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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

A Simple Pill That Can Eliminate Yeast Problems

Some of us take pills every day. In some cases, they are natural pills that include various vitamins and herbs which helped to keep our body in the balance. At other times, they may be pharmaceutical pills that we would take for one reason or another. There is a pill that you should make sure that you are taking every day in order to keep your body in balance and to make sure that you don't end up with too many yeast infections. It is a probiotic and it helps us in amazing ways.

It is thought by many naturalists that almost all diseases start in the digestive system, in particular the colon. Unfortunately, it is very easy for this part of our body to get out of balance and whenever it happens, a number of different infections and diseases can easily take hold. In order to keep our digestive tract working properly, we need to encourage the growth of proper bacteria and to make sure that the flora and fauna are there in the proper numbers. The easiest way for you to be able to do this is to take a simple probiotic every morning.

What a probiotic can do for you is to help to keep infections away in a number of different unique ways. First of all, it brings the balance back to our body and promotes the growth of good bacteria which will keep the existing yeast in your body in check. Secondly, it will take care of the problem from the root of the condition instead of simply treating the symptom that you're experiencing of the overgrowth of yeast.

It may seem like a simple thing, taking a pill like this every day. The benefits that you get from it, however, are amazing and will be evident shortly after you begin taking it. There is also a warning that goes along with this because many of the pills that you may currently be taking could actually be promoting yeast infections. This includes things like the birth control pill, which tends to reduce our immune system to a certain extent. Antibiotics also kill the good bacteria in our body along with killing the bad. If at all possible, you should avoid these types of pills and continue checking your probiotic every day.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Probiotics Can Help with Your Yeast Problems

Our bodies are an amazing thing and whenever they are working well, there are very few things that typically go wrong with them. A good example of this is whenever a baby is born and their body is in perfect balance. The last thing the newborn child has is an infection, unless something has gone wrong prior to their birth. As adults, we also have a delicate balance in our body and whenever things get out of balance, we tend to have problems that are difficult to overcome. One of the main problems that people have to deal with regularly, especially women, are yeast infections.

There are a number of different types of yeast infections that woman can get. Whenever most people think about yeast, they think about vaginal yeast infections but it can happen on almost any part of the body where there is a place for it to get a foothold. Even on the open skin, in places such as folds in the skin or perhaps under the breasts are ideal places for an infection to occur. Did you realize, however, that the infection may not be a simple matter of too much yeast being on the body, although that is the result. It might actually have to do with an imbalance that resides within your body.

The reason why I say this is because yeast is present in every individual but it is kept in check by certain anti-bodies that exist in us naturally. Whenever the natural bacteria in our body gets out of balance, however, the yeast is allowed to grow and it can easily become an infection. One of the best ways for you to make sure that the good bacteria is allowed to grow and thrive is by taking a probiotic every day.

A probiotic will give your intestines everything that it needs in order for it to digest your food properly and to give you an overall good sense of health. Since most diseases begin in the colon, it would really be no surprise that an imbalance in this area of your body could cause a yeast infection in another area of your body. Make sure that you take your probiotic every day and you will recognize good things happening to your health as a result. Not only will your yeast infections be few and far between, you will feel good overall.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Stop Eating This and Stop Your Yeast Problems

Believe it or not, yeast is not really the enemy. Although it may seem like it is to those of us who are suffering from yeast infections, in actuality he serves a very useful purpose. After all, we would not be a have bread and even beer would not exist without yeast being present. Unfortunately, however, it can cause problems in our body that are definitely unwelcome and if we are suffering from a yeast infection, it is difficult to think about the benefits of yeast in our lives.
One of the main problems that is causing yeast infections in individuals is the fact that our bodies get thrown out of balance and it is unable to keep the yeast from growing to unnatural levels. It is easy enough for us to be able to correct that problem because we can do so by hydrating ourselves regularly or eating the right kind of foods, such as yogurt and apple cider vinegar. You might be surprised, however, with the fact that we are actually feeding the yeast infection in many cases by the foods that we are eating. Instead of thinking about what type of food you should need in order to get rid of the yeast infection, why not try thinking about some of the foods that you are eating which might be irritating the matter.
One of the worst offenders as far as foods is concerned is sugar. Many of us enjoy eating sugar and we get it in so many different forms that it is difficult for us to even realize when we are consuming it in the first place. The simple fact of the matter is, yeast loves sugar and it thrives on it. If we are eating sugar regularly, we are simply feeding the yeast infection. Remove it from our diet and we remove a lot of the ability of the yeast infection to grow.
Another thing that you may be eating which could be causing yeast infections is processed foods. These are the mainstream of many of our diets but a lot of the things that are contained within processed foods also help to feed yeast infections. Start to eat a more natural diet which includes plenty of fruits and vegetables and you will begin to see some of your yeast infections disappear as a result.

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What are some foods and beverages I should avoid if trying to get rid of a yeast infection?

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The infamous yeast infection...the horror of horrors. How do we cure and how do we prevent? First of all yeast is a fungus that forms is areas where your PH balance is off or the amount of natural bacteria or in your system is unnormal(i.e. stomach or even whole bodies after atibiotics, etc.)To push the bad out you need to introduce good, yogurts and acidophillus, and multidophilus will put the "good" bacteria back in your system. Drinking lots of water and cranberry juice will help to clean the toxins out from the yeasts and will help the "good" stuff grow. You can also use over the counter medications or a home remedy of 5 drops tea tree oil and 5 drops olive oil on the end of a tampon for 15 minutes twice a day to clear up infections quickly.

To answer your question though you should avoid foods high in starch and processed sugar like white bread, and pop. Try to limit these foods to as little as possible to make recovery faster because yeast loves sugar.

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Saturday, May 12, 2012

A Raw Food Diet for Yeast Problems

At times, we may have problems with our body and we are unsure of exactly how to treat them. This is the case whenever it comes to a yeast infection and the reason that there is so much confusion over how to treat it is because there are so many pharmaceutical cures that are available at the drugstore. It is really nothing for us to go to the drugstore and pick up a cream which promises to get rid of the yeast infection in just a matter of days. You know what it is actually doing? It is killing the yeast to the extent where there's not a problem but it is not curing the problem that is causing it in the first place.

There is a way of eating that will not only help to cure yeast infections, it will make you feel fantastic from the inside out. It is a raw food diet and although it can be a little bit difficult to stick to a diet like this, it is certainly well worth the effort once you begin to notice the differences in your body. The way that it is done is quite simple. Instead of eating cooked foods, meats, eggs and milk you should be eating plenty of fruits and vegetables without cooking them. The variety that you can choose from is only limited by your imagination and you would be surprised with exactly how much you will be able to eat.

The beautiful thing about a raw food diet is the fact that it helps to bring your body back into a natural balance that is impossible by any other means. Yes, it can be difficult to stick to a diet like this when we are living in a world full of delicious food but whenever you are able to say goodbye to your yeast infections and many of the other ailments that you are dealing with, it will all be well worth the effort.

The easiest way for you to convert yourself over to a raw food diet in order to get rid of your yeast infection is to add raw food to your daily meal plan. Don't try to go cold turkey, so to speak. Add food your diet and eventually, it will crowd out the other foods that are not only making you feel poorly, they are causing yeast infections.

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Severe food allergies?

I got my Yorkie when she was 2 years old. When I got her, her ears were inflamed and stinky, her muzzle was red and she was constantly itching and biting her skin. As a precaution I gave her revolution in case she had ear mites, fleas, or ticks. I took her to the vet and they said it was more than likely food allergies. They also found yeast and started her on steroids and an ear rinse and cream. This worked for the time she was taking the steroids and then stopped once her pills ran out. Not wanting her to stay on steroids I put her on an elimination diet. I started to feed her an elk and sweet potato food that I cooked with no other ingredients. She ate this for about two months with a lot of improvement to her muzzle and skin, her ears also got increasingly better.
While there were improvements, her itching and biting, irritated muzzle and ears never cleared all the way up. With her problems not cleared up I thought she might still have problems with yeast. So I put her on a low carb and low sugar diet. She now eats a raw diet of elk, jicama, celery, zucchini, parsley, green beans, kale, coconut oil, Udo’s 3-6-9 Oil, and Udo's Choice Pet Essentials. I made sure she gets 33% meat, 33% Fat, and the rest is carbs in the form of dietary fiber. There is a minute amount of sugars in this food. After this diet her conditions got better but never cleared up completely.
I noticed she itches and bites herself a lot after she goes on grass. So I started bathing her everyday with a homemade shampoo made of liquid castile soap, tea tree oil, oil of oregano, and clove oil. I then rinse her with a homemade water, vinegar and peppermint oil rinse. I also rinse rinse her ears once daily with a homemade witch hazel and tea tree oil rinse. Every time she comes in from outside I dip her feet with a homemade water, hydrogen peroxide and vinegar rinse. I started feeding her Inner-Eco Coconut Water Probiotic Kefir, oil of oregano, and Pau D’Arco to help with the yeast along with her raw food diet.
Since I have done all of these things she has improved remarkably but I am still not satisfied. She still itches and bites her skin, ears, and muzzle, though not as much as she did before. I don’t know what else to do and am tired of spending money at the vet for little to no information. I have got more information about her conditions from the internet than any vet. Anyone have any ideas about what else I could possibly do to help her stop itching?

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i personally think you are going over the top with so many products and foods you are using on the dog ... with dogs that are allergic, less is better ... every single one of those products could contain something the dog is sensitive to ... and bathing daily and rinsing the ears daily, dipping her feet in some concoction, it is too much ... and if she is still itching obviously it is not working ... i would get a proper soothing shampoo and bath the dog once a week, at the same time clean the ears ... and if your dog is sensitive to grass pollens then when you bring the dog in all that is required is a damp cloth and a quick wipe of the paws and coat ... dipping the paws in hydrogen peroxide and vinegar, why would you even think that is okay ??? i would suggest you simplify what you are feeding this dog ... and did you know that dogs who have animal protein allergies do not do well on raw diet ... and dogs tend to be allergic to red meat which is what you are feeding ... i have a dog with severe allergies confirmed by allergy testing ... she was on antihistamines and steroids for ten years ... i did what you are doing, looked for the best to help my dog ... i tried raw and every kibble under the sun and nothing made much difference ... someone suggested to me natural balance sweet potato and fish limited ingredient diet which is also grain free and my dog is off all medication for the first time in 10 years ... i feed her kibble and canned for breakfast, kibble with a squish if wild salmon oil for lunch, and kibble and wild salmon for supper ... she never scratches, not one ear infection, not one eye infection, her coat is shiny and soft, and minimal shedding for the first time since she was a puppy (she is 12 now) ... i never would have bought natural balance in the past because i would not have considered it "good enough" but i have learned that what is good enough is what works ... i personally think your dog is ingesting too many things for an allergic dog and all the bathing and rinsing will contribute to itching ...

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Friday, May 11, 2012

Exercise and Yeast Problems

Do you know what the number one cause of a yeast infection is? It is not yeast in the body, although that is what many people feel that it is. You might be surprised to learn that yeast is actually present in the world around us at all times and in almost 50% of us, it is also in our body in natural levels. The yeast does not cause any harm and as a matter of fact, it provides us with some benefits that can not be found anywhere else in nature. This yeast is in our body in a limited sense because of natural bacteria which helps to keep the number of spores in check.
The real problem occurs whenever an imbalance happens within our body and the bacteria is reduced to a certain extent. This starts a chain reaction in which our body is no longer able to naturally fight off the yeast that is present and it is allowed to spawn and grow to the point where it becomes a real problem. In order for us to overcome the yeast infection naturally, we need to balance our body out and regain some of the bacteria that was lost.
There are a number of different ways that we can do this but it really all depends on why we are having a problem keeping this bacteria alive in our bodies. One of the main reasons why we have a difficult time with this is because doctors are so quick to push antibiotics at us. Yes, these do help to reduce the bacteria which causes sickness in us but it does so indiscriminately. Antibiotics kill both good bacteria and bad bacteria in our bodies which leave us defenseless against yeast infections.
In order for you to truly overcome the problem, you need to do three different things. You need to eat the right foods, drink plenty of water and get some exercise on a daily basis. You might be surprised to learn that exercise is such an important part of this effort but what it does is to help balance our body and to make it healthy from the inside out. You can walk, run, bike or lift weights, it really doesn't matter. As long as you're getting exercise every day your body is going to be healthier as a result.

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My schnauzer is 4 years old. He has had multiple infections such as: yeast/bacterial infection in his ear, his ears are extremely red,inverted testicle ( where only one testicle drops) and to top it all of now his belly skin is extremely infected. I changed his diet to a prescription grade, he gets a daily vitamin, olive oil, and egg in his food. I have also been putting natural herbal remedies (high grade, not just from Walmart in his food.)anti-yeast, ant-fungals in his food daily. Recently I have noticed a tooth decaying problem, and he has some pretty bad breath...( he will NOT let me brush his teeth or get anywhere near his mouth.) We are in the process of getting his teeth professionally cleaned at the vets, but it is very expensive at least where I live. I have researched this extensively and I have found most schnauzer have bad skin. I bought him special shampoo's just for bacterial/yeast problems, and special creams and ointments. I am on my last resort... I do not understand why my dog has so many health problems. Does anyone know what I can do to help him out?
If someone suggests exercise, we are implementing that-very slowly I might add- he HATES to be walked and becomes extremely aggressive when he is on a leash aka bites it, cries, jumps, and tries to strangle himself... sigh. Yes, he is very hard to train.. extremely hyper... HELP! He also bites his lead outside. He has a very horrible jumping problem. Plus he is very, very food and toy aggressive. Anyone know of how to stop some or ALL of these behaviors. He does bite people, including my husband and me. I will not put my dog down. Any suggestions on these never-ending behavior issues?

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Thank you for all the insightful answers, he has been neutered for around 3 years now, due to the inverted testicle causing cancer. The food that we are currently giving him Royal Canin for Mini Schnauzers, you might of seen this food on in Pet Smart by the Vet station. We actually purchased the dog from a breeder, but I have a funny feeling that he may be more of a puppy mill dog due to all the issues. We did consider the amount of time it would take to train the dog, we spent about 8 months just getting him house broken, that was with consistency. I will check around the area for a qualified professional trainer, we were just hoping after all this time.. we could get it right. The yogurt is a great idea, and possibly the apple cider vinegar as long as my vet approves of it.

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That's a lot to tackle and the best way is to just start. Pick something and work on that and try not to get overwhelmed.

--Implement NILIF (google it) immediately
--Enroll in an obedience class
--Research using raw meaty bones for the teeth
--Consider adding yogurt to his diet for the yeast problems

ETA: Flush the ears daily, you can use a commercial product or a 50/50 of vinegar and water.

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The ear problems are an allergy...schnauzers are known to have allergy problems (I have a schnauzer mix with it). That would explain the ear problems.

If the food you feed him has corn or other grains, it might have something to do with it as well.
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Um yea he is hyper right? well i also have a shnauzer and she is hyper sometimes just let him go out in the yard like for the whole day! yea cause mine gets tired after that. but she dont have skin problems. but then again the food can cause his problems. you should try to cook his meals. give him a mint treat i give my dog like two of them. if you have carpet that may cause the bad skin... try to take him bath like once every 2 weeks i know its a long time or when he starts to smell and dont let him run around a lot when wet thats how he starts picking up stuff from the floor with the wet...well um hope i help a little! :D

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Oh dear. Well, first, if he currently has any infection, be it on his skin, ears, etc, he needs to go to the vet. He will most likely need antibiotics. If he has reoccuring ear infections, it certainly could be allergies, but i would suggest a culture of his ear to make sure he is being treated with the proper medications. Once the infection is gone in the ears you may have to use a special cleanser a couple times a week to keep the ears dry. Does the groomer pluck the hair out of his ears? That may help too. Shampoos and diet help with allergies, you need to discuss this with your vet as well. Food changes for allergies can take 6 weeks or longer to have an effect on skin, so keep with it, and for goodness sakes, stop adding all that crap to his food! If your vet recommends and is ok with it, fine, but if he is on a balanced diet, he doesn't need it.

Next, with one testicle, he needs to be neutered...and the retained testicle needs to be removed from his abdomen. It WILL turn cancerous later in life..proven fact. Get it done, soon. This will also help with your training and behavioural issues.

He obviously thinks he is boss. I would suggest some group or private lessons. He needs exercise..so get him on a leash and i don't care how much he struggles, get going!! Don't give up. If he bites the leash or attempts to jump on you, purchase a basket muzzle. He has learned if he fights/bites/puts up a fuss, then he gets his way. No way i would ever tolerate that. You and your husband have to learn to be pack leaders. Make him work for his food, etc. He needs to be corrected when he is exhibiting inappropriate behaviour. A trainer can assist you with this. If he needs to wear a muzzle and a leash while in the house, so be it.

Good luck, your situation sounds very frustrating, but keep up with it!

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You have many issues with your schnauzer. Yes Schnauzers are prone to skin problems. It can be flea allergy, if that is the case then you must remove the fleas from your dog, then remove the fleas from the envionment. Frontline or Advantage are the monthly flea protection that are most commonly used. He may have a yeast infection and a secondary staph infection. He may need oral antibiotics and an anti-fungal.

Prescription grade (if we are talking Hills/Sciene diet) is not the best food. It can cause a lot of skin problems as well. You need a food that has no wheat gluten, Look for Dick Van Pattons Natural Balance. Or Canidae (that is our favorite and the dogs love it).

More than likely he does have an ear infection. Probably Yeast and Pseudomonas. The only way to know what you are truly dealing with is to get the vet to scrape and/or perform a culture. Anyway a good alternative is to go to this site for a great remedy, it had worked for all of my dogs (6 of them are schnauzers) Follow the remedy to the LETTER. Wear gloves as gentian violet will dye your hands and since it will die anything it hits, I recommend you do it outside.

www.itsfortheanimals.com/BLUE.HTM

Buy some plain yogurt (not vanilla) and give him a teaspoon twice a day. I would do this for his entire life. That will help abate the yeast and prevent it in the future.

There are some products available on line than can desolve plaque on a dog or cat's teeth. One can be sprayed, but since your dog is a wee bit ornery they make one that you can put in his water. Schnauzers have a tendency to dental decay because of their beards, so if at all possible keep his beard short of dry his beard off after he drinks.

Schnauzers are highly intelligent which makes them difficult to train because they are stubborn dogs by nature. He needs to know first and foremost that YOU are in charge, NEVER let him dictate to you. If you ask him to do something, don't give in, but make him give you what you want before you move on or go to another task and ONLY ask ONCE. If you tell him to sit, say it once and stand there until he sits, then praise him and give him a treat.

Treats. Be sure they are suitable for his allergies and size. Sometimes just giving him a piece of his dog food works best.

You must teach him sit. Absolutely imperative. When he is being food aggressive, toy aggressive use the sit command. I would look at your library for a dog training video or at the very least a book. You can find free ones on line as well. Basic commands will come a long way to help you help your dog. Sit, stay, leave it are great commands to start with.

Get him accustomed to a leash by keeping him on one while you are with him. Then take it in baby steps, holding the leash lack, then pull it a little tighter until you can gently pull him towards you. A treat works wonderfully for this procedure.

Don't allow your dog to sleep in your bed, never let him stand on you or jump up on the furniture UNLESS he is asked. Those are all behaviors that tell you he thinks he is boss. If he growls make him stop whatever it is he is doing. If he is on your lap, put him on the floor. Whatever he is doing when he growls or snarls stop the activity. The sit command will work with a jumping problem.

You didn't say whether or not he is neutered. If not, get him neutered, this helps behavior immensely. It will also cut down on his desire to roam and it will reduce his chance to develop testicular cancer.

You also didn't say where you got your dog. If he came from a pet store he is more than likely a puppy mill dog, If that is the case then a majority of his problems may be due to that. Back yard breeders are sometimes a source of dogs who have medical issues as they do not follow the proper recommendations for breeding of pure bred dogs.

Please do not use your dog for stud purposes, that is just pertetuating the population of dogs who have issues whether medical or psychological.
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Check out the TV listings for Cesar Millan or Victoria Stillwell two great dog trainers who use different methods for training.

Now before you start training him get him healthy, it sounds like he is in pain, This may stop a good deal of his bad behavior. It is awfully hard to concentrate when your ears and your belly are on fire.

Hope this helps!!

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Where did you originally get him?

Anyway, if you can't brush his teeth, you can take him to the vet's office and they can brush his teeth like they would a cat's (under anesthesia). You need to get professional training asap, no matter how much the cost. You only got him four years ago, didn't you anticipate the training, and perhaps set aside a little money for professional training? Any terrier needs to be trained by someone with experience. Try changing his food to a high-quality allergy formula, like Blue Buffalo Wilderness, California Natural, or the Wellness allergy food I forgot the name of. Sometime just changing the food to an allergy-sensitive one clears up all the skin problems.
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For his skin problems I would suggest apple cider vinegar as a rinse & included in the water/food. Not sure which shampoo you have but it should chlorhexidine(antibacterial) &/or benzoyl peroxide which cleans & flushes out the hair shaft/skin. Then you would use the chlorhexidine to kill any bacterial, followed by a diluted vinegar rinse. Each shampoo needs a good 10min to sit on dog before rinsing thoroughly off.

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For training, you will need to work with a good trainer/behaviorist. Though to all the poor quality breeding of mini schnauzers, they have many health & behavior problems. For that issue all you can do is in the future only buy a puppy from a reputable breeder that genetic tests.

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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Can Raw Food Cure Your Yeast Problems?

I'm going to let you in on a secret that can not only cure your yeast problems, it may actually cure a lot of other problems that you are experiencing. What I'm talking about is switching over to a raw food diet or becoming as raw as you possibly can. Here are a few tips on how this can help you to be able to overcome your yeast infection and how you can begin implementing it in your life without too much difficulty.
First of all, you should know that it is not going to be easy for you to switch over to this type of a diet, especially if you have been eating regular food for a long period of time. Many of us, however, who are frustrated over recurring yeast infections would be willing to try anything in order to overcome them. Switching over to a raw food diet has more to do with adding food into your daily diet than it does with taking it away. Instead of doing everything at one time, begin adding some raw food into each and every meal and you will soon find that it is crowding out the bad foods that you are eating.
The reason why raw food is so good for yeast infections is because it helps to bring our body back into a natural balance that it is probably missing. After all, most yeast infections occur as a result of a lack of good bacteria in our body. Raw food will help your body to be healthy from the inside out and it will naturally be able to fight these yeast infections, each time one starts to occur. It will also help us to be balanced as far as our pH is concerned and if we are in a healthy, alkaline state then yeast infections will not be able to grow.
It is going to take some determination on your part in order to switch over to this type of diet. You may not be able to go 100% raw and that is fine, as long as you are eating the majority of your food in a raw state. There are also some cooked foods which are alkaline in nature and if you must eat something that is cooked, make sure that it is one of these types of foods. Once you begin to see your yeast infections disappear, it will make any effort that you have to put into it well worth your while.

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I have a 8yr old chocolate lab. He's overweight by probally 2 pounds and has bad yeast infections in both of his ears.He plays ball and walks outside for about 20 mins a day. We put medicine in his ears about twice a week and have even tried feeding him yogurt but nothing helps. I heard that the raw food diet is more natural for the dogs and will solve all his problems in time...fact or fiction?

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I think so, as it's what dogs were MEANT to eat.

Raw feeding won't solve *all* his problems, but it will greatly help with many & I'm guessing it will help with the yeast infections.

I started my dog on a raw diet when he was 8 years old, too. He did just fine & is now 10 years old, still on the raw diet, and THRIVING. His coat is excellent, too. http://rawfeedingtips.yolasite.com/

Starred for my raw feeding contacts, hopefully they can answer you too.

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