The development of mycoses (candida albicans) is most often the consequence of the repetitive use of of antibiotics which 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 drugs (corticosteroids, contraceptive pill, anti-cancer chemotherapy) or a diet too rich in sugars. Fungi produce toxic chemicals that are responsible for the wide range of symptoms found in chronic candidiasis;
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Chronic digestive disorders
Heartburn, bloating, diarrhea, constipation or both.
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Inexplicable chronic fatigue.
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Nervous disorders
Difficulty concentrating, memory problems, irritability or restlessness, frequent mood changes, anxiety, irregular sleep or insomnia.
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Allergic disorders
Progressive onset of small allergies to certain foods, cosmetics or perfumes, cleaning products, paint or gasoline odors, cigarette smoke, sunlight....
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Explained weight gain or inability to lose weight.
Despite a diet.
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- Various disorders : anal and skin pruritus, menstrual irregularities, painful periods, urinary tract infections, migraines, acne, gingivitis.
Side effects of antimycotics
The side effects of antibiotics are many and varied.Allergic reactions include itching and rashes. Gastrointestinal disorders: constipation or diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.Taking these drugs requires monthly monitoring (blood tests) of liver function in order to prevent the most dreaded but fortunately uncommon side effect, which is fulminant hepatitis capable of completely destroying the liver.
The natural alternative
Caprylic acid is a fatty acid that is extracted from coconut oil or palm tree. Several scientific studies have demonstrated its anti-candida action in the intestine without affecting the growth of normal intestinal flora. It is currently the best nutritional supplement against candida.The dosage is 3 capsules per day before meals for 3 to 6 months depending on how long the chronic candidiasis has been present.Taking probiotics is also essential to restore balance and proper intestinal function.
Chronic candidiasis syndrome
Among the many microbes that normally inhabit our bodies, there is a common microscopic fungus Candida albicans that resides in our gut. But, for various reasons, the fungus can overgrow and cause a variety of symptoms that constitute 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, contraceptive pill, anti-cancer chemotherapy) or a diet too rich in sugars.
A very frequent but little known pathology
The true extent of this insidious disease has been recognized especially in the U.S.A. where according to the most recent epidemiological studies, it is estimated that approximately 80 million Americans suffer from chronic candidiasis. It is estimated today that one third of the French population, especially women, suffer in one way or another from chronic candidiasis.
These are the symptoms that put us on the track
Unfortunately, there is no test to diagnose chronic candidiasis. The search for the fungus in the stool (coproculture) can provide confirmation, but this search can remain negative (false negative). A person with 3 families of symptoms described above is considered to have chronic candidiasis.
You can also take the following quiz and add up the points of your affirmative answers: below 20 points, negative test; between 20 and 25 points: probable candidiasis, and above 25 points: you certainly have chronic candidiasis.
| Do perfumes, insecticides, textile scents 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 post-nasal 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 |
Treatment of chronic candidiasis
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.
It must be emphasized that any treatment of chronic candidiasis must be continued faithfully for several months to obtain lasting results. Above all, once the diet has been corrected, it must not deteriorate again and return to the old habits of excessive sugar intake, otherwise there will be a relapse.
The anti-candida diet
Elimination of refined sugars that promote the growth of fungi. Avoid foods with a high yeast or mold content, such as fermented breads and cheeses, alcoholic beverages, dried fruits, and peanuts. You should also avoid dairy products because they are rich in lactose, which is the sugar in milk. Focus on garlicwhich has significant anti-candida activity.
Anti-candida treatment
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 growth of normal intestinal flora. It is currently the best nutritional supplement against candida.
A supplement of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C and E, calcium, magnesium, biotin and zinc is an interesting combination to help maintain normal intestinal structure and function.
The taking of probiotics is also essential to restore the balance and proper functioning of the intestines
Nutrition and leukocytosis
As early as 1930, Dr. Paul Kautchakoff, a Swiss physician, demonstrated that digestive leukocytosis occurred whenever a cooked food was ingested. This phenomenon, observed in many patients, was then considered normal. Digestive leukocytosis is a dramatic increase in the number and activity level of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the blood following the ingestion of cooked food. It should be noted that this increase in the number and activity of leukocytes does not occur in subjects consuming exclusively raw food.
The reason for this is simple: raw foods contain the food enzymes necessary for their pre-digestion and which complement the natural physiological digestion. It appears that cooked, low-enzyme foods force the body to draw metabolic enzymes to digest food from systems other than the digestive system, including the immune system. The whole enzymatic system of the body could be compared to a bank account. If you continually draw money and never replenish the account, you will end up broke! Thus, in case of excess consumption of cooked food, all the enzymatic reserves of the human body - except those of the digestive system - and normally intended to fulfill other physiological roles will be exhausted sooner or later.
This will result in a series of degenerative diseases and/or premature aging of the body. In fact, the organs or systems that are solicited, and that do not belong to the digestive system, no longer fulfill their expected physiological roles, such as the digestion of allergens or other intruders entering the body (fungi, candida...), if it is the immune system.
The immune system, which is continuously solicited for purposes other than defending the body, will become exhausted over the years, and pathologies such as allergies, asthma, chronic candidiasis, etc. will appear. Dr. Howell states that longevity and quality of life would be inversely proportional to the amount of non-digestive enzymes depleted in the digestion of cooked foods. This doctor also proved that food enzymes are the most heat sensitive nutrients.
Indeed, they are generally destroyed when heated to 118°C for more than 15 minutes, which is the case when baking, boiling, grilling, canning, frying, pasteurizing, roasting, and even steaming or microwaving. A shorter cooking time at higher temperatures will produce the same effects.
Dr. Howell also found that fasting resulted in an increase in the number of metabolic enzymes available in the body. In the absence of food, the body has more enzymes to repair and heal. Thus, regularly replenishing what he called the "enzyme bank" is one of the keys to healthy aging and protection against disease.
The first conclusion to draw is therefore not to eat too much in order to have a healthier and longer life.
Second, increase your consumption of raw foods. Even if you eat cooked food, start the meal with raw vegetables, this will delay the aggression of cooked food and the phenomenon of leucocytosis by providing your body with essential micronutrients from the start.
Eat appetizers or entrees made with fruits, vegetables, sprouted seeds, oils, fish (delicious raw fish marinated in lemon and herbs) and raw ground or minced beef as often as possible. A simple approach that replenishes the body's "enzyme bank", enzymes that, let's not forget, are among the key factors of health and healing.
