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Hi John
I'm sure you've probably heard the expression that someone is like “a bull in a china shop." Usually it's referring to a person who is clumsy, careless or lacking self-control who can do a lot of damage to property really quickly and barely even notice.
I had a cleaning lady at our office like that. Every Monday morning the question was not, “Did Chris break anything?” but merely, “What did Chris break this week?” (Needless to say she’s no longer cleaning for us.)
Well, there is a microbe inside of all of us that can lie dormant and quiet and peacefully exist within your innards without harming your health.
Unless it grows out of control, that is.
Then it becomes like a bull in the “china shop” of your body, wreaking havoc from head to toe and making you very, very sick.
This microbe is called Candida albicans.
Let's take a look at this potentially dangerous creature that’s capable of so much damage and see exactly what it is, what causes it to grow out of control and most importantly, how you can stop or prevent its destructive action inside of you.
A fungus among us
Although it's commonly referred to as a yeast, Candida albicans is technically a single-celled fungus.
Its presence in your body is entirely normal--most people's first introduction to it is when you're coming down your mother's birth canal as you enter this world.
It usually resides in small amounts in your skin, genitals (especially the female vaginal area) and your intestinal tract.
When it's kept in check by your population of friendly bacteria, it does you no harm...as a matter of fact, it helps kill certain harmful bacteria!
But heaven help you if it grows out of control because its destructive power can reach far and wide.
Starts in the gut then goes everywhere but
Candida overgrowth (Candidiasis) typically starts in your intestinal tract.
From there, the overgrowing fungus can first attack the areas that are "geographically closest"--the bladder (causing a bladder infection or cystitis) and the vagina (resulting in the common female yeast infection).
But then it can seep out through the gut wall and into your bloodstream.
That's when you REALLY are facing an out-of-control bull in a china shop.
First of all, it can attack the skin under your nails (causing a fungal nail infection) or your throat (leading to thrush).
As it continues to glide through your bloodstream, it can take root in just about any of your organs or tissues (including your brain!) and upset their ability to function properly.
And just like every other living being, "Nature" also calls for Candida--and it releases toxic waste products (called mycotoxins) that can weaken your immune system, stress your liver and create hormonal imbalances.
It also secretes acids that upset the pH of your intestinal tract and impair nutrient absorption.
Hold on to your hat
Here are just some of the signs and symptoms that strongly suggest you've got a Candida "bull" charging around inside of you:
- Chronic fatigue
- Food cravings (especially for sweets)
- Hyperactivity and learning disabilities in
children
- Lack of libido
- Food and/or environmental sensitivities or
allergies
- Depressed immune function
- Autoimmune disorders
- Headaches
- Muscle aches
- Arthritis
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Vaginitis
- Bladder or kidney infections
- Sensitivity to sunlight
- Gas pain and bloating
- Bad breath
- Rectal itching
- Impotence
- Prostatitis
- Sore throat
- Sinus congestion
- Persistent heartburn
- Acne
- Night sweats
- Numbness in the face or extremities
- PMS symptoms
- White spots on the tongue or in the mouth
- Nail infections
- Diaper rash
- Skin infections (especially in the groin,
neck, under breasts or in the armpits)
- Depression
- Irritability
- Brain fog; poor concentration
If the list above has you concerned, alarmed or downright frightened, I understand.
But know this: Candida can only grow out of control if you let it.
That is, if you provide the proper environment that makes it easy.
Here are the seven most common factors that give Candida the green light to explode inside of you:
- Use of antibiotics (which destroy your friendly
flora that would normally keep Candida in check)
- Use of corticosteroid drugs (which suppress
your immune system)
- Use of birth control pills (which can change
the vaginal lining and make it more attractive to yeasts)
- A diet high in refined carbs (including
sweets, snack chips, white bread and crackers and soda). The sugar
from these foods is nourishment for the harmful bacteria in your
gut.
- Chronic stress (which suppresses immune
function)
- Poor digestion (which can result in
constipation, a weakened gut wall and harmful bacteria overgrowth)
- An unhealthy intestinal flora balance
(lacking in your army of good guys gives the bad guys--including Candida--the
upper hand in your gut environment)
The standard medical treatment of Candidiasis is to prescribe a fungicide medication (like Nystatin, Diflucan or Nizoral).
While these medications may suppress the growth of Candida while you're taking them, unless you've corrected what is causing the Candida to grow out of control to begin with, it will pick right up where it left off as soon as you finish your medication.
And you'll be at square one again, feeling miserable!
Take that "bull" by the horns
To effectively keep Candida in check, or help bring it back under control if it's already become a "bull" inside of you, you must take that bull by the horns and stop creating a favorable environment for Candida overgrowth!
Here are some truly effective measures you can take:
1) Change your medications
If you are on any of the medications I listed above, it may be time to talk to your doctor about alternatives or better yet, see if you can wean back and eventually get off of them altogether.
2) De-stress
There are many ways to help de-stress: Meditation, exercise, yoga, counseling, deep breathing, prayer and seminars, to name a few.
Also taking up a hobby or getting a pet have both been shown to reduce stress in various studies.
It's also important to set boundaries. Don't make your stress level blow through the roof by saying yes to every single committee, party, event or other commitment that comes your way. Learn to say no when your plate is already full.
Job stress may be unavoidable, and if it's temporary, that's one thing.
However, if you're in a job that's consistently loaded with stress and you find yourself dreading work every day or losing sleep over it, it may behoove you to find another job.
3) Eat real foods and encourage good digestion
In the fight against Candida, it's essential to avoid processed foods and refined carbs. Not only do these foods feed Candida and other harmful microbes, but they pack the pounds on your backside too!
Focus instead on consuming real
foods and GOOD carbohydrates like whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and
legumes.In addition, it's crucial to have sound digestion and prevent constipation, since many harmful microbes are routinely swept away with your bowel movements.
The Great Taste No Pain health system can help make all of this a snap for you.
- http://www.greattastenopain.com/great.asp
In Great Taste No Pain, I guide you in choosing good, healthy carb sources and fresh foods, which helps encourage a proper acid/alkaline balance. You’ll also see how to pair the right foods together for easier digestion and more regular BMs.
And of course, you’ll get recipes and meal suggestions I'm sure you'll positively love.
Note: If you're gluten sensitive, Great Taste No Gluten is for you instead.
- http://www.greattastenogluten.com/great.asp
4) Boost your population of beneficial bacteria
Preventing
Candida overgrowth is yet another great reason to supplement with a top-notch
probiotic formula like Super Shield.- http://www.bluerockholistics.com/product/pross.asp
Two of the powerhouse strains in Super Shield multi-strain probiotic formula (Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus acidophilus) have been shown in studies to be extremely effective in fighting Candida!
And Super Shield's 11 other potent strains support L. rhamnosus and L. acidophilus in keeping your intestinal flora in a healthier balance, more ready and able to keep yeast in check, fight off harmful bacteria, and strengthen your intestinal walls.
Although Candida's wrath can reach far and wide, you are not helpless against it.
Take safe, natural measures to help keep it under control and you can see a vast difference in your health from head to toe.
To your health,
Sherry Brescia
I've tried many things for my IBS, so I didn't really believe your program would make a difference, but I still went ahead and tried it.
I'd been having one of my worst flare-ups ever of IBS misery. Doubled over with cramps and my stomach looking (and definitely feeling) like I was pregnant.
After twenty years (I'll be 80 this fall) of constipation and digestive misery -- and frightening flare-ups -- I felt foolish to try one more thing.
But that same evening when I got your plan, I followed your instructions. It really WAS like a miracle. No cramps, no pain or even discomfort! I went to bed feeling fine, slept all night fine and woke up fine. Really, really hard to believe!
And surprisingly, as long as I stay with the program, I continue to be pain-free. What a revelation. I can't thank you enough for your work. You're an angel of mercy.
The sad thing is that the doctors don't know or don't tell you this basic cure. -- Keep up the good work, Sherry
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