Candida

A fungal infection called Candida is commmonly associated with Leaky Gut Syndrome and can cause diverse problems due to its effect on the body’s immune system.  This then allows other micro organisms and bacteria to attack the body.  The symptoms of candida include itchiness, redness and soreness of the vagina, a burning sensation during urination, swelling of the vulva and thick, white vaginal discharge.  Candida can then cause further detriment to the body by way of pre-menstrual syndrome, chronic sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, brain fogginess and colds.

Candida can be caused by the use of douches, perfumed feminine hygiene sprays, wearing tight clothing and underwear that is badly ventilated, an overgrowth or plethora of yeast cells that normally inhabit the vagina, increased frequency of sexual intercourse which can cause bacterial vaginosis, the use of oral contraceptives and antibiotics, pregnancy which can disturb the regular vaginal environment, sexually transmitted diseases, therapy suppressing the immune system, hormone replacement therapy and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.

It is imperative that a self diagnosis not be conducted.  Up to 50% of women misdiagnose Candida and go about their own way of treating the wrong condition. 

Prevention of Candida is possible, simply by following a few guidelines. 

To maintain the normal vaginal ecosystem ensure underwear is cotton and is rinsed well following detergent washing, avoid douches, bubble bath, chemical soaps and perfumed tampons, keep the genital area dry and cool and avoid wearing lycra, panty liners, pantyhose and tight pants all the time.                                                     

But if you continue reading you will see that Candida is not only a problem that Women have to fight it is also commen in Men! See also Leaky Gut in Chapter Gut. 

Candida Self Checks

Is it possible to prove a systemic Candida infection without intervention into the body? The following self check by questionnaire fulfills the state of a gauge/measuring device. Its soundness is 97% (GMI University Nimwegen, Netherlands). This means the test is 97% accurate in detecting a Candida infection in your body. You answer yes if the symptom was repeated within the last two months.                  

Today just in Germany, between 9,000-12,000 die yearly due to the after effects of systemic Candida. Systemic means Candida invaded the bloodstream and therefore got into every body cavity.This is the reason for the incredible multitude of different symptoms.   

Warning:

50% of new borns have Candida, because the birth channel is infected with Candida! That takes away the chances for children to build up a symbiotic intestinal flora because after birth they do not have the physiologic gut bacteria yet.                     

Less and less toddlers are breastfed for up to eight months. After eight months, the functional capacity of the toddlers intestinal flora reaches 50%. It is completed with 18 months. The missing immune capacity of the first eight months of life is substituted with immune active substances from the Mothers’s milk. 

Results                  

Women                  > 15 Questions Positive:              certainly                            

                             > 10 Questions Positive:              probably              

Men                       > 18 Questions Positive:              certainly

                             > 13 Questions Positive:              probably     

Questions for Women and Men: