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Here are two sample notes from the article below:
Note #1: “Build [the] diet around fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and unprocessed oils, whose
nutrients can keep the candida population at bay” (Norton).
Norton is discussing the way to avoid Candida’s overpopulation in the average woman’s body. Candida is linked to
chronic yeast infections.
Note #2: According to author William G. Crook, MD, author of The Yeast Connection and the Woman, a restricted
diet centered around healing the yeast infection must be maintained for several weeks or even months – as
long as necessary until there is “significant improvement” (qtd. in Norton). [This quote contains a
paraphrase, so it does not have quotation marks around it. The words belong to someone other than the
author, so the speaker’s name is given in the signal phrase. Sometimes you may have to use an indirect
source. An indirect source is a source cited in another source. For such indirect quotations, use "qtd. in" to
indicate the source you actually consulted, followed by the author of the source article.]
Norton uses this quote to indicate research done by other doctors in the field on the link between Candida and to
prove the need to stick to the diet.
Work Cited [Only one source is listed here, so this says “work” instead of “works.”]
Norton, Marshall, Jr. “Candid talk about Candida: to Prevent Yeast Infections Naturally, Start with Diet. (Healthy
Lifestyles). ” Vegetarian Times July 2002. Galenet. Infotrac. Houston Community College Lib., Houston.
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The RP is on the topic of Candida Albicans.
Y/N Question: Should young women in their twenties be worried about yeast infections?
Possible thesis: Women in their twenties must eliminate the opportunities for yeast infections to gain a
foothold in their bodies in order to maintain optimal health.
Audience: Women in their twenties with yeast infections.
Purpose: to show young women that they often have undiagnosed yeast infections and that it is necessary to
change their diets in order to heal the infections.
Below is the source for the two notes above:
Vegetarian Times July 2002 pS8(2) Candid talk about Candida: to prevent yeast infections naturally, start
with diet. (Healthy Lifestyles). Norton, Marshall, Jr.
Just as an apple a day keeps the doctor away, so does a healthy diet help keep yeast infections at bay. Of
more than 150 types of yeast that flourish in the body, Candida albicans is the most common cause of infection.
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Yeast infections are the result of an imbalance of "good" and "bad" bacteria that thrive on the surface of moist,
mucous membranes, particularly those in the intestinal tract, vaginal tract and skin folds. Although most often found
in the vaginal tract, candida can also appear in the mouth as thrush, in the warm moist environment under a diaper,
causing diaper rash, and other areas of the body.
Yeast infections may be triggered by excess weight, diabetes, antibiotics and oral contraceptives--all of
which cause yeast populations to grow to abnormally high levels.
"Women who are overweight, diabetic or who take antibiotics are especially vulnerable to yeast infections,"
says Gerson Weiss, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist at the New Jersey Medical School in Trenton. Excess
weight, which can increase body heat, and diabetes, which can increase sugar levels in the body, create ah ideal
environment for candida growth. And unnecessary use of antibiotics that target the "bad" bacteria in your body also
kills the "good" bacteria, allowing yeast to grow unchecked. In fact, increased use of both antibiotics and oral
contraceptives is believed to be a major reason why the occurrence of yeast infections has doubled since the late
1960s.
In addition to the above causes of yeast infection, personal care--or the lack thereof--can also be a culprit,
Weiss says. That's why it's important to keep all areas of your body cool and dry by wearing breathable cotton
undergarments and loose clothing. In addition to vigilant personal care, you also need to follow a sensible diet to
thwart the conditions that allow yeast to thrive.
Elisabeth Jones * is one of many women who have suffered bouts of yeast infections throughout her
lifetime, but with dietary modifications, she is symptom free.
"After recent gall bladder surgery, I contracted a yeast infection, even though I didn't know what it was,"
says Jones, 31, who was 25 at the time of her operation. "All I knew was that one week after I got home from the
hospital, I was feeling so irritable I had to take long soaks in the tub. I finally talked with a friend, who told me I had
candida, caused by the antibiotics in my IV.
"Since then, I've been very susceptible to yeast infections--particularly since I also take birth control pills,"
says Jones. "I want to remain on the Pill, so I'm studying other ways to prevent these outbreaks."
There are, indeed, numerous ways to prevent yeast outbreaks. Unfortunately, it's not possible to eliminate
candida permanently. No matter how successful a treatment may be, as soon as it's stopped, candida will return.
However, probiotics--friendly bacteria--ensure that yeast regrowth will be minimal.
One way to introduce probiotics into your diet is with daily supplementation of super strains of beneficial
bacteria--particularly Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifido-bacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus bulgaricus, which can
be purchased at your natural health food store.
Another way to introduce friendly bacteria is by eating yogurt, which contains Lactobacillus acidophilus--a
dietary change Jones has embraced.
Heidi Reichenberger, RD, a registered dietitian in Boston, concurs with Jones about the importance of
eating yogurt. She says the most valuable nutritional advice she gives women who have yeast infections is to make
yogurt a part of their daily regimen. But make sure the yogurt you buy contains live cultures of Lactobacillus
acidophilus.
Diet Data
Like many women, Jones has discovered that diet plays a huge role in whether candida thrives or merely
exists in your body.
Build your diet around fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and unprocessed oils, whose Note #1
nutrients can keep the candida population at bay.
Unfortunately for gourmands, the list of foods that stimulate candida growth is long. Foods that contain
simple carbohydrates such as sugar not only promote poor health, they help create conditions in which candida
thrives. Avoid refined sugar, com syrup, white bread and other white flour products, and say no to soft drinks and
sugar-coated, ready-to-eat cereals. Instead, focus on getting whole-grain baked goods, fresh produce and grain
alternatives such as amaranth, quinoa and buckwheat.
Foods that contain hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils also stimulate candida growth. As a
healthier alternative, replace them with unrefined varieties such as flaxseed, canola and olive oils.
Cut out yeasty foods and beverages. That means nixing dried fruits, mushrooms, condiments, canned or
bottled juices, leavened breads, pastries, pretzels, pizza and rolls.
Alcohol stimulates candida growth, so avoid wine, beer, hard alcoholic drinks, fermented apple cider and
root beer. Also stay away from any liquids, cereals and candy containing malt products--a kiln-dried grain used in
the preparation of many processed foods and drinks.
While this diet may seem spartan, author William G. Crook, MD, points out in The Yeast Connection and
Note #2
the Woman that a restricted diet to ward off yeast infections doesn't have to be long-term. "After a few weeks or
months, you may be able to relax a bit," Crook says. "But, until you show significant improvement, stick to your
diet."
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If you're going to place yourself on a restricted diet, be sure to get the nutrients your body needs. When
selecting multivitamin, mineral and herbal supplements, look for yeast-, sugar- and color-free varieties. Flaxseed oil-a rich source of omega-3 and omega-6 compounds--is another important supplement. However, flaxseed oil isn't
the only oil that contains these essential fatty acids, which have strong antifungal properties. Evening primrose oil,
borage and black currant seed oils are also sources of omega-6 fatty acids.
And don't rule out herbal remedies. Make a trip to your natural foods store to stock up on calendula tea,
which has antibacterial and antifungal properties; aloe vera juice, an immune-system booster; hot ginger tea, to
soothe inflammation; and goldenseal, which promotes the growth of "good" bacteria.
Jones, like many women whose histories of candida infections are similar, has spent hundreds of dollars on
doctors' bills and topical prescription creams over the years. But she says she has finally gotten her yeast infections
under control with such simple solutions as jump-starting her day with a breakfast of acidophilus-rich yogurt and
low-fat granola.
Eating yogurt every day isn't the same as munching on the light, air-puffed, yeasty glazed donuts she loves,
says Jones, "but when I consider the alternative, I'll stick with it."
The Candida Checklist
Candida overgrowth--particularly vaginal infections that may cause irritation, a discharge and discomfort-causes many women to report feeling a general malaise. Other symptoms include:
* Mood swings
* Poor memory or fuzzy thinking
* Severe stomach bloating
* Hypoglycemia
* Hyperactivity
* Food cravings
* Tired, aching muscles
* Psoriasis
* Depression, irritability and anxiety
* Heartburn
* Menstrual problems
* Thrush
* General fatigue
* Muscle stiffness
* Constipation
If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, talk to your physician, gynecologist or naturopath to find out
more about the treatment options available to you.
Document Number: A87691283
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