| What
is Candida Overgrowth?
Candida normally coexists in our bodies with many other
types of bacteria in a balance. The other bacteria act in
part to keep Candida growth in check in our body ecology .
. . unless that balance is upset. When the balance is upset,
the growth of Candida gets out of control, and this uncontrolled
growth is known as Candida overgrowth.
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CANDIDA
OVERGROWTH
When you have too many
bad bacteria your Intestine looks like this
It is common to have too many “bad” organisms
and not enough beneficial ones, resulting in digestive
problems, an unreasonable amount of gas, and all kinds
of discomfort.
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How Serious is Candida Overgrowth?
Once begun, if
not recognized and treated appropriately, Candida overgrowth
can result in a self-perpetuating, negative cycle. Large numbers
of yeast germs can weaken the immune system, which normally
protects the body from harmful invaders.
Even
though Candida is part of the ecological balance in the body
since birth, it is still recognized by the immune system as
a foreign body that needs to be controlled. So, when overgrowth
occurs, a chronic stimulation to the immune system results
-- every second, every minute, every hour, every day, every
month, every year -- in an attempt by the immune system to
regain control.
In time, it is believed that
this can exhaust the immune system, predisposing one to more
serious degenerative processes. Many
believe chronic drains on the immune system
such as Candida and parasites can play a direct role in the
development of cancer and AIDS.
Candida overgrowth should not be taken lightly.
Women are more likely than men to get
Candida overgrowth . This is related to the female
sex hormone progesterone which is elevated in the last half
of the menstrual cycle. Progesterone increases the amount
of glycogen (animal starch, easily converted to sugar) in
the vaginal tissues which provides an ideal growth medium
for Candida . Progesterone levels also elevate during pregnancy.
Men are affected less frequently,
but are by no means invulnerable.
NOTE:
The symptoms of Candida Overgrowth are similar to, and overlap
with other GI Tract disorders and can easily be mistaken for
the symptoms of stomach ulcers and H.pylori.
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What
are the signs of Candida Infection?
The result of heightened Candida overgrowth
is a list of adverse symptoms of considerable length. Basically,
the characteristics of Candida overgrowth fall under three categories,
those affecting:
- The gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts
- Allergic responses, and
- Mental/emotional manifestations.
Initially the signs will show near the sights of
the original yeast colonies.
Most often the first signs are seen in conditions such as
nasal congestion and discharge, nasal itching, blisters in
the mouth, sore or dry throat, abdominal pain, belching, bloating,
heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, rectal burning or itching,
vaginal discharge, vaginal itching or burning, increasingly
worsening symptoms of PMS, prostatitis, impotence, frequent
urination, burning on urination, bladder infections.
But, if the immune system remains weak long enough, Candida
can spread to all parts of the body causing additional problems
such as fatigue, drowsiness, uncoordination, lack of concentration,
mood swings, dizziness, headaches, bad breath, coughing, wheezing,
joint swelling, arthritis, failing vision, spots in front
of the eyes, ear pain, deafness, burning or tearing eyes,
muscle aches, depression, irritability, sweet cravings, increasing
food and chemical sensitivities, numbness and tingling, cold
hands and feet, asthma, hay fever, multiple allergies, hives
and rashes, eczema, psoriasis, chronic fungal infections like
athlete's foot, ringworm and fingernail/ toenail infections.
In addition, 79 different toxic products are known
to be released by Candida, which in itself places
a considerable burden on the immune system. These get into
the bloodstream and travel to all parts of the body where
they may give rise to a host of adverse symptoms.
In Candida overgrowth, the yeast colonies can dig deep into
intestinal walls, damaging the bowel wall in their colonization.
Candida can also attack the immune system, causing
suppressor cell disease, in which the immune system
produces antibodies to everything at the slightest provocation,
resulting in extreme sensitivities.
Candida overgrowth can be
dangerous if not controlled. The persistent,
constant challenge to the immune system by an ever-increasing,
long-term overgrowth of Candida can eventually serve to wear
down the immune system and cause a seriously weakened capacity
for resistance to disease.
NOTE:
The signs of Candida Albicans overlap with other GI Tract
disorders and can easily be mistaken for the signs of peptic
ulcers and H.pylori.
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there a Safe Solution to Candida Overgrowth?
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Sources and references
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