Candida Albicans, part of the fungus family, lives naturally in at least 80% of humans. When the intestinal fortitude, the naturally occurring life friendly flora, stays in balance in the Gastro Intestinal Tract, candida is kept in check. At the point of body death, candida overruns the host and assists in the decomposition of the physical body.
Why the surge of interest in candida yeast overgrowth? The symptoms and illness encouraged by an infestation of the fungus can be devastating. That one fact makes it worthy of investigation but why are so many people affected by this condition? More and more people are on medications, eating denatured foods, living with severe stress all of which create a body system that is the perfect environment to host parasites and candida overgrowth.
You may have Candida Yeast Overgrowth if you have recurring bouts of: bronchitis, vaginal discharge, sinus infections, fibromyalgia, lupus, asthma, fungus under finger or toenails, a coated tongue, depression and sadness, chronic fatigue syndrome, colds and influenza, thrush, and bloated stomach after only a few bites of food. The list goes on; however, these are the common complaints I hear. If you have food cravings for sugars and simple carbohydrates, wake up at night between 2 and 4 A.M., suffer from unclear thoughts you might suspect Candida Overgrowth, especially if you experience any of the aforementioned symptoms with the latter three.
Candida Albicans is said to be dimorphic which means it shape shifts from white to opaque cells so that it can mate. I like to joke that at night when people wish they could sleep, they are really hosting a party for parasites and fungi. Not much of a joke if you suffer from insomnia. Eventually Candida overlays and suffocates formerly healthy tissue, further taxes an already compromised immune system and degrades the body.
There are several factors which make a perfect host situation for Candida Albicans: overwhelming stress, hormonal changes such as post natal, menopause, stopping breast feeding, antibiotics, steroids, other medicine that kills naturally occurring healthy bacteria in the body, post-surgery, grief, loss and prolonged sadness or illness, too much sugar, simple carbohydrates, and fast foods. This is the first in series of articles on creating a healthy environment that cannot be tolerated by candida andother parasites.
To Your Best Health, Ellen Valentine, CNC
Ellen Valentine is a Life Success Coach and Nutritionist. She is passionate about health and seeing people succeed in life. Changing tomorrow living Organic. How you think every moment defines how your world is created today and tomorrow.Ultimate Life Coaching for Wholeness.