Candida
Overblown
by Martin Myers
Candida is
normally
an inoffensive
yeast. This
organism that
lives naturally
inside our
bodies in small
populations
within the
intestines.
Sometimes,
however, under
certain
conditions is
can mutate into
a fungal
infection. The
aggressive
fungal form
invades the
body's systems
and causes a
great deal of
damage.
How does this
happen and how
is it treated?
Well, there are
a number of
causes, and not
too many
possible
treatments.
Before
evaluating
treatment
options, it is
necessary to
understand the
cause of the
imbalance.
Common causes of
environmental
imbalances are
changes in blood
sugar levels
because of
diabetes,
changes in
hormone levels
as a result
of
pregnancy,
puberty,
menopause and
menstruation,
changes in
normal gut flora
due to
intestinal
infections or
the intake of
antibiotics, or
a compromised
immune system,
such as AIDS.
The fungal form
of Candida is a
far worse
companion than
the simple yeast
infection. The
fungal-form of
Candida develops
aggressive roots
that penetrate
the intestinal
walls, and
create the
opportunity for
partially
digested food
particles to
penetrate the
blood stream,
and establish
food
sensitivities.
The fungus also
ferments the
sugars in our
colon. This can
cause a problem
with gas,
excessive
bloating of the
stomach, and
extreme
discomfort.
The fungal form
of Candida also
attacks the
nervous system.
Sufferers of
fungal Candida
experience mood
swings,
depression,
fogginess of the
brain, and poor
concentration.
There are
several theories
as to why this
occurs. But they
are just that,
theories. One
such theory
holds that when
the fungus
pierces the wall
of the intestine
and allows the
partially
digested food to
pass into the
bloodstream,
exorphins are
released. They
can affect the
neurological
reactions by
switching them
on and off. Thus
creating the
depression and
mood swings.
There are
hormonal changes
associated with
fungal Candida
that aren't too
pretty either.
Severe menstrual
pain, thyroid
conditions, and
auto-immune
deficiencies are
known to be a
result of fungal
Candida. Other
symptoms that
are hormone
related and
indicate a
Candida
overgrowth are
pain in the
muscles and
joints, sugar
cravings,
athlete's foot,
thrush of the
mouth,
sinusitis, poor
concentration,
and intolerance
of perfume.
There are diets
and treatments
available to rid
your body of
this awful
fungus, but they
aren't quick
fixes, and
sometimes the
damage to your
body's organs
can be
permanent. A
couple of the
more natural
treatments are
cranberry
extract and
garlic. Other
items to be
addressed once
you've begun to
rid your body of
the fungal
infection are
the leaky gut
and a general
detox, since
Candida can
produce up to
100 different
toxins.
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