Candida fungus
is yeast / fungus that is naturally present in the human body and coexists with a variety of microorganisms. Under normal circumstances, the fact that these microorganisms coexist is ideally the way it should be. This means that your immune system is working properly and the required amount of this yeast is in sync. When your immune system is compromised by the intake of certain food products (sugar and carbohydrates) birth control pills, antibiotics and steroids, this yeast can become very prolific and out of control.
Additionally, this is a fungus that thrives in warm, dark and moist environments such as the mucus membrane of the mouth, skin fold areas, and the vaginal area. More commonly found in the intestinal track, can penetrate the walls of the intestines, and enter its way into the bloodstream and any other organs of the body. At which point, it releases a host of toxin into the body, which explains the many symptoms:
· Abdominal gas and bloating
· Acid reflux
· Acne
· Alcohol cravings
· Anxiety
· Athletes foot
· Chronic pain
· Cognitive impairment
· Constipation
· Depression
· Diarrhea
· Dizziness
· Ear aches
· Eczema
· Fatigue
· Headaches
· Hyperactivity
· Indigestion
· Irritability
· Itching
· Learning disabilities
· Low libido
· Migraines
· Mood swings
· Muscle weakness
· Persistent cough
· Pre-menstrual syndrome
· Rectal itching
· Sensitivity to odors
· Sinus inflammation
· Sore throat
· Thrush
· Vaginitis
Candida fungus is not a disease that you hear about on a regular basis. In fact, unless you are in the medical field knows someone who suffers from this disease or suffers from it yourself, then you are not likely to have heard much about it but the disease is extremely prevalent. In fact, it is nearly at epidemic proportions in some societies
Concomitant with this disease are a host of symptoms and the end results can be most devastating to the afflicted. Even among the medically trained, this illness isn’t always diagnosed and treatment is even more elusive. Sufferers of this illness may seek treatment for years before being properly diagnosed.
The treatments or products offered for candida fungus are as vast as the amount of symptoms attributed to the illness, therefore it is not wise to attempt to treat this problem by randomly using every single product that offers a cure. In most cases, you can do more harm than good by trying to self medicate. In addition to seeking an experienced physician who has successfully treated this affection, you should educate yourself as your physician is treating you.