Bees (Yes, the Buzzing Ones) Against Candida!

Let's discuss Candida... and bees. Sinus congestion and gut problems (e.g., gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation) typically suggest an overgrowth of fungus. But as women know, repeatedly taking antibiotics makes fungal infections like Candida worse. And repeated use of antibiotics is why sinusitis becomes chronic.

A study published in the Mayo Clinic Journal showed that over 90% of chronic sinusitis cases are caused by fungal issues. And many, if not most, people with these kinds of gut issues also have an imbalance of excess Candida.

There is no reliable test for these outside of the research lab. So instead, people need to try balancing their Candida to see if it helps. My preference for doing this is the medication Diflucan (200 mg a day for six weeks). Unfortunately, many people have trouble getting a prescription for this from their physician, and natural products just didn’t do the job.

Bees to the Rescue!

Bees have been making a resin-like material from the buds of cone-bearing tress for eons. Called propolis, they use it to build and protect their honey hives from infections and biofilms. Now dozens of studies are suggesting it also provides health benefits to humans in the form of a nutritional supplement. And it turns out that taking propolis in combination with berberine and a good probiotic provides an effective and natural way to add immune-supporting power to your body's defense system.

Propolis and Berberine Help Maintain Healthy Bacterial Balance

Having the sweetest house in town can attract all kinds of pests — from bears to yeast infections, bacteria and viruses. And it is when there is an imbalance in the body's normal balance of healthy bacteria and yeast that Candida can form.

A bee’s main defense against bears are the thousands of stingers a hive can summon on an instants notice. But dozens of studies are showing that the propolis they make creates an even more effective defense when it comes to protection from yeast, bacteria and viruses. Not only is it incredibly effective in inhibiting the growth of these microorganisms, it's also powerfully effective in reducing the capability of biofilms to weaken our immune system's ability to kill off the infectious microscopic bugs that so often invade our bodies.

See some of the findings made by a review of over a hundred propolis studies:

Propolis Has Been Used for Centuries

Humans have used propolis therapeutically for centuries [for its] antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic properties… propolis acts by disrupting the ability of the pathogens to invade the host cells …[and ] also inhibits the replication process of the pathogens.

Propolis Is Safe

It is very safe, kind of like eating honeycomb without the honey. Propolis lines the entrance to each of the cells, making sure that unhealthy microorganisms cannot pass.

Natural Cyclodextrin Makes It Even Better

And now we have learned that another natural substance called cyclodextrin can dramatically increase the absorption of many compounds, making them far more effective. The cyclodextrin also helps keep the microscopic bugs of many kinds in check. Kind of like getting a 2 for 1 :-)

I recommend Terry Naturally's Propolis Extract EP300™ chewables 1-2 twice a day, which includes the cyclodextrin in its propolis formulation.

I also like to add Berberine 500 mg two to three times a day, which helps promote healthy cholesterol and triglyceride balance and healthy blood sugar levels, among other things. I take this daily myself because it has so many benefits. It can help the gut and sinuses after 6-8 weeks of use. It also helps support healthy blood pressure.

Add in a good probiotic like Probiotic Pearls Elite™ or FloraSure® Probiotic, and you’ve got an excellent team for keeping your healthy bacteria and yeast in balance along with maintaining a healthy digestive system.

Your gut and sinuses will thank you, as will your energy and overall well-being :-)