Candida- It's Not Just a Yeast Infection

Candida Albicans or a yeast infection, both digestiveestimated that 30% of the population suffer from
and systemic, is a health problem of which answers tohealth issues directly related to yeast. In fact, the
its elimination are far and few between. Literally millionsmajority of people who have Candida do not realize
of men and women have a potential yeast infectionthey have it until become seriously ill.If you think you
that is causing, directly or indirectly, a significant numbermight have candida, or would like to find out if you do,
of health problems or conditions.Candida Albicans is atake this simple self-scoring Candida Questionnaire
destructive yeast infection that begins in the digestivelocated at If you score over 140 points on this test, you
system and little by little spreads to other parts of themight want to follow the Recommendations for
body. Candida is present in all of us not long after birth.Wellness listed below to begin down the road of
Typically, this yeast remain in a healthful balance withbetter health.Recommendations For Wellness.Avoid all
the other bacteria and yeasts within the intestinal tract.yeast containing foods: Yeast breads, fermented
Under certain conditions, such as excessive stress,beverages (beer, wine, brandy, scotch, etc.) moldy
lowered immunity or the long-term use of steroids, thecheeses, fermented vinegars, salad dressing, peanuts,
candida yeast can multiply, thus disrupting thebiscuits, canned citrus fruit juices, cake mix, ice cream,
gastrointestinal "terrain". Candida overgrowth may alsoall dried fruit, oranges, pickles, tomato sauce, sugars,
be a consequence of antibiotic treatment, as antibioticsyeast powder, processed and smoked meats, malt
not only kill pathogens but also a large number ofproducts, barbecue sauce, olives, mayonnaise, chili
those bacteria that are part of a healthypeppers.Avoid all refined carbohydrates, artificial
gastrointestinal flora. With the depletion of the beneficialsweeteners, hidden sugars such as those found in soft
protective flora in the intestinal tract and a weakeneddrinks, pastries, canned fruits and vegetables.Rotate
immune response, this opportunistic yeast can thenbetween at least 3 different anti-fungal herbs every 4
spread and multiply beyond the intestinal tract affectingdays to kill the candida yeast in the intestinal tract.
every organ in the body.In babies, an overgrowth ofThese herbs can include Garlic, Caprylic Acid and Pau
candida appears as diaper rash. It can also be foundd' Arco (Taheebo tea).Supplement with Lactobacillus
on the body as jock itch or athlete's foot. It can appearAcidophilus or Bifidophilus daily. This helps to
in the mouth as thrush or in the vaginal tract, known byreintroduce the good bacteria back into the intestinal
many women as a yeast infection. Systemic yeast istract.Take 1 tablespoon of Flax seed or olive oil daily to
now being associated with a variety of conditionsimprove healing and prevent the fungus from
ranging from mental disorders, deranged immunedestroying cells.Incorporate Echinacea to help
system, food intolerance, gastric upsets, premenstrualstrengthen the immune system.Multivitamin & mineral
tension, infertility, ovarian failure, sexual functioncomplex with vitamin A to provide all the nutrients
difficulties and fatigue. It can manifest with a multitudeneeded for proper immune function and for repair of
of symptoms including constipation, diarrhea, colitis,intestinal lining. Try to select a vitamin complex that
headaches, bad breath, mood swings, canker sores,includes zinc.Treat any skin yeast or fungal infection
muscle and joint pain, congestion, severe itching, PMS,with tea tree oil.
fatigue, kidney or bladder infections to name a few. It is