The US Centers for Disease & Control and Prevention (CDC) reports chlamydia infection is the leading sexually transmitted disease (STD) in America. Chlamydia trachmomatis can be transmitted through any form of sexual intercourse including anal, oral or vaginal with an infected person.

The US Centers for Disease & Control and Prevention (CDC) reports chlamydia infection be the leading sexually transmitted disease (STD) in America. Chlamydia trachmomatis can be transmitted through any form of sexual intercourse including anal oral or vaginal with an infected person.

An estimated 4 million new cases of chlamydia surface every year with approximately 50,000 women becoming sterile as a result. The majority of people affected are between the ages of 15 and 19. The second most popular age group affected are between 20 and 24.

Symptoms of chlamydia, which can appear in both men & women, may include:

• Genital Inflammation
  
  
• Vaginal Discharge
  
  
• Difficulty Urinating
  
  
• Burning Sensation While Urinating
  
  
• Itching Around the Inflamed Area
  
  
• Pain During Intercourse

Symptoms usually appear within 7 to 21 days after intercourse with a person who is affected.

With Halloween only a week away, I figured I’d tell you something a little scary. As many as 50% of men and 75% of women infected with chlamydia experience no symptoms at all. Yikes! With or without symptoms, chlamydia is just as contagious as ever.

Another frightening fact about chlamydia is that an estimated 30% of women affected will never be able to have children.

And now for the real terror. Women who have been infected with chlamydia may be 3-5 times more likely to become infected with HIV if exposed to it.

It should be of no surprise that the best way to prevent chlamydia is to either practice abstinence or safe sex.

Should you become infected, you can take a holistic approach to treating the disease using:

Garlic (2 capsules 3 times a day) - Nature’s antibiotic which also aids in healing.

Vitamin B Complex (50-100 mg of each major B vitamin 3 times daily) - Needed for proper functioning of the liver and gastrointestinal tract.

Vitamin C (1,500 mg 4 times a day) - Aids in healing. Use a buffered form.

Vitamin E (600 IU daily) - Shields red blood cells and boosts the immune system.

Acidophilus (Take as directed on label) - Replenishes friendly bacteria destroyed by antibiotics.

Coenzyme Q10 (600 mg daily) - Aids in healing and stimulates the immune system.

High potency Multivitamin with mixed Carotenoids (Take as directed on label) - Aids in healing all bodily tissues.

Kelp (2,000-3,000 mg daily) - Rich source of minerals.

Zinc (50 mg daily plus Copper (3 mg daily) - Important for immune function and healing.

Astragalus, Echinacea, Goldenseal, Pau d’Arco and Red Clover all aid greatly in healing as well.