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Do I have Candida?

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Symptomatology:

Candidiasis can present a wide variety of symptoms, the exact combination

and severity of which are unique to each individual case. Because candidiasis

can manifest itself through many seemingly unrelated symptoms, the diagnosis

is very often missed. Please see our self-administered Symptom Assessment

Questionnaire on our Candida Diet page

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..Candida symptoms are usually chronic and include but are not limited to the

following:

1. Allergies: to foods and/or airborne chemicals; particularly

adult-onset allergies. The number of offending substances can keep increasing

until

an individual becomes so sensitive to the everyday environment that they must

live in isolation.

2. Fatique: continual, but often more noticeable after eating.

3. Gastrointestinal: poor digestion (constipation or diarrhea, gas,

bloating, cramps, heartburn, nausea, gastritis, colitis, etc.)

4. Neurological: carbohydrate cravings, irritability, mood swings,

headaches, migraines, " fogged-in " feeling, inability to concentrate/mind

" wanders

off " , poor memory, confusion, dizziness, M.S.-like symptoms (slurred speech,

loss of muscle co-ordination, vision affected), depression and/or anxiety

without apparent cause (often worse after eating), paranoia without apparent

cause, not in total control of one' actions (know right thing to do but unable

to execute), mental incompetence (sometimes leading to institutionalization),

a variety of other behavioral disturbances.

5. Genito-urinary: vaginal infections, menstrual difficulties,

impotence, infertility, prostatitis, rectal itch, urinary tract

infection/inflammation (urgency, burning).

6. Respiratory: compromised immune system (frequent colds, flus), hay

fever, mucous congestion, postnasal drip, asthma, bronchitis, chest pain,

frequent clearing of throat, habitual coughing (usually non-productive).

7. Skin: athlete's foot, jock itch, skin rash, hives, dry brownish

patches, psoriasis, ringworm, rough skin on sides of arms which gets worse at

certain times of the month or under increased stress.

8. Symptoms resistant to all modes of therapy. The physician may

conclude that patient is a hypochondriac and/or neurotic and may suggest

tranquilizers, anti-depressants and/or psychiatric help.

9. Clinical history (early childhood): ADD, ADHD, hyperactivity,

aggressiveness, SKIN problems (cradle cap, diaper rash, thrush), RESPERATORY

problems (chronic ear infection, tonsillitis) or GI problems (colic).

10. Miscellaneous: cold extremities, arthritis-like symptoms, etc.

If you have some combination of these symptoms, you may have candidiasis. A

thorough intestinal clean-up as that afforded by the Caproyl antifungal,

Psyllium cleanser and Bentonite detoxificant, will improve your overall

condition, regardless of what you are suffering from. By treating Candida, you

will

make your body that much stronger to deal with any other conditions.

Print our Symptom Assessment Questionnaire to assist you in determining your

level of imbalance. _http://www.wholeapproach.com/candida/questionnaire.php_

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Predisposing Factors:

1. Destruction of the C. albicans natural control mechanism:

Broad-spectrum antibiotics (e.g. tetracycline) destroy the healthful bacteria,

which

control the Candida population. For example, Lactobacillus acidophilus competes

with C. albicans for space and nutrients in the intestinal tract. It also

releases acid, which makes the environment less favorable for Candida growth;

and even feeds off of the Candida directly. When Lactobacillus acidophilus is

attacked by antibiotics, Candida proliferates and can change to its

pathogenic mycelial form. After prolonged (several months or more) or frequent

(more

than 3 times in a year) broad-spectrum antibiotic use, Candidiasis symptoms

may start to appear in a matter of months or even days and often linger for

life if untreated, especially if one regularly consumes poultry, eggs, meats

and/or milk since these usually contain antibiotics (and steroids, see (2)

directly below). Chemical preservatives in food also support Candida

overgrowth.

2. Weakening of host defense mechanisms: A number of factors can

compromise the effectiveness of the immune system that is responsible for

eradicating invaders such as Candida. Lowered immunity may result from steroid

drugs

and cancer chemotherapeutic agents, both of which are immunosuppressant.

Prolonged illness, stress (all forms), alcohol abuse, smoking, lack of

exercise,

lack of rest and poor nutrition are also key factors which tend to weaken the

immune system.

3. Female anatomy: Women are generally more susceptible to Candidiasis

than men for several reasons:

1. Female hormonal levels are constantly fluctuating and sustained high

levels of estrogen can occur. This condition tends to impair immune system

function.

2. C. albicans growth is stimulated by the female hormone progesterone.

Its levels are elevated during pregnancy and in the second half of each

menstrual cycle. Synthetic progestins are found in oral contraceptives and also

contribute to candida overgrowth.

3. The female anatomy lends itself to the ready migration of C.

albicans from the rectum to the genito-urinary system. Vaginal yeast infections

are

a common result.

4. Poor diet establishes a breeding ground for Candida: The

nutrient-poor, low-bulk, high-refined carbohydrate diets of most North

Americans will,

over a period of years, transform a healthy large intestine into a lifeless

pipe caked with layers of encrusted fecal matter (the site of constant

putrefaction, fermentation, rancidification, home for toxin-inducing pathogenic

bacteria) and an excellent environment for the proliferation of the mycelial

tentacles of Candida. (The high-refined carbohydrate diet also serves as a very

desirable food for C. albicans which further entrenches it within the

microscopic crevices of encrusted fecal matter.) The small intestine, housing a

more

fluid chyme, does not become so caked with old fecal matter as it does with

mucus. This also encourages Candida proliferation.

 

Treatment:

The Whole Approach Program featuring the Attogram Products is the therapy of

choice because it is a drugless approach that works independently of the

host's defense mechanisms. This program includes an antifungal rotation to

address the pleomorphic ability of the fungus (the fungus has adaptation

capabilities); together with the cleansing and adsorbent benefits of the

Bentonite and

Psyllium. It's also important to provide a good source of Acidophilus to

replace the yeast overgrowth, together with special attention to diet. Please

refer to our " Diet " page on this web site where you will find a Symptom

Assessment Questionnaire to determine your level of yeast overgrowth.

Poster's Note: I do not have any financial connections with this website and

company. Shan