Propolis is a resinous substance that bees collect from tree buds or other botanical sources. Among other things, Propolis is believed to prevent diseases and parasites from entering the hive and to prevent putrefaction within the hive.

As a supplement it is a powerful antibiotic and anti-putrefaction agent that coats and prevents dead and rotting cells from spreading in body so they can safely be removed.

Olive leaf has been used medicinally throughout known history. The herb destroys pathogens, bacteria, fungi and viruses by inhibiting the replication process. Unlike synthetic antibiotics, it destroys only the bad bacteria and protects the good without building antibiotic resistance.

From Wikipedia:
To prepare olive leaf tea place one large teaspoon (approx. 10g) dried olive leaf in a tea ball or herb sack. Drop into two quarts boiling water, immediately reduce heat to a medium simmer and let tea brew in covered pot for three to ten minutes. Stir tea occasionally, strain to drink and/or refrigerate. Tea should be a medium amber color. To combat a specific ailment, sip refrigerated or re-heated tea and consume entire two quarts over a two day period. Olive leaf can also be taken in powder, liquid extract or capsule form.

I wrote the post below thinking Aqua Flora Candida Formula was "working" but I’m almost certain it caused a nasty and prolonged reappearance of ezcema after almost a year of rash free living.  I put it away and won’t use it again since it’s not worth the risk.  That’s not to say it won’t work for others - it just didn’t for me.

 . . . . After a week on Grapefruit Seed Extract and a week on Caprylic Acid I did a week of Aqua Flora’s Candida Formula 1.  I’ve always responded very well to homeopathy and this was no exception -  the die-off effect was much stronger.  I was quite sick for the first few days.  Aqua Flora’s website recommends cutting the dosage in 1/2 if the effects get too strong and in fact I had to lower the dosage for a few days.  At this stage in the game I want things to go as quickly as possible without debilitating myself.  I didn’t mind feeling pretty punky for a few days because the sooner these buggers are under control the sooner I will be back to full health.

I took Caprylic Acid during week two. I used Probiologic Capricin 1200 mg and took two tablets after breakfast and dinner. Like the Grapefruit Seed Extract, the Capricin had a dramatic effect. I could feel it working after I’d taken it and felt better and better each proceeding morning.

According to Erica White, a nutritionist specializing in candidiasis, caprylic acid is excellent for dealing with candidiasis in the intestines, which are frequently colonized by candida.

I should note here that these antifungal cures cause pretty unpleasant side effects (known as die-off or Herxheimer’s Reaction ) in the first few weeks, as the dead yeast releases toxins into the bloodstream. The flu-like symptoms and intestinal distress happened for me shortly after taking the anti-fungal or microbial followed by small overall improvements. Despite some rough spells the overall effect was that I felt better every day and am still experiencing the improvements.

I started my anti-microbial regime with Grapefruit Seed Extract using the brand NutriBiotic GSE Liquid Concentrate. Boy is this ever bitter tasting! But in a strange way it grew on me. This was probably mostly because the congestion that had plagued my head and chest as well as my stuffed up digestion almost immediately started clearing up. I started with 5 drops dissolved in lots of water 3 times a day and then increased 2 drops a day until I’d gotten to 12 drops. The bitterness is pretty intense at that point so I capped it there. I notice the effects waning after around a week and from what I’ve read it’s good to rotate the anti-microbials and fungals with Candida. I started with Grapefruit Seed Extract for one week and then skipped two weeks (during which I used other anti-microbials) and then used it again for one week again etc.

Interestingly enough if you look up Grapefruit Seed Extract at Wikipedia you find a skeptical rundown on this excellent cure. I find this ironic since the expensive, supposedly proven prescription drugs I was given for my symptoms did nothing for me. The effects of taking this anti-microbial have been dramatic and very positive for me.