Candida (albicans) is one of the many different types of yeasts. Yeast cells are able to grow on the surface of all living things and occur virtually everywhere. The fact is, we breathe, eat, and drink them daily. Because they are part of our daily lives, we all have yeast growing in our skin, other body surfaces, and in our intestines. Normally our bodies' defense systems keep the total number of yeast cells under control and so Candida colonies in our intestinal tract are nothing to worry about. However, poor nutrition or a sluggish or impaired immune system weakens the body's ability to fight off yeast. Stress and environmental pollutants can also play a role in reducing the body's control over Candida. When this happens, yeast colonies grow rapidly and Candida may result.

There are over 900 species of yeast. Candida albicans is a major one found in the human body. In some ways it is very much like the yeast used in breads. Scientists are not sure why yeasts are in our bodies or what their exact function is. The only thing for sure that we know, is that they help decompose and recycle our bodies when we die. If they multiply too rapidly in our bodies, they begin their job prematurely.

A number of conditions can lead to Candidiasis. Steroid drugs (such as cortisone), birth control pills, and the long term use of antibiotics, such as those used to control acne or various bacterial infection, can invite the problem. Such antibiotics can reduce the number of beneficial bacteria that normally help to keep the yeast under control.

Poor nutrition or a sluggish or impaired immune system weakens the body's ability to fight off yeast. Stress and environmental pollutants can also play a role in reducing the body's control over Candida. When this happens, the yeast colonies grow rapidly and Candida may result.

When yeast is in an overabundance, there may be local yeast infections in the mouth (thrush), gastrointestinal tract (gas) vagina (yeast infection), urinary tract (bladder/kidney infection), prostate gland (prostrate troubles), skin (hives, rashes), fingernail, or toenail (fungus of the nail bed).

Too much yeast can cripple the immune system, causing chronic viral and bacterial infection or allergies. Yeast can damage the intestinal wall allowing food particles and toxins to enter the blood stream. The body then produces antibodies to fight these foreign substances and typical "allergic" reactions like eczema and hay fever, along with headache, dizziness, heart palpitations, anxiety, fatigue, and muscle aches.

There may be changes in the cells. Yeast by-products or exhaust are two very toxic substances: ethanol and acetaldehyde. These two toxins in turn alter the ability of our cells in the following ways:

Red blood cells have difficult passing into small capillaries. This can cause fatigue, dizziness, muscle aches or headaches.
White blood cells have trouble enveloping bacteria and foreign material, thus, the body has trouble fighting infection.
Sugar has difficulty passing through cells. Insulin cannot do its job properly, causing low blood sugar and often weight gain.
Thyroid hormones have trouble passing through cells so metabolism slows down, often causing low body temperature (cold hands and feet), fatigue and intolerance to cold.
Minerals have trouble passing through cell walls causing fluid retention, and electrolyte imbalance.
Messages passed from one cell to another have difficulty. This can cause muscle and nerve problems.
Enzymes are destroyed. Enzymes are the chemical helpers in the body that help build, break down, and produce energy and heat. Yeast toxins can inactivate or destroy some ot the enzymes, and can result in the slow down of all the functions of the body. Example: enzymes help break down sugar stores to help the blood sugar at ideal levels; when yeast overgrowth destroys enzymes abnormally high or low blood sugar levels may develop.

Candidiasis Symptoms May Include:

Allergic reaction, congested nose, hives, headaches, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness, cramps, arthritis, irritability or depression.
Gastrointestinal problems: gas, bloating, abdominal pain, gastritis, gastric ulcer, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation and spastic colon.
Respiratory problems: frequent sore throat, mouth or canker sores, sinus infection, bronchial infections, chronic cough and asthma.
Cardiovascular problems: palpitations, rapid pulse rate (Candida does not directly affect the heart but rather the hormones regulating the system).
Genitourinary problems: yeast infections, urinary burning, frequent urination, lack of bladder control, bed-wetting, menstrual cramping, PMS infertility.
Musculoskeletal problems: muscle weakness, night leg pains, muscle stiffness (especially neck and shoulder), slow reaction time, poor coordination, poor motor skills, falling, tendency to drop things. (Yeast impairs cells from receiving nutrients and eliminating waste and also nerve/muscle sending patterns).
Skin infections usually in rash type in nature, typically under the breasts, groin area, diaper rash, hives etc.
Central nervous system problems: headache sinus headache, tension headache, migraines, low blood sugar headaches, and rapid blood sugar changes.
High levels of stress hormones can cause anxiety, irritability, restlessness, panic attacks, sudden anger, sleep disturbances, poor short term memory, inability to concentrate, fuzzy thinking and confusion.
Fatigue may be caused by impaired metabolism and impaired enzyme production.
Weight gain may result from an overgrowth of yeast, which may cause cravings for sugar, interference with normal hunger, high insulin levels, low metabolism, low energy levels and fatigue.

Items To Avoid and What You Can Eat on the Candida Diet Detox Plan

YeastMax by Advanced Naturals is recommended to take to support detoxification of candida and yeast and will help speed up the process. The Candida diet detox is usually recommended for a 4 to 6 week period! Use Yeastzymemax as candida maintenance.

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