Are you thinking of purchasing the Adored Beast Yeasty Beast Protocol? If you are, have a read of this blog to see if this kit may be suitable.
The Adored Beast Yeasty Beast Protocol has been developed to help get rid of yeast. It’s a safe and effective program of gentle herbs and homeopathic remedies. The Kit has been designed to help get rid of yeast without dangerous yeast die-off - there is more on this further down.
What is in the Yeasty Beast Protocol?
The kit comprises of three supplements:
Liver Support Spray: to support a strong liver and to help regenerate healthy liver cells and supports the organ’s ability to filter toxins from the blood. The liver regulates histamine which is associated with allergies, protein synthesis and biochemical production for digestion
Yeasty Beast 1 Spray: A homeopathic combination of Sulphur, Berberis, Nux Vomica, Echinacea, and Graphites prepared in a 13% alcohol base. This combination is specifically designed to target the skin. Yeasty Beast I is intended to help with itch, detoxification, and toxin removal. This combination of ingredients may also be beneficial for supporting overall immune health.
Yeasty Beast II Powder: An enzyme and herbal blend including Pau d’Arco and Caprylic Acid. This formula was methodically designed to target yeast while avoiding an intense Herxheimer reaction (toxic yeast die-off), which can look like the yeast is getting worse.
How should I use the Protocol?
There are instructions in the box but these are the steps you will need to follow:
STEP 1 Diet: Change diet to eliminate as many starches, sugars and carbohydrates as possible. This starts the process of starving the yeasts from food sources i.e. carbohydrates or sugars that yeast thrives on, creating die-off (see more about this below). This is an important step as diet could be contributing to your dogs yeast symptoms.
Here is a link an informative blog about diet, written by Adored Beast: https://blog.adoredbeast.com/dog-nutrition-what-should-we-actually-feed-them/
STEP 2: Liver Tonic (this supports the liver to help with the detoxification process).
- Start the Liver Tonic twice per day, adding to your dogs food, according to their weight. 1 - 5 lbs -12 drops, 6 - 60 lbs - 24 drops and dogs over 61+ lbs 48 drops, all twice per day. Refrigerate after opening.
- Use the entire bottle. For dogs under 60lbs this will last 60 days, for dogs over 60lbs this will last 30 days.
Three days after starting the Liver Tonic, move onto Step 3, below
STEP 3: Yeasty Beast I (to help support itching, detoxification, and toxin removal, as well as supporting the immune system)
- Take Yeasty Beast 1 for UP TO 14 days. Add 4 pumps to a small amount of food twice per day, then once per day as needed. Hold the remaining contents on reserve to resume if needed.
- If at any time during the 14 days the condition seems to worsen, please discontinue. If the 14 days is complete and the animal’s condition seems to regress after stopping. You can resume dosing once per day for up to 7 days.
Three days after adding Yeasty Beast 1 (i.e. day 7), move onto Step 4, below
STEP 4: Yeasty Beast II (designed to target yeast while avoiding an intense Herxheimer reaction (toxic yeast die-off), where symptoms of yeast get worse for a period of time, as the body detoxifies. Your pet may be more lethargic, have hot spots, their ears may become inflamed etc. You can find out more here:)
- Give the recommended amount, once per day according to your dog’s weight in a small amount of plain unsweetened yogurt, kefir, raw milk, or goat milk (organic if possible). This step should ideally happen 2 hours before or after meals/food.
- Use the entire contents of the jar.
If you are not undertaking this protocol with the support of a Holistic Vet and your dog starts to have a reaction, immediately stop the protocol. In the first instance reach out to Adored Beast who have a chat facility on their website (www.adoredbeast.com). Please note they are in Canada and 5 hours behind us. Do not re-sume the protocol until you have made contact for advice.
Every body is unique and individual so what we really want to do is find the very best way to use the Adored Beast products effectively for your dog so that may mean approaching it at a slower pace.
General Points of Observation
- Depending on the age of your dog, or how bad their yeast symptoms are, it is recommended to carry out the Yeasty Beast Protocol with the support of an Holistic Vet. Whilst we and Adored Beast can support you to a limited extent, we may not be able to give you the full support you need.
- It is quite common that when doing this protocol it can work pretty quickly. Even though Adored Beast created the Yeasty Beast Protocol to slowly and methodically kill and metabolise yeast, if the dog is super sensitive, if there's a massive overgrowth, if the gut is under trauma, if the dog is a senior or there are other health conditions, this potocol may be working too effectively at killing the yeast and not so well at metabolising it i.e. the supplements within this protocol cannot keep up with how the body is getting rid of the yeast and the yeast is dying off. Your dog may also be getting stronger and this in turn will encourage quicker die off, which sometimes the body cannot keep up with. This will cause the hexamer reaction / healing crisis when it appears that the supplements are not working. Current problems may intensify and old problems re-emerge. These all relate to the body's attempt to get rid of wastes, toxins and other causes of internal inbalance from their system and beginning the journey back to balance and health. This is a natural part of the healing process as the body is healing itself from the inside out. Typical symptoms include skin irritation and / or eruptions, nasal discharge, body odour, waxy build up in ears, mild lethargy, mild fever, mild diarrhea or soft stools. This doesnt mean that the protocol isn't working or is in some way faulty, its the body "doing its thing". This is normal but it can be distressing for you, which is why we suggest having the support of a Holistic Vet who can monitor these symptoms and support you through this process. It is important to carry on. These symptoms will pass.
- If your dog has a very strong yeast infestation or overgrowth, and this rapid die-off/detox is occuring, it is recommended switching to The Adored Beast Leaky Gut Protocol to support the healing that the yeast creates, then going back to the Yeasty Beast Protocol to address the yeast once more.
- What if I am not seeing any changes to my dogs symptoms? Sometimes it can take some time to see physical changes, as those are usually the last things to heal. It also depends on a number of things: How long your animal has been ill? How much medication he or she has been on? What is the diet? Adored Beast have seen animals improve in 1 week and some animals taking a month or more to show improvement. Examples of positive changes that you may observe - an increase in energy, deeper, more relaxed sleep, less anxious, less scratching, less grumpy, better hair coat, healthier ears, better quality stools, weight gain or loss or more balanced weight. Remember that the gut is in charge of so many things! What you think may be your animals’ symptoms of leaky gut/Yeast (for example itchy skin or hotspots) are only what you can visibly see... the imbalance and trauma is deep below the surface and you may see other improvements (as listed above) before you see the skin symptoms getting better. If this happens (for example the dog has more energy is, getting along better with other dogs or is more engaged and happier) but the skin symptoms are the same, then this can be a very good sign that things are improving deep down and that the gut is getting healthier and the skin will take a bit longer to show signs of improvement. Things are getting better from the inside out!
- Here are some blogs and videos you can watch. The first video is about yeast and die off and the protocol. The second video is more general.
Yeasty Beast Protocol - Video Video 2
Allergies and Yeast in Dogs - Video
General Blog on yeast: https://blog.adoredbeast.com/skin-disease-in-dogs-what-to-do-when-yeast-attacks/
What else can be done if my dog is going through the Healing Crisis?
If your dog is going through the healing crisis Adored Beast have some suggestions to help support the surface skin when this happens and to give "itch relief" while you work on ridding the body of yeast and healing damage to the gut biome.
Adored Beast Yeasty Beast Topical Spray: You could consider the Adored Beast Yeasty Beast Topical Spray to help relieve itching (not suitable if your dog has open sores). This is a combination of Apple Cider Vinegar and soothing herbs, making it ideal for soothing itchy skin.
Baking soda can work wonders! It has a soothing effect, plus it acts as an acid neutraliser and creates a more basic pH that truly helps to relieve itching. It’s easy and effective. Mix one tablespoon of baking soda with a little water to make a paste. Place the paste on the areas that are itchy or reddened. Leave the paste on for a few hours. Then wash it off. You can also make a baking soda spray by mixing two tablespoons of baking soda with eight ounces of water. Place in a spray bottle and use when necessary. Shake before using.
Aloe Vera but there’s a real difference between the gel you can buy in the store and the live plant. The live plant has important enzymes that last for less than three days in the refrigerator. Just split the leaf and apply to affected areas
Witch Hazel is 100% natural and when applied to the skin helps reduce swelling, repair broken skin and also fights bacteria. Simply soak a cloth or cotton ball with witch hazel and rub it on your dog’s skin. Witch hazel works awesomely for soothing itchy skin. It’s also great for itchy paws. You can put some in a glass or plastic bowl and dip your dog’s feet in it and then pat dry.
Raw, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar can relieve allergy itch. It also helps get rid of the offending allergens. One of the most common effects of environmental allergies in dogs is itchy feet. This is usually because of the constant exposure to allergens (like pollen). (not suitable if your dog has open sores)
Try a foot bath to help, you can even have this prepared and at the door to rinse as soon as your dog comes inside from a walk.:
- Mix two parts water and one part apple cider vinegar in a bucket or the tub
- Soak your dog’s paws for up to five minutes each
- Don’t rinse, but dry the paws well after soaking
If the skin is itchy, you can also use an apple cider vinegar rinse for the whole body. All you need is:
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup cooled green tea
- 1 cup filtered water
After bathing your dog with a natural shampoo (4Legger has great products as does Kin & Kind) or even just wetting down, rinse her all over with the ACV mixture, then pat dry.
Here is a great recipe for a Probiotic Mask which can be applied topically. The video is with Rodney Habib and Adored Beast Founder Julie Anne Lee. The actual recipe is around the 16 minute mark, but this video is worth a watch as it discusses allergies in general.
Love Bugs Mask - https://www.facebook.com/rodneyhabib/videos/10157427251987028/UzpfSTEzMTgwNDkxMDUwMzk4Mjo4NTc3Mzg4NzEyNDM5MTI/
