CANDIDIASIS / YEAST INFECTION What is Candidiasis? FAQ’S Regarding Candida Infestation Yeast is a DIMORPHIC ORGANISM, meaning it can exist in two shapes and forms simultaneously. - One form is a yeast-like state that is a NON -INVASIVE, sugar fermenting organism. - The other form is a FUNGAL form that produces very long root-like structures called RHIZOIDS, that can penetrate the mucosa and is INVASIVE. WHAT MAKES YEAST OVERGROWTH BAD? Actually, in its yeast form it is beneficial. We all have this form of yeast in our bodies. The yeast population should be low and indiscernible (no overt symptoms or cloudy saliva). “Friendly” bacteria and a healthy immune system prevent this yeast from becoming an infectious fungus. It is when our bodies lose their proper immune protection, or the intestinal pH is altered unfavorably, that the organism can change from the yeast form to the fungal form. When this happens, the now-parasitic fungal form penetrates the gastrointestinal mucosa and breaks down the boundary between the intestinal tract and the rest of the circulation in our bodies. This allows partially digested dietary proteins to travel into the bloodstream, where they exert a powerful antigenic (antibody stimulating) assault on the immune system. It has been unofficially estimated that a startling 80% of the population may have Candidiasis that is out of control! WHAT CAUSES THE CHANGE FROM GOOD TO BAD? There are many theories. Most Medical Professionals concur that the conversion happens due to some sort of attack on our immune systems—either prolonged antibiotic use, taking steroids or oral contraceptives on a regular basis, or a high sugar diet. It could be a combination of these. It is also conjectured that Candida increases its numbers during periods of stress and lowered Immune states. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A CANDIDA INFESTATION? When yeasts multiply unchecked, they put out toxins which circulate throughout the body, weakening the immune system. The Candida (yeasts and fungus) become more abundant when your resistance has been lowered due to nutritional deficiencies, allergies, infection, or some other debilitating cause. The fact that Candida can rob the body of its nutrition and poison the tissues with it toxins is a major contribution, directly or indirectly to the following list of serious conditions: Adrenal/Thyroid Failure Poor Memory Indigestion Colds / Flu PMS Symptoms Bad Breath Insomnia Gas / Bloating Puffy Eyes Irritability Mood Swings Ulcers Muscle Aches Lethargic/Laziness Anti - Social Constipation / Diarrhea Chemical Sensitivity Cold / Shaky Vaginal Yeast Respiratory Problems Dry & Itchy Skin Colitis Menstrual Problems Colon Cancer Allergies Hormone Imbalance Diabetes Low Blood Sugar FATIGUE (Chronic) Cystitis Heartburn Epstein Bar Virus Food Cravings Burning Eyes Thrush / Reseding gums Dry Mouth Infections Asthma lupus Intestinal Pain Headaches Depression Skin Rashes & Hives Hiatus Hernia Over & Under Weight Finger/Toenail Fungus Once infecting the body, Candida Albicans (also called Monilia or Thrush) can initially cause vaginal itching, swelling, soreness, burning urination and a white, cheesy discharge. Dr. Martin H. Zwerling, M.D., in an article published in the South Carolina Medical Association Journal told of an incurable patient who was being treated by several specialists: Her gynecologist is treating for recurrent Vaginitis and irregular menstrual periods..... while an Otolaryngologist is trying to control her external Otitis and chronic Rhinitis. At the same time, her internist is unsuccessfully attempting to manage symptoms of bloating, indigestion and abdominal pain, and a Dermatologist is struggling with bizarre skin rashes, hives and psoriasis. Lastly, her Psychiatrist has been unable to convince the patient that her nerves are the cause of her extreme irritability, inability to concentrate and depression. Some doctors would label such a patient as Psychosomatic and since there is nothing physically wrong, the doctors might conclude that they cannot cure her. Incurable? Not if you THINK YEAST! This patient and thousands like her are suffering from Chronic Candidiasis. Some of the sickest patients seen in private practice have a problem with Candida Albicans and will respond to treatment. Some doctors theorize that Candida or other systemic fungal infections may cause or at least contribute to the development of disease. It makes sense. A widespread Candida infection plays havoc on the Immune System. Not only does the Immune System become overwhelmed and worn out from fighting it, but the Candida (or other pathogens) excrete toxins that further weaken and harm the body. THIS IS IMPORTANT TO THINK ABOUT AND UNDERSTAND.... The major waste product of Candida is Acetaldehyde, which produces Ethanol. Ethanol can cause excessive fatigue, and reduces strength and stamina. In addition, it destroys enzymes needed for cell energy, and causes the release of free radicals that can damage DNA. Ethanol makes it difficult to absorb Iron. This reduces one of the most important Oxygen supports in the blood (Iron), and makes it difficult for your body to Oxygenate fully. And you know what may happen when your body cant Oxygenate well!!! If there is a systemic Candida Infestation in the body it should be corrected........ There is a simple test to help you determine if you have Candida overgrowth. SIMPLE CANDIDA TEST.......Here is a saliva test that is a good indicator of Candida. When you awake in the morning, before you put anything into your mouth, work up some saliva and spit it into a clear glass of water. You may want to spit in the glass 3 or 4 times, just make sure you have enough saliva in the glass to cover the surface of the water. You want to observe the reaction of the saliva in the glass about every few minutes for up to 30 minutes. If there are strings coming down from your saliva, if the water turned cloudy, or if your saliva sank to the bottom, you probably have Candida! (You may want to put out a glass of water in the bathroom or on the nightstand the night before you wish to do the test just to remind yourself not to brush your teeth prior to spitting into the glass.) (Yes, we have seen people test negative for yeast with this test. If you do NOT have a yeast concern, your saliva should stay at the top of the glass and will eventually dissipate.) A few reports implicate the role of fungi in causing leukemia. In 1999 Meinolf Karthaus, MD, watched three different children with leukemia suddenly go into remission upon receiving a triple anti fungal drug cocktail for their secondary fungal infections. In 1997 Marc Bielski stated that leukemia, whether acute or chronic, is intimately associated with the yeast, Candida Albicans, which mutates into a fungal form when it overgrows. Milton White, MD. believed that cancer is a chronic, infectious, fungus disease. He was able to find fungal spores in every sample of cancer tissue he studied. Even if you believe this to be only MINUTELY correct, you have NOTHING to loose by getting rid of the Candida infestation. Author Doug Kaufmann asserts that fungi in foods may play a role in cancer. He has seen children become free of their documented leukemia once the childs parents simply changed the childs diet. Kaufmanns diet is base on the widely published problem of mycotoxin contamination of our grain foods. In a report released by the CBC states that cancer is the LEADING cause of death in CHILDREN under the age of 9. Antibiotics destroy the normal, protective gut bacteria, allowing intestinal yeast and fungi to grow unchecked. Resulting in Candida overgrowth. This can lead to Immune Suppression, symptoms of any Autoimmune Disease, or even cancer. Antibiotics are necessary but when a person is on them for prolonged usage it causes Immune Suppression. SO WHEN A PERSON CAN COME OFF ANTIBIOTICS THEY SHOULD FURTHER HELP THEIR BODY BY MAKING SURE THE CANDIDA IS UNDER CONTROL!!!!! THAT IS ALL IT TAKES. Test yourself and if you have a Candida infection ...... ADDRESS IT ... FIGHT IT..... AND REGAIN YOUR HEALTH TOTALLY!!!!! If the onset of any symptom or disease, cancer included, was preceded by a course of antibiotics, Kaufmann says, then look for a Fungus to be at the root of your problem. Depending if you have a Systemic Candida Infestation or just a local problem you have to realize that it took your body a time to develop the yeast problem, so it will take a little time to get rid of it. Patience is a virtue!!! REMEMBER THINGS TAKE TIME AND IF YOU GO SLOW AND EFFICIENT IT IS EASIER FOR THE HEALING BODY THAN IF YOU CREATE A HUGE HEALING CRISIS!! CANDIDA can survive even if part of the cell is taken away, so you MUST irradicate the yeast..... IF you test positive PLEASE think about taking action to irradiate your yeast infection BEFORE it moves throughout your body. This site promotes GSH-Immunity® The Choice of Professionals! FOR SYSTEMIC CANDIDA INFESTATION THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE EXPLAINS CANDIDA INVOLVMENT WITH THE IMMUNE SYSTEM Does candida affect the immune system or does a weakened immune system affect candida? That question is a little like the old chicken or the egg question. The answer is yes, to both parts because candida is often a byproduct of a weakened immune system but candida also can create a weakened immune system. How Candida Can Weaken a Healthy Immune System Did you know that 40%-60% of your immune cells are located in your intestinal track? That makes them vulnerable to anything affecting the intestinal tissues. When the yeast-like Candida albican organisms living in your intestinal track begins rapidly reproducing they also start producing more and more toxins. Each yeast cell produces more than 75 substances that are known to be toxic to humans, so the more yeast cells there are, the more poisons there are being pumped into your body. Toxins put your immune system on red alert. Your immune system begins working harder and harder to try and eliminate the poisons but the toxins just keep coming, making each part of your immune system weak and weary, no longer able to keep up with the continued onslaught. As a result, you begin to experience the multitude of candidiasis symptoms and at the same time make yourself vulnerable to other health problems. If your candida progresses to the point where you develop leaky gut syndrome, the problem becomes even more serious. When the candida reaches an advanced state, its roots become almost spear like and create tiny holes in the intestinal walls. Now you have toxins leaking directly into the bloodstream and are in danger of developing systemic candida, a serious medical condition affecting the entire body. At this point, your immune system is fighting a grave battle. How Candida Affects An Already Weakened Immune System If your immune system is already weakened from poor nutrition, stress, use of antibiotics, birth control pills or other medications, AIDS/HIV, diabetes, or some other illness, candida is a common result. Because your body is less able to fight off the multiplying yeast cells, the candida cells act like naughty children whose parents have gone away – they’re simply out of control. They multiply rapidly, coating the intestinal tract and smothering out organisms that are meant to keep a healthy balance of microorganisms in your body. For people with weakened immune systems, a candida infection can quickly turn life threatening if it passes to the vital organs. THERE IS NO MORE EFFICIENT METHOD OF AIDING THE STRESSED IMMUNE SYSTEM OTHER THAN THE NATURAL MOLECULE CALLED GLUTATHIONE ........ SCIENTIFIC STUDIES SHOW THAT THERE IS NO MORE EFFICIENT METHOD OF REPLENISHING GLUTATHIONE THAN BY CONSUMING GHS-IMMUNITY / PRECURSOR FOR GLUTATHIONE AND OTHER PROTECTIVE IMMUNE SYSTEM COMPONENTS SUCH AS LACTOFERRIN & IMMUNOGLOBULINS.
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