You may be suffering from a Candida infection, and you don’t even know it. Candida yeast is unique because, while it occurs naturally in the body, it is also a stealthy organism. Candida can happily live in the gut, the mouth, and the birth canal, where it belongs. But as soon as someone leaves the door open and Candida sees its chance, the yeast will “strike” by moving throughout the rest of the body.

When Candida levels are contained and in balance, Candida albicans can live in harmony with other microorganisms in the body. But when the body is out of balance, when it does not have enough friendly bacteria to keep Candida in check, opportunistic Candida will proliferate and take over. It will move to areas where it does not belong, including the bloodstream.1

WHAT A CANDIDA TAKEOVER LOOKS LIKE

Once Candida moves from its natural residence in the body, full-blown infection can start within 2 to 10 days. As the book Improving Candida in 30 Days explains, many symptoms of Candida overgrowth may be subtle and can include fatigue, weight gain, depression, headaches, bloating after eating, gas, indigestion, food intolerances, sugar cravings, brain fog, female problems, impotence, muscle and joint pain, allergies, arthritis, and frequent urination.

The opportunistic fungal pathogen Candida attacks when it senses weakness, according to researchers. Jessica V. Pierce, BA, PhD student at the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences at Tufts, explains, “The ability of the fungus to sense the immune status of its host may be key to its ability to colonize harmlessly in some people but become a deadly pathogen in others.”2

Even though Candida is a yeast infection, it doesn’t just affect women. Improving Candida in 30 Days says, “Unfortunately, Candida is an equal opportunity yeast. It can affect men, women, teenagers, kids, and even infants.”

Risk for Candida overgrowth has significantly increased because of modern- day factors that disrupt the body’s balance and burden the immune system. Your body may be infiltrated by Candida if you regularly use antibiotics and prescription drugs, have undergone an invasive medical procedure, have weak immunity, have been exposed to chemicals and molds, have dental fillings that contain mercury, are under stress, or consume a diet high in sugar and starchy carbohydrates.

FIGHT CANDIDA ON THE INSIDE

These Candida risk factors apply to almost everyone. You or someone you love could be vulnerable to dangerous Candida overgrowth that plagues the body and breeds infection.

Candida proliferation occurs when there is weakness. Supporting your body with potent nutrients can strengthen its defence mechanisms – the immune system and the gut – to naturally keep Candida contained. Daily protease enzymes ensure healthy digestion and immunity, and when taken with a soil-based probiotic, can build friendly bacteria in the gut to prevent a takeover. The anti-inflammatory Serrapeptase enzyme works alongside this digestive team to curb inflammation and restore poor gut function that may invite Candida overgrowth.

Iodine as a supplement is the last roadblock in Candida’s path. Taking consumable iodine in the atomic form – so that it is easily absorbed by the body – is known to aid in detoxification and eliminate systemic yeast infection. Liquid iodine mixed with water and swished in the mouth can be used as part of a powerful “Candida Cleanse,” alongside other digestive support supplements, if yeast has already overtaken the body.

If you have been struggling with mysterious health problems without any answers, Candida overgrowth may be to blame. The key to coexisting peacefully with opportunistic Candida is balance. Balancing your health with powerful nutrients can keep Candida contained.

Sources
1. “Candida: The Fungus among Us.” Clark College. 2. Pierce JV, Kumamoto CA. Variation in Candida albicans EFG1 Expression Enables Host-Dependent Changes in Colonizing Fungal Populations. mBio, July 24, 2012 DOI: 10.1128/ mBio.00117-12.