Candida yeast infection
Can candida albicans yeast infection
affect my health?
Certain lifestyle and dietary choices can
alter the balance of natural flora in our
intestinal tract and create problems in
other parts of the body.
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Overview of Candida albicans yeast infection
Candida Albicans are normal yeast in the human
body, found in the intestinal tract. Of the 81
strains of yeast organisms, Candida Albicans are the
most prevalent in our bodies. There are over 100
types of natural flora in our intestinal tract,
which produce healthy bacteria and help keep Candida
Albicans in balance.
Occasionally, outside influences can compromise the
way the intestinal tract performs its normal
functions. Continuous use of prescription
antibiotics, oral contraceptives, excessive illness,
toxins from the workplace or cigarette smoking can
alter the pH balance of our bodies and cause
deficiencies in hydrochloric acid (HCL) and
digestive enzymes in the intestinal tract.
When HCL and digestive enzymes become deficient in
our intestinal tract, protein and carbohydrate
digestion become incomplete. Then, the undigested
substances ferment in our intestines, creating an
increase in harmful bacteria levels. This increase
in harmful bacteria levels alters the natural state
of Cadida Albicans, causing them to grow larger than
normal size, or mutate.
When this happens, the Candida yeast forms what is
known as rhizoids, which are long legs that can
burrow through mucus membrane, particularly of the
intestinal tract. Over time, the modified Candida
yeast can penetrate the walls of the intestine,
allowing partially digested proteins to leak into
the blood stream. This condition is known as Leaky
Gut.
Partially digested proteins in the blood system can
attack the immune system and diminish its
effectiveness in dealing with viruses. In addition
to partially digested proteins entering the blood,
the Candida yeast also enters the blood stream,
creating a condition known as Systemic Candida.
Negative health effects of Candida yeast infection
It is estimated that 85% of Americans have a Candida yeast
infection, which means that most of those suffering from the
condition have no idea they have it. The negative effects of a
Candida yeast infection are lengthy and include:
• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Chronic Depression
• Digestive Disorders
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Hyperactivity
• Impotence
• Irritability
• Learning Difficulties
• Memory Loss
• Menstrual Problems
• Muscle Pain
• PMS (mood swings)
• Respiratory Problems
• Sexual Dysfunction
• Shortened Attention Span
• Urinary Disorders
• Vaginitis
Treatment of Candida typically revolves around restoring normal pH
balance in the body, which will result in Candida yeast returning to
their normal state. If you are taking prescription antibiotics for
another condition, consult with your health care professional as to
the impact this regiment may have on excessive Candida in your body
and ask if a less aggressive treatment is available.
In some cases, Amphotericin B, an anti fungal medication, may be
prescribed. Amphotericin B attacks the fungus in the body by
attaching itself to it, ultimately causing the fungus to die.
Amhotericin B is a prescription drug that is delivered intravenously
by your doctor.
Topical solutions are available to treat certain physical symptoms
of Candida, such as vaginal yeast infections and rashes. One
long-term solution to avoid Candida related health problems involves
trying to maintain a normal pH level in the body through a healthy
diet.
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