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 can't 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 s
aliva 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 child's parents simply changed the child's diet. Kaufmann's 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.
 

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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.