Re: lips infected with parasites!!
You will find a lot of conflicting info out there. I've read The Fungus Link by Doug Kaufman and have done internet research and am trying to figure out what works best for me. There are herbal cleanses that you can get at a health food store to kill off the candida. Some of the anti-fungals are: garlic, olive leaf, oregano, garlic, pau d'arco,
Black-Walnut , marshmallow root, thyme, caprylic acid, and
Wormwood . Doing a combo candida/
parasite cleanse is a good idea. You also need to put the "good" bacteria (Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum) back into your system with a probiotic. These bacteria help keep the fungus in check, so if you don't have them, it will come back. The other important issue is diet! This is the hardest part for me, because the fungus will cause your body to crave the foods that feed them and you need to avoid those foods. Mainly, you have to cut out all sugars (the only sweetner you can use is stevia; most fruits are too sugary except green apples, lemons, limes, and maybe grapefruit and berries), anything fermented (can have apple cider vinegar), anything with yeast (no breads!), mushrooms, most dairy (can have natural plain yogurt, cream cheese, and butter), peanuts and pistachios, coffee and tea (except herbals- chamomile tea is an anti-fungal), potatoes, and grains. This should be followed strictly for at least two weeks. Then if you feel you've eliminated the problem, some things can be added back in, such as the grains. However, most will have to be avoided long-term for those who are prone to fungus overgrowth. There are things that contribute to the overgrowth, such as use of anti-biotics and birth control pills. Sorry to make this response so lengthy. I didn't know how to condense the info any further. Hope it helps!