"Well, cortisone is a natural hormone in the body, so I would not say that
it is "not good for our bodies".
For most people, regular taking of oral steroids is not a good idea of
course."

Thank you for posting that cortisone is a natural hormone. I think people
read the dangers of coticosteroids (like prednisone) and don't study the
benefits. I have been on prednisone for 23 years, sometimes high dose,
sometimes low. I was told long ago about protecting my bones, making sure
to get enough calcium and vitamin D, eating right, exercising, etc. Yes, I
have had some negative side effects when on high doses, lost my hair,
menses stopped, skin got papery, got the moony face and barrel upper
body...it all went away when dose was decreased. Now I am on daily 5mg.
and seem to be doing okay though it is harder to maintain normal weight. I
have had candida from high doses and when that happens I take Diflucan, use
oral Nystatin Swish/Swallow, and eat Acidopholis yogurt. The yogurt itself
is not strong enough to kill true candida though it can keep it in check.
Also, very important in my opinion...simple carbohydrates feed candida and
help it to grow, when on prednisone you crave carbs...stay away from all
sugars while on it and eat complex carbs to keep yeast from growing. Know
how yeast grows in sugar water before you make homemade bread? That is
what happens in the body too. Good luck and let us know how you are doing
iJah! Trudy.