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UN report warns that SUPERBUGS could kill up to 10M people each year by 2050

August 03, 2023 - antifungals and antivirals) to prevent and treat infections in humans, animals and crops.

But microbes have been adapting to overcome these treatments essentially since their introduction. And now, environmental conditions might be increasing the risk of such superbugs, per the United Nations.

Changes in weather patterns, more rainfall and pollution from more closely packed, dense cities and urban areas all facilitate the spread of antibiotic resistance, said ...

New therapy for IBD includes antifungals and probiotics for treating Crohn’s disease

March 10, 2019 - antifungals or probiotics which are designed to balance both bacteria and fungi levels, while simultaneously breaking down biofilms in digestive plaque. Antifungals will serve the role of controlling fungi overgrowth, while probiotics can help restore and maintain the balance of microbiota in the gut, according to the study authors.

"Our ground-breaking discovery that bacteria and fungi both play a critical role in health and disease has tremendous implications ...

The antimicrobial properties of essential oils found to be effective against drug-resistant Candida

June 13, 2018 - antifungals showed no vapor-phase-mediated activity. Secondly, citronellal, a monoterpenoid responsible for giving citronella oil its distinct scent, demonstrated the most significant vapor-phase-mediated activity against C. glabrata, the species infamous for being highly resistant to drugs. This was stated as either being suggestive of the impact of citronellal on bacterial membrane homeostasis, or of a new mode of action.

Thus, the researchers concluded that several ...

Active compound of “Dragon’s Blood” resin found to suppress yeast infections

July 02, 2020 -

C. albicans is the most prevalent cause of fungal infections in humans. It is often associated with urinary tract infections (UTI), genital yeast infections and oral thrush. Oral anti-fungal medications serve as the primary treatment for yeast infections, but these drugs cause numerous side effects. Besides nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain and hair loss, oral antifungals may also cause irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness and even serious liver disease.

But in a ...

The common causes of candida overgrowth

December 25, 2018 - antifungals can also help treat candidiasis. Caprylic acid (which can be found in coconut oil), grapefruit seed extract, and Pau D’Arco bark are some of the safest and most effective antifungals. Always consult a naturopathic doctor before making any changes to your healthcare routine.

Browse more articles about natural remedies for candidiasis at Prevention.news.

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It’s not just antibacterial resistance; now FUNGAL resistance labeled a huge threat to medicine

July 07, 2017 - antifungals were available everywhere, and were wisely utilized by physicians. However, Batra noted that molecular diagnostic tests may serve as a good alternative. Molecular diagnostic tests only needs to detect DNA of small amounts of fungus. This means that a smaller blood sample is needed, and that the infection can be detected earlier.CDC recognizes growing concern; offers a few tips

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) acknowledged that antifungal ...

Essential oils provide a natural way to reduce crop diseases

October 05, 2018 - antifungals. They are known to damage the cell membranes of pathogens. (Related: Essential oils found to be effective fumigants against the pulse beetle, a pest common in chickpeas, lentils and other legumes.)A who's who of essential oils lineup for anti-fungal testing

Researchers from the Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR) extracted essential oils from the following plants:

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Compounds in lung moss can potentially treat even drug-resistant candida infections

December 25, 2019 - antifungals for treating drug-resistant Candida albicans infections.

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These botanical medicines have a proven track record of curing Crohn’s

May 27, 2019 - antifungals and probiotics for treating Crohn’s disease.)Taking boswellia and cannabis as anti-inflammatory treatments for the gut

Ayurvedic practitioners have used boswellia (Boswellia serrata) to treat various diseases for thousands of years. The extract of the tree's oleo gum resin contains boswellic acids that decrease the expression of pro-inflammatory signaling molecules. Boswellic acids also stop the formation of reactive oxygen species and proteases that play ...

The Atlantic finally covers the same story Natural News warned the world about 15 years ago

May 08, 2019 - antifungals to antimicrobials to antibacterials – and everything in between – is now turning up in sea, air, and land life. And if current trends continue, Griggs warns, pharmaceutical pollution will increase another 66.6 percent by the year 2050.

"Already a variety of symptoms has been observed in lab studies," she notes. "Amphetamines change the timing of aquatic insect development. Antidepressants impede cuttlefish's learning and memory, and cause marine and freshwater ...

Researchers explore the possibility of using citrus essential oils as natural antifungal agents

January 10, 2019 - antifungals. They chose essential oils, which are naturally found in many plants and play important roles in biological functions.

Earlier studies have shown that essential oils are very effective at inhibiting or killing a wide variety of microorganisms. They are also very safe for use by humans, having seen wide use in aromatherapy, cosmetics, perfumes, and traditional medicine.Testing the anti-fungal activity of essential oils from the leaves of citrus ...

South African wastewater found to contain heroin and cocaine; scientists say problem is worldwide

May 08, 2018 - antifungals.Humans are polluting the world's water supply

This problem isn't limited to South Africa, however. In a community near Albany, New York, scientists found cocaine and morphine in untreated wastewaters after testing. The method, dubbed as "sewage epidemiology," has been used to determine which drugs are being used in a community by sampling public water supplies. For example, in a campus in Washington, water tests will see a spike in amphetamine levels "during ...

URGENT: Tell Senate to strip out government fast-tracking of ALL new vaccines

December 05, 2016 - antifungals and antibiotics by enabling FDA to approve them without clinical trials if the agency decides that the untested medicines can treat serious or life-threatening infections. Avorn wrote that the “legislation would empower the FDA to accept nontraditional efficacy measures drawn from small studies or other sources.”

-- Would allow the approval of new drugs approved more quickly and without placebo-controlled trials.

Why is the legislation needed?...

A natural cure for dandruff

February 14, 2019 - antifungals are known to cause adverse effects once applied to the body; these can range from elevated estrogen levels to even liver toxicity. That said, a risk-free alternative exists in honey, an ingredient widely regarded for its antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. In a study published in the European Journal of Medicine, researchers demonstrated the antifungal and antipruritic -- that is, the ability to relieve itching -- properties of honey using ...