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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE
NZYMES® Symptoms Checklist - Prepared for Biopet by Dr. Neal Weiner - DVM - Shasta, Ca TO SEE EXAMPLES OF PETS WITH YEAST REALTED PROBLEMS GO TO THIS LINK: http://www.nzymes.com/Articles/Instructions_for_systemic_yeast_infections.htm WHAT IS A SYSTEMIC YEAST INFECTION (SYI)? Before plunging into our program, you should have a basic understanding of the problem. Simply put, there are about 500 different known microorganisms residing in the digestive tract. Some are good, some are bad. These bacteria are necessary to maintain proper digestion and to build immunities for good health. The good bacteria that are attached to the inner intestinal walls are benign and do not harm us. They don’t make harmful chemicals or provoke immune responses and inflammation. These microorganisms protect us from the adherence of disease causing bacteria, like Salmonella and Shigella, which cause diarrhea. When antibiotics are given for an infection, the antibiotics not only kill the bad bacteria contributing to the infection but also can kill and clear out the more beneficial benign bacteria in your gut. Candida is unaffected by the antibiotics and readily moves-in and takes over as the good guys die off. As the yeast invades new territory, it entrenches itself, and will continue its relentless advance as long as it remains unopposed. We all know the importance of antibiotics for a serious infection. The unfortunate side-effect of antibiotics is that they destroy the ‘good guy’ bacteria, at the same time causing GI imbalance. Sadly, antibiotics are often part of many of the popular pet foods being sold today. The disruption if the intestinal balance is where the troubles begin. The candida yeast goes through cycles of overgrowth, where toxins are released throughout the system causing numerous or various symptoms (see symptoms list). Candida makes a variety of toxic chemicals, which kill bacteria. The making of these chemicals prevents bacteria from coming back and enables the yeast to stay after antibiotics are given. These chemicals include toxic alcohols, acetone and the nerve poison hydrogen sulfide. These chemicals are very sedating, slow down the brain and may cause chronic fatigue. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? (see checklist) Candida symptoms are often diagnosed as “ALLERGIES” and commonly seen as rashes and skin outbreaks in the paws, face/muzzle, ears, under arms, underbelly or genital areas. Other symptoms include recurring ear infections, eye infections, and bladder or urinary tract infections. In yet other ways, the yeast toxins can cause fatigue, lethargy, immobility, joint pain and discomfort. The animals start experience severe itching, which leads to endless biting, chewing and hair loss. Symptoms may include skin problems like; blackening of the skin, dry flaky skin or greasy type grit on the skin. As the condition worsens over time a bad yeasty smell or odor may accompany this. Yeast is very evasive and resistant of the body’s immune system. So the immune system generates inflammation, which provides a defensive wall against the yeast. Normally this painful inflammation resolves with healing, but in the case of Candida, it resists the immune system. In the intestinal tract, such persistent inflammation can develop into Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. As these immune cells circulate and find yeast in other places, such as the skin, they start additional inflammation. Again however the immune system cannot clear the Candida. Then the inflammation persists, leading to chronic inflammation on the skin. There are many names for such skin inflammation, on both humans and dogs, ranging from eczema to psoriasis. NZYMES® YEAST REMOVAL KIT - Each NZYMES® product works specifically to help accomplish these goals, while working in harmony to bring the system back into balance. OUR 4-PART APPROACH THIS PROBLEM
PART 1. USE NZYMES® TREATS OR GRANULES DAILY (Complex for people) Each day your pet will need to take our Treats or Granules. They provide vital ‘live food’ dietary enzymes, which are completely absent from all cooked and processed pet foods. These key enzymes provide the necessary mechanisms to help the body produce powerful antioxidant enzymes. In combating SYI’s, they play a vital role by helping to flush out the dying candida yeast toxins from the body and free radicals at a cellular level. Typically, these products help to boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, speed the healing process, enhance the coat and skin, strengthen hair follicles, and much more. NOTE: We recommend doubling the normal daily dosage of the Treats or Granules for the first 2 weeks. With Yeast problems, it is important to double the dose for the first 30 days. (if you start to detoxify too fast and feel ill, back off and ease into the recommended amounts. PART 2. USE NZYMES® OXY-DROPS Oxy-Drops is an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral agent that can be used both internally and topically to battle the CANDIDA YEAST FUNGUS. USING OXY-DROPS INTERNALLY The internal dose for Oxy-Drops is 1 drop per twenty pounds of bodyweight given twice daily. The drops should be mixed with a little water with each meal. Place the drops in a teaspoon of water and add to the pet’s food. Oxy-Drops are highly alkaline, so they must be diluted with water for internal and topical use. (Keep away from children and pets) In addition, a few drops can be added to the water dish to protect against other bacteria and help keep a health pH balance in the gut. USING OXY-DROPS TOPICALLY Another important use for Oxy-Drops is topical. A 2% topical solution can be prepared by adding 1 teaspoon of Oxy-Drops to 8 oz. of distilled water (80 drops per 1 cup). This mixture is best applied with an 8 oz. spray bottle. Spray the affected areas 2-3 times a day or wipe with a soaked cotton ball. This works much like an antiseptic, speeding up the healing process on the surface of the skin, and helps to stop itching. For candida yeasty ears; saturate a cotton ball with the 2% solution and thoroughly rinse the inside of the ears 2-3 times daily; then once or twice weekly thereafter for maintenance. Pets with Severe Skin Problems NZYMES® Tincture of Black Leaf is a very potent anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-parasitic HERBAL tincture of olive leaf and black walnut. In addition to attacking the candida yeast more effectively, this combo is very helpful in fighting the more difficult skin infections and cleansing toxins and parasites from the body. It also is helpful in reconditioning and healing of the skin. You may choose to incorporate it, along with Oxy-Drops, to combat the yeast itself. We generally recommend the use of Black Leaf when the animal is older and has had an SYI for a prolonged period of time. This provides an extra boost to the cleansing and healing process, and generally shortens the time it takes to get the situation under control. PART 3. USE NZYMES® BACPAK PLUS This is a powerful blend of digestive enzymes and probiotics (good guy microorganisms). Under normal conditions, these are essential with the breakdown and then uptake of nutrients to the body. When combating an SYI, BacPak Plus completes the 3rd crucial step in the process. While the Oxy-Drops and NZYMES®Treats or Granules are battling and flushing out Candida yeast toxins, BacPak Plus delivers literally billions of friendly bacteria to the system. It is critical to re-establish these good bacteria so that the body can gain back the lost territory given up to candida yeast. PART 4. CHANGING TO A BETTER FOOD This FOURTH STEP in our program is primarily up to you – Changing to a Super Premium, meat-based brand of food with human-grade ingredients and a vitamins and minerals package designed to be more thoroughly absorbed. Our first choice are the pet foods from www.eaglepack.com. WHY DO I NEED TO CHANGE FOOD? Although antibiotics are commonly citied as the cause of SYI’s, they are not the only contributor. By far, the vast majority of pet foods are comprised of poor quality ingredients, preservatives completely devoid of ‘living materials’ (needed for the good guys), but chock full of starches, grains and carbohydrates (which feed the yeast). Many pet foods even contain remnants of antibiotics. Most are grain-based, not meat-based. The problem with grain-based foods is the starch, which candida yeast thrives on. Processed carbohydrates feed the candida yeast, which continues to choke the GI tract from building immunities by utilizing the good bacteria flora. As a result the pet’s immune system gets weaker and weaker. It’s a terrible cycle! WHAT DOES “MEAL” MEAN? After water has been extracted from meat, it is then in a dry form and it is called “meal”. This is a highly concentrated form of meat. It contains 11 times more meat protein than meat. When a brand claims “real, fresh, de-boned or whole beef or chicken” as the first ingredient, it usually isn’t. In its dry, undiluted form, real beef would be listed about 7th in the ingredient panel. Even though chicken, beef, or pork may be listed as the first ingredient, the food is still grain based unless it is listed as “MEAL”. The loophole here is that under pet food manufacturing guidelines, the manufacturer is allowed to weigh the contents before they are dehydrated, and the water-weight is removed. FOODS OR TREATS TO AVOID: Avoid starchy foods and processed carbohydrates. Avoid products where the first few ingredients used are grains, wheat flour, potatoes, pasta or WHITE rice (NOT BROWN). This is VERY important with treats which should be meat-based. PET FOODS WE RECOMMENDED FOR YEAST My first choice is Eagle Pack line of foods - (dog, cat and ferret) Eaglepack - Use Holistic Select Chicken, Natural Pack, Original
Formula or Senior Others: If you can not get Eagle use: Precise Use Precise Plus OTHER HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS: GIVE WEEKLY BATHS Give weekly baths to clear the skin of dead and dying materials. Use a sulfur-based or medicated shampoo for fungus, one with Ketoconazole - KetoChlor Shampoo by VirBac - asks your vet. FOR PETS THAT ARE VERY ITCHY OR SMELL! Using a final rinse of BAKING SODA AND WATER for the pets body after shampooing can be very effective to reduce the overall itchiness and smell. PREPARING A BAKING SODA RINSE Mix two (2) teaspoons of BAKING SODA per gallon of water; make sure to mix it so it completely dissolves. PREPARING BAKING SODA SPRAY BOTTLE Mix one (1) heaping teaspoon of BAKING SODA with 8 ozs. of water. Use this with a spray bottle or cotton ball for the itchy rashes areas. Reports show that it is quite helpful with the overall itchiness, skin problems and inflammation.
10 lbs. or less 1/4 teaspoon per day 10 to 60 lbs. 1 teaspoon per day 60 lbs. and above 2 teaspoons per day If you use a combination of Oxy-Drops (alkaline) and Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (acid), we suggest to use the Apple Cider Vinegar in the pet’s water, and the Oxy-Drops mixed with a little water and then added to the pet’s food so they don’t cancel out the benefits each offers. YEAST SYMPTOMS CHECKLIST Check each of the symptoms that the pet is experiencing. Then calculate your score.
( ) Fatigue
( ) Rashes and Itching ( ) Wheezing
( ) Bad Breath
( ) Increased Discharge
( ) Itching Eyes
( ) Joint Pain ( ) Bladder Infections
0 = excellent health 1-2 = mild dietary change and nutraceutical/herbal support needed. 2-5 = moderate dietary change and nutraceutical/ herbal support needed. 5+ = marked dietary change, nutraceutical and herbal support and time needed for your dog or cat to cleanse, detoxify rebuild his or her immune system and replenish missing food nutrients not available from previous diet. YOU MUST HAVE PATIENCE - THIS TAKES TIME! It is important to remember that this is a slow cleansing process which often takes one to five months before you begin see the major changes. Symptoms often appear to worsen during the first month of the program (usually at about 3-4 weeks). This is completely normal as the body is in the process of cleansing itself. Those with Candida often experience flu-like symptoms like nausea, loose stools and diarrhea during the detoxification process and may appear lethargic. Make sure to keep an eye on your pet’s general health and temperature and certainly DON’T AVOID treatment by your Vet for serious infections. The time needed here averages out to be 1 month for every year of
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