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Description Yeast (Candida albicans) is a common substance in the body that helps digest sugars and fats. If the immune system becomes weak the candida albicans grow out of control and contaminate the body with toxins. These toxins can then cause a host of ailments such as bladder infections, skin irritations, inflammation around the eyes and ears, fatigue.

Contributing factors: Caused by an imbalance between good bacteria (lLactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus bifidus) and bad bacteria (candida albicans). Antibiotics are known for upsetting this balance by killing of both good and bad bacteria, but not equally. Pets with compromised immune systems and medical conditions are also more vulnerable to candida infections.

Herbal Treatment: Some herbs that may form part of a formula are: Arnica is helpful with trauma recovery. Barberry is very effective in fighting bacterial infections and boosts the immune system. Lavender helps to inhibit the growth of fungi

Homeopathic Treatment: Homeopathics are medical formulas based on a theory of like cures like and highly diluted quantities of medicinal substances are given to cure symptoms.

Essential Oils: Every essential oil has a unique and distinctive fragrance which stimulates the immune system, body and emotions in a precise way. The essential oils are diluted with a carrier for delivery because they should not be used in concentrate form. Carriers range from sweet almond oil to watermelon seed oil, each possessing individual healing traits. Essential oils are purposefully matched with individual carries to achieve a specific result. Some essential oil formulas may contain the following essential oils for this disorder:

Flower Essence: Centaury helps with week immune systems. Crab Apple, Agrimony promotes peace of mind. Impatiens for pain. Star of Bethlehem helps ease trauma.

Other: Reiki or other types of therapeutic touch is beneficial. It has been our experience dogs respond positively to the healing human touch. Neem oil and powder has been used in India since ancient times. It is a tree with amazing healing powers and has undergone scrutiny world wide. It has been used to treat illnesses ranging abrasions, autoimmune disorders, blood disorders, circulatory disorders, Digestion, Fatigue, and Respiratory.