Question 1

what is candida yeast?

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Type of yeast: Candida is the scientific name for a group of yeasts. There are sub types like albicans, glabrata and more. Yeasts are a type of fungus. So in other words, candida is a type of fungus as opposed to bacteria/viruses.Hope that helps!

Question 2

can yeast triger asthmas?

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Asthma: Yeast is a very vague term. People allergic to mold in the environment can have asthma triggered by them. There is a mold related allergic reaction that can occur resembling asthma called abpa but it is very rare. So not sure where is the yeast you are inquiring about.

Question 3

brewers yeast is good for?

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Brewing yeast: I would guess...Mostly brewing yeast...There is some speculation that it can help stabilize  lipid levels...Check with your primary care doc before you try it..

Question 4

benefits/risks of red yeast?

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Lowers cholesterol: Red yeast rice is natural "statin" that lowers cholesterol. It can be an effective treatment for those with mildly elevated cholesterol. Typically higher levels of cholesterol will require a prescription drug to achieve optimal control. Of course diet is very important in all cases. A low fat diet is key to lowering cholesterol.

Question 5

how can you treat skin yeast?

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Yeast infections: There is any number of anti-fungal medications from gels to creams to sprays available at any grocery or drug store that sells over the counter medications.

Question 6

does seagrams have yeast in it?

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Seagrams : There is a small amount of yeast in all malted beverages, including Seagrams's.

Question 7

is brewers yeast helpful for anything?

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Loaded with vitamins: Good source of concertated vitamins and minerals, but i would take a probiotic and a good multivitamin.

Question 8

can i use brewer's yeast to gain weight?

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Yeah,Sure,Why Not...: Yes, buy about 10-20 one-pound cans of it and carry them around in a backpack. Other than that there's an ever so slight chance that eating a lot of it might in some weird way, maybe with the help of  David Copperfield, add pounds. But even if you just have say, 3 tablespoons of it a day, you'll get plenty of B vitamins and a respectable amount of protein for such a small amount of that stuff.

Question 9

what are the benefits of brewer's yeast ?

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Several: Brewer's yeast is a rich source of minerals -- particularly chromium, an essential trace mineral that helps the body maintain normal blood sugar levels; selenium; protein; and the b-complex vitamins. See http://www.Umm.Edu/altmed/articles/brewers-yeast-000288.Htm.

Question 10

is there any home remedies for a yeast infectoin?

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Remedies: Natural approaches to yeast infections: 1. Wear underwear that is cotton vice synthetic 2. Avoid wearing underpants when you go to bed at night. 3. Don’t wear tight fitting panties & pantyhose. 4. Use natural tampon/ feminine pads (avoid those which are scented). 5. Avoid douches as well as use of harsh, drying soap on genitalia. 6. Rinse genitalia very well after soaping up. &gt;&gt;.

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