Our body is permanently populated with many microbes, bacteria or other parasites. There is nothing abnormal or pathological about this as long as they reside there in "normal" proportions. On the other hand, when these develop in an abnormal and excessive way, pathologies and health disorders appear.
A healthy intestine contains 1.4 to 2.3 kg of micro-organisms, some of which are yeast-like. These micro-organisms are useful for digestion and contribute to the overall intestinal movements. They absorb potentially harmful substances and manufacture nutrients such as vitamin K. Sometimes the balance of these microorganisms is disturbed and some bacteria can overgrow and take over the intestine.
Among the many microbes that normally inhabit our bodies, there is a common microscopic fungus that is currently making headlines: candida albicans. This microscopic fungus, belonging to the yeast family, is found in our intestine. For various reasons, the fungus can develop excessively and cause various symptoms (thrush or mycosis of the mouth, vagina, buttocks (in babies) or nails, hives, migraines, fatigue, etc.) which constitute the chronic candidiasis syndrome.
The development of candida albicans is most often the consequence of the repeated use of antibiotics that destroy the microbial intestinal flora, one of the functions of which is to prevent the excessive multiplication of fungi.
Other causes can be at the origin of the excessive development of candida in the intestine such as the taking of certain medications (corticosteroids, birth control pills, anti-cancer chemotherapy), a diet too rich in sugars or meat and too low in fiber, a diabetic background or the lack of secretion of gastric juice.
This very frequent pathology is however still rather unknown. The true extent of this insidious disease has been recognized especially in the USA where, according to the most recent epidemiological studies, it is estimated that about 80 million Americans suffer from chronic candidiasis. It is estimated today that one third of the French population is affected by this problem, especially women.
These fungi produce toxic chemicals that are responsible for a wide variety of symptoms, and it is only the symptoms or outward signs that can point you in the right direction to find out if you have candidiasis. Unfortunately, there is no test to diagnose chronic candidiasis. The search for the fungus in the stool (coproculture) can provide confirmation, but this search may remain negative (false negative). A person with 3 families of symptoms described below is considered to have chronic candidiasis.
- Chronic digestive disorders (Cand-plex): heartburn, feeling full after the first bite, bloating, diarrhea, constipation or both.
- Chronic unexplainable fatigue (Adaptaplex): one gets up and goes to bed tired while all medical tests (blood tests) are normal. This fatigue can lead to mood disorders (irritability) and even a slight depression.
Chronic candidiasis is one of the most commonly cited triggers for chronic fatigue syndrome.
- Nervous disorders (Phytactiv): difficulty concentrating, memory problems, irritability or restlessness, frequent mood changes, anxiety, irregular sleep or insomnia.
- Allergic disorders: gradual onset of small allergies to certain foods, cosmetics, perfumes, cleaning products, paint or gasoline odors, cigarette smoke, sunlight....
- Unexplained weight gain or inability to lose weight despite dieting. After having easily lost the first kilos, we remain stuck at a weight that does not vary anymore or with great difficulty.
- Various disorders: anal and cutaneous pruritus, menstrual irregularities, painful periods, urinary infections, migraines, acne, gingivitis.
You can answer the following questionnaire and add up the points of your affirmative answers: below 20 points, consider this test negative. If you are between 20 and 25 points, you probably have candidiasis and if you are over 25 points, it is almost certain that you have chronic candidiasis.
| Does the presence of perfumes, insecticides, textile odors and other chemicals cause allergy symptoms? |
3 |
| Do your ailments get worse on gray, damp days or in places with mold? |
3 |
| Have you had athlete's foot or other chronic fungal infections of the skin or nails? |
3 |
| In your life, have you suffered from chronic prostatitis, vaginitis or other problems affecting the genitals? |
3 |
| Chronic unexplainable fatigue |
3 |
| Do you feel an intense need to eat sugar? |
2 |
| Do you feel an intense need to eat bread? |
2 |
| Unexplained weight gain |
2 |
| Inability to lose weight |
2 |
| Painful periods and/or menstrual irregularities |
1 |
| Premenstrual tension |
1 |
| Anxiety or crying attacks |
1 |
| Cold feet or hands and/or chilliness |
1 |
| Trembling or irritability when hungry |
1 |
| Dizziness |
1 |
| Lack of concentration or difficulty remembering things |
2 |
| Frequent mood swings |
1 |
| Headaches |
1 |
| Dizziness, loss of balance |
1 |
| Pressure above the ears, feeling that the head is swelling |
1 |
| Chronic skin irritation or itching |
3 |
| Numbness, tingling |
1 |
| Indigestion or heartburn |
2 |
| High sensitivity or food intolerance |
2 |
| Constipation or diarrhea or both |
3 |
| Itching of the anus |
3 |
| Dry mouth or throat |
1 |
| Itching or ulceration in the mouth (canker sores) |
2 |
| Bad Breath |
1 |
| Bad odor of feet, body and scalp |
2 |
| Nasal congestion and postnasal drip |
2 |
| Itchy nose |
2 |
| Sore throat |
1 |
| Laryngitis, loss of voice |
1 |
| Cough, recurrent bronchitis |
1 |
| Burning sensation when urinating |
1 |
| Spots in front of the eyes or fickle vision |
1 |
| Hot or watery eyes |
1 |
| Chronic or fluid infections in the ears |
1 |
| Earache or deafness |
1 |
Diet has a strong influence on the development of this type of bacteria. And if you are sensitive to food, you are inevitably prone to candidiasis.
If you eat a lot of refined carbohydrates and drink too much alcohol, you are setting the stage for its development. If after eating a large amount of refined carbohydrates or yeast-containing foods, you experience any of the signs mentioned above, then it is essential to change your diet.
Relationship between food and parasites
Changing your diet helps in five ways:
- First, your diet can starve these microorganisms by cutting out added sugar, refined carbohydrates, alcohol and foods with high amounts of natural sugar such as milk, fruit and fruit juice. Do not exceed 60 to 80 grams of carbohydrates per day.
- Your diet can kill candida. To do this, consume at least two raw, crushed garlic cloves three times a day or turn to garlic extracts in capsules.
- Your diet can replace these candidas with healthier, more useful microorganisms.
- You can avoid adding fungal substances to the intestine by avoiding any food containing yeast or mold (breads, fermented cheeses, beers...).
- Your diet can help build your immune system. It is well known that a poor diet can deprive the body of the nutrients necessary for proper immunization.
The ideal is to start with two days of semi-fasting (but without the fruit juices). The next day, eat only raw vegetables or vegetable juice. Then, continue with the dietary changes listed below until the symptoms completely disappear.
When you feel better, introduce other foods little by little, but as soon as you feel the first symptoms of a new candidiasis, return immediately to the strict dietary measures advocated below.
- Take care of your iron intake (Iron), zinc, magnesiumIt contains vitamins A, C and E and bioflavonoids, which increase resistance to infection.
- Increase your intake of foods containing B vitamins (especially biotin, vitamins B6 and B12).
- Eat plenty of fresh, raw, green leafy vegetables and certain vegetable oils, which are also good anti-candida agents.
- Regenerate your intestinal flora. To do this, eat live, unpasteurized yogurt two or three times a day. The lactic bacilli that settle in the intestine will replace the candida that will die, or reconstitute your flora with the help of food supplements made up of live bacteria that will also replace the undesirable bacteria.
- Changing your diet will often eliminate these parasites completely, with or without the help of medication. The application of these dietary measures will prevent relapses. The diet you need is relatively limited, so choose your foods wisely. After three weeks of dieting, you may feel like you have the flu, which is perfectly normal, because you are detoxifying in this way, which can cause this kind of manifestation.
- Don't drink more than two or three cups of coffee or tea a day, as caffeine stimulates the production of insulin, which releases sugar and promotes candida.
- Avoid beers, especially if they are rich in yeast.
- Avoid all dry or fresh pasta (spaghetti, lasagna....), but also and especially those containing yeast (breads, pizzas, puff pastry....).
Caprylic acid, anti-candida
Caprylic acid is a fatty acid that is extracted from coconut or palm oil. Several scientific studies have demonstrated its anti-candida action in the intestine without affecting the normal growth of the intestinal flora. It is currently one of the best known nutritional supplements that really solves the problem of chronic candidiasis.
The association of caprylic acid with vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C and E, calcium, magnesium, biotin and zinc, reinforces its action and contributes to the maintenance, structure and normal intestinal function.
- NATURAL PROTOCOL FOR THE TREATMENT OF INTESTINAL PARASITOSIS -
To obtain a lasting result, it is essential to combine hygienic and dietary measures with a natural treatment that is long enough to overcome the imbalance in our intestinal flora in favor of fungi. This type of diet, once corrected, must not deteriorate again and return to the old habits of excess sugars under penalty of relapse.
Remember that this natural treatment for chronic candidiasis must be continued faithfully for several months to obtain lasting results.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS DOSAGE
1 CAPRYLIC ACID 1 tablet during each meal.
2 PROBIOTICS 3 capsules per day1/4 hour before each meal (morning - noon - evening).
Probiotics reduce the incidence of intestinal and/or vaginal candidiasis and urogenital infections in women.