Information and facts on Candidiasis (candida albicans)

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Candidiasis also known as "candida" is a type of parasitic yeast like fungus that gets in your intestines, genital tract, throat, and mouth. Normally, this fungus lives in balance with other bacteria and yeasts in the body; however, sometimes it starts to multiply too much, weakening the immune system and causing an infection called candidiasis.  Symptoms include: constipation, headaches, diarrhea, bad breath, PMS, memory loss, mood swings, acne, night sweats, vaginitis, and depression.

 

Nutrient / Supplement Importance
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Helpful notes
Essential Fatty acids 10 extremely important in healing and preventing the fungus of candida from destroying cells. Fatty acids are found in omega fatty acids from fish oil, flax seed oil, and borage seed oil.
vitamin B 9 B vitamins are needed for all body functions, resistance to infection and works with magnesium.
Multi-vitamin & Mineral supplement 9 contains vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin A, manganese, selenium which all are helpful for Candidiasis. The nutrients contained in a daily supplement are required for good general health and well being.
vitamin D 7 enhances calcium absorption 
Garlic 7 garlic has been shown to inhibit the infecting organism
Calcium 7 often is deficient in people who have candida infections
Magnesium 7 the mineral magnesium helps work with the calcium

 

 

Other Changes To Make

  • drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or filtered water a day

  • eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)

  • nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good

  • juice is good (make your own with a juice machine)

  • do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods

  • carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack

  • a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)

  • do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks

  • do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...

  • use stress relief like going for walks in the park (or the 10/90 rule - see Stress)

  • brown rice is good to eat

  • avoid red meat and animal fats

  • reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others

  • fast a few days a month

  • get at least 8 hours of sleep 

  • exercise light to moderate amounts

  • avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet

  • do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke

  • do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal

  • do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry

  • do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else

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........Symmetry herbal and nutritional products for Women, Children, and Men includes vitamins, herb supplements, skin care, weight loss, water filters, sport's nutrition, and health maintenance. Giving you and your family an alternative natural way for prevention and healing treatment of disease - also to aid in well being of mind, body, and spirit.