Candida - The Yeast Beast!

Honestly, there is SO much information on Candida (Systemic Yeast Overgrowth), that it's would take me a super long while to put this page together... So for now, I will simply direct you to a website that, though she specializes in natural birthing & natural family planning, is an EXPERT on candida.  I have heard her speak.  I've seen her work.  She is AMAZING.  Amy Jones (& Julie Holt, who works side by side with her quite often) are super helpful & informative in this area.

Please please please visit their website & read parts 1-4 on this issue.  I can almost guarantee, it IS affecting you and your family members to a small degree... and probably more.  It's super eye opening. 

Approximately 90% of the human population suffers from candida!!!

Here is just their "simple" list of the CAUSES of candida, and then the SYMPTOMS/STAGES.  The website goes into much more depth & shows you how to overcome it & get your life back! Through REAL nutrition (following the Word of Wisdom for REAL), herbs, & essential oils, it really works!

www.birthologie.com

And another website with more info:

http://7daystohealth.blogspot.com/2012/02/simple-candida-test.html?spref=fb 

And while you're at it...  Do some research on the related subject of LEAKY GUT SYMDROME!  You'll be surprised at what you find.

CAUSES:

• Antibiotics
• Refined flours/high starch/carbohydrate foods
• Alcohol, recreational drugs, many prescribed drugs
• Use of corticosteroid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs.)
• Stress (depresses or even shuts down the Immune System.)
• infant formula use
• Exposure to heavy metals (via tooth fillings, vaccines, and food, tap water)
• Exposure to artificial coloring, flavorings, and sweeteners
• Insufficient vitamin D (D-3 in particular, not enough direct sunlight exposure)
• Eating animal products contaminated with antibiotics or growth hormones - i.e. any meat or dairy that is NOT organic
• Insufficient sleep
• Excessive traveling
• Pesticide / Herbicide consumption (we breath & soak it in almost every day, especially in summer)

SYMPTOMS:

Stage 1
In the First Stage of Candida, the mucous membrane areas of the body may be infected.  These include the mouth, vagina, nose, and Respiratory System.
Symptoms of First Stage Candida

• Infant Colic, childhood rages, adult unexplained unprovoked anger
• Cradle Cap, dandruff, greasy hair
• vaginal yeast infections
• severe P.M.S.
• urinary tract infections
• body rashes (including diaper rash
• Difficulty falling or staying asleep
• Eczema
• Acne
• oral thrush
• allergies to foods, dust, molds, fungus, yeast, inhalants, and chemicals
• Repeated bouts of bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, and strep or staph infections
• RSV
• Mononucleosis
• Pneumonia
• Gas (infant or adult)
• Unexplained tooth decay
• Bad breath and body odor
• Mastitis/core, cracked, and bleeding nipples during breastfeeding
• Bladder weakness
• Spotty skin discoloration (white or brown) also know as liver or sun spots
• Cravings for alcohol
• Cravings for sugar
• Rectal itching
• Persistent cough
• Belching
• heartburn

Stage 2
The Second Stage of Candida may involve more generalized and chronic reactions.
Symptoms of Second Stage Candida:

• Unexplained weight gain or inability to keep weight on
• Ear infections, unexplained ear discharge, tinitis (ringing of the ears)
• Chronic pain
• headaches (including Migraine)
• Extreme fatigue
• Psoriasis
• Nail infections
• Muscle aches
• Joint pain
• Arthritis
• fibromyalgia
• Ulcers
• Infant or adult reflux
• Casein or gluten intolerance/celiac
• ulcers
• Endometriosis
• Jock itch
• Dizziness/vertigo
• Bladder infections/UTI

Stage 3
The Third Stage of Candida may involve MENTAL and BEHAVIORAL RESPONSES:
Symptoms of Third Stage Candida:

• Inability to concentrate
• not being able to read or follow a television program or carry on a hobby
• serious forgetfulness
• memory loss
• mental confusion
• not being able to think of the words to say something
• switching around of words and letters when trying to speak and/or write
• loss of previous skills (such as how-to-type or how-to-play-the-piano, etc.)
• Irrational thoughts
• Unusual fears
• phobias
• Panic/anxiety attacks
• Muscle twitching
• irritability
• Violence
• depression
• Aggressive behavior
• Epileptic seizures
• Thoughts of death or suicide
• Infertility
• Crohn’s disease
• IBS
• Leaky Gut Syndrome
• Diabetes
• Hypoglycemia
• Thyroid disorders

Stage 4
A person in the Fourth Stage of Candida (also known as systemic yeast) may experience a virtual SHUTDOWN OF VARIOUS ORGAN SYSTEMS of the body.
Symptoms of Fourth Stage Candida:

• adrenal gland failure
• Endocrine System failure
• Severe vomiting
• severe constipation
• Total muscle weakness
• Hives
• Boils
• The Circulatory System may be swamped with so much yeast that the capillaries are clogged, causing HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, NUMBNESS OF EXTREMITIES, and EASY BRUISING.
• The person may run a low-grade fever, but the hands and feet will often be very cold.
• tachycardia (palpitations, irregular beats, mitral valve problems or heart murmur).
• In the Respiratory System, the alveoli (air sacs) of the lungs may be packed with yeast so that the person cannot get adequate breath aka asthma.
• Alzheimer’s
• ADD/ADHD
• Autism
• AIDS
• Lupus
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Osteoporosis
• Schleroderma
• The complete failure of the Immune System leaves the body defenseless against all enemy bacteria, viruses, and disease conditions–including cancer.