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What Are Yeast Infections?
In a report from the Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, July, 2004 by Dr. Alan Broughton classifies the varieties of yeast infection fungus as follows:
Superficial
 This is a superficial infection that usually involves areas of the skin and mucous membranes such as the axilla, toes, and fingers (including the nail bed), the groin, mouth, and vagina. The diagnosis is made by clinical examination and a swab with direct microscopy identifying the yeast form.
Mucocutaneous
 This is a serious condition and is mainly associated with a genetic defect of T cell function ("T" for thymus, a small lymphocyte developed in the thymus which orchestrates the immune system's response to infected or malignant cells.)
Systemic
Systemic invasion by yeast is a very serious condition and occurs in patients with profound immunodeficiency. This immunodeficiency is usually secondary to AIDS, chemotherapy for malignant disease and terminal leukemia. These patients can have lesions in the lungs, liver, kidney, and brain.
Yeast Overgrowth
Intestinal yeast overgrowth was first described in 1957 and has remained a controversial subject. Associated symptoms are bloating, itching and skin rashes. It has been implicated in a variety of ailments from chronic fatigue to immune deficiency.
 Dr. Broughton's report goes on to discuss the relationship between yeast infections and leucocyte phagocytic function. That's a mouthful of medical terminology, but its really quite easy to understand. Leucocytes are white blood cells which belong to the wider class of phagocytes, cells that engulf and absorb waste material, harmful microorganisms, or other foreign bodies in the bloodstream and tissues. The presence of chronic yeast overgrowth is associated with difficulty in the first phase of phagocytosis, namely the phase in which an unwanted bacterium, or whatever, is captured by a white blood cell so that it can be ingested, destroyed, and expelled as harmless waste material.
This malfunction is seen not only in yeast overgrowth, but also in other intestinal diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. These defects in phagocytosis prevent the normal destruction of the yeast by the leucocytes, and in spite of antifungal therapy the patients only have transient improvement at best. MOST Americans Have Yeast Overgrowth AND DONT EVEN KNOW IT! Millions of people may have a yeast overgrowth—all ages, sex and race. FiveLac is the culmination of many years of scientific research and is designed to provide beneficial intestinal micro-flora. Balanced intestinal micro-flora has been proven to remove foreign bodies from the intestine and thus fight infection such as yeast and fungus. With the development of FiveLac the question arises, is FiveLac better than ThreeLac? The answer is complicated. ThreeLac is the revolutionary supplement providing temporary relief from yeast and fungus overgrowth. It uses three live bacteria: Bacillus Coagulans, Bacillus Subtilis, and Enterococcus Faecalis and is successful for millions of customers worldwide. FiveLac is a more powerful and enhanced formulation for relief from yeast and fungus overgrowth. What’s the improvement? GHT has added two additional probiotic strains to its formula. The addition of the two new strains of probiotics in no way takes away from the original formula's effectiveness. We have only enhanced an already great product. Through research and development GHT discovered that there was an area for improvement in ThreeLac. Rather than compromise ThreeLac’s formula and change the product that countless satisfied customers have come to know, GHT developed something new and potentially better. FiveLac has two additional live bacteria that make its formula even more effective against yeast and fungus overgrowth. FiveLac combines the three live bacteria in ThreeLac with Lactobacillus Acidophilus (improves gastrointestinal function) and Bifidobacterium Longum (blocks the growth of harmful bacteria) ultimately providing the best defense against yeast overgrowth. FiveLac also contains fiber, yeast (as food for bacteria), and vitamins, to support additional daily health and wellness needs. 
Complete Intestinal Micro-Flora A person with ideal intestinal micro-flora has healthy bacteria to assist with the relief of occasional yeast and fungus overgrowth and its symptoms including: - Melancholy
- Anxiety
- Irritability
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Lethargy
- Extreme food and environmental allergies i.e. Lactose intolerance
- Acne
- Dry skin
- Itching
- Jock itch
- Vaginal Yeast Overgrowth
- Menstrual problems
FiveLac helps to provide ideal intestinal micro-flora. FiveLac: - Provides temporary relief from occasional yeast and fungus overgrowth.
- Helps maintain intestinal micro-flora
Take one packet a day to start. Empty the packet contents into your mouth and follow with a few ounces of water. Or add powder to a few ounces of water and drink. If additional support is desired, you may build gradually to a higher number of packets for the first 60 days. Amount needed may vary from person to person. Packets may be taken at any time of day, with or without meals. After 60 days, you may reduce to maintenance of 1 packet per day, as desired. Store in a cool, dry location. Do not store in an area that will reach above 120 degrees Fahrenheit or in direct sunlight. Freezing or refrigeration is neither recommended nor required. Use individual packets within 24 hours of opening. Discontinue use for 1 week after each 3 months of use. Flora Five is suggested for use during this 1 week period.  Bacillus coagulans: Helps with lactose intolerance, digestion problems, stomach conditions, and controlling normal levels of cholesterol. It also enhances the immune response and inhibits bacterial pathogens. Bacillus subtilis: Is a strong probiotic that combats harmful microorganisms in the human body particularly pathogenic bacteria that cause dysentery. Enterococcus faecalis F-100: The Enterococci constitute a major genus of the lactic acid bacteria (LAB). Some Enterococci strains are used successfully as human probiotics in health supplements, like FiveLac and ThreeLac. Their success as probiotics has been attributed to factors such as acid and bile resistance. Lactobacillus acidophilus: Some strains of L. acidophilus are considered "friendly" bacteria. These healthy bacteria inhabit the intestines and vagina and protect against unhealthy organisms. The breakdown of nutrients by L. acidophilus produces lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and other byproducts that make the environment hostile for undesired organisms. L. acidophilus also tends to consume the nutrients many other harmful microorganisms depend on. During digestion, L. acidophilus also assists in the production of niacin, folic acid, and pyridoxine.
Some research has indicated L. acidophilus may provide additional health benefits, including improved gastrointestinal function, a boosted immune system, and a decrease in the frequency of vaginal yeast infections. Lactose intolerance: It is known that lactose intolerant people can digest the lactose in yogurt better than the same amount of lactose in milk because of the Lactobacillus acidophilus. Bifidobacterium longum: One of the most important residents in the human gastrointestinal tract, B. longum keeps the digestive system running smoothly, blocks the growth of harmful bacteria, and boosts the immune system. FiveLac’s other ingredients:
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine)
Vitamin B1 (as thiamine)
Vitamin B2 (as riboflavin) 
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