vulvitis- an allergic reaction, fungal or bacterial infection that brings on a vulva inflammation. Vulvitis shows signs of swelling, itching, and redness with fluid-filled blisters.

Bacterial Vaginosis- grows and thrives when vaginal pH is disturbed and thrown out of balance. A woman must be careful if she has anal sex. If fecal matter enters the vaginal tract this bacteria can bring upon Bacterial Vaginosis and develop moderate itchiness and have a foul, fishy odor with white discharge.

It may be surprising to many, but men get yeast infections; 13-16% of men. If he has exposed himself and had unprotected intercourse with an infected partner he can develop a Candida Penis Infection.

This infects the tip of the penis. It’s like a ping-pong effect. When one gets treated, the other reinfects that partner and it keeps bouncing back and forth between them. This infection can cause prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate), frequent urination, an inability to urinate, a dribble effect when urinating, and even a loss of sexual interest. Men who are most at risk are those with Diabetes.

So what are the causes of yeast infections? Using antibiotics for long periods of time, or prolonged exposure to antibiotics that weaken the immune system and cause imbalanced hormones. Spermicidal cream Nonoxynol 9 which aggravates Candida infections and kills the good friendly bacteria that protects the vagina and maintain good balanced pH. Candida is also caused by birth control pills and steroid drugs. Eating TOO MUCH bread, a high sugar, refined carbohydrate rich diet, and a lifestyle very short on rest.

Use the following combination of herbal solutions to treat yeast:

CANDIDA CLEAR

PARA CLEANSE (this must be used if dealing with Trichomonas)

INTESTINAL SYSTEM PACK

SILVER SHIELD GEL (apply to affected skin area).

Use these supplements for 4-6 weeks.

Eliminate the following foods for 4-6 weeks: Sugar and commercial sweeteners (except Xylitol or Stevia), trashed baked goods or gluten bread, dairy products (except for plain organic yogurt or kefir) fried foods, pickled, smoked, dried or cured meats, potatoes (all white, red, sweet) nuts, nut butters, mushrooms, fruits and fruit juices (except grapefruits, lemons, limes, frozen berries) dried or candied fruits, black tea, coffee, carbonated beverages, alcohol, vinegar, ND foods with vinegar. Avoid smoking tobacco, steroid drugs, antibiotics, and birth control pills.
DO EAT: steamed veggies (broccoli, onions, etc.) organic meats like poultry, seafood (well-cooked, not raw) olive oil.

When you use the recommended natural therapy program in 1-2 weeks you will feel the body begin to balance itself; foul odors are reduced or eliminated, vaginal discharge is diminished, irritations are reduced or eliminated, etc.

Be weary of eating the wrong foods again too quickly.  It will most likely be best to keep them at a reduced amount or eliminate them completely from your diet.  Your body will let you know what does not agree with you…

Be Well,

~Dr. Julissa