Nobody had heard of a Candida infection before the 1940’s. The introduction of antibiotics around that time, made it as widespread as it is today. Antibiotics kill the usual biota in the gut and because healthy guts have Candida in them and since nature despises a vacuum, Candida will proliferate.

Candida, an infection by Candida Albican is a yeast infection. – Albicans is a type of yeast. Although pathogenic strains of Candida have identical characteristics with food yeasts, food yeasts don’t have the same pathogenicity and ability to strongly affect and penetrate mucous membranes. Candidiasis, or yeast Candida, and especially intestinal Candida dissemination, has been currently seen as a syndrome that can victimize those who have a "normal" immune system. This subject has been very controversial and has spawned debates and lacks comprehension but eventually has encouraged new dimensions and research initiatives.

• * Candida is a major contributor in creating what is known as "leaky gut," an adverse increase in intestinal penetration.

• * Candida infection has been found to produce 79 distinct toxins.

• * Rapid growth of Candida causes an allergic response from the body which sabotages the resources of the body's immune system.

• * Diarrhea, occasionally associated with abdominal cramps, could be incited by Candida.

• * Psoriasis and seborrhea dermatitis has been on the record in regards with Candida.

Some of the symptoms of Candida can be following:

* Extreme lethargy

* Diarrhea, chronic gas, bloating, abdominal cramps alleviated by bowel movements, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

* Lactose intolerance

* Anxiety, Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorder

* Allergies and allergy symptoms, chemical sensitivities

* Panic attacks

* Sinus problems

* Eye fatigue

* Muscle weakness and bone pain

* White tongue and a white coating

* Psoriasis/seborrhea dermatitis/dandruff, dry, itchy skin

* Rectal itching

* Frequent yeast infections in women

* High sugar or mold foods drastically increase symptoms.

* Avoiding food helps to alleviate symptoms

* Inflammation of the hair follicles (candidiasis folliculitis) of various parts of the body (feet, legs, arms)

* Frequent urination

* Swollen lips/face

* Symptoms worse after waking

* Facial rash

* Hives

* Chronic inflammation and irritation of the eye and conjunctivae.

* Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

The first thing you might want to do is to cleanse to reduce the level of Candida to that of a normal gut. This is done using fungicides. There are various natural fungicides such as shark liver oil that can be used in a maintenance fashion once Candida levels are low enough. There are natural herbal products in the form of capsules which aids in maintaining balanced intestinal micro flora. Other medicines contain milled leaves of Horopito, herb from New Zealand with a long history of beneficial use.

They say the best cure is the best food. You can use the following guidelines for curing Candida by food intake.

* Minimize sugar and carbohydrates in your diet, especially sugar as yeasts prefer them as a place to live.

* Take Pro-biotics containing such bacteria as Lactobacilli, Bifid bacterium. These bacteria don't just horde out Candida yeast, but they also spawn factors such as lactic acid (from lactose), formic acid, acetic acid, and hydrogen peroxide that helps provide an environment and pH repellant to yeasts.

* Avoid where possible oral antibiotics, antacids and steroids

Herbs are a wonderful tool in the natural prevention against Candida. The main element active in Horopito is polygodial, which has proven powerful results in the laboratory. Independent vitro studies have shown that Horopito might be more useful than Pau d’Arco or Olive Leaf Extract in enhancing your natural defenses. If problem still persists it is probably better to get a prognosis from your doctor for an antifungal cure. Most of the prescribed remedies will prove to be safe with little or no side effects. You will of course have to talk to your doctor into the need for such a prescription.

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