Candida is a Yeast.
It lives in our digestive system.
Beneficial in Small Amounts
In small amounts, candida is beneficial because it provides food for the friendly and protective bacteria in our intestinal tract. When something kills off the friendly bacteria in our intestine, candida cells begin to multiply and can quickly become out of control.
Problems Occur When It Spreads
They can spread throughout the body to the vaginal area, prostrate, heart, lungs and liver. When this happens, people can experience a wide range of symptoms and illnesses.
Symptoms Overview
Areas That Can Be Affected
- Intolerance of perfumes, odors, fumes, fabric shop odors and tobacco smoke.
- Complaints that worsen in damp, muggy or moldy places.
- Fatigue.
- Feeling drained.
- Memory loss.
- Feeling spaced out.
- Flu-like symptoms.
- Drowsiness.
- Irritability or jitteriness.
- Mood swings.
- Depression.
- Suicidal feelings.
- Hypoglycemia.
- General allergies.
- Dry mouth.
- Sores or blisters in the mouth.
- Bad breath.
- Nasal congestion.
- Nasal discharge.
- Nasal itching.
- nPost nasal drip.
- Sore or dry mouth.
- Sore or dry throat.
- Pain or tightness in the chest.
- Wheezing or shortness of breath.
- Asthmatic symptoms.
- Burning or itching eyes.
- Thrush.
- Hair loss.
- Sinus infections.
- nSpots in front of eyes.
- Erratic vision.
- Feeling of swelling and tingling in the head.
- Cough.
- Hayfever.
- Ear pain.
- Ear aches.
- Ear discharges.
- Headaches.
- Craving for sugar, bread or alcohol.
- Colic.
- Abdominal distention, bloating or pain.
- Food allergies or food reactions.
- Heartburn & indigestion.
- Belching.
- Intestinal gas.
- Diarrhea.
- Constipation.
- Gas or flatulence.
- Prostitis or vaginitis.
- Vaginal itch, burning or persistent infections.
- Kidney, bladder infections.
- Cystitis (inflammation of the bladder with possible infection).
- Loss of sex drive.
- Impotence.
- Endometriosis (irregular or painful menstruation).
- Cramps or menstrual irregularities.
- P.M.S.
- Burning on urination.
- Painful intercourse.
- Rectal itching or rash.
- Mucus in the stools.
- Hemorrhoids.
- Numbness, burning or tingling.
- Muscle aches.
- Muscle pains.
- Joint pain or swelling.
- Athletes’ foot, jock itch, fungal infections on the skin or nails.
- Diaper rash.
- Acne.
- Hives.
- Rashes.
- Itching skin.
- Eczema.
- Psoriasis
What Can Aggravate My Symptoms?
- Hot & Humid Weather
Because candida is yeast, which can turn into a fungus, heat and humidity can cause candida to grow and spread. - Diet
Your diet can worsen candida. If you have a diet high in sugar, alcohol, starches, fermented foods, sweets, including fruits, you can experience increased symptoms because these foods feed candida. - Stress
Stress can be a key trigger for candida symptoms. Your immune system will try to keep the yeast under control, but if you’re overworked, overtired, or over stressed, your immune system can’t work as well as it’s intended. This can cause an increase in candida growth and your symptoms. - External Environment
If you’re living or working in an environment that causes your immune system to work hard to fight off things you’re exposed to like toxic metals, fumes, smoke, pollution, or various chemicals, it may not have the ability to keep candida in check. This will cause worsening symptoms.
Chronic Conditions
When Candida Goes Unchecked
When candida grows out of control in your body, it not only causes symptoms that can affect your life, it can also create chronic nconditions that can alter your overall health and your quality of life. Some of these conditions are:
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- Allergies – environmental & food
- Autism & ADD
- Blood sugar problems & diabetes
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- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Digestive issues
- Estrogen dominance
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- Hormonal imbalances
- Toxic metals
- Mercury toxicity
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- Hypo-thyroidism
- Leaky Gut syndrome
- Thyroid problems