 Human physiology is already complicated as it is. Female human physiology further elevates the complexity with hormonal regulations dynamics. One of the important female reproductive structures is the vagina. The vagina is a fibrous muscular tube about ten to fifteen cm. Its function is to provide a passage from the uterus to the outside of the body. The vaginal structure is made up of three layers. The outermost layer is made up of connective tissues. In the middle are muscular tissues with blood vessels and nerves coursing through it. The inner layer is made up of folding mucosal cells known as the rugae. Some of the cells produce secretions during sexual activity. These cells also respond to changing levels of ovarian sex steroids. For example, Estrogenic steroids stimulate proliferation and maturation of epithelial cells. It promotes increased glycogen content inside the epithelium. Normally, bacterial flora of the vagina would ferment the glycogen and produce lactic acid as a byproduct. Thus, the environment of the vagina is mildly acidic.
Inflammation of the vagina is a common feminine complaint. One out of three women report this type of problem to their health provider. There are several causes, one of the chief causes is the opportunistic infection by Candida albicans. Candida albicans is a gram positive, yeast residing as part of the normal flora. In the presence of excess sugars like diabetes or a high processed sugar diet, this yeast will outgrow other bacteria. It ferments sugars and produces malodorous gas and acid into the vagina. An infected vagina responds with the inflammation process. Individuals experience intense irritation and itching. A smelly white discharge is also characteristic.
Often, women try to fix the problem with repeated douching. They however find the problem lies with the sugars. If the underlying problem is not dealt with, the infection will reoccur and progress to chronic inflammation of the vagina.
Along with diet change, Our Professionals has developed a complex herbal formula to deal with the Yeast overgrowth. Supplementing with a probiotic afterwards, one can overcome this form of vaginitis and make it a footnote and not a major chapter in female pathology.
CandiaStat contains the following actives:
1. Cnidium Monnieri is a yang herb in nature. From the western perspective, it possess anti-fungal properties. Orientally, this herb warms and strengthens the kidney rigor.
2. Garlic has been shown both in vitro as well as in vivo to possess potent anti-fungal activity. It is especially effective against Candida Albicans.
3. Sophora flavens is very effective in managing the suppuration found in vaginal inflammation.
4. Vagina japonica alleviates itching
5. Shavegrass contains polyphenolic flavonoids with anti-bacterial, gram positive activity.
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