CANDIDA

 

Candida Overgrowth - The silent epidemic

WHAT IS IT?

Candida is a yeast, fungus that occurs naturally in the digestive tract. It lives without problems, kept in check by good bacteria and actually performs important digestive functions. Problems occurs when something upsets the balance of the good bacteria in the body (usually antibiotics, medication, chlorinated tap water.) This allows the yeast organism to proliferate (overgrow) and take over healthy micro-organisms. It normally resides in the intestinal tract, mouth, throat and genitals, however it can burrow holes in the intestinal wall, enter the blood stream and then travel to any organ of the body. This disperses toxins to the brain and causes food intolerances, allergies, mental and physical illness.

 

HOW CAN YOU GET CANDIDA OVERGROWTH?

 

• Antibiotics

• Medication

• Oral Contraception

• Chlorinated tap water

• Excessive fermented food consumption

• High Sugar, high refined carbohydrate diet

• Living a high-stress lifestyle

• Excessive alcohol consumption

• Transmitted through intimacy

• Glandular Fever

 

 

If you come under one or more of the above categories, then you may have a high chance of suffering the symptoms of CANDIDA . The above list however, is not exhaustive and other situations may have promoted a problem. These can be looked into by us in great detail.

 

 

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF CANDIDA ?

 

Contrary to popular belief, even though you may not suffer thrush, a candida problem may be evident. The signs of Candida varies. It is this apparent variation in the symptoms that seem to have no relation to each other that can often show signs of a candida problem. The tell-tell signs to look out for, are usually a combination of the following... 

 

• Constipation, Diarrhoea,

• Abdominal bloating, Reflux, Gas & Wind

• Anxiety, Depression, Irritable, Mood Swings

• Tiredness, Lethargy, Run-down,

• Thrush & Fungal Infections on Skin and Nails, Tinea etc.

• Lack of concentration (Brain Fog)

• Sugar/Bread, Alcohol & Junk Food Cravings,

• Headaches, Migraines

• Weight Problems

• Insomnia

• Autoimmune Disease

 

Some of these symptoms above, may also be aggravated through allergic reactions to certain foods.

Once the diet has been maintained properly for the set period of time, the improvement is quite outstanding, with a full recovery usually not far away.