CANDIDA
What is Candida?
Candida Albicans is an over-infestation of yeast in the body.
It invades the brain and every tissue of the body. Candida
grows and lives on what you eat, and makes your body
crave what it needs to enhance the growth.
For this reason, Candida is difficult to
get rid of, but it can be eradicated if proper steps are taken.
Candida may occur alone or in combination with
fibromyalgia. About 80% of those suffering from
fibromyalgia also have candida. For those with both
fibromyalgia and candida, the candida must be addressed
before the fibromyalgia.
Candida (albicans) is one of many different types of yeast. Yeast cells are able to grow on the surface of all living things and occur virtually everywhere. The fact is, we breathe, eat, and drink them daily. Because they are part of our daily lives, we all have yeast growing in our skin, on other body surfaces and in our intestines. Normally our bodies’ defense systems keep the total number of yeast cells under control, and so candida colonies in our intestinal tract are nothing to worry about. However, poor nutrition or a sluggish or impaired immune system weakens the body’s ability to fight off yeast. Stress and environmental pollutants can also play a role in reducing the body’s control over candida. When this happens, yeast colonies grow rapidly and candida may result.
Causes Of Candida
There are over 900 strains of yeast, and candida albicans
is a major one found in the human body. In some ways it
is very much like the yeast used in breads. Scientists are
not sure why yeasts are in our bodies or what their exact
function is. The only thing we know for sure is that they
help decompose and recycle our bodies when we die. If
they multiply too rapidly in our bodies, they begin their job
prematurely.
• A number of conditions can lead to Candida. Steroid
drugs (such as cortisone), hormonal birth control pills
and the long-term use of antibiotics (such as those
used to control acne or various bacterial infections)
can invite the problem.
• Poor nutrition or a sluggish or impaired immune system
weakens the body’s ability to fight off yeast. Stress
and environmental pollutants can also play a role in
reducing the body’s control over Candida. When this
happens, the yeast colonies grow rapidly and Candida
may result.
• Alcohol, caffeine, stress and aging all destroy friendly
bacteria in the system.
• Sugar, gluten and meat encourage harmful bacterial
growth in the intestines.
Symptoms Of Candida
• Allergic reaction; congested nose, hives, headache,
dizziness, diarrhea, weakness, cramps, arthritis,
irritability or depression, increased sensitivities to foods
or chemicals.
• gastrointestinal problems; gas, bloating, abdominal
pain, gastritis, gastric ulcer, heartburn, diarrhea,
constipation, spastic colon.
• Respiratory problems; frequent sore throat, mouth
or canker sores, sinus infection, bronchial infections,
chronic cough, asthma.
• Skin infection; usually rash type in nature, typically
under the breasts, groin area, diaper rash, hives, etc.
• Central nervous system problems; headache, sinus
headache, tension headache, migraines, low blood
sugar headaches, rapid blood sugar changes.
• High levels of stress hormones can cause anxiety,
irritability, moodiness, restlessness, panic attacks,
sudden anger, sleep disturbances, poor short term
memory, inability to concentrate, fuzzy thinking and
confusion.
• Fatigue, which may be caused by impaired metabolism
and impaired enzyme production.
• Weight gain may result from an overgrowth of yeast
that may cause cravings for sugar, interference with
normal hunger, high insulin levels, low metabolism, low
energy levels and fatigue.
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