When Fungus Turns Foe

Keith Bowman, 38, has muscular dystrophy, diabetes and gout. Confined to a wheelchair, he was in constant pain, but a phone call to Guy Evans changed his life. "I started taking four kinds of natural antifungal remedies and kept up with my diet," Bowman explains. "Caprylic acid, UGN, apple cider vinegar and olive leaf extract, which is the one I like best, because it keeps the inflammation from the gout under control." Bowman has been alternating this regimen for two years. His diabetes is under control, his gout hasn't flared up, and he feels better than he has in a long time. "I'm in a wheelchair, and sit at a computer all day. All I want is to feel good, keep working and be as healthy as I can be, as long as I can be. The Antifungal Kit that Guy provides helps me to do that."

Fungus is one of those words that no one likes to hear, say, or for that matter, experience. It sounds bad, and it is. Fungus is defined as any of numerous eukaryotic, or multicelled organisms that lack chlorophyll and vascular tissue, and range in form from a single cell to a body mass of branched filamentous hyphae. It includes among its family yeast, mold and even mushrooms. Because of the way we live, we make it exceedingly easy for fungus to thrive in our bodies. We regularly ingest antibiotics, and other prescription drugs, including birth control pills, that kill good bacteria and welcome bad. Our diets are also insufficient enough to contribute to fungal overgrowth. When this happens, certain common symptoms become readily apparent. These symptoms include: yeast infections, sinus problems, digestive disorders, ringworm, athlete's foot, psoriasis and rashes.

There are many types of antifungal products, but until now, none have been available as a kit. BioActive Nutrients, a supplement company committed to quality products at an affordable price, has created an Antifungal Kit dedicated to fighting the effects of fungus and bad bacteria, and encouraging the proliferation of good bacteria. Recently, Healthy Living spoke to Guy Evans, founder of BioActive Nutrients and creator of the Antifungal Kit.

HL Let's start with the most obvious question: Why a kit?

GE Well, nearly everyone has, or knows someone with, problems related to fungal overgrowth. We started by recommending certain products to customers who would call for relief from their symptoms-products like caprylic acid, olive leaf extract and apple cider vinegar extract. Our caprylic acid is a 650 mg soft gel and there's nothing else like it available. Because caprylic acid showed so much promise at helping people fight recurring yeast infections, we then started recommending olive leaf extract. At the time, the strongest olive leaf extract available was 400 mg. We put 800 mg into a single capsule. Then we added apple cider vinegar extract and, finally, a combination we call UGN, which combines undecylenic acid, grapefruit seed extract, and neem. The only thing missing was flaxium or a psyllium-based cleanser, which the kit now also includes.

HL How does it work?

GE The products in the kit gradually begin to rid the body of the bacteria that causes fungal infections. Things like flaxium or psyllium act like a great big sponge when ingested. It goes right through the digestive system, absorbing all the toxins, micro-toxins and dead fungi. When alternated with antifungal nutrients, the whole regimen showed remarkable promise. We finally had a definitive system we could tell people about, what to take and why, and how to alternate between nutrients in order to achieve the most effect.

HL What is in the kit?

GE BioPLUS multivitamin/multimineral, Acidophilus Blend (the good bacteria), Caprylic Acid, Olive Leaf Extract, UGN, Apple Cider Vinegar, Flaxium or Psyllium Powder capsules, and a pamphlet explaining the importance of diet. This product mix appears to be the most effective and all are safe to take with other nutrients. Plus, they appear to have no known contraindications with any other medications. Our philosophy is this: Because of fungus, your body is basically at war. You need extra antioxidants to keep your immune system strong, you need psyllium or another good fiber to absorb toxins and transport them out of the body, and you need to replace the good bacteria that your body needs for digestion. Bacteria isn't your enemy, but harmful forms of fungi are. We get rid of the bad and help you replace the good.

HL Tell us about the diet.

GE No supplement regimen, even the extraordinary products available in the BioActive Nutrients Antifungal Kit, can change the workings of the body without you also changing your diet. Our recommended diet is a two-step process. Very strict at first, then a little less so as you progress. We all know we eat way too many things that are bad for us: fast food, quick snacks, donuts, alcohol, caffeine, soda, even potatoes, peanuts and corn. In some people, those with very strong immune systems, these foods don't cause an overload of fungus. But in those prone to fungal infections, they can wreak havoc. That's because these foods don't provide anything your body needs and actually tear down the body's immune defenses. We recommend staying away from sugars, starches, and caffeine, and eating lots of vegetables and other sources of protein. But I also recommend contacting your health food store and working with its nutritionist; one of the great things about working with health food stores is that each store has knowledgeable experts who can help you get the most out of your nutritional program.

Did you know yeast actually makes you crave more sugar? Get off the sugar and you'll start to get off the yeast!

HL How do you recognize a fungal problem?

GE The most common symptoms are vaginal yeast infections, sinus problems, digestive problems like heartburn, headaches, itchy scalp, ringing in the ears, sore joints, athlete's foot, jock itch and even high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and blood sugar ratings that are out of whack.

HL How long before someone sees a difference in their body?

GE If you have serious yeast problems, you may see a difference in the first day or so, but it may not be the effect you hoped for. It's the die-off effect. The body is in a healing crisis and at the very beginning it almost seems worse than before. Some people will have a reaction like a headache, or rash. But typically a person who engages in the antifungal regimen should plan to stay with it three to six months. Look, if someone has had symptoms for 20 years, it's not going to go away overnight. But it will go away, you will feel like a new person, and you can continue to feel great with a maintenance routine.

HL Where is the kit available?

GE The good news is that we are telling Healthy Living readers about the kit and we are also contacting retailers and working with stores to learn the best way to support their efforts to make fungal healing easier for their customers. The kit has a chance to be a cornerstone concept for a comprehensive approach to fighting fungal infections. It is critical our message to the consumer get out and we need retailers to hear it as well: To be really successful fighting fungal infections, you have to go beyond your doctor's medications, and integrate natural herbs and nutrients into your health program.

HL Is there anything else people can do?

GE Dedicate themselves to getting healthy. Diet is crucial, antifungal products are essential and even something like the PIONAIR Air Treatment System (see page 50) can help create an atmosphere of better health!

More Success Stories

Janelle is 33 years old and has had panic attack problems for six months. Her doctor put her on Paxil®, but it seemed to cause additional problems. She started watching Doug Kaufmann, saw the BioActive Nutrients products on his show, and promptly ordered the Antifungal Kit. Here's what she has to say: "Last month, you couldn't pay me to walk into a grocery story, but after two weeks with UGN, Olive Leaf and Caprylic Acid, I'm walking into all kinds of stores. Thank you, and God bless you and your company."

Ruth Hardgrave has watched her husband's eczema flare up in the past several months, largely due to stress. She tried to change his diet, with some success, but what truly helped was the BioActive Nutrients Antifungal Kit.

"My husband's skin condition is doing remarkably better and even my allergies and sinus problems are under control. I haven't had to refill my prescriptions in a long time. Thank you!"

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The Antifungal Kit from Bioactive Nutrients is becoming available at health food stores and natural health centers. Retailers can special order it for you by calling the company directly at (800) 879-6504.

How to Use-BioActive Nutrients suggests taking one BioPLUS multivitamin three times a day with each meal and one Acidophilus Blend on an empty stomach two times a day for the first month, and one capsule daily thereafter.

Then, one scoop of Flaxium powder or Psyllium capsules one to two times a day. Remember that these two products function similarly to dietary fibers, so you may want to start slowly.

Next, alternate the antifungals: UGN and Apple Cider Vinegar & Odorless Garlic capsules for two weeks, then Caprylic Acid and Olive Leaf Extract for the next two weeks.

You should start to notice a change for the better within the first week.

The Kit includes BioPLUS, Probiotic-CSP, Caprylic Acid, Olive Leaf Extract, UGN (Undecylenic Acid, Grapefruit Seed Extract and Neem), Apple Cider Vinegar & Odorless Garlic, and Flaxium, Psyllium Powder capsules or Green Sweep.