The Yeast Connection and Women's Health

(Professional Books) Written for consumers, text covers a wide range of yeast-related health problems affecting millions of women. Covers such conditions as vaginal infections, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, sexual dysfunction, infertility, chronic fatigue syndrome, and more Previous edition: c1995. Softcover.

Foreword

xi

Preface

xv

Acknowledgments

xvii

Introduction: What You'll Find in This Book

xix

Part 1-Overview

1 Are Your Problems Yeast Connected?

3

(2)

2 Candida Questionnaire and Score Sheet

5

(6)

3 Yeasts-What They Are and How They Make You Sick

11

(5)

4 Why You May Develop Yeast-Related Problems

16

(4)

5 Why Women Are More Affected Than Men

20

(3)

6 The Diagnosis of a Yeast-Related Disorder

23

(5)

7 Psychological Factors

28

(5)

8 The Yeast Connection Controversy and Why It Continues

33

(7)

9 Getting Help for Your Yeast-Related Problems

40

(7)

10 Special Message to Physicians

47

(8)

Part 2-Yeast Related Problems That Affect Women

11 PMS

55

(7)

12 Vaginitis

62

(7)

13 Endometriosis

69

(11)

14 Vulvodynia

80

(7)

Part 3-Yeast-Related Problems That Affect More Women Than Men

15 Headaches

87

(7)

16 Depression

94

(8)

17 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Fibromyalgia

102

(19)

18 Interstitial Cystitis

121

(10)

19 Chemical and Mold Sensitivities

131

(10)

20 Infertility

141

(5)

21 Sexual Dysfunction

146

(5)

22 Autoimmune Disorders

151

(14)

Part 4-Yeast-Related Disorders That Affect Both Sexes Equally

23 Food Allergies and Sensitivities

165

(9)

24 Asthma/Allergies

174

(7)

25 Sinusitis

181

(6)

Part 5-Steps You'll Need to Take to Regain Your Health

26 Dr. Crook's 10-Step Program to Regain Your Health

187

(6)

27 Sugar-Free, Anti-Yeast Diet

193

(17)

28 Prescription Antifungal Medications

210

(8)

29 Non-Prescription Antifungal Medications

218

(9)

30 Lifestyle Changes

227

(7)

31 Eat Right

234

(4)

32 Nutritional Supplements

238

(7)

Part 6-Beyond the Yeast Connection-Additional Support for Women's Health

33 Natural Hormone Replacement

245

(6)

34 Electrodermal Screening

251

(5)

35 Thyroid and Adrenal Hormones

256

(4)

36 Mercury/Amalgam Dental Fillings

260

(2)

37 Parasites

262

(3)

Concluding Comments

265

(2)

About the Authors

267

(6)

Index

273

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