Candida- It's
More Than Just a Yeast
Infection
Candida Albicans
or a yeast
infection, both
digestive and
systemic, is a
health problem
of which answers
to its
elimination are
far and few
between.
Literally
millions of men
and women have a
potential yeast
infection that
is causing,
directly or
indirectly, a
significant
number of health
problems or
conditions.
Candida Albicans
is a destructive
yeast infection
that begins in
the digestive
system and
little by little
spreads to other
parts of the
body. Candida is
present in all
of us not long
after birth.
Typically, this
yeast remain in
a healthful
balance with the
other bacteria
and yeasts
within the
intestinal
tract. Under
certain
conditions, such
as excessive
stress, lowered
immunity or the
long-term use of
steroids, the
candida yeast
can multiply,
thus disrupting
the
gastrointestinal
"terrain".
Candida
overgrowth may
also be a
consequence of
antibiotic
treatment, as
antibiotics not
only kill
pathogens but
also a large
number of those
bacteria that
are part of a
healthy
gastrointestinal
flora. With the
depletion of the
beneficial
protective flora
in the
intestinal tract
and a weakened
immune response,
this
opportunistic
yeast can then
spread and
multiply beyond
the intestinal
tract affecting
every organ in
the body.
In babies, an
overgrowth of
candida appears
as diaper rash.
It can also be
found on the
body as
jock
itch or
athlete's foot.
It can appear in
the mouth as
thrush or in the
vaginal tract,
known by many
women as a yeast
infection.
Systemic yeast
is now being
associated with
a variety of
conditions
ranging from
mental
disorders,
deranged immune
system, food
intolerance,
gastric upsets,
premenstrual
tension,
infertility,
ovarian failure,
sexual function
difficulties and
fatigue. It can
manifest with a
multitude of
symptoms
including
constipation,
diarrhea,
colitis,
headaches, bad
breath, mood
swings, canker
sores, muscle
and joint pain,
congestion,
severe itching,
PMS, fatigue,
kidney or
bladder
infections to
name a few. It
is estimated
that 30% of the
population
suffer from
health issues
directly related
to yeast. In
fact, the
majority of
people who have
Candida do not
realize they
have it until
become seriously
ill.
Avoid all yeast
containing
foods: Yeast
breads,
fermented
beverages (beer,
wine, brandy,
scotch, etc.)
moldy cheeses,
fermented
vinegars, salad
dressing,
peanuts,
biscuits, canned
citrus fruit
juices, cake
mix, ice cream,
all dried fruit,
oranges,
pickles, tomato
sauce, sugars,
yeast powder,
processed and
smoked meats,
malt products,
barbecue sauce,
olives,
mayonnaise,
chili peppers.
Avoid all
refined
carbohydrates,
artificial
sweeteners,
hidden sugars
such as those
found in soft
drinks,
pastries, canned
fruits and
vegetables.
Rotate between
at least 3
different
anti-fungal
herbs every 4
days to kill the
candida yeast in
the intestinal
tract. These
herbs can
include Garlic,
Caprylic Acid
and Pau d' Arco
(Taheebo tea).
Supplement with
Lactobacillus
Acidophilus or
Bifidophilus
daily. This
helps to
reintroduce the
good bacteria
back into the
intestinal
tract.
Take 1
tablespoon of
Flax seed or
olive oil daily
to improve
healing and
prevent the
fungus from
destroying
cells.
Incorporate
Echinacea to
help strengthen
the immune
system.
Multivitamin &
mineral complex
with vitamin A
to provide all
the nutrients
needed for
proper immune
function and for
repair of
intestinal
lining. Try to
select a vitamin
complex that
includes zinc.
Treat any skin
yeast or fungal
infection with
tea tree oil.
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