Expert: Imran R. - 9/6/2007

Question
I am a 44 yo, female in good health most of the time. I have no major illnesses, however, for the past 2 weeks I have been experiencing headaches and yesterday noticed that some of my gums are beginning to swell and my urine is not clear.

I think it could possibly be either a UTI or an allergic reaction to an ant bite. The problem is that I do not want to take antibiotics and would like to know what you recommend.

When I was bitten by the ants (on 2 seperate occasions), 2 weeks apart, but one bite each, once on my right foot and the 2nd time on my left ankle. The first bite was from a med sized black ant and it itched really bad and swelled like a misquito bite. It left a dark spot that was hard and then the scab came off in about a week.

The 2nd bite was from a smaller (tiny) brown ant and my whole ankle swelled, was red, and hot and the bite blistered for 3 days. I took Benadryl, put tea tree oil on the bite, and drank lots of water (8-10 glasses) a day. The swelling and redness went away and it is healing. I also experienced some diarrhea the 2nd day and know that some of it went where it should not have been, which is the reason for possible bacterial contamination of my vagina, and the possible UTI.

Please let me know what your thoughts are on this matter. I usually shop at The Home Economists Market for natural vitamins and remedies for ailments.

I also experience symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis frequently throughout the year and have used Tea Tree Oil suppositories once, with great relief, and also tried the Probiotic capsules and vaginal suppositories for a 14 day regimen (they didn't give as good results). I'd appreciate your imput on this as well.

Answer
Dear Sherri

Thank you for writing.

In your case i would advise you continue drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day. Make sure it is purified water and not tap water.

You will need to take 2 supplements:
One is a nutritional supplement that will boost cell function and provide natural vitamins and antioxidants.
It is important you take 2 ounces of this per day. It is available at this site: http://www.tryfrutavida.com/main

You should also start taking a more advanced probiotic supplement. Research I-Flora on google search. This product contains 16 strains and 30 billion cells per dose.

You can also use this internally, inserted into the vagina every night before bed. Use only 1 capsule internally, and for 7 days only. Otherwise take 4 capsules per day for the first 2 weeks orally with organic milk or yogurt, on an empty stomach. Reduce dose to 2 capsules after that 2 weeks.
This will be of great benefit. The only other thing i would advise is the use of a good zapper:
Website: http://zap.intergate.ca

These therapies used in conjunction should quickly take care of what you are dealing with.

Bacterial vaginosis has its root in a lack of flora, and antibiotics not only kill harmful bacteria but friendly flora as well. Therefore the I-Flora will solve that problem. Your body needs nutrition to strengthen your immune system as well as bring down inflammatory responses. As for the zapper it is an effective anti-pathogen.

General recommendations:

Cut out all soy products, soy causes thyroid degradation. Cut out pasteurized milk, take only certified organic or raw milk.

Cut out all artificial sweeteners: splenda, sucralose, aspartame, nutra sweet, equal, spoonful, saccharin, acesulfame potassium, sorbitol, cyclamate, alitame. These sweeteners are toxic.

Make sure you read labels on all products before you purchase. Make sure you avoid everything that says "sugar free" on it.

Cut out the use of microwaves, they lower haemoglobin levels, deteriorate immune functions and produce high numbers of radiolytic compounds in foods. Replace your microwave with a nuwave oven when you can.

Avoid all hydrogenated oils, avoid margarine, canola, rapeseed, and soybean oil.

Replace with butter, ghee, unrefined coconut oil, sesame oil, and virgin olive oil.  

7-10 glasses of water per day is a good idea to help flush out toxins from the body. Warm or room temperature water, never cold. Never drink tap water or distilled water. Remember, drink purified water only.

If you are using toothpaste that contain fluoride, please replace with a herbal toothpaste that is fluoride free.
If you have dental (mercury) amalgams---get them removed by a dentist who knows how to remove them.
Never agree to silver amalgams either, as they are 50% mercury. The dentist must provide a bio-agreeable material
as a filling.

Info on vaccines:
http://www.nexusmagazine.com/articles/VaccineResearcher.html

Please email me if you have any more questions.

With best wishes,

Imran R.