Did you know that 1 out of every 2 people will suffer from Candidiasis sometime in your life?
Symptoms of Candidiasis are:
* bloating, headaches, depression, fatigue, memory problems, impotence or loss of libido, unexplained muscle aches, brain fogginess.
* a craving for sweets, products with white flour, or alcoholic beverages.
* repeated vaginal infections.
* repeated health problems involving inappropriate drowsiness, mood swings, rashes, bad breath, dry mouth, post-nasal drip or nasal congestion, heartburn, urinary frequency or urgency.
* repeated fungal infections (jock itch, athlete's foot, ringworm)
* recently taken repeated courses of antibiotics or steroids.
* use of birth-control pills
If you answered yes to two or more of these, you may be suffering from Candidiasis, a yeast overgrowth. Good bacteria lives in our intestinal tract (acidophilus and bifidobacteria). Bad bacteria such as Candida albicans is a form of yeast that can be dangerous to the body. The good bacteria will produce antifungal substances to keep the bad bacteria under control. But when the good bacteria and bad bacteria get out of balance, problems arise. Proper PH balance is needed, and if the body becomes too acidic, it affects the functioning of heart, blood, brain, nerve, muscle, bone, skin, hair cells, and hormonal levels.
Sugar is the worst enemy of the good bacteria, and feeds the bad bacteria. When antibiotics or steroids are taken, it kills the illness-causing bacteria, but also damages the good bacteria, allowing the bad bacteria to take over. The bad bacteria also thrive on dairy products (except yogurt), as well as yeast and glutens. Pesticide residue, car exhaust, industrial chemicals and heavy metals such as mercury amalgam in dental fillings can encourage growth of the bad bacteria.
It is possible with commitment to reverse Candidiasis. First, remove sugar, alcohol, milk and dairy products from your diet, along with any foods containing mold and yeast. I suffer from eczema and am extremely sensitive to aged cheeses, bread, and some chocolate (I'm guessing I react to chocolate that has been on the store shelf too long and mold may be present even if you can't see it). Supplementation is helpful, increasing Omega 3 oils, taking probiotics to boost the good bacteria, and eating yogurt containing acidophilus. I personally make my own yogurt to be sure I'm getting the live cultures, as they have a short shelf life of a few days.
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