Hello Hello!
I wanted to dedicate a blog post to candida. A nasty little yeast that when given the proper (toxic) conditions in the body, will proliferate and cause all kinds of problems! I will be using the copy/paste function a lot in this post :)
Candida: Candida yeast is a part of the gut flora, a group of microorganisms that live in your mouth and intestine. When the Candida population starts getting out of control it weakens the intestinal wall, penetrating through into the bloodstream and spreading throughout the body. As it spreads it produces toxic by-products that cause damage to your body tissues and organs, wreaking havoc on your immune system. The major waste product of yeast cell activity is Acetaldehyde, a poisonous toxin that promotes free radical activity in the body. Acetaldehyde is also converted by the liver into ethanol (drinking alcohol). (from www.thecandidadiet.com)
Experts estimate that over 80% of the population suffers from candidiasis (an overgrowth of this yeast). Things that can trigger the overgrowth can be anything from a round of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, diets high in sugar and carbs, or even a period of stress.
Here is a link to some of the symptoms of candidiasis: http://www.thecandidadiet.com/candidasymptoms.html
I have been battling candida with my son. He started getting a rash when he was a few months old. It didn't seem to bother him, so I didn't really mess with it other than try to keep it moisturized. Several months in I finally had it diagnosed. The diagnosis was yeast and the treatment was a special diet and several supplements.
The reason I am writing this post is because I believe that this special diet/detox to kill candida is a great way to start a program! I believe it can benefit everyone! The diet is a ZERO sugar (or sugar substitute, so no 'diet' crap) and ZERO carb (with few exceptions) diet. There are a couple grains such as quinoa and brown rice that you can have in stage 1 of the diet. The website I have been posting from, www.thecandidadiet.com, has lists of foods to eat and foods to avoid. I have the lists printed and up on my fridge :) I started the diet for my son, and in only a couple days I felt better, had more energy, and my son's rash had gotten almost 100% better! If you are serious about killing the candida you will want to add a few supplements to your routine. Including a great fish oil, a probiotic, B12, and I also take a garlic supp (and a few other things specific to mine and my son's needs) So that is my rant on Candida!! I hope some of you try the diet out!!
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food"
— Hippocrates
