Active Horopito: New Zealand's Answer to Candida
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By Christopher LepiSto N.D.
Introduction
If Candida albicans is a yeast found in every healthy human, then what's the hubbub about? Isn't Candida a normal part of our digestive tract? And how do I know if Candida is even a problem for me? Chances are that you've heard of Candida before and you or someone you know are wondering if your health challenges are related to an overgrowth of this common organism. You may even realize that a history of antibiotic use, recurrent yeast infections, terrible skin rashes, vaginal itching, or a whitish coating in your mouth may all be related to excessive Candida.
I'm Dr Lepisto and I created this booklet to give hope to people suffering from Candida. As I talk frequently with people searching for yet another "magic bullet" to cure their health, I often remind them that we need to take a comprehensive approach to restoring a normal balance of Candida in the body. Because Candida is so persistent, we must reduce the amount of sugar and refined carbohydrates that we eat, drink plenty of fresh clean water, create good personal hygiene habits, minimize the use of antibiotics, as well as utilize a powerful natural supplement to reduce a large Candida population. If you are looking for information to help you put all the pieces together to see a lasting change in your health, then this booklet is for you. This booklet cannot take the place of personalized, professional medical advice, but it will help you to understand why Candida may be a challenge to your health. In addition, most significantly, this booklet will help you to start your road to wellness right now.
I was inspired to write this booklet after discovering the beauty of New Zealand and the power of its traditional medicines in my travels. I was desperately in need of some time and space away from the rigors of naturopathic medical school, and New Zealand seemed just the place. But as I traveled and kayaked through much of the incredible countryside, I discovered the principles of naturopathic medicine alive and well, and met a remarkable company in the heart-centered town of Nelson, Forest Herbs Research Ltd.
I was immediately impressed with Forest Herbs' dedication to preserving the medicinal heritage of the region and sharing it through cutting-edge research on their herbal products. I had extensive herbal training in Seattle at Bastyr University, but I had never heard of New Zealand herbs. They were entirely new to me and quite obviously powerful medicinals that modern New Zealanders, the Maori, and their predecessors all respected for their healing properties. I could see that Peter and Campbell, president and marketing director respectively, were dedicated to their cause, and offered compelling evidence that the scourge known as Candida may have found its most powerful nemesis yet. This nemesis is the active Horopito herb, and it was the most powerful anti-Candida agent I had ever seen.
From my studies, I knew that Candida was a troublesome yeast affecting the health of many men, and especially women. I was taught that Candida was difficult to treat, that it often had recurrences compounded by the inability to eliminate the microbe effectively enough to give someone a chance to repopulate their delicate system with correct flora. In naturopathic medicine there seemed to be a "do the best you can" philosophy of eliminating the factors that cause Candida while hoping that the remedies employed would be effective enough to reduce the overgrown Candida population. There was a lot of research on products that showed some effectiveness, but none that was dramatic enough for me.
I found the research on active Horopito compelling. Compared to multiple other well known naturopathic remedies for Candida, it demonstrated the most potent effects without the heavy side effects of sledgehammer pharmaceuticals like fluconazole, itraconazol and nystatin. I had also known intuitively that herbs were an ideal way of treating infections, because many contained powerful anti-microbial substances already needed for the plants to survive in their own environment. I discovered that the Maori peoples of New Zealand had traditionally used Horopito for various medicinal uses, which were being confirmed by modern science. I was convinced to start using active Horopito in my own practice, and through the herb I brought with me the magic that I had discovered in the mountains, rivers and forests of New Zealand long after I departed. The success I achieved with active Horopito brought me to this place, where I now wish to share with you the evolving story of a most remarkable herb.
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