eliminating systemic candida

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Systemic yeast can be anywhere. It can cause cns symptoms as well as other mysterious symptoms.

 

 

Dr. Mercola's Comment:The authors of this article, Dr. Dean and Ms. Beck, are key medical advisors to www.yeastconnection.com, a Web site I highly recommend to women based on the pioneering work of Dr. William Crook. Dr. Crook, one of my first mentors and a friend who passed away last year, was the author of the classic book, The Yeast Connection, and many other bestsellers that helped millions of women. He was instrumental in helping me recognize that there was a wide network of physicians who understood the importance of nutrition. He indirectly helped connect me to this network and I will be ever grateful for his guidance in this area as that was really the beginning of my journey into high-level natural health.His great legacy is being carried on at www.yeastconnection.com, where you will find out all the latest insights on how Candida yeast causes problems in your body, and how to alleviate them.

By Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D., and Carol Beck, M.S.Uncovering your hidden food sensitivitiesFor food allergies and sensitivities, the easiest way is to self-diagnose with what Dr. Crook called The Elimination Diet. You’ll find a helpful symptom diary at: www.yeastconnection.com/pdf/DailySymptomChart.pdfBefore you begin the elimination diet start a symptom diary. Continue to keep the diary throughout your three-week elimination diet.During this phase, you’ll avoid: milk sugar in all forms (including fruit and high fructose corn syrup) all wheat products (read labels carefully!) processed and packaged foods all food colors and dyes corn eggs chocolate condiments like vinegar, catsup, soy sauce and all fermented foods You’ll probably

notice that your symptoms will begin to diminish over the first week or so. Keep careful note of this in your diary.You’ll probably also notice that sugar cravings will disappear after two or three days. While the purpose of this diet is not to lose weight, you may drop a few pounds--a pleasant side effect of this diet.What you can eat on this diet: lots of fresh vegetables lean meats fish nuts and seeds unprocessed oils You can eat sparingly: dried beans and other legumes plain yogurt whole grains like brown rice, barley, oats grain alternatives like amaranth, buckwheat, and quinoa After three weeks, you’ll enter what is known as the Challenge Phase. During this time, you’ll introduce the most common allergy-causing foods, one at a time, and watch the effects

carefully.Most people with wheat allergies, for example, will notice that congestion returns if they eat even half a slice of bread.Many people with yeast-related allergies and food sensitivities have problems with sugar, which is doubly problematic because it actually feeds the yeast that is already overgrown in their systems. Once you have identified your allergy triggers, you can avoid these foods or eat them only on rare occasions.You’ll find more details on the anti-Candida diet plus recipes, an online support group, supplements especially designed for this condition, and lots more information at www.yeastconnection.com. Identifying environmental triggers for your allergies Environmental triggers for your allergies are usually easier to identify. You know if your head fills up when you’re around cats or if you can’t bear the smell of cigarette smoke. Allergies to specific pollens, household cleaning

products, fabrics and other common substances around us are sometimes more difficult to identify. These types of allergies can be fairly easily identified through a skin prick allergy test. A 1999 Mayo Clinic study concluded that some allergy sufferers have a systemic response to yeast rather than bacterial infection as an underlying cause of chronic sinusitis, which is a common complication of allergies. Treatment of yeast overgrowth with non-prescription and prescription antifungal medications provides relief for many people who have suffered with allergies for years.Treatment Whether your allergies are food- or environmentally triggered, natural anti-fungal medications may give you relief.Probiotics are usually the first line of defense. These capsules containing friendly bacteria help to restore the natural balance of bacteria and yeast in your digestive system. Although probiotics are unlikely to

completely take care of your problem, they will begin the job. Olive leaf extract is a potent antimicrobial that inhibits the growth of many microorganisms ranging from yeast to viruses, bacteria, and protozoa. Caprylic acid, derived from castor oil, is a naturally occurring fatty acid that is readily absorbed in the entire digestive tract by using an enteric-coated form. Some research suggests it interferes with the growth and reproductive processes of yeast organisms. Garlic has been widely used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Garlic extract has been scientifically proven to strengthen the immune system by helping white blood cells engulf and destroy enemy germs, including Candida albicans yeast. Citrus seed or grapefruit seed extract has been shown to discourage the growth of yeast in the intestinal tract. Some doctors say this extract is as effective as prescription medications in treating

Candida-related yeast problems. These products are available at your local health food store and offered along with an anti-Candida program, books, diet, and supplements at www.yeastconnection.com.If your yeast overgrowth has been long-established, it’s likely you’ll need to take prescription antifungal medications for several months or even more.The most commonly used:Diflucan is common for the short-term treatment of vaginitis and is the drug of choice for many physicians treating yeast overgrowth on a long-term basis. It works throughout the system to penetrate tissues infested with yeast organisms. Your liver function should be monitored if you take Diflucan on a long-term basis, since rare cases of liver toxicity have been reported. Nystatin has been in use longer than Diflucan and similar drugs. It works in a unique way to help re-establish the strength of the intestinal walls, eliminating

the leaky gut syndrome.There are numerous other prescription antifungals. Discuss them with your doctor. But remember that following an anti-Candida diet and taking probiotics will enhance the success of prescription anti-fungal drugs. << Previous[ Part I, Part II ]Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D., is medical advisor to Woman’s Health Connection atwww.yeastconnection.com and is featured on the Web site’s “Ask A Pro” page. Her latest books are The Miracle of Magnesium and Natural Prescriptions for Common Ailments.Carol Beck, M.S., is a consultant, therapist, and author of Full and Fulfilled: The Science of Eating to Your Soul’s Satisfaction (written with Nan Allison MS, RD, LDN) and Nourishing Your Daughter: Help Your Child Develop a Health Relationship With Food and Her Body. Carol serves as health advisor of Woman’s Health Connection and www.yeastconnection.com.

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