Yeast Sensitivity,
Sugar Sensitivity
or Candida Albicans Overgrowth
Candida
albicans is a yeast that is naturally present in your body, in ever-changing amounts.
In some people, candida can easily overgrow, and this is the foundation of a multitude
of ailments and diseases. Most people think that they have to "fight"
candida as if it were some external invasion. It is not. It is your body's
reaction to a cellular terrain problem and when you correct the digestive imbalance,
the candida problem will go away.
Every body has a certain normal level
of candida, typically found in the digestive tract; which extends from your mouth
to your rectum. A healthy level of Candida Albicans is kept in check by friendly
bacteria in your intestines.
Typically,
candida is concentrated in the throat, mouth or vagina, and often found in moist
areas of the body, including intestines, other mucous membranes, and also damp
skin.
When candida overgrows, it develops rhizoids (long root-like structures)
that are invasive and can penetrate your mucous membranes. When this happens,
the boundary between your intestinal tract and the rest of your circulatory system
can break down. This would allow partially digested proteins to travel into your
bloodstream, assaulting your immune system.
Symptoms of candida overgrowth will vary
from person to person, and fluctuate in severity. While some symptoms come and
go, others may last a long time. Some are visible (such as skin rashes or abdominal
bloating), some are invisible (such as joint pain, lethargy).
Other commonly
known names for Candida Albicans overgrowth are Candidiasis, yeast infection,
oral or vaginal thrush, and vaginitis (the other common vaginal yeast is monilia).
The real problem with overgrowth of candida is what it does to you over
time. When left alone, candida grows into the rhizome stage. It sprouts into a
long, finger-like fungus that punches holes in your entire digestive tract (leaky
gut or permeable bowel syndrome), allowing toxins to enter your bloodstream. Then
your liver and immune system must deal with these toxins, so they get overloaded
and clogged, as does your lymphatic system (due to partially digested fats).
Digestion slows
down even further and you end up with a vicious cycle that creates even more candida
and liver congestion and leaky gut. Candida eats sugars and excretes alcohol.
Your liver is stressed from dealing with all the alcohol. Many people call brain
fog "die off" and often die-off is involved, but really, it is all those
toxins passing the blood brain barrier. Whenever you feel fatigue and brain fogged,
cleanse the colon.
How Candida Thrives
- It's Opportunistic
Candida is a crafty and opportunistic creature.
It can manage to hide (sometimes for years) in parts of your body where traditional
therapies don't always reach (in your joints, for instance).
It can
be quite easy to become unbalanced (candida overgrowth) and quite difficult to
regain balance. If you lose proper immune protection, candida transforms from
a beneficial yeast into a harmful fungus.
The causes include antibiotic
use, chlorine in drinking and washing water, a diet with too much sugar, alcohol
& refined foods, stress, environmental toxins and hormone changes. Mostly,
candida thrives on foods that are common to the typical American diet. These foods
can alter intestinal terrain unfavorably and create the perfect environment for
candida overgrowth.
Drugs/Medicines
antibiotics,
birth control pills and steroids
Broad-spectrum antibiotics (e.g. tetracycline)
destroy the healthful bacteria, which control the candida population. For example,
Lactobacillus acidophilus competes with C. albicans for space and nutrients in
the intestinal tract. It also releases acid, which makes the environment less
favorable for Candida growth; and even feeds off of the Candida directly. When
Lactobacillus acidophilus is attacked by antibiotics, Candida proliferates and
can change to its pathogenic mycelial form. After prolonged (several months or
more) or frequent (more than 3 times in a year) broad-spectrum antibiotic use,
Candidiasis symptoms may start to appear in a matter of months or even days and
often linger for life if untreated, especially if one regularly consumes poultry,
eggs, meats and/or milk since these usually contain antibiotics (and steroids,
see (2) directly below). Chemical preservatives in food also support Candida overgrowth.
Chlorine
Chlorine kills off beneficial intestinal
flora. It is advisable to drink water that has been carbon filtered to remove
most of the chlorine. Swimming in public pools adds to the chlorine load, as does
showering in hot chlorinated water.
Sugar
Candida
albicans flourishes on sugar, and your body produces sugar from everything you
consume. Too much sugar (from any source) allows your naturally occurring internal
candida to overgrow. It also tends to overgrow very quickly when fed simple sugars:
foods that have a high glycemic index, such as soft drinks, alcohol, sweets, white
pasta and baked goods.
Poor Diet
The nutrient-poor,
low-bulk, high-refined carbohydrate diets of most North Americans will, over a
period of years, transform a healthy large intestine into a lifeless pipe caked
with layers of encrusted fecal matter (the site of constant putrefaction, fermentation,
rancidification, home for toxin-inducing pathogenic bacteria) and an excellent
environment for the growth of candida. The high-refined carbohydrate diet also
serves as a very desirable food for candida, which further entrenches it within
the microscopic crevices of encrusted fecal matter. The small intestine, housing
a more fluid chyme, does not become so caked with old fecal matter as it does
with mucus. This also encourages candida proliferation.
Hormones
Hormonal changes in the body, as with hormone therapy, pregnancy and the contraceptive
pill can trigger a yeast infection in people whose immune systems are under challenge
(e.g. stress).
Being Female
Women are generally
more susceptible to Candidiasis than men for several reasons:
- Female
hormonal levels are constantly fluctuating and sustained high levels of estrogen
can occur, which tends to impair immune system function.
- Candida albicans
growth is stimulated by the female hormone progesterone. Its levels are elevated
during pregnancy and in the second half of each menstrual cycle. Synthetic progestins
are found in oral contraceptives and also contribute to candida overgrowth.
- The
female anatomy lends itself to the ready migration of candida from the rectum
to the genitourinary system. Vaginal yeast infections are a common result.
Weakened Immune System
A healthy immune system keeps the
naturally present Candida yeast organism in balance. Lowered immunity may result
from stress, poor diet, lack of sleep, pollution, steroid drugs, cancer chemotherapeutic
agents, etc. Prolonged illness, stress (all forms), alcohol abuse, smoking, lack
of exercise, lack of rest and poor nutrition are also key factors which tend to
weaken the immune system.
Rid Yourself of Candida Albicans Overgrowth
Recent medical research
shows that proper dietary supplementation is essential for health. These nutritional
supplements are here, within the reach of anyone desiring natural, higher levels
of health and longevity.
Our Standard American Diet and ways of thinking
are causing needless ill health and numerous deaths. Unfortunately, even a good
diet combined with mainstream supplements, does not contain enough specific nutrients
for optimal health. We have potent, affordable supplements that can enable your
body's natural inner healing powers to restore your health and vitality.
By creating and maintaining a healthy internal environment, you can regain and
maintain a state of vibrant health. We all have natural healing powers within
ourselves. Let us help you heal.
For More Immediate Relief,
Revitalize Your Natural Immune System
with the
following supplements:
Zeolite
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This is your most important step. Really.
Probiotics
To aid digestion, promote natural immunity & resistance
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Crucial for regaining and maintaining your health and vitality.
Superfoods
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Amino Acids
Amino acid supplementation will provide your body with
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which are present in all your body tissues, including skin, nails, hair, blood,
bone and brain cells. Thousands of different systemic proteins are constantly
being manufactured from 20 different amino acids. Your body can manufacture 10
of these amino acids, the other 10 are considered essential, meaning they must
be acquired from your diet.
Enzymes
A critical energy that runs your entire body. Without them,
you couldn't digest or absorb food, all your cellular functioning would stop.
Minerals
Allow all activities in your body to happen efficiently.
They are required for all metabolic processes, proper composition of your body
fluids, the formation of your blood & bones, and they are also critical for
healthy nerve function.
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For Long Term
Relief & Maintenance
Of Your Health and Vitality
we
recommend the following steps:
Regular cleansing of your body will begin
healing of discomforts and diseases, and bring you into a more vibrant state of
health. Every system in your body will function more efficiently.
Support your body with proper nutritional supplements,
to heal and maintain a state of health. With adequate nutrition, your body can
efficiently absorb nutrients, and eliminate toxins. You'll have in a healthy
immune system that can heal and be free of pain and disease.
A balanced pH in your body is a critical
factor for a healthy internal environment and immune system. Healing or remission
of chronic illness takes place only when your body fluids are restored to a normal
pH.
To be healthy, you must be in
harmony with your world. Fill yourself and your space with love. The way you feel,
emotionally, mentally and spiritually, has a direct impact on your physical well
being.
It takes less than 12 hours to do
it, it's effective, and it's easy on you.
Exercise is Essential
for Vitality
Exercise for vitality and be rid of pains, should include
stretching to maintain & increase all joints' range of motion, strengthening
to stabilize joints, and endurance to increase stamina.
You should also
reduce repetitive joint use, and avoid sports injuries with proper warm-ups, and
choose appropriate sports equipment.
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