A Fungus Among Us: A Program to Rid Yourself of Candida and Other Parasites

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A Fungus Among Us

A Program to Rid Yourself of Candida and Other Parasites

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By Joel Dirk McDaniel

Thee Alternative Healing Institute

 

As this author sees an ever-increasing number of people with health

problems, the candida albicans overgrowth problem has become very apparent.

Candida

overgrowth has become a serious national problem, mostly in the past few

years. Our American diet, steroids, antibiotics, and use of birth control pills

have caused this fungus to run wild. For the few who are eating to avoid the

problem, it is becoming a losing battle. Food processors are now putting

antibiotics into the food.

 

Candida albicans is a single celled fungus that resides in everyone's

bowels. When the normal bowel bacteria, acidophilus, has been reduced with

antibiotics or diet, this fungus runs rampant. This author believes that at

least

two-thirds of the population is now suffering in some way because of Candida

overgrowth. It would not be a surprise to learn that this number is much

higher.

In a normal environment with normal bowel conditions, the Candida fungus is

approximately five percent of the bowel flora. In this state, it has two

beneficial purposes. One purpose is that it aids in initiating hormone activity.

The other is to absorb heavy metals to be passed out with bowel movements. One

theory proclaims that normal Candida will clean out bowel pockets, and

reduce their reoccurrence. It is just a theory. There are at least eight-five

strains of Candida, the albicans variety being the most prominent. More strains

are found every day.

 

Evidence indicates that under a normal environment, the Candida albicans

fungus consumes only dead tissue. When exposed to certain chemicals, such as

birth control pills, cortisone, antibiotics, and petro-chemicals, the fungus

changes dramatically. It starts to colonize, to work as a multi-cellular

organism. It then adapts to consume living tissue. This starts the onslaught of

thrush, toe fungus, athlete's foot, vaginal yeast, and many other conditions.

 

When the heli-pylori bacteria is present in the bowel, Candida albicans

causes severe intestinal distress. This bacterium is the cause of most stomach

and intestinal ulcers. Heli-pylori will home under the protective digestive

tract mucous away from the digestive acids. The acids cannot **digest** it

there. It then begins weakening the intestinal walls and depleting the natural

protective mucous. When attacking the Candida problem, it is wise to keep the

heli-pylori bacteria in mind. The success of candida control is greatly reduced

as long as this bacterium is present.

 

Weight problems, vaginal yeast, athlete's foot, scalp problems such as

dandruff, nail fungus, joint inflammation, poor immune response, headaches,

allergies, shingles, oral thrush, canker sores, excessive sneezing, poor

memory,

brain fog, tooth plaque, hemorrhoids, throat mucous, and skin eruptions like

acne, are all connected with Candida overrun. Let's not forget diaper rash. For

some, the diaper rash and brain fog is on the same end. If you have ever

used antibiotics or steroids, have had soft drinks or coffee, have eaten

excessive amounts of sugar or yeast containing foods; this started the downward

spiral to Candida overgrowth. If you have ever had cravings for quickly

digested

foods, like sugar or white flour, or cravings for foods that contain yeast,

or had any of the mentioned problems, you had and still have a Candida

overgrowth problem.

 

And **Sleep** in the corner of the eye indicates a Candida problem, so does

a coated tongue. Speaking of sleep, do you ever feel like you never get

enough, or you could sleep nine plus hours a night? Always a little tired?

Maybe a

little run down? Body aches, joint aches and swelling? Have you had a need

to have a hysterectomy? Been diagnosed with Epstein Bar Virus? Lupus? ALS? MS?

Arthritis? YOU probably have a Candida problem!

 

Chrohn's Disease and colonitis start with a parasitical invasion, which can

be just Candida. Uncontrolled diarrhea may be Candida overgrowth. At minimum,

Candida is involved. All constipation related problems have Candida

involved. When acidophilus is low, Candida is in overgrowth. Low acidophilus is

another form of constipation. By the way, the severest form of constipation is

diarrhea.

 

Most allergies can be eliminated with the elimination of Candida overgrowth.

The waste products of Candida flood the lymph system with more toxins than

it can handle, and the body develops allergies. Candida overgrowth drastically

reduces digestion, allowing undigested food into the blood stream. This

undigested food causes an immune response, the making of an allergy. The immune

response to the Candida itself is a series of antigens. These antigens tax the

immune system causing a weakened immune response, hence more allergies.

 

Many reoccurring sinus problems are Candida overgrowth. Toxic bowel from

Candida leaks toxins into the sinus cavities. The body rids itself of these

toxins with a **runny nose**.

 

Hormone problems may be Candida excess, for men or women. Candida secretes a

substance that the body interprets as estrogen. The body reduces its normal

output of estrogen thinking there is too much, when in fact there is far too

little. End result, the estrogen is deficient. Yea, good *ol PMS may be a

Candida problem. Maybe that is bad *ol PMS. It is the same way with

endometriosis, another consequence of Candida overgrowth. Getting Candida under

control

might very well fix your hormone imbalance. After all, a Creator would not

design a body that would need hormone supplements just because it had altered

or

stopped cycling.

 

Headaches, particularly migraine, may be Candida. Bowels overrun with

Candida form excess mucous as a protection. This causes a very toxic,

dehydrated

lymph system. The immune system's response is to build antigens that flood the

lymph. Toxic dehydrated lymph will give you a headache.

 

The excess bowel mucous from Candida causes a reduction in nutrient

absorption, particularly calcium and magnesium. Therefore, osteoporosis and

cartilage

damage can be caused by Candida. Don't forget the halitosis, bad breath,

from the disrupted, slow bowel state backing that good smelling air up to the

mouth. My favorite symptom, bloating and gas, can come from Candida. When high

glycemic foods are eaten, the Candida feasts. A by-product of this is gas,

just like the making of beer. The bad breath and gas makes for interesting

company, probably lets you know who your friends are, too.

 

Candida may cause gum problems by weakening the gum below the tooth line. As

stated earlier, most excess plaque is Candida related. Toe fungus is

Candida. Losing a toenail to fungus is like losing your teeth to it.

 

Gout and gout like symptoms may be Candida, for it causes uric acid buildup

from its waste products. Since Candida causes cravings for food that is acid

forming, such as alcohol, white flour, and sugar, this in turn builds up

excess acids. If you think about it, carpal tunnel syndrome is gout of the

wrist.

The inflammation in your wrist may be no more than excess body Candida.

 

Another sign that excess Candida is in the body is immune system

dysfunction. This dysfunction, this confusion, may be MS/ALS to lupus to

arthritis to

catching cold. Many of the bone, cartilage, tendon, and ligament deterioration

complaints are due to Candida. This overgrowth causes acid buildup, which

eats away at the connective tissues and joint cartilage. Many arthritis suffers

are really suffering from Candida excess. The excess body acid from Candida

overgrowth settles in the joints, inflaming them. Usually when the arthritis

is severe, there is also a virus causing a low-level immune response, also.

When this is the case, it is necessary to kill the virus along with the

Candida. When your arthritis is accompanied with skin eruptions and/or severe

bowel

distress, it is Candida overgrowth, period.

 

There is mounting evidence that high blood pressure can be caused from

Candida. Some studies show that Candida overgrowth thickens the blood. A thick

liquid takes more pressure to pump it. The acid Candida produces irritates the

blood vessel walls making them ridged, raising blood pressure.

 

Naturopaths relate high glycemic diet and parasites to ADD or ADS. High

glycemic foods are foods that are converted into blood sugar rapidly, such as

sugars, white flour, carrots, corn, potatoes, and rice. Attention Deficit

Disorder, ADD/ADS, does have parasites involved, which may just be Candida

overgrowth. Candida definitely thrives on high glycemic foods.

 

This author also believes all cancer sufferers have a Candida overgrowth

problem. Most natural healers already know there is a parasite problem with

cancer. This author believes if there is a parasite problem, there is a Candida

problem. Experience and other medical opinion are backing this belief up.

 

Many emotional problems can be caused by an over abundance of Candida. A

feeling of inferiority and despair usually accompanies Candida overgrowth. Many

people complain of a feeling of something bad about to happen, as if trouble

is just around the corner. This can lead to panic attacks and deep anxiety.

Schizophrenia and the bi-polar condition have a connection to Candida.

Depression is there also, even if it is just in the background. Many sufferers

talk

of a need to be anti-social, sometimes to the point of total seclusion.

Candida overgrowth also causes the repeating feeling of **what's the use,** so

you

do what is wrong. The need to nag, to be irritable, *bitchy*, is most likely

candida overrun. It's a feeling of *inner rage.* I have even heard **I feel

like I'm going crazy** or **Man, she's a little crazy.** Candida overgrowth

causes many little side personality traits, which cause us not to be who we

truly are.

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