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Fungal Immunity
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Fungal infections : infections from fungi are quite common and can affect any part of our skin. Moist areas where there is little air and circulation or folds of the skin is where fungal growth is found.Infections are itchy and usually inflamed and sometimes lead to flaky skin and blisters. From the scalp (sometimes ring worm), in the mouth (know as thrush), feet (athlete's foot), groin (jock itch), diaper rash to candida (usually found in the vagina).
There are many causes and fungal infections are contagious but usually are brought on from a weakened immune system of the individuals.
The use of antibiotics kill our good bacteria (our flora) which in turn is killing our immune system. If the Ph of our body is out of balance which is done easier than one would think, using harmful deodorants, cosmetics or shower in chlorinated water you are compromising your immune system.
Also poor diet, chronic illness , excessive sweating , and obesity contribute to a possible fungal infection.
To the rescue:
There are some excellent natural products to combat fungal infectons and to enhance your immune system. I will list FEW
Kyolic garlic or Allimax
Oil of Oregano (north American herb and spice p73)
100% tea tree Oil
Good bacteria ( lactobacillus , acidophilus) , my Favorite All Flora (new chapters)
Other things to help in healing and enhancing your immune system:
Plenty of rest and sleep
Reduce or eliminate sugar intake
Wash thoroughly and keep the infected area dry and exposed to the air if possible
Remember wash your hands after petting or play with your pets remember they carry a lot of fungi!
The best preventive is to keep your immune system at optimal levels then you will never have to worry about health challenges!!
The Choice is always yours , thanks for reading , Greg Foster
Inspiration for the week: Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
Greg Foster, owner of Choices4Wellness has a long history in the Natural Health industry. Since 1987 Greg's goal has been to own and operate his own store. While working toward his goal, he was a sales associate for Prolab a sports nutrition company. Greg also worked as a personal trainer and helped people achieve their fat loss and fitness goals, while also teaching them that these goals were about a "whole" lifestyle approach and the benefits of supplements and healthy food choices . Always teaching that it's about FAT LOSS not weight loss, Greg is now able to live out his dream of owning a health food store so that he can better meet the needs of his clients. Greg has a personal training room at the store where he has one on one time with his clients. They range from teenagers to couples that want personalized time and attention to achieve fitness goals without the busy atmosphere of a gym, where sometimes your precious work-out time is gobbled up by socializing and waiting your turn on the equipment.. It is during this time that Greg is able to recommend lifestyle choices to enhance your work-out routine & a positive mental attitude. Being a father of 3 boys, ages Trevor 18, Chad 10,and Shane 9 , Greg is sympathetic to living a busy life, and helps to make fitness goals realistic as well. At 41, Greg Foster , has embarked on a journey of entrepreneurial spirit, meshed with a passion to see people lead healthier ,happier lives. Truly, a business combination for success. Kim Iles, the manager of Choices4Wellness, is no stranger to the Natural Health Industry. She formerly founded and owned Alternative Choices from 1993 until its closing in 2004. During those 11years, Kim achieved many levels of business experience. She was on the board of directors for the CHFA (Canadian Health Food Association) as well as developing and franchising her Alternative choices concept. Kim's real passion however is with teaching, providing lectures, and spreading her knowledge of natural health through out Chatham-Kent and beyond. Kim is a mother of a 22 year old daughter , Nicole and a 17 year old son, Jordon . To Choices4Wellness, Kim also brings her knowledge of the water purification side of the business. Kim is a former owner and co-founder of Pure Choice Water Centers. The new store located inside of Choices4Wellness is appropriately named Choices4Water with a slogan "water you can believe in", offering state of the art purification better tasting and at better prices than the old business she left behind. Kim has always been a familiar voice on the radio, as well as in the newspaper, as she believes education and creating awareness is vital to getting people use and accept natural health products to create wellness and a lifestyle that enhances their lives.
