Candida Albicans

Commonly known as a yeast infection or overgrowth, candida will affect 75% of all women at least once during their lifetime. Candida albicans is a sugar-fermenting yeast that normally inhabits the digestive tract (and vaginal tract in women). When it grows out of control, it becomes an infectious agent. Potent, immune-suppressing toxins are absorbed into the bloodstream. This can cause problems throughout the entire body. These include thrush in the mouth, nail fungus, athlete’s foot, vaginal yeast infection and jock itch. Symptoms are numerous, but usually include fatigue, lethargy, bloating and craving for sweets. A depressed immune system leaves you susceptible to any illness making the rounds, and intolerant to many odours like perfume and cigarette smoke.

What Triggers a Flare Up

Typical causes are a history of birth control use, antibiotics or steroids, a diet rich in sugar and trans fats, nutrient deficiencies, food allergies, and emotional or physical stress. These triggers kill off the good bacteria in your digestive tract that keep candida in check. Candida can then grow out of control. While stool culture and blood tests can be used to diagnose candida, a comprehensive patient history is faster, less expensive and sufficient.

Crafty Candida

Candida has the uncanny ability to change form becoming resistant to anti-fungal agents that are used to kill them off. For example, an oral treatment program of caprylic acid, bentonite and psyllium is used in combination for a period of time, and then alternated with other potent yeast fighting agents. Treatments must be rotated regularly using different products for success.

Clean Out Your Gut

Your digestive tract is a breeding ground for candida. Cleaning it before commencing and during a treatment regimen is a major priority. Fecal matter impacted on the walls of the colon needs to be removed. Colon hydrotherapy flushes out the toxic debris and cleanses the large intestine, thereby eliminating the opportunity for candida to flourish.

Comprehensive Treatment

First and foremost, the factors that triggered your overgrowth are systematically addressed and corrected. Treatment entails significant dietary changes and boosting your immune system. Your liver and kidney function are supported to enhance proper detoxification and elimination. High potency vitamins, minerals and probiotics combat candida. Sometimes intravenous injection therapy (hydrogen peroxide) is used to effectively kill a particularly stubborn infection. If you can successfully rebuild your gastrointestinal tract and re-establish a proper bacteria balance you can avoid a recurrence of candida.

Commit to the Long Haul

Candida can be a difficult condition. Treatment usually takes three months to one year. With an individualized program of rotating treatment protocols, however, you can get your energy back, stop sugar cravings and defeat candida.

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