What is candida?

Candida is a natural and beneficial yeast cell that lives in the intestinal tract.  It is kept in balance by beneficial bacteria that also live there.  But something happens in us that changes this natural helper.  The beneficial bacteria is easily killed off today by our modern lifestyles changes.  Fungal yeast, when set free from the flora that normally keeps it in check, actually changes form or "morphs" to create a more aggressive, harmful type of fungal cell and develops long, burrowing legs.  Without bacterial balance this Candida yeast grows in our intestines.  This new yeast cell is able to move throughout the body, actually burrowing through the intestinal wall.  It clogs systems, gets into organs, causes Candida yeast infections from reproductive organs to anywhere on the skin but more often in moist areas.  It can even cause fungal sinus infections that cannot be helped by antibiotics.

There is evidence that fungus is one of nature's tools to eliminate toxic buildups in the environment.  There is speculation that with the growing amount of toxins in the modern human body (mercury being one of the main ones) that our normally benign fungus morphs into this new form and multiplies itself in order to attack the heavy metals and toxins that have accumulated in us.  This is a common view held by Naturopathic doctors.

People have complained about having Candida yeast infections in their ears, in there eyes and even on their scalps-making their hair fall out!  When Candida presents in the mouth and on the tongue it's called thrush.

How can this Candida yeast be so active?  The fungal yeast cells in your body ingest sugars and carbs you eat and then these same yeast cells eliminate alcohols and expel a large variety of poisons called mycotoxins(myco means fungal; toxins means poisons.)  These Candida toxins create problems of their own throughout our bodies--slowly poisoning us in varied and unique ways according to our individual vulnerabilities and lifestyle choices.

I am going to list a few of the more common health issues people suffer from and find relief after dealing with the issue naturally. 

• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Digestive issues
• Allergy issues
• Behavior issues(ADD/ADHD)
• Spaced out feeling
• Eczema/Psoriasis

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