CANDIDA: A brief summary
By Ronald Wayman
Warning: the following is for information only. Seek professional help with any medical and health condition.
Candida is a type of yeast-like detrimental fungi. Candida albicans is one of 70 different species of Candida yeast. Candida albicans inhabits the intestines of all humans. The excessive proliferation of Candida albicans is called Candidiasis and can be in the Intestines, Vagina, Mouth, or Esophagus. Systemic Candidiasis is an overgrowth of candida throughout the body. It is estimated that 1/3rd of the world population suffer from Candida albicans overgrowth.
It is natural for it to be in the colon and vagina, but if it grows excessively it can penetrate the lining of the colon and then it can spread to the bladder, vagina, small intestines, blood, lymph, brain, lung, and other areas of the body it can cause problems of all sorts. Usually linked with bladder infections, it can also be associated with:With Candida problems it is hard to lose weight, to become healthy if in poor-health, for some to get pregnant, to build strength, to learn, etc. People who continually get streptococcus or staff infections could consider candida overgrowth issues. People with sinus headaches, ear aches, lung congestion, or migraines could also look at the candida diet suggestions and supplements for assistance.
- sore throats
- mind confusion
- headaches
- body aches and pains
- most major illnesses
- minor and major fatigue
- dizziness or vertigo
- ear problems
- fluid retention
- cravings
- athlete's foot
- psoriasis
- extreme sensitivities to the environment
- mood swings
- vaginal infections
- diarrhea
- constipation
- bloating
- and others
Most often allergies or food sensitivities accompany candida overgrowth and can add stress to the body. The immune response to candida adds to the food sensitivities and the food sensitivities burden the immune system thus causing a vicious cycle. This starts in the intestines where the bowel normally blocks toxins and larger food particles. But when invaded by yeast overgrowth, the intestinal lining becomes inflamed and larger particles then can pass this lining into the blood stream. The blood travels to the liver that has to deal with these large particles and is overwhelmed with the extra detoxification needed.
The liver cannot handle all the extra load, so the lymph system takes part of the burden. The lymph triggers the body's immune response which is already confused and overwhelmed with the yeast and candida overgrowth elsewhere. The body becomes "sluggish", fatigued, sick, and starts a downward spiral of illness. In fact, in the liver, if candida is not detoxified, candida can produce other toxins such as acetaldehyde which converts to formaldehyde, alcohol, carbon monoxide, and other toxins.
Candida can start with too much stress, not enough sleep, lack of proper nutrients from the diet, excessive use of antibiotics, excessive use of drugs, steroids, for some - the contraceptive pill, pregnancy, hormonal changes, excessive use of low-quality supplements, eating sugar, excessive carbohydrates, for some sensitivities to dairy or gluten, MSG, alcohol, coffee, tea, too much junk food or processed food, mercury or metal toxicity, environmental toxins, injury or surgery, stress caused by abuse or trauma, and lack of proper enzymes. These are just some of the possible catalysts for candida.
How do you get a handle on it?
One way is through the diet. The diet full of junk food and sugar and/or "eating on the run" will feed and maintain the candida in the body. This diet is usually lacking in enzymes and causes stress on the body's endocrine and digestive systems. When the digestive system is taxed then fungus, bacteria, molds, other yeasts, viruses, and candida can have a great time multiplying in a body.
You can minimize the overgrowth with eating correctly - chewing slowly, eating a variety of foods, not eating sugar and carbohydrates, and supplementing with digestive enzymes. Digestive enzymes make a major difference in most people's diets. Not only does it assist in breaking down the yeast, the enzymes help the body assimilate badly needed nutrients. You are what you assimilate and absorb from your food.
Drink water, stay hydrated, take enzymes, eat a balanced diet, eat without the junk, eat in peace, and get a balanced emotional life.
If you take care of your current and past emotional stresses and get a proper diet with live and whole foods you might not need as much supplementation. But until you choose to do that, get a diet active in your life that is balanced, supplement with enzymes, and start taking care of your emotional and mental stressors.
Emotionally, candida is associated with helplessness, hopelessness, fear of responsibility, too much responsibility, overwhelming burden, suppressed rage, terror, lack of confidence, betrayal. And often there are beliefs that "no matter how hard I try, I can't _____" (win, get what I want, be loved, have control, be happy, be loved, be good enough, etc.).
Candida overgrowth needs the attention of all of you. Your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual sides. Get a journal, a friend, an animal, or whatever and get it out. The "get it out" means emotions that are trapped, especially any resentment about a person or event. Let it go and get well. Seek professional help to really get the emotional work done and look into taking one of our tele-courses for additional assistance.
This chart on foods is suggested for people with candida problems. See your health care professional for diagnosis of candida. Often the candida spreads to areas that are not tested so it can be helpful to visit a Naturopath, Homeopathic Physician or Applied Kinesiologist for additional assistance.
Check out www.brooklineherbs.com for enzymes and other supplements.
For emotional assistance with candida consider the Centering Dynamics Book.
Check out My Yeast Infection Treatment for more information on healing Candida.Anti - Candida Diet Suggestions
These are suggestions. This is a general list. Each individual should seek professional health advice from their health practitioner. For some cases, ask your practitioner about using nutritional plant enzymes and the bifidobacteria form of acidophilus.
Warning: the following is for information only. Seek professional help with any medical and health condition.
The FOODS to AVOID Added Sugars Jam, Honey, Fruit Juices, Syrup, Biscuits, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Yogurt, Drinks, etc. Fruit No Fruit except Avocado, fresh Grapefruit, Lemon, Banana, for some Sour Apple, for some Orange. Yeast Products Bread, Pizza, B Vitamins from yeast source, Breadcrumbs, Citric Acid from fungal source. Alcohol Wine, Beer, Brandy, Cider, etc. Fermented Products Miso, Vinegar, Tomato Sauce, Pickles, Barbecue Sauce, Olives, Horseradish, Salad Dressings, Relish, Sauerkraut, etc. MSG Some Chinese food, 2 minute noodles, some soups, flavored chips and snacks Gluten Wheat, Cakes, Pastries, non-pure Rye, for some Oats, for some Barley, for some any rice, for others just non-brown rice Dairy Products Milk, Cheese, Ice Cream, for some eggs. Molds and Fungi Peanuts, Pistachios, Soy Sauce, Mushrooms. Stimulants Coffee, Tea, Cola, Cigarettes Food Additives Coloring, Flavoring, Preservatives, Thickeners, Anti-Caking Agents Processed Meats/Smoked Meats Salami, Sausage, Hot Dogs, Pastrami, Corned Beef, etc. Processed Foods Processed Cheese, etc. Oils Heated Oils (except pure virgin olive oil), Oxidized Oils, Margarine, etc. Left Overs If they grow mold. Starchy Vegetables Corn, Potatoes, Dried Beans, etc., for some peas. The FOODS that are Allowed Meats/Fish Meats that are Free Range (Chicken, Beef, Turkey, Lamb). Fresh Fish, Seafood, Tuna, Salmon. Vegetables All vegetables: except Potatoes, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, for some Peas, Corn. Sprouts Alfalfa, Lentil, Mung Bean, Fenugreek, Flax Seed, Radish, etc. Legumes For some people they can have Beans, Chick Peas, Lentils, hummus without Vinegar, Peas. Fruit Limited - Coconut, Lemon, Banana, Grapefruit, Sour Apple for some. Grains and Pasta For some people - Brown Rice, Millet, Quinoa, Amaranth, Buckwheat Nuts Unprocessed Nuts: Almond, Brazil Nut, Walnut, Hazelnut Seeds Unprocessed Seeds: Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Linseed, Pumpkin Seed Nut Butters Tahini, Almond Butter, not Peanut Butter Oils Cold Pressed Oils: Olive, Sunflower, Safflower, Linseed, Avocado, Apricot, Almond Yogurt Non-Sweetened Yogurt, Pure Yogurt, Goat and Sheep Milk Yogurt Milk Soy Milk, Almond Milk, for some Rice Milk. Without maltodextrins or sugar. Spices Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger, Garlic, Onion, etc. Sweetener Stevia (for some), FOS - Fructo-oligosaccharides which assist acidophilus bacteria Bread Sprouted Grains, Spelt, Pure Rye (for some) Crackers Rice Cakes, Pure Rye, Buckwheat Crispbread Other Foods Kelp, Spirulina, Carrots, Garlic Herbs and Foods that Inhibit Candida Albicans Agrimony Anti-Fungal properities Barberry Inhibits proliferation (Berberine) Black Walnut Anti-Fungal, Anti-Parasitic Carrot Inhibits Candida (Phytoalexin compound) Cinnamon Inhibits growth Dandelion Root Tea - Cleanses liver, inhibits growth of Candida Echinacea Prevents recurrence of Candida proliferation Garlic Can eliminate Candida from body - not in excessive amounts Goldenseal Suppresses Candida (Berberine) Lemon Grass Oil - inhbits proliferation Mastic Inhibits and destroys Candida albicans Neem Inhibits growth Oregon Grape Root Inhibits the proliferation Oregano Inhibits growth Oregano oil Inhibits growth (to be used topically and cautiously) Pau D'Arco Inhibits and destroys Candida albicans Phellodendron Inhibits and helps to destroy Propolis Bee propolis (regionalized) suppresses the proliferation of Candida Skullcap Inhibits Spirulina Inhibits Candida Albicans Suma Inhibits Candida Yogurt Non-sugar, more pure forms of high quality bacteria. Lactobacillus acidphilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosis, Bifidobacteria bifidus Supplements that Enhance the Eradication of Candida Biotin Helps prevent the proliferation of Candida Bromelain Digestive enzyme found in pineapple enhances immune function against Candida Caprylic Acid Inhibits Candida growth Cellulase A plant enzyme for breakdown of plant fibers Coenzyme Q10 Helps with the elimination of Candida Copper Increases immune function if in proper balance with zinc Germanium Mineral - inhibits growth of Candida Lactoferrin A form of Bovine Colostrum or whey protein Nystatin On contact kills Candida. May not go to all parts of body. Protease Digestive enzyme Silver Colloidal Silver destroys Candida Tea Tree Oil For vaginal proliferation Vitamin C Vitamin E Zinc Increases immune function helping the body fight Candida
Sources:
Kinergetics Unit 3, Philip Rafferty
Hyperhealth Pro ver.3
The Yeast Connection by Dr. William Crook.
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