August 24, 2016 @ 6:30 PM

By:Jane Wakefield and Valene

I am sure you’ve heard it all before, " health starts in the gut."  What does that mean exactly?
Candida albicans, (aka yeast) is the most common yeast found in the human body. Yeast is one of many types of micro-organisms normally found in the human digestive system. Candida is a
parasite in the human body that eats nutrients found in the digestive tract. Candida produces over 70 known toxins as a by-product of their digestive yeast microbeprocess.

What Causes Candida Overgrowth?


•    Prolonged Stress
•    Diets rich in processed foods
•    Incomplete digestion
•    Antibiotics

What are
the symptoms of Candida Overgrowth?


•    Gas and Bloating
•    Fatigue
•    Infections
•    Foggy thinking

Excess toxins produced  by Candida can leave a  person feeling lethargic and fatigued and sometimes with joint and muscle pain. Quite simply, the  body must exert energy to cleanse itself, and when Candida is overgrown, the  toxic load on the body increases. Sugar and carbohydrate cravings are a  common Candida symptom as yeast feeds on sugars. The result can be an increased desire for sugar, which in turn causes a rollercoaster effect in your energy.

Candida can cause autoimmune diseases due to the fact that Candida can  increase the permeability of your intestinal lining, also known as “leaky gut  syndrome.” With leaky gut, large undigested food molecules can enter your bloodstream which the body recognizes as a foreign material. When this occurs, the immune system attacks the food. The immune response involves making antibodies, which are the equivalent to the immune system’s memory. The next time the same type of food enters the body, the immune system remembers and attacks again. The result is a sudden food allergy or sensitivity to commonly eaten foods. Toxins made by Candida also signal an immune response to produce antibodies. An autoimmune disorder occurs when the immune system reacts with a hyperactive response to the digestive process and the toxins within it. The hyperactive immune system begins to attack the body’s own tissues. There are about 80 known autoimmune diseases. Among these diseases are: rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Chrohn’s disease, diabetes, Lupus, and multiple sclerosis.

What can you do to avoid yeast overgrowth?

  • Cleanse your system with herbs that reduce Candida in the digestive system and in the body. (Use Calli Tea)herbal tea,calli tea
     
  •  Re-establish the balance of good bacteria by taking a probiotic (good bacteria) supplement. (Vitadophilus)
  • Change your diet. Eliminate foods that encourage yeast growth. Eliminate refined carbohydrates like wheat, rice and sugar. Eliminate fruit and fruit juices while cleansing. Avoid alcohol, coffee, caffeinated tea and soda. (Drink Fortune Delight instead!)
  • Increase fiber intake to 30-40 grams per day.Fiber absorbs toxins in the digestive system and prevents their absorption into the bloodstream. (Fibertone)
  •  Eliminate the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, immune suppressing drugs and oral contraceptives (after consulting with your health care provider or physician)