The major causes of candida are diet and anti-biotics. Emotional stress and a weakened immune system also play a part. Unfortunately, when we take anti-biotics we are killing off the good bacteria along with the bad bacteria. This gives candida the opportunity to flourish. A diet comprised of lots of refined sugars and simple carbohydrates can also cause candida to start taking over the internal flora of our digestive system. Women are more likely to get candida than men. Three out of four women will have a yeast infection at least once during their lifetime. Women who are diabetic are more likely to contact candida than those who have normal blood sugar levels. Candida loves a high blood sugar environment to grow in. Candidiasis is a fungus that is normally found in the IG (intestinal) tract, mouth, throat and the genital areas. Its purpose is to keep unwanted bacteria under control. However, if the body is out of balance candida can begin to get out of hand. Unchecked, it can burrow into the lining of the intestines and enter the blood stream. It can then find it's way to any organ of the body. If candida is not brought back into balance it can create over 70 different harmful toxins to the body. Symptoms of Candida OvergrowthHere is a list of the major symptoms of candidiasis:
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Candidiasis TreatmentCandida can be treated with anti-fungal medications recommended by your doctor (See "Candida Research" below). Some people prefer a more natural approach to treating candida. Some natural antifungals are garlic, oregano oil and colloidal silver. In addition, to anti-fungals you must change your diet in order to prevent candidiasis from coming back. A good candida diet is low in refined sugars, fruits, and foods containing simple carbohydrates like rice and breads. It is also suggested that you take a quality probiotic to repopulate your intestinal tract with friendly bacteria. A yeast infection is not easy to get rid of. It may require several months and using more than one treatment modality. Candida ResearchNippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi. 2009;50(4):207-212.Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Mucocutaneous Candidiasis. Katoh T. Division of Dermatology, Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital. This document summarizes current knowledge about diagnosis and treatment of candidiasis affecting the skin and oral mucosa. Several clinical forms of mucocutaneous candidiasis are distinguished depending on a patient's age and infected site, e.g. Candida intertrigo, erythema mycoticum infantile, erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica, candidal paronychia and onychia, Candida onychomycosis, and oral candidiasis. The diagnosis of candidiasis is confirmed by observation of mycelial forms on microscopic examination. Since Candida yeasts (especially C. albicans) are normal inhabitants of the skin and oral mucosa, it must always be noted that positive culture does not always indicate the presence of candidal infection. The pathogenicity of Candida species is relatively low, and some special conditions are required for tissue invasion by the fungus. Predisposing factors, such as disturbances of the cutaneous and mucosal microenvironment and systemic or local immunosuppression, should be checked in patients with recurrent infection. Therapy for cutaneous candidiasis is dominated by topical antifungal agents. Azole antifungal cream (e.g., bifonazole, ketoconazole, neticonazole hydrochloride, lanoconazole and luliconazole) is most effective. Terbinafine hydrochloride and amorolfine hydrochloride are also useful. Cutaneous candidiasis usually requires a shorter duration of topical treatment (1-2 weeks) than superficial dermatophyte infections. For candidal paronychia and onychomycosis, oral therapy with itraconazole is recommended. The daily dose of itraconazole should be taken for several months, while its pulse therapy for candidiasis is not approved in Japan. Itraconazole oral solution is commonly used for oral candidiasis, and miconazole gel is also effective. PMID: 19942790 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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