Dr. Salzarulo: A New York City Holistic Doctor

Stevia is an herb that has been used as a sweetener in by native peoples in South America for hundreds of years. Stevia is incredibly sweet, 30 to 100 times sweeter than sugar. A recipe for cookies sweetened with stevia may call for only 1/4 teaspoon to sweeten the whole batch. Stevia contains no calories and it does not affect blood sugar levels.
The sweetening agent in stevia, called stevioside, does not feed yeasts in the intestines like sugars. Therefore Stevia is okay to use as a sweetener for those suffering from candidiasis, a condition of yeast overgrowth in the intestines.
All natural sweeteners, even fructose, feed yeasts, which makes even fruit and brown rice syrup off limits to someone suffering from candidiasis

Uses: Milk Thistle is the premier liver herb. Protects the liver from toxic drugs, chemicals and pollutants. Prevents free radical damage and stimulates the growth of new liver cells. Useful for liver detoxification, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, gallbladder disorders and weakened immune system. Also good for inflammatory bowel disorders, asthma, psoriasis, candidiasis and disorders of the spleen. This herb is esssential for a seven-point cleanse.

Dosage: 20 drops 2 to 4 times per day.

Cautions: None known

Olive leaf fights all types of viruses, fungi, bacteria and parasites. It helps stave off colds and flu.
It is good for virtually any infectious disease as well as for chronic fatigue syndrome, diarrhea, high blood pressure, inflammatory arthritis and hypercholesterol. It is a very useful component of a well-designed Candida program.

Dosage: 20 drops in a little water 2-3 times per day

Cautions: None known

Uses: Mullein is a soothing herb and it is an old-time remedy for bronchitis and dry unproductive coughs.
Because of its demulcent properties, it is also useful for asthma, hayfever and emphysema.
Mullein is also a wonderful addition to a seven-point cleansing program.

Dosage: 20 drops in a little water, 2 to 4 times per day.

Cautions: None known

Red clover is a very useful and important herb for natural detoxification programs. It purifies the blood and fights infections. It it commonly used for bacterial infections, coughs, bronchitis, inflamatory bowel disorders, kidney and liver problems, skin disorders, and weakened immune system. It has expectorant, antispasmodic and relaxing effects. It is also helpful for psoriasis and eczema.

Dosage: 20 drops in a little water, 2 to 3 times per day.

Cautions: None known

Spilanthes is an herb that is often overlooked in the treatment of Candida overgrowth (Cadidiasis).
Spilanthes has very powerful antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. It is an integral part of my Candida programs.

Dosage: 20 drops in approximately 1 ounce of water, 2 times per day.

Cautions: None known

Spilinathes can be purchased at many health food stores. The brand I recommend is Herb Pharm