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Candida "Yeast Overgrowth"
What is Candida?
Candidiasis, has become a chronic, medical dilemma that is increasing daily.The constant struggle for dominance by various microorganisms inhabiting the human body, especially the struggle between yeast and the beneficial bacterium, can periodically upset the delicate internal balances and cause poor health. Candida is a negative yeast infestation that begins in the digestive system and can slowly spread to other areas of the body. It is a strong, invasive parasite that attaches itself to the intestinal wall and becomes a permanent resident of your internal organs. It is causing numerous health problems and discomfort for over 30 million women every day and it is estimated that nearly everyone has or will have a moderate to serious Candida condition at sometime in their lives.
The majority of people who have Candida do not realize they have it until they become seriously ill. The symptoms are so numerous and seemingly unrelated that it is very perplexing to both doctor and patient.
What are some of the Symptoms?
They are usually chronic and include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Allergies - Allergies to foods or airborne chemicals, especially if these are acquired in adulthood
  • Fatigue - Fatigue is probably the major symptom or complaint of Candidiasis and can be especially noticed after a nights rest, after eating, and in the middle of the afternoon. Because of poor digestion, the food you eat is used to feed the Candida, instead of your own cells. Consequently, you are always hungry or have low blood sugar because the yeast overgrowth takes most of your nutrition and gives you all of its wastes. Iron deficiency anemia along with reduced levels of vitamin B-12 and folic acid are serious repercussions of a yeast infection. The result is fatigue, poor endurance and weakness
  • Poor Absorption and Elimination - A yeast infested intestinal area contributes to gastrointestinal disturbances such as indigestion, heartburn, gas, bloated stomach, cramps, intestinal pain, nausea, gastritis, constipation, diarrhea, colitis, ulcers, plus coated tongue
  • Neurological and Emotional Symptoms - When excessive yeast within the digestive system, migrates to the bloodstream, it may cause ailments such as irritability and mood swings, headaches, migraines, that fogged-in feeling, an inability to concentrate, poor memory, confusion, dizziness, and even MS-like symptoms such as slurred speech and muscular incoordination
  • Reproductive, Respiratory and Skin Conditions - Vaginal infections and menstrual difficulties, impotence and infertility, prostatitis, rectal itch, urinary tract infections, urgency and burning can all be the result.  The respiratory system is also greatly affected. There are resistance problems: catching everything that's going around - the flu, the cold, hay fever, mucous congestion, post nasal drip, even asthma and bronchitis, frequent clearing of the throat, habitual coughing that will not respond to anything, sore throats - even earaches. The skin also can show signs by means of athletes foot, jock itch, skin rash, hives, dry browning patches, cirrhosis, ringworm, rough skin on the sides of arms, and acne
  • Childhood Developmental Concerns - Yeasts and other microorganisms, including friendly bacteria are transferred during delivery through the birth canal. Almost 90% of childhood infections and conditions like colds, diaper rash, thrush, ear infections, tonsillitis, colic, constipation and diarrhea
  • Hypoglycema and Diabetes - A major problem in our society today is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (diabetes). Both of these conditions can be caused by Candida yeast if it gets to close to or around the digestive organs
  • Environmental Sensitivities - Another common complaint is environmental hypersensitivity to such things as smoke, auto exhaust, natural gas, fumes within the home from the carpet, fabrics and walls, which can cause extreme adverse reactions within the body
    • What are the conditions caused by Candida?
    There are quite a few, so I have listed them on another page.
    Conditions
    Sorry for the Inconvenience.
    What is Candida Caused By?
    Candida is caused by four major factors:
    1. A weakened or impaired immune system
    2. Hormonal therapy, Steroids and Glandular Dysfunction
    3. Improper diet, especially, high sugar consumption
    4. Lack of friendly bacteria

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