Candida is a yeast and yeasts are parasitic organisms that take nutrients from us and elimiate toxic waste. They have been found to produce over 70 known toxins. When the candida changes from its yeast form into a fungal form, it then becomes poisonous to the body and creates a long list of symptoms.
If your doctor has diagnosed you as having an overgrowth of candida that has changed into a fungal form, you may wonder how you are going to get better. This condition is called candidiasis and the following seven suggestions will help in healing.
1. Antibiotics, steroids, oral contraceptives and immune suppressing drugs should be eliminated, or at least minimized. You, of course, would not do this without discussing the matter with your doctor;
2. It is necessary to re-establish the good bacteria in your body with acidophilus and bifidus supplementation;
3. Our bodies need fibre to help absorb and sweep away the candida toxins. Flax seeds are an excellent source. 30-40 grams of fibre per day is recommended but most North Americans only get about 10 – 20 grams;
4. The growth of candida is actually encouraged by many of the foods and drinks that are in our daily diet. The yeast just feeds on them. We have to eliminate certain things from our diet while we are trying to get rid of the overgrowth of the candida. It is necessary to stay away from sugars and sweeteners, including fresh fruit, fruit juices, dairy products and carbohydrates. Other things to stay away from are fermented and moldy foods as well as soy sauce, alcohol, vinegar, mushrooms and peanuts. Try to get as much fresh vegetables and lean protein into your diet as possible;
5. It will help if you can stimulate your immune function. You can do this through deep breathing and exercise. The very best exercise to help your immune system function efficiently is to jump up and down on a mini-trampoline;
6. We all know the benefits of drinking pure water and it also plays an important role in the treatment of candida. Drink at least 7 – 8 glasses a day and for maximum benefit, spread this throughout the day;
7. You should make the taking of probiotics and fibre supplements a part of your daily maintenance. Candida overgrowth can come back with a vengeance, if you are not diligent about your treatment plan.
Perseverence is needed if you are going to be successful in combating candidiasis, but if you follow these suggestions, you will be surprised at how much better you will feel. As we all have a certain amount of candida in our systems, it can be a challenge for the family physician to definitively diagnosis this condition. It is not easy to diagnose when the candida has changed from its yeast form into the fungal form. If you feel that you have an overgrowth of candida, then why not follow these seven suggestions for at least a month, to see if you notice any improvement.