How do you know when you have candida otherwise referred to as yeast overgrowth? Here are some of the common signs: extreme mood swings, irritability, depression, headaches, lethargy, gastritis, colitis, distension, bloating, fluid in ears, itching rashes, psoriasis, acne, spots in vision, blurred vision, tearing, burning in eyes, dry mouth, rash, cough, bad breath, blisters, sore throat, muscle aches, white patches, swelling, joint problems, nasal congestion and stuffiness, postnasal drip, cystitis, kidney or bladder infections, fatigue, loss of appetite, overeating, insomnia, poor circulation, numbness and tingling, change in body hair, vaginal burning or itching, endometriosis, menstrual cramping, PMS, hay fever, asthma, food sensitivities, hives, mitral valve prolapse, impotence, loss of interest in sex, prostatitis, thrush, colic, only to mention a few symptoms.
How did I acquire this yeast problem? The body is designed to accommodate friendly bacteria which normally grow in the intestinal tract. When a baby is born it has in its intestinal tract about 75% Lacto bacillus acidophilus and about 25% E coli bacteria which is the "non-friendly" kind of bacteria. If the blanace of friendly and unfriendly bacteria gets out of correct proportion, then the person will expereince numerous symptomatic problems. The friendly bactera actually assist the body to digest food and keep under control those foreign bacteria which would attack the body and cause sickness.
How do I get rid of the yeast? You must stop feeding the yeast and stop those activities that inhibit the body from balancing it natural flora. The majority of yeast problems begin with drugs that kill bacteria in the body - both the friendly and the unfriendly. All antibiotics, cortisone-type drugs, oral contraceptives and chemotherapeutic drugs are destructive to the body's natural flora. Refined sugar and carbohydrates, caffeine drinks, alcoholic beverages and other acidic items add to the problem. Foods with antibiotics in them can also infect a person and the yeast can be transferred from one to another through the transfer of body fluids.
After one has begun to eliminate the cause of the problem he or she must begin to build the body by replacing the friendly flora which has been destroyed. Begin with a good brand of acidolphilus and take a sufficient amount between meals to begin the restoration process. Second, take some product designed to kill the unfriendly yeast in the body. This can be an herbal prioduct, an enzyme or some form of homepathic rememdy. Choose the product you will use with the help of a health professional, then take that product every day without fail or the program will not work. Dr. William Crook's book, "The Candida Diet" helps as well.
Finally, be sure that the foods you put into your body do not work against the rebuilding process. DO NOT use processed or packaged meats in any form, soda pop, caffeine beverages, canned goods, vinegar, sugar in any form, yeast products, cakes, candy, mushrooms, peanut and picked-dried or smoked foods.
Diet should consist mainly of fresh vegetables and meat and ones purchased in an unprocessed state. Your diet and your observance of the above rules will determine whether or not you will ever get over being sick and tired. Candida Albicans is a mycoplant type of parasite, commonly called yeast. By following the above suggestions you can get your internal terrain back in balance.
To eliminate this "yeast beast" quickly, we use the Harmonic Quad zapper, Probio, and Yeastex. We then use Fungiheal to repair the damage that this mycoplant has caused and Citrus Bioflavanoids to eliminate their toxins. Testing for parasites and toxins in your body costs $25 while the whole body testing starts at $85. Local and long distance testing can be done by calling (724) 479-9576.
Article written by Judith A. Nipps, N. D., C.N.H.P., N.H.C. of Salt Box Herbs in Saltsburg. www.saltboxherbs.com Judith lectures and teaches classes about proper diet and lifestyle, aromatherapy, herbal medicine, anti-aging, parasites, toxins and pH balancing to help others win other their sick and tired condition. Consultations with Judith are by appointment.