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ebrbetty · 12-05-2003, 04:22 PM

hi harry, how have ya been? while doing a search on chronic fungus sinusitis I came across a post that you were asking if there is any herbs to treat this. My pc seems to think this is why I've had a sinus infection for 9 months.I have been on 7 rounds of anti-biotics,had thrush 3 times,had sinus surgery etc...... still sick, still tons of mucus. I have an appt. w/ a ENT but can't get in till after xmas

I read garlic may help "kill" the fungus? did you find anything? I would appreciate any help you can give me. I always remember how kind you were to me on my very first post

I also notice you never "talk down" to antone that may not know as much about herbs and homopathy as you do. this is all so new to me.
thanks a bunch
Betty

rhody · 12-16-2003, 07:44 PM

I love using garlic for treating myself of a bad cold or flu. I use it all the time. As a result, it's rare that I'll miss any days from work (maybe only a couple of days each year).

I just recently had flu-like symptoms (including a fever). I took my garlic, and the illness then became so mild, I really wasn't sure if I had the flu anymore.

The garlic must be raw. I found that only two cloves a day are necessary. I'll eat them with potatoes or pizza or something similar.

The day after you take them, you can eat fruits to neutralize the odor somewhat. I heard someone say that lemons would work, but I hadn't tried that. I found that raisins and dried apricots worked for me.

Raw garlic is so good for us, I'm always so surprised that the medical community doesn't extol it to us frequently. It seems like vaccines and drugs are often the answer....

rhody · 12-16-2003, 07:54 PM

I must also add that I don't know if the garlic would help your sinus condition, but I guess eating raw garlic as a food, certainly wouldn't hurt. You could try it and see. Let us know what results you find.

I haven't heard from Harry either. I hope he's still around. It was always nice to hear for him. He's "good people".

rhody · 12-16-2003, 08:05 PM

Another thing I should add....

For anyone that tries to heal themselves naturally with raw garlic or herbs etc., I think it's so important to change to a healthy lifestyle too. That means getting plenty of rest, eating natural (non-processed) foods, reducing unwanted stress, and getting some exercise etc. Reduce exposure to toxins, and of course no smoking and no excessive alcoholic consumption etc. It's the combination of all these good things that can often change our lives and conquer illiness where drugs may fail. (We build up our immune system.)

For me, to learn how to eat healthy was quite a challenge. I started out first, by cutting out all alcoholic beverages, sodas, candies, cookies, cakes, donuts, pastries and the like (that was almost 20 years ago). Then over the years, I learned about natural foods. To this day, I avoid processed foods. Of course, we all have weaknessess. Mine is a nice tasty pizza.

Harry · 12-17-2003, 01:03 AM

Betty,
Sorry I missed your message!! But I don't miss a day on the boards mostly Bowel Boards.
Alot of people that have chronic sinusitis end up with having polys removed from their sinus cavity. It is generally the thing that causes them to get a fungal infection. I have personally found that my ENT doctors(2) did not even consider a fungal problem and were not familiar with the work that was done at the Mayo Clinic.

I got My internist to give me Diflucan -- 10 days worth @100mgs daily( only 150mgs will cure a vaginal yeast infection) and another Doctor to give me a nasal spray that contains Nystatin and a little Grapefruit seed extract. This Doc said he has been using the Spray since he read the report 4 years ago. It basically solved my problem.

I use Garlinase by Enzymatic Therapy daily and have for years but it does not seem to work as a fungal killing agent in the nasal areas. It is probably the best on the market if you don't won't to use fresh garlic. The Medical Group that did the research at Mayo found there were 40 different strains of fungi in 200 or so patients with chronic sinusitis -- 96 % had a Fungal problem -- almost 3 different strains per person. I listed the Mayo Clinic web site in my other post. It was an 8 page article done in 1999 but they never told you what to do for the problem.

God Bless---Harry

PS rhody-- I might add that my wife of many years has never eaten a piece of pizza or a Hamburger in her entire life. You can't talk about health and pizza in the same sentence--although I eat it ---LOL