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Getting to know Candida
By Alex Christie (BA Hons, LCHE, MARH, B.Inst.A.T.)
So what is candida? Candida is a yeast that lives in the digestive system of every individual. The widespread use of steroids, antibiotics, the Pill, and HRT, together with the high consumption of sugar-rich foods have all contributed to the growth of intestinal and systemic Candidiasis. Well what is candida in adults. In adults, the most common cause of thrush is antibiotics, which wipe out both the bacteria for which they're intended and the "friendly" lactobacilli that normally keep Candida in check. Thrush can also occur during pregnancy, and as a result of a poor diet or a depressed immune system (as in people with AIDS or on chemotherapy). Smokers, people who wear dentures, and diabetics (the fungus thrives on high glucose levels found in saliva) are also at higher than normal risk of developing oral thrush. (If you wear dentures, remove and clean them daily to reduce your risk of thrush).
How do we recognise candida?
The first Candida infections are usually mild in nature and brief in duration. They may even clear up spontaneously, where the immune system is able to cope, and the healthy balance will return to normal. In some people, however, the infections recur with increasing frequency, eventually becoming chronic as the immune system loses its ability to eradicate Candida.
What triggers candida?
Candida can manage to hide (sometimes for years) in parts of the body where traditional therapies don't always reach, in our joints, for example. It thrives on the foods that are a large part of the typical Western diet, which in addition alters intestinal pH unfavourably. Taking antibiotics, steroids, or oral contraceptives can also trigger the change from good Candida to bad. Stress contributes to its proliferation, as does refined sugar. And because of its adaptability, it is easily transmitted from person to person in a family. Mothers can pass it to their children through breast feeding, or through the birth canal, and of course, through intimate contact with their partners.
How do we fight candida infections?
When our bodies lose their proper immune protection, Candida changes from being a beneficial yeast into a harmful fungus. In its fungal form it develops long root-like structures that are invasive and penetrate the gut wall. Once this happens, the boundary between our intestinal tract and the rest of the circulatory system breaks down, leading to leaky gut syndrome, which allows partially digested proteins to travel into the bloodstream where they act as toxins and cause all sorts of health problems. Toxins from the yeast infection overload your liver and kidneys and cannot be expelled fast enough. The body tries to expel any excess toxins through the skin, which can cause rashes, itching and even acne. In order to have healthy, functioning liver and kidneys, you must take care of your intestines first. Once your colon is healthy, your liver and kidneys will become cleaner and healthier. Your skin, hair and nails will all improve.
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