Hello Iloveamma,

Chlorine dioxide has only been used as a disinfectant for about 60 years. In that time, there have been no bacteria, fungi, or virus that have become resistant to it. I realize that this is a relatively short history, but believe it is significant.

Chlorine dioxide kills by having a concentration of it in contact with the bacteria, fungi, and/or virus for a period of time. This is referred to as the CT value. The CT value for Candida albicans is 100 for a 7 log reduction. This means that if you have a concentration of chlorine dioxide of 5 PPM, you would have to maintain contact for 20 minutes to kill off Candida albicans.

Yeast infections that allow easy access (mouth, vagina, horses hoofs, etc.) are easily cleared up with chlorine dioxide solutions. However, since there is no way to measure the concentration of chlorine dioxide inside the body, it is difficult to assess its effectiveness. Since Miracle-Mineral-Supplement involves chlorous acid more than chlorine dioxide, the picture gets even more unclear. On top of that, studies have shown that 92% of ingested chlorine dioxide is deactivated within 5 minutes of being in the stomach in animals.

Dr. Humiston may be correct in stating that Candida may hide deeper within the biofilm, but he is wrong in stating that it will become resistant to chlorine dioxide.

The real problem is finding a way to deliver the correct concentration of chlorine dioxide and maintaining contact for the correct amount of time. The current Miracle-Mineral-Supplement protocol is most likely not able to do this, even at the extreme high doses recommended by Jim Humble.

I believe the underlying yeast infection in Rico's ears was Candida albicans. As you will recall, it had developed to the point where it was Antibiotic resistant, and yet it was completely killed off when it was exposed to the correct concentration of chlorine dioxide.

Tom

MMS has had mixed results with Candida.

Candida overgrowth is usually the result of a faulty immune system (due to many possible causes). Therefore there is no single solution or magic pill. Any protocol pursued should be an all-inclusive approach to building up the entire immune system, else the Candida will always come back until the immune system is brought back to proper strength to control Candida.

Trying to kill Candida will not work. As I have pointed out before it is a natural part of the body. It is the overgrowth in its fungal form that leads to problems. Candida converts from the safer yeast form to the aggressive and pathogenic fungal form when exposed to an alkaline environment. Killing the Candida does not work though because the dead Candida will just turn around and become food for the surviving Candida.

For the same reason antifungal herbs like pau' d' arco will not work. They will help to knock it back, but if you want to get it back under control you will have to provide a slightly acidic hostile environment for it. This will keep the Candida in the yeast form. You will also have to get your immune system back in charge. This is a little more complicated as the immune system is a complex mixture of quite a few things.

You asked for some plant-based antifungals...

Grapefruit Seed Extract is strongly antifungal. You can get probably the most powerful form here:
http://www.pureliquidgold.com/


This is their page on candida:
http://www.pureliquidgold.com/grapefruit-seed-extract-and-candida.htm

I also came across a page they had with dietary suggestions:
http://www.pureliquidgold.com/candida-diet.htm


You can probably find other plant/herbal combinations, but Garden of Life has always had very high standards and extensive testing for it's products. They have a product called Fungal Defense that's designed as a one time use, that you followup with a probiotic.
You can read their page with it's ingredients here:
http://gardenoflife.com/ProductsforLife/SUPPLEMENTS/DigestiveHealth/FungalDef...

Neem Oil is plant based anti-fungal.It is safe on digestive system. Just apply two time a day - early morning before breakfast & before bedtime on your gum & than swallow.

After one month on Neem Oil treatment, try consuming probiotics with at least 12 strains & minimum 12 Billions of probiotics one capsule early morning on empty stomach with lots of water.

For anyone taking Miracle-Mineral-Supplement who has ongoing concern about Candida. I have found taking Turpentine (1 tsp) with Sugar (2 tsp) very helpful.
I now am on & off Miracle-Mineral-Supplement (3 drops per hr x 8 per day). I take Turpentine & Sugar once a month on full moon. In order to clear the small intestine, I take 2 tablespoons organic, food grade castor oil in the morning. 2-3 hrs later I take Turpentine & sugar. A good probiotic &/or homemade, raw sauerkraut is also helpful in introduce more beneficial bacteria into the gut.