Yeast Sensitivity, Sugar Sensitivity
or Candida Albicans Overgrowth
Candida albicans is a yeast that is naturally present in your body, in
ever-changing amounts. In some people, candida can easily overgrow, and
this is the foundation of a multitude of ailments and diseases. Most people
think that they have to "fight" candida as if it were some external
invasion. It is not. It is your body's reaction to a cellular terrain
problem and when you correct the digestive imbalance, the candida problem
will go away.
Every body has a certain normal level of candida, typically found in
the digestive tract; which extends from your mouth to your rectum. A healthy
level of Candida Albicans is kept in check by friendly bacteria in your
intestines.
Learn more about Friendly Bacteria, or Probiotic supplementation
Typically, candida is concentrated in the throat, mouth or vagina, and
often found in moist areas of the body, including intestines, other mucous
membranes, and also damp skin.
When candida overgrows, it develops rhizoids (long root-like structures)
that are invasive and can penetrate your mucous membranes. When this happens,
the boundary between your intestinal tract and the rest of your circulatory
system can break down. This would allow partially digested proteins to
travel into your bloodstream, assaulting your immune system.
Test Yourself for Candida
Symptoms of candida overgrowth will vary from person to person, and fluctuate
in severity. While some symptoms come and go, others may last a long time.
Some are visible (such as skin rashes or abdominal bloating), some are
invisible (such as joint pain, lethargy).
Other commonly known names for Candida Albicans overgrowth are Candidiasis,
yeast infection, oral or vaginal thrush, and vaginitis (the other common
vaginal yeast is monilia).
The real problem with overgrowth of candida is what it does to you over
time. When left alone, candida grows into the rhizome stage. It sprouts
into a long, finger-like fungus that punches holes in your entire digestive
tract (leaky gut or permeable bowel syndrome), allowing toxins to enter
your bloodstream. Then your liver and immune system must deal with these
toxins, so they get overloaded and clogged, as does your lymphatic system
(due to partially digested fats).
Learn more about Leaky Gut or Permeable Bowel Syndrome
Digestion slows down even further and you end up with a vicious cycle
that creates even more candida and liver congestion and leaky gut. Candida
eats sugars and excretes alcohol. Your liver is stressed from dealing
with all the alcohol. Many people call brain fog "die off" and
often die-off is involved, but really, it is all those toxins passing
the blood brain barrier. Whenever you feel fatigue and brain fogged, cleanse
the colon.
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How Candida Thrives - It's Opportunistic
Candida is a crafty and opportunistic creature. It can manage to hide
(sometimes for years) in parts of your body where traditional therapies
don?t always reach (in your joints, for instance).
It can be quite easy to become unbalanced (candida overgrowth) and quite
difficult to regain balance. If you lose proper immune protection, candida
transforms from a beneficial yeast into a harmful fungus.
The causes include antibiotic use, chlorine in drinking and washing water,
a diet with too much sugar, alcohol & refined foods, stress, environmental
toxins and hormone changes. Mostly, candida thrives on foods that are
common to the typical American diet. These foods can alter intestinal
terrain unfavorably and create the perfect environment for candida overgrowth.
Drugs/Medicines
antibiotics, birth control pills and steroids
Broad-spectrum antibiotics (e.g. tetracycline) destroy the healthful bacteria,
which control the candida population. For example, Lactobacillus acidophilus
competes with C. albicans for space and nutrients in the intestinal tract.
It also releases acid, which makes the environment less favorable for
Candida growth; and even feeds off of the Candida directly. When Lactobacillus
acidophilus is attacked by antibiotics, Candida proliferates and can change
to its pathogenic mycelial form. After prolonged (several months or more)
or frequent (more than 3 times in a year) broad-spectrum antibiotic use,
Candidiasis symptoms may start to appear in a matter of months or even
days and often linger for life if untreated, especially if one regularly
consumes poultry, eggs, meats and/or milk since these usually contain
antibiotics (and steroids, see (2) directly below). Chemical preservatives
in food also support Candida overgrowth.
Chlorine
Chlorine kills off beneficial intestinal flora. It is advisable to drink
water that has been carbon filtered to remove most of the chlorine. Swimming
in public pools adds to the chlorine load, as does showering in hot chlorinated
water.
Sugar
Candida albicans flourishes on sugar, and your body produces sugar from
everything you consume. Too much sugar (from any source) allows your naturally
occurring internal candida to overgrow. It also tends to overgrow very
quickly when fed simple sugars: foods that have a high glycemic index,
such as soft drinks, alcohol, sweets, white pasta and baked goods.
Poor Diet
The nutrient-poor, low-bulk, high-refined carbohydrate diets of most North
Americans will, over a period of years, transform a healthy large intestine
into a lifeless pipe caked with layers of encrusted fecal matter (the
site of constant putrefaction, fermentation, rancidification, home for
toxin-inducing pathogenic bacteria) and an excellent environment for the
growth of candida. The high-refined carbohydrate diet also serves as a
very desirable food for candida, which further entrenches it within the
microscopic crevices of encrusted fecal matter. The small intestine, housing
a more fluid chyme, does not become so caked with old fecal matter as
it does with mucus. This also encourages candida proliferation.
Learn about the Diet for Candida Overgrowth
Hormones
Hormonal changes in the body, as with hormone therapy, pregnancy and the
contraceptive pill can trigger a yeast infection in people whose immune
systems are under challenge (e.g. stress).
Being Female
Women are generally more susceptible to Candidiasis than men for several
reasons:
Female hormonal levels are constantly fluctuating and sustained high
levels of estrogen can occur, which tends to impair immune system function.
Candida albicans growth is stimulated by the female hormone progesterone.
Its levels are elevated during pregnancy and in the second half of each
menstrual cycle. Synthetic progestins are found in oral contraceptives
and also contribute to candida overgrowth.
The female anatomy lends itself to the ready migration of candida from
the rectum to the genito-urinary system. Vaginal yeast infections are
a common result.
Weakened Immune System
A healthy immune system keeps the naturally present Candida yeast organism
in balance. Lowered immunity may result from stress, poor diet, lack of
sleep, pollution, steroid drugs, cancer chemotherapeutic agents, etc.
Prolonged illness, stress (all forms), alcohol abuse, smoking, lack of
exercise, lack of rest and poor nutrition are also key factors which tend
to weaken the immune system.
Learn more about the Symptoms of Candida Albicans Overgrowth
Rid Yourself of Candida Albicans Overgrowth
Recent medical research shows that proper dietary supplementation is
essential for health. These nutritional supplements are here, within the
reach of anyone desiring natural, higher levels of health and longevity.
Our Standard American Diet and ways of thinking are causing needless
ill health and numerous deaths. Unfortunately, even a good diet combined
with mainstream supplements, does not contain enough specific nutrients
for optimal health. We have potent, affordable supplements that can enable
your body?s natural inner healing powers to restore your health and vitality.
By creating and maintaining a healthy internal environment, you can regain
and maintain a state of vibrant health. We all have natural healing powers
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To aid digestion, promote natural immunity & resistance to diseases.
Crucial for regaining and maintaining your health and vitality.
We are all familiar with antibiotics (meaning "against life"),
but here you can learn about probiotics. Probiotic means "for life",
and refers to supplements of beneficial or good bacteria. Just as "bad"
bacteria can make us sick, good bacteria can protect us from discomforts
and disease.
Supplementing with good, friendly bacteria - probiotics - aids digestion,
promotes natural immunity & resistance to diseases, and is crucial
in regaining and maintaining your health and vitality.
Superfoods
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A robust immune system is instrumental in fighting disease and keeping
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Amino Acids
Amino acid supplementation will provide your body with an essential
foundation for health. They are the building blocks of systemic proteins,
which are present in all your body tissues, including skin, nails, hair,
blood, bone and brain cells. Thousands of different systemic proteins
are constantly being manufactured from 20 different amino acids. Your
body can manufacture 10 of these amino acids, the other 10 are considered
essential, meaning they must be acquired from your diet.
Enzymes
A critical energy that runs your entire body. Without them, you couldn't
digest or absorb food, all your cellular functioning would stop.
Minerals
Allow all activities in your body to happen efficiently. They are required
for all metabolic processes, proper composition of your body fluids, the
formation of your blood & bones, and they are also critical for healthy
nerve function.
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For Long Term Relief & Maintenance
Of Your Health and Vitality
we recommend the following steps:
1. Cleanse and Detoxify
Regular cleansing of your body will begin healing of discomforts
and diseases, and bring you into a more vibrant state of health. Every
system in your body will function more efficiently.
2. Nutrition
Support your body with proper nutritional supplements, to heal and maintain
a state of health. With adequate nutrition, your body can efficiently
absorb nutrients, and eliminate toxins. You'll have in a healthy immune
system that can heal and be free of pain and disease.
3. Balancing Your Body's pH
A balanced pH in your body is a critical factor for a healthy internal
environment and immune system. Healing or remission of chronic illness
takes place only when your body fluids are restored to a normal pH.
4. Care For Your Space, Mind and Soul
To be healthy, you must be in harmony with your world. Fill yourself
and your space with love. The way you feel, emotionally, mentally and
spiritually, has a direct impact on your physical well being.
5. Liver & Gallbladder Flush
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on you.
Exercise is Essential for Vitality
Exercise for vitality and be rid of pains, should include stretching
to maintain & increase all joint?s range of motion, strengthening
to stabilize joints, and endurance to increase stamina.
You should also reduce repetitive joint use, and avoid sports injuries
with proper warm-ups, and choose appropriate sports equipment.
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