Understanding Candida Yeast Infections
This article is based on what I’ve learned from helping people conquer candida.
It includes a lot of extensive information because:
- Candida overgrowth can affect nearly every aspect of your life.
- There are many health problems unknowingly associated with candida.
- Many different issues must be considered when trying to resolve tough cases of candida.
Many customers have told me they suffered from candida yeast infection symptoms for years without knowing the cause. Doctor after doctor told them it was "all in their head", usually prescribing antibiotics, exacerbating the situation.
Hopefully, you’re among those whose candida overgrowth or yeast infection is relatively new -- existing for a matter of months rather than years or even a liftetime. Using some of the products in this report, you may restore your health reasonably quickly, without going on a strict diet, and without experiencing a recurrence.
Claims that you can get over your yeast infection in two weeks or a month just aren't true. You can certainly experience early improvements in the symptoms, but candida lingers in the body, waiting to thrive at the first opportunity. There is no quick or easy victory -- it takes several months to eliminate overgrowth throughout the body.
Typical Candida Yeast Infection Symptoms:
•Sexual dysfunction •Suicidal depression •Arthritis •Autism •Chronic hives •Fatigue •Irritability •PMS •Digestive disorders •Muscle pain •Short attention span •Headaches •Memory loss •Vaginitis •Skin problems •Impotence •Hyperactivity •Depression •Hypoglycemia •Menstrual problems •Urinary disorders •Respiratory problems •Food and environmental allergies •Learning difficulties
It’s estimated that 85% of Americans have, or have had, a candida yeast infection. While those numbers are staggering, most people haven’t a clue that yeast has grown out of control in their body, triggering a vast array of health problems.
If you are not sure if you have candida yeast overgrowth, try this simple test:First thing in the morning, take the "spit" test. It is very accurate, and won't cost you a penny. My experience, from talking with literally thousands of people over the last ten years, is that this simple test is at least as accurate as blood tests and stool samples. Once you've taken it, you'll know for sure if you have candida overgrowth and to what extent the overgrowth may be.
How To Tell If You Have Candida - The Free and Accurate Candida Spit Test
THE TEST: In the evening, put a clear glass of water by your bed. First thing in the morning, briefly rinse your mouth, swallow, then gather some saliva in your mouth and spit into the glass of water (be sure to spit out saliva, not mucus). Keep an eye on the water for half an hour -- especially the first few minutes. If you have candida overgrowth, you will see one or more of the following:
1. Strings (legs) hanging down from the saliva.
2. Heavy-looking saliva at the bottom of the glass.
3. Cloudy specks suspended in the water.
If, within three minutes after spitting into the water, you see “strings” hanging down, cloudy specks showing up in the water, or “debris” sinking to the bottom, you most likely have extensive overgrowth, which will require more candida-fighting action on your part.
If it takes longer than a few minutes for anything to show up, the candida is not as serious.
If the saliva just floats on top and the water stays perfectly clear, you most likely don’t have candida overgrowth.
The logic behind it is simple.
If you have candida overgrowth, it will show up in the saliva, a friendly environment for yeast. When you spit into the glass, the aerated saliva is lighter than water. However, candida is heavier than either. Whether it sinks as "legs", falls to the bottom, or floats around in the water, all are indications of candida. The more you see, and the faster you see it, the more systemic the infection.
Candida concentrates in saliva overnight, so this test is most accurate first thing in the morning.
I suggest rinsing out your mouth first because, if you happen to be sleeping in a room with mold, you may have mold in your mouth from the room, and that could show up in the saliva too.
Some people claim this test is not accurate, but that has not been my experience. Out of the hundreds and hundreds of times I've suggested someone do the spit test, just to confirm that they had candida, only once did someone tell me that their test showed clear water and no debris, when it was obvious that candida overgrowth was the issue.
I've never talked to someone who tested positive and did NOT also have candida symptoms.
I've heard more often, in fact, from people who said their blood test or stool sample was negative, even though they were clearly suffering from candida overgrowth.
Confirm this test by checking to see if you have candida symptoms.
Do you….
1. Bloat when you eat?
2. Form gas when you eat?
3. Have acid reflux?
4. Have brain fog?
5. Have sinus or ear infections?
6. Suffer from fatigue for no reason?
7. Have a dry mouth?
8. Have vision that gets blurry, then clear, then blurry?
9. Have hypoglycemia? (shaky if meal is missed, sleepy after a meal, sweat during sleep)
10. Have constipation or diarrhea or both?
11. Have borderline anemia?
12. Have rashes?
13. Have toe nail or finger nail fungus?
14. Have vaginal yeast infections or jock itch?
A yes to 3 or more of these questions indicates fungal overgrowth. Also, take a look at these other, typical, candida symptoms:
Short term memory loss, persistent drowsiness, headaches, mood swings, dizziness, loss of balance, lack of coordination, ear sensitivity/ringing/itching or fluid in the ears, mucous in stools, postnasal drip, frequent colds, (recurring strep throat, sinusitis or bronchitis), heartburn, nervous irritability, tightness of the chest, white stuff in the throat or coated tongue, bad breath, thyroid problems, depression, sugar disorders. (Some of the above are oftentimes worse on damp days.)
Some disorders usually accompanied by Candida overgrowth:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Autism, Fibromyalgia, Cancer, Diabetes, Hypoglycemia, Chronic Fatigue, Epstein Barr Virus, Pneumonia, Lupus, Acid Reflux & Hietal Hernia.
Ever wonder why so many women have to use progesterone cream? Many women lack adequate amounts of progesterone because Candida devours it, and changes it into the not-so-pleasant drug, prednisone. In fact, drug companies farm fungus colonies, feeding them progesterone to manufacture the drug prednisone, which they then sell to consumers as a remedy for a whole host of ill health conditions.
This is one reason why most women are estrogen-dominant. They lack the progesterone that the candida has destroyed. This imbalance can cause acne, sagging breasts, thinning hair and, most significantly…. migraines and depression. Aside from these issues, low progesterone can cause a woman’s skin to become too sensitive to be touched. Furthermore, estrogen dominance is linked to breast cancer and other hormonal cancers.
Why Does Candida Overgrow?
Cortisone, birth-control pills, antibiotics (which are also found in meat and dairy products), medications, and even drinking or showering in chlorinated water, causes the partial or total destruction of your 4-8 lbs of friendly bacteria in the lower gut -- leaving the impervious candida yeast plenty of room to thrive.
About 85% of all organisms in the intestines should consist of "friendly" bacteria. The remaining 15% should be comprised primarily of not-so-friendly, but still useful (in small amounts), "bad" bacteria and candida. This healthy percentage keeps the intestinal flora ratio in check.
Fungus is a natural enemy of bacteria. In fact, antibiotics are made from fungus toxins which kill bacteria. So, unfortunately, when you take antibiotics, too much of the friendly bacteria are often destroyed. As the candida overgrows, it produces even more toxins, killing more friendly bacteria and poisoning the body.
What Happens To You After Candida Overgrows In Your Intestinal Tract?
As candida overgrows in the intestinal tract, it drills holes in your intestinal wall and spreads throughout your body, causing everything from vaginal infections to ear infections to toenail fungus. But even before that, it can ruin your health.
Once it overgrows in the large intestine, where it is supposed to be in small amounts, it migrates upward into the small intestines where digestion and assimilation of all nutrients takes place. When the small intestine is overgrown with candida, your digestion is inhibited as many of the beneficial bacteria in the small intestines that are needed for digestion, and for your immune system, are killed by the candida. So....
You crave sweets. Candida upsets your body’s sugar system as it seeks it favorite food, sugar. Because your digestion is disrupted, you don’t get enough of the minerals you need to escort sugar and insulin into the cells, and you become hypoglycemic as not enough sugar can get into your cells.
This gives you low cellular sugar levels, which helps the candida even more because now the cells do not have enough sugar to burn for energy so they signal your body to eat more sweets and carbohydrates. Giving the candida an ample supply of their favorite foods. And since you don’t have the minerals you need to get the sugar into your cells, you run low during the night.
So the brain signals your adrenal gland to produce more adrenal hormones to keep the body functioning during the night, which it does. One side effect of this is that you may get hot at night or have night sweats. And because the adrenal gland is now working 24 hours per day, it eventually burns out and you have adrenal fatigue -- another reason why candida overgrowth leads to fatigue.
Diabetes can develop from the excess sugar consumption. It also develops if the candida colonizes in the pancreas and disrupts its ability to function. Candida can attack and colonize any organ in your body. Doctors doing autopsies have found hearts completely infiltrated with candida. It could be in your thyroid and cause thyroid problems. Or in your kidneys, wherever. In all these cases, you may never realize you are infected because there are no nerves that would signal problems.
However, you do notice candida when it colonizes your skin, sinuses, ears. One of the more common ones is a vaginal yeast infection. If a vaginal infection is caused by this overgrowth from the intestinal tract, then all the topical lotions you use won’t keep it from coming back.
One reason candida is so tough to get rid of is that it can be in so many parts of your body. The longer you’ve had it, the more you’ll have. So it won’t take as long for a child of five to get rid of it than someone who has had it for 20 years. And again, if you have had it a short period of time, you will not have to do as much to get rid of it. While if you have a serious infection, you will have to do more, and may need to do more of the candida diet. In all cases regarding the diet, it is much healthier to stay away from sugars and refined flours in general, and especially the first month when you have serious candida overgrowth
Again, Candida Causes Leaky Gut Syndrome Which Causes Big Problems
If you’ve had candida for a while, you most likely have food allergies. Here's why. The legs of the candida drill holes in your intestinal wall. Causing a leaky gut which allows undigested food and other toxins to enter the bloodstream. It’s also allows the candida to spread throughout your body. Of course, it's a little more complicated than this.
Over time candida and parasites destroy the protective mucus coating on the intestinal wall. Once this happens, foods, chemicals, parasites, bacteria, yeast and viruses begin irritating the intestinal lining. When this happens, the immune system cells on the lining of the intestinal tract activate in order to fight back. This activation causes inflammation and further irritation of the intestinal wall. And result in intestinal pain, cramps and irritation.
Plus allergic reactions may start throughout the body. These allergic reactions begun in the intestinal tract trigger skin reactions such as itching, hives, rashes, etc. Over time the intestinal lining becomes even more degraded and allow the candida to drill holes in the wall, causing a leaky gut. In addition, the villi in the intestinal tract, hair-like structures that help absorb vitamins, minerals, and different nutrients, become damaged. So you become less able to absorb nutrients from your food.
Worse still, holes or leaky patches caused by the candida overgrowth and parasites, allow large particles of foods, pollens, chemicals, microorganisms, or other toxins to enter your bloodstream through the leaks. Otherwise they would not have entered the bloodstream. Once there, they create havoc. Bad reactions, allergies,environmental allergies are soon to follow.
As your immune system has to get rid of these particles of food, it develops sensitivity to the foods you commonly eat, and you end up with allergies to those foods. Food allergies alone can cause fatigue help you to feel lousy. Eliminating foods you are allergic to from your diet can make a big difference in how you feel. Of course, you must be killing off the candida, or it will continue to cause the leaky gut. And as you get the candida under control, you’ll need to also deal with the food allergies.
If you have food allergies, get the Custom Elixir AL. One bottle a month is $49.95. It is a frequency enhanced water elixir that transfers vibrational information to the body that resets the immune system's allergic response to whatever foods or allergens it is over-responding to. Time frame for this is about 2 months to notice improvement and about 4 months to eliminate the allergies. You can speed up this time frame considerably, to perhaps as little as 3 to 4 weeks, by adding on NMT sessions discussed in the next few paragraphs.
One of the fastest ways to calm down the over-responding immune system response that is causing the allergic reaction is to get of few sessions of the NMT. Practitioners of Neuro Modulation Technique have found that nearly any illness can be improved, and many completely resolved with NMT treatments. It works especially good for food allergies. By correcting faults in the body's regulatory systems, NMT restores the body's innate capacity to heal. Your nervous system is separated into conscious/voluntary, and autonomic/unconscious control systems. We aren't aware of the Autonomic Control System (ACS) that functions in the background of our nervous system – otherwise our conscious mind would be so distracted by body processes that we could not do anything. The ACS controls our response or over-response to foods, causing food allergies when it over-responds.
NMT uses Muscle Response Testing (MRT) to communicate with the ACS, to find the faults in ACS function that are responsible for an illness. Then it uses a system of questions and statements to push the control systems of the body towards normal function. Questions are used to find control system errors, as shown by the muscle testing. Then the NMT practitioner uses specific corrective statements to train the ACS toward normal function – the first step in the return to wellness. A brief tapping and breathing pattern is done after each statement to set the ACS function.
A NMT treatment can be performed long distance via the phone, or one on one. It has proven to be very effective for everything from autoimmune diseases to allergies to pain relief. NMT also deals with faults or errors in the sensitivity setting of sensors that tell the nervous system what is happening in the body, and in the processing of information from these sensors. They have found that NMT often provides quick and powerful pain relief by correcting these errors. NMT can also help the body to recognize external toxins and chemicals. NMT treatment gets the body to purge these harmful substances from the tissues, and eliminate them. The long distance practitioner we recommend is Luminara Serdar. Read about how her success with eliminating food allergies lead her to become a NMT practitioner, and set up a time to have her work with you. Go to: www.HeartFullHealing.com
Besides GI Pro, two other supplements are excellent for helping to heal the leaky gut.
The more important one is GastroPlus. It is a sister product to Hemoxide. It uses the nitric oxide delivery system to increase the production of mucus on the walls of the stomach and intestinal tract. This helps to protect your stomach from ulcers and acid reflux, and protects your intestinal wall so that it can heal from leaky gut, Irritable Bowel Symptom, colitis, Crohn’s or most any intestinal disorder. (If you take both GastroPlus and Hemoxide, you don’t need to double up the first week on either one.) $49.90 for a bottle which is a month's supply.
GlutImmune provides a covalent bonded glutamine that’s absorbed 10 times better than regular glutamine. This amino acid is absolutely essential for repairing the intestinal lining and healing leaky gut syndrome. Without large amounts of glutamine, your intestinal tract cannot repair itself. Users report that it does wonders for reversing leaky gut syndrome as it improves digestion and heals the intestinal lining.
GlutImmune is a spray-dried form of glutamine, stabilized to withstand harsh environments by being covalently bonded to other amino acids. Covalent bonded glutamine has been shown to be stable over prolonged periods of time at high temperatures, pH variations, and resists breakdown, unlike free form L-glutamine. It also demonstrates improved retention in intestinal cells. One 300-gram container supplies 10 grams a day for a month. GlutImmune is $42.95 a 300 gram container. One container is a normal amount for a month. It is made from wheat, so if you are allergic to wheat, don't use.
Also, consider adding on these last two products to help with battling candida.
2 bottles Liver Balance Plus
This helps your body handle the dieoff from killing all that candida. It is a potent liver support formula made of a unique combination of herbs, that both detoxifies and rebuilds the liver. We have not seen any formula that can renew liver health as effectively, rapidly & gently as the Liver Balance Plus. Use 16 tablets a day, 7 days a week. It helps the liver detoxify toxins from dead candida, helping to reduce die-off symptoms. Ingredients: Proprietary-Blend: Bupieurum Root, Dong Quai Root, Tribulus Terrestris, Dandelion Root, Atractylodes Root, Peony Root, Ginger Root, Poria Cocos, Licorice Root, Chinese Mint Leaf, Hyssop Leaf, Chamaelirum Luteum & Cayenne Fruit. 240 tablets $39.95 each
2 bottles pH Balancer
pH Balancer is part of this protocol for two reasons. First, it works to adjust pH levels in the body, which helps to fight the candida. Secondly, it potentizes other supplements and makesthemt more effective. Use 6 tablets a day of this herbal formula. It's ingredients are: L-Taurine, Hawthorne Berry, Safflower, Wasabi Japonica, Wild Cherry, Allium Cepa, Barberry, Bilberry, Cinnamon, L-Carnitine, L-Arginine, Turmeric, Cayenne, Wood Betony, Dioscorea, Pleurisy, Potassium, Fritillaria, and Magnesium. 90 tablets per bottle. $29.95 each.
Brief Diet Suggestions
Also very important to consider is a dietary change that fights candida. Try eating 9 tangerines a day or, a combination of tangerines, lemons and grapefruit. The fruit acids they contain balance pH in the intestinal tract and make the body more alkaline, which helps to fight candida.
Check online for suggestions on anti Candida diets. Most follow the general guidelines of eliminating refined sugars and carbohydrates from your diet and eating more fresh, organic vegetables.
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Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products and information contained herein are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases or, medical problems. It is not intended to replace your doctor's recommendations. The information is provided for educational purposes only. Nutritional benefits may vary from one person to another.
