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This site is intended to be used in some of our other Candida Sites. We will show it within each appropriate sites so you may need to merely "Click" and read what you see here.

Over the years, we've been talking about "candida", "candida albicans",     "candidiasis", etc. But never really got into spelling out how this good but out-of-control "thing" can be so bad.

Here are some "Words N Phrases" that may help you as you learn more about the subject:

Candida 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 is a fungal form that produces very long root-like structures, called 
rhizoids, that can penetrate the mucosa and is invasive.

What makes candida bad?

In its yeast form it is beneficial. We all have this form of candida in our bodies.

 The candida 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.

Unofficially it is 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 naturopaths concur that the conversion happens due to some sort of attack on our immune system:  --- 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?

Typical candida symptoms may include jock itch, depression, dry, itchy, flaky skin, anxiety, recurring irritability or mood swings, heartburn, indigestion, lethargy, food and environmental allergies, joint soreness, chest pain, acne or other skin problems, migraine headaches, recurring cystitis/vaginal infections, premenstrual tension, and menstrual problems.  There  are many more symptoms.

Will I need to change my diet?

Probably not, but, you should consider being much more careful of what you put into your body as "food".

Generally,  we do not give dietary restrictions. 

However, for general health reasons, use common sense and avoid processed sweets.  Eat a "good diet" rich in nutritious foods.  Avoid sugar and "sweets" as much as possible.

You'll be amazed at how much better you will feel when you do.

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