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It's in all of us.
This is partly because of my own suffering from various issues, the sufferings of friends and family over the years, and partly because of history that had been made evident during my research into these things.
This VERY COMMON infection seems to be in just about everyone. It is when this gets out of balance, and there is an OVERGROWTH of this common fungus in our system that the problems are evident. As we get this corrected and the proper balance restored, the body's immune system will take care of our health issues, and correct certain problems. Proper digestive health will help many of the things on the included list of symptoms.
The cause of symptoms in the list below may simply be the overgrowth of Candida Albicans. The Candida Albicans fungus, known as a Yeast Infection, is fed and strengthened when we eat SWEETS and other starches and sugars. This may cause cravings as the Yeast is over populating in our system, and it requires yet more, so it can grow further. The fungus over populates in the lining of the intestines, prevents proper absorption of nutrition, and damages the lining, causing certain things on the list. A serious overgrowth may take a significant effort to correct.
Candida is primarily centered in the gut, or other body systems, and on the skin where there is moisture or folds of skin. It may get into cuts and scrapes, causing a rash or other dermatitis response. If this gets into certain organs or the bloodstream as an infection, it could cause death. Some research places it as the cause for all cancers. The tumors show up black on an x-ray image, but are white in reality. It has been determined that these tumors are a high percentage FUNGUS. When in a proper balance, however, the presence of Candida in the gut is a normal part of our digestive system.
What's up, Doc?
Many people have reported going to the doctor, and complaining of some of the symptoms listed below, and were told it was nothing, or that it was just too vague to diagnose. Many have had it misdiagnosed as some chemical imbalance or mental issue! It is not unusual for the overgrowth of this Yeast to be diagnosed as some other disease, and treated in a way that makes the problem worse. The cascading effects may be the cause of many of the maladies commonly suffered in our culture.
Taking certain drugs, especially most ANTIBIOTICS, kills the good and beneficial bacteria in our system that keep down the Candida overgrowth. This good and beneficial bacteria is specifically in our gut (digestive tract,) and is vital to our immune system. PROBIOTICS (supplemental doses of these good bacteria,) are a good way for us to reverse these symptoms. The good bacteria are necessary for digestion, and for checking a Candida Albicans overgrowth.
Here is something to consider... You may be diagnosed with Type II Diabetes because of how the Yeast caused you to crave sweets all your life. In time, the body cannot keep up with this flood of sugar, and blood sugar levels become uncontrollable. Also, a chain reaction of bad responses to this could be a further cause of Type II Diabetes.
Here is what I mean...
Consider that your heartburn, or other symptoms of "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease" (GERD) may have caused you to see a doctor, who prescribed something to reduce the ACID in your stomach (actual example.) You may feel better, as in there is not the same heartburn, etc., but that acid is necessary for keeping down many bad bacteria, including the ones responsible for ULCERS. It's VITAL to proper digestion, too.
A lack of proper levels of stomach acid, also, inhibits the absorption of certain vital minerals (calcium) and nutrients (specifically, certain vitamins.) Vitamin B12 is essential to our health and well-being, and RED MEAT is the only dietary source sufficient to supply our requirements. Sufficient levels of stomach acid are required for getting Vitamin B12 from red meat. A deficiency of Vitamin B12 can cause you to feel terrible most of the time, and have mood swings. It may, also, be the cause of Type II Diabetes and other diseases (...including ALZHEIMER'S disease)
Mal-absorption of minerals and vitamins can cause a long list of problems. One comic response to the idea of taking a Vitamin Supplement that is not properly assimilated is that you are only generating EXPENSIVE URINE. This is because flooding your system with nutrients that are not absorbed is only changing the make up of your urine.
It is not that you would necessarily have ALL of the symptoms listed below, but only a few. that indicate the overgrowth of Candida Albicans in your system. See if you now have some symptoms that you did not have previously. As the immune system is beaten down by this infection, more symptoms may be displayed.
SYMPTOMS of a Candida Overgrowth:
This is a list of known or suspected symptoms that may be the result of the type of overgrowth we are discussing here.
- Fatigue or lethargy
- Feeling of being drained, chronic fatigue
- Depression or manic/depressive disorder (Bi-Polar)
- Unprovoked or unusual bouts of anxiety, crying or irritability
- Frequent mood swings, obsessive/compulsive disorder, or panic attacks
- Drowsiness, insomnia, sleep disorders
- Problems concentrating, "brain fog"
- Memory loss, poor memory recall or a loss of mental sharpness
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disabilities
- Shaking or irritability when hungry
- Hunger that starts specifically after sweets or sugary beverages
- Cold hands, cold feet or low body temperature
- Hypothyroidism
- Poor coordination, dizziness, loss of balance (vertigo)
- Sinus problems, tenderness of cheekbones or forehead
- Sinus inflammation, sinus infections, thick sinus drainage
- Nasal congestion, post nasal drip, nasal itching
- Sore throat, laryngitis, loss of voice
- Chronic or persistent cough, recurrent bronchitis
- Asthma
- Allergies or allergy symptoms
- Dry mouth or throat
- Oral Thrush, infection of the tongue, inner cheek, lip, or gums
- Mouth rashes including white tongue coating
- Swollen lips/face
- Bad breath
- Foot, hair or body odor not relieved by washing
- Spots in front of eyes or erratic vision
- Burning, tearing or itching eyes
- Chronic inflammation & irritation of the eye, conjunctiva
- Recurrent ear infections, fluid in ears, ear pain or deafness
- Pain or tightness in chest
- Wheezing, shortness of breath or other respiratory problems
- Mucous in the stool
- Tendency to bruise easily
- Skin/scalp problems such as acne, dandruff, psoriasis, eczema or hives
- Athlete's foot, jock itch, rashes, diaper rash
- Fungal infections, Toe Nail Fungus, Finger Nail Fungus
- Inflammation of the hair follicles (candidias folliculitis) of various parts of the body (feet, legs, arms)
- Muscular & nervous system symptoms, aching or swelling of muscles or joints, bone pain
- Chronic joint pain
- Numbness, burning or tingling, muscle weakness or paralysis
- Arthritis or other bone/muscle/joint diseases
- Headaches or Migraines
- Abdominal pain - especially that which is relieved by bowel movement
- Indigestion or heartburn
- Lactose intolerance
- Craving for Bread, Sweets or Alcoholic Beverages
- Mal-absorption of vital minerals & nutrients
- Constipation and/or diarrhea (irritable bowel syndrome - IBS), bloating
- Belching, intestinal gas & other gastrointestinal symptoms
- Weight gain and/or difficulty losing weight, obesity
- Vaginal Yeast Infections, vaginal burning, itching or discharge
- Urinary frequency, urgency or burning during urination
- Prostatitis
- Impotence, loss of sexual desire or feeling
- Painful intercourse
- Endometriosis or infertility, or other reproductive symptoms
- Cramps or other menstrual irregularities, including PMS
- Cystitis or interstitial cystitis
- Rectal itching
- Lupus
- Feeling of "intoxication" and then, "hangover" (due to fermentation & alcohol produced by Yeast)
PROBIOTICS may be a key to fighting Candida Albicans. The good bacteria keep-down this overgrowth, and keep digestive bacteria in balance.
There is an even better way to do this, and it is something done naturally all over the world in different cultures, and it has been done for centuries. This is called Cultured Foods. Some are dairy, and some are vegetables. We can buy things in the store that resemble these, but high temperatures in the production process of these foods probably kills most of what is there. Also, the tastes of people in Western Culture may cause us to avoid these foods.
COCONUT OIL may help prevent or alleviate an overgrowth of Candida Albicans. It can provide relief from inflammation, both externally and internally. Its high moisture retaining capacity keeps the skin from cracking or peeling off. Unlike pharmaceutical treatments for Candida Albicans, the effect of coconut oil is gradual and not drastic or sudden. This gives the body time to adjust to the withdrawal symptoms or Herxheimer Reactions associated with killing−off candida.
OREGANO OIL, and the chopped herb, kill Candida Albicans and certain parasites when taken on a regular basis. The natural ANTI−FUNGAL properties are perfect for the job of checking a Candida overgrowth. There is, also, a rich supply of nutrients and antioxidants in the herb and its essential oil.
Fresh Garlic is good for battling a Candida overgrowth. It is toxic, so it kills the yeast. Just remember it has some effect on us, too. It should be considered a medicinal herb, and not used continuously, due to the adverse effects it has on our brains.
Try eating 2 cloves of chopped, fresh garlic daily to attack that Candida overgrowth. It will help with initial measures to get rid of the problem. You can put it on your food, as it does spice up many meals. It will cause some odor that is not desirable, but eliminating the infection should check the chronic body odors in the symptoms list.
The best part of this idea is how many other benefits we would derive from a couple of cloves of fresh garlic as a medicinal herb. This is good for many other problems we see in people.
A Tincture of Thyme is good as a topical treatment of the skin issues caused by Candida.
CANDIDA YEAST PARASITE: How Bad Is It?
Learn the truth about Candida and how deadly it really is. You might buy a Candida Cleanse or look around the internet for recipes and how to make something that battles the fungus. Currently, about 93% of Americans likely have a Candida Overgrowth! Just to get you started, watch this short video that introduces you to a subject that may affect most of us in one way or another in our lifetime.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keZjIM5juCA
8 min.
Every person is different. You need to determine for yourself what works for you, but do that with good info. Learn from more than one source, and try more than one thing after studying about each of them.
Donna Schwenk has a good website, and offers many of the things you may wish to get that help you to do this right. Watch the following videos, and then see her website. Decide what you need to do to address the things that will improve your health.
http://www.CulturedFoodLife.com There is so much good info circulating out there, but beware of the questionable info as well. It seems that no ONE SOURCE of info is going to give you all you need to know. These are things you and I must sort−out for ourselves, so we may take control of the issues that are so important to our very health.
(There is NO RELATIONSHIP between CommonSenseRemedies and CulturedFoodLife.com except that
they are one of our favorite places to buy supplements, supplies and information.)
Truth about Candida...what works, what doesn't
Candida Albicans is more than just yeast. For most people, it's already mutated into a more aggressive fungal form that eats holes through the intestinal tract causing many of todays health problems like food allergies, autoimmune disorders, Crohn's disease, IBS, low energy and many more aggressive diseases. People need to know what it is and what to do about it. Do probiotics help? What should we eat and not eat? Learn about many things you might do about Candida, and why too many just don't work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiZIgWzz-MQ
16 min.
Cultured and Fermented Foods
Cultured and Fermented Foods- questions answered
What exactly are cultured and fermented foods? What are the benefits of consuming them, and what the difference is between fermented foods and moldy food. It is interesting and informative.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMVA7GaLZyM
17 min.
With all this trouble caused by something like the common yeast named Candida, we should take steps to reduce the effect it may have on our health. Checking an overgrowth may mean a matter of life or death to many people who suffer from seemingly unrelated symptoms.
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