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Autism is a horrible thing! The first time I had ever heard of it was when the movie “Rain man” came out with Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise. Somehow I don’t think Hollywood gave a true picture of how very awful this disease could be. I watched a 4year old boy last year that had a “mild” case of autism and it was difficult, but I actually felt blessed that he was not as severe as some can be. We had new heating and air put in our home while I was doing daycare, so I warned the workers that this little boy behaved “different “from the other kids. Turned out one of the workers had a young adult child that was “severely” autistic. He said there was no relationship at all, no response on her part whatsoever. It broke my heart to think of this young woman trapped in her own mind with no emotional connection with others. Here is what is interesting, this father stood very firm in his belief that it was all the ‘pink drink’ (antibiotics) that was given to her as a young child for ear infections that caused the autism!
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Chronic fatigue, muscle aches, dizziness, and cold intolerance – I thought all of this was brought on by a combination of Systemic Candida and severe anemia, but maybe not! After going over my lab results with my doctor and explaining the symptoms I have been experiencing, she felt I had Hypothyroidism. AAGGHH! I don’t know anything about hypothyroidism. So I hit the books! Read the rest of this entry
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Shortly after being told I had Systemic Candida and to stay away from foods like wheat, corn, dairy, and chicken, I visited a health food store and in my conversation with the owner she asked “are you gluten intolerant?” I think my reaction was “huh?!” Let’s face it, up until a year ago I was not very nutritional minded! I learned that gluten is the protein found in grains like wheat, rye, and barley. People can be VERY sensitive to gluten especially those who already have a problem with Candida Albicans.
I don’t think I had a gluten problem until I had a Candida problem, or maybe I didn’t have a Candida problem until I had a gluten problem. Either way, they seemed to go together for me. The most common explanation given for this is through the ‘Leaky Gut Syndrome.’ This occurs when there is a disruption of the healthy and normal lining of the intestines. Candida destructs this lining by piercing the walls of the gut, thereby causing it to become more porous and permeable to a multitude of macromolecules, toxins, and antigens—all of which are elements that cause inflammatory and sudden allergic reactions to foods like gluten. Read the rest of this entry
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Many experts recognize the connection between Fibromyalgia and Candida. This is mainly because of some complications of Candida overgrowth that are also experienced by patients with fibromyalgia. These include the following:
• Fatigue
• Low thyroid hormone levels or hypothyroidism
• digestive problems (diarrhea and IBS)
• Allergies
• Dizziness, brain fog, headaches
• Anxiety and depression
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Think you have Candida? For many people a lot of time and heartache is spent before coming to a diagnosis of Candida overgrowth. Often time’s people visit doctor after doctor with no explanation for the seemingly unrelated symptoms that persist and continue to get worse. We have already gone over the spit test; now take this quiz to find out if you have a possible Candida overgrowth.
Answer the following questions and then add up your points to see where you rate for an overgrowth of Candida.
1. Have you ever taken tetracycline or other antibiotics for acne for one month or longer?-25pts
2. Have you ever taken other broad-spectrum antibiotics for respiratory, urinary or other infections for two months or longer, or in short courses four or more times in one year?-20pts
3. Have you ever taken a broad-spectrum antibiotic (even a single course)?-6pts Read the rest of this entry
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Candida fungusis found in various parts of the body such as mouth, skin, intestines and even the vagina. It has been proven that under normal conditions, the fungus resides at least 80% of humans. The fungus exists without causing harmful effects. As we have discussed before, problems arise when the fungus experiences an overgrowth. The result is an infection called candidiasis or what is also referred to as yeast infection. In more specific terms, the infection is referred to as thrush when the fungus resides in the mouth, and diaper rash when the fungus appears as inflamed rashes. The Candida fungus often appears as
Source:
http://www.tonguethrush.com/
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Few people realize how much discomfort and pain candida albicans can bring. This yeast-like fungus has brought so much harm to many individuals that it has become a curse for most of them. This fungus multiplies and in the process causes contamination often referred to as candidiasis.
When this infection ravages the body, the person experiences aches and discomfort. It may be manifested through constipation, muscle and joint pain, sore throat, cough, and sores. The overgrowth of Candida albicans can become a serious health problem if it never gets back into proper balance. Read the rest of this entry
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There’s no better way to combat the adverse effects of Candida albicans on one’s health than to have a healthy diet. Eating healthy foods is a surefire way to keep the fungus from propagating inside the body. Whole foods free from sugar, salt, and chemicals are guaranteed to promote a more improved immune system that prevents the rapid growth of the parasitic fungus. Rapid growth of the fungus thus shields those with Candida albicans from suffering symptoms such as muscle and joint pains, sore throats, and severe itching (just to name a few).
Nutrition is vital for anyone who wants to be free from the adverse effects of Candida albicans. There are a lot of healthy options to choose, ranging from eating high fiber food such as asparagus and radish, or antifungal herbs like onion, ginger, and garlic. Read the rest of this entry
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Candida albicans is a fungus that thrives and propagates on sugar and carbohydrates. By definition, candida albicans is basically the overgrowth of yeast in the body. Yeast is actually not bad for the body. In fact, it grows in most of the food we eat. Vinegar has yeast. Most fruits such as apples and pears have yeast in them. The fruit juice you drink earlier has yeast. Even milk-based foods such as cheese and ice cream contain yeast. The candida yeast is also present in several portions of our body, particularly in the digestive system. Read the rest of this entry
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How many of us drink our breakfasts? You know what I am talking about, a quick cup of joe or diet shake while walking out the door to work or if we are really good we make our own special blend of a healthy shake. How much better would that special blended shake be if it actually supplied our daily needed 5 to 9 servings of fruit and vegetables in it? You’ve probably done the protein shakes but have you ever thought about putting some veggies in it? Yuck right!? Somehow putting a piece of broccoli in with berries and protein doesn’t sound all that appetizing. But guess what, Uri International has figured out a way to get fruits, veggies, berries, nuts and seeds all into a great tasting powder that can be mixed with water, juice, or put in your favorite protein shake blend. How much better would you feel if your breakfast consisted of what your body needs, whole food fruit and veggies? I can tell you how you would feel….GREAT! We’re not talking Tony Tiger great we’re talking REALLY GREAT! Let’s just do a quick comparison of the average supplemental facts between a typical diet shake and then Uri Internationals ‘The Feast’: Read the rest of this entry
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