Candida. An Overview

Candida, a yeast organism -  is normally found on skin, in the mouth, gut, and other mucus membranes. It causes infection when antibiotics or other factors reduce our natural resistance to its overgrowth. Most Candida infections are limited to mucus membranes. Infections are sometimes referred to as Thrush, Oral thrush, Yeast Infection , Fungal infection – but the symptoms could be as simple as “brain fog” or simply feeling lethargic ( see below for list of common symptoms ).

Disseminated infection by Candida of internal organs can occur in severely immunocompromised patients, such as those with cancer, serious burns, or AIDS. This is a much more serious condition than superficial Candida infection.

It is estimated that 70 percent of people have Candida Overgrowth in their intestines, mouths or on their skin…

Candida Symptoms

…In most cases, the organism is commensal — it does not harm people, even though it depends upon them for food. However, colonies of Candida sometimes grow too large, as happens in the case of yeast infections. The oral form of Candida infection, known as thrush, is a common problem for infants and Adults alike. We have found that a surprisingly large proportion of people around the world suffer from a number of these symptoms simultaneously or periodically over a period of time and who may never find out what the cause is. Those that do eventually find out (often by chance or through coming across a book or website like this), have often lived for years, even decades feeling really awful a large amount of the time. Apart from feeling physically ill and lifeless they often also suffer from the psychological pressure of constantly wondering what on earth is wrong with them in light of the fact that the Doctors keep telling them that they “test out okay” and eventually recommend them to a psychotherapist! Does this sound familiar?

Candida may be affecting millions of people in a very dramatic way

When present in your body in an out-of-balance state it has the potential to cause any number of the above symptoms. Obviously, not everyone with fatigue, mood swings, central nervous system problems, or headaches etc suffers from Candida infection, but it is of significant prevalence that it is well worth examining in people who have reoccurring intractable problems of this type.

Candida Cause: What causes Candida imbalance?

There are many factors which may contribute singly or jointly to the overgrowth of Candida.

• Use of antibiotics
• Ingestion of antibiotics from meat and animal products
• Use of oral contraceptives
• Excess consumption of sugar and sugar containing products
• Use of corticosteroids
• Pregnancy
• Diabetes mellitus
• Immunosuppression
• Mercury from mercury amalgam dental fillings
• Chlorine from drinking and bathing/swimming water

The Candida-Yeast Imbalance Connection

“Antibiotics help facilitate Candida proliferation, since the yeast is not itself attacked by antibiotics”

Steroids , including birth control pills , have a suppressive effect upon the immune system. This appears to cause delay in the activation of phagocytes (a vital component of the immune system). Evidence indicates that not only are patients taking corticosteroids more susceptible to virulent strains of Candida (which are normally non-pathogenic), but also that these less virulent strains may produce disease when normally they would not have done. Candida is now in an “overgrowth” status. It slows down neurotransmitters to the brain, causing the person affected to have reduced concentration, to be forgetful and confused, irritable, and to sleep poorly. Other problems experienced include fatigue, low stamina, low libido, weight gain or loss, aching legs or other muscles (Candida overgrowth can affect calcium/phosphorus/magnesium balance), aggravation of PMS, menopausal or gynecology syndrome, and a general malaise of the immune system. Craving sugar (a major Candida food source) is also a common symptom.

Candida in the Gut: Gluten / Lactose factor

So what stops the return of the Bacteria?

It is likely that a condition in the small intestine where billions of tiny “finger-like” projections called villi (through which absorption of food takes place) are clubbed and flattened due to junk food, all-cooked food, alcohol, drugs, and especially gluten and dairy products – consistent use of these health-destroying foods all cause decay of food in the intestine due to malabsorption. In that case, the Candida is provided with food so it can continue to proliferate. If gluten and casein [wheat and dairy] are eliminated from the diet, frequently the malabsorption syndrome will be eliminated. Eliminating, or at least greatly reducing, the intake of junk food, alcohol, all-cooked food, and drugs will also allow the gut wall to regenerate and limit the growth of Candida.

Candida Cure? The solution to Candida overgrowth? Diets?

Threelac, is an alternative to the “impossible” Candida Diet.

By simply following the dosage suggestions provided with the product, combined with a “sensible” diet, unbalanced Candida is
reduced to levels required for a healthy lifestyle.

Benefits of Threelac

• ThreeLac™ helps maintain intestinal flora that are essential for efficient digestion and assimilation of nutrients.
• ThreeLac contains three strains of live lactic acid bacteria that is designed to help to temporarily rid the body of overactive yeast and fungi. No other product on the market today contains this exclusive formulation.
• ThreeLac’s effectiveness is due to the micro-encapsulation process that gets the live bacteria safely past the acidic environment of the stomach and into the intestines.
• ThreeLac’s oxygen-friendly bacteria go to work supporting a healthy intestine.
• ThreeLac may offer relief from typical yeast imbalance symptoms – this varies from person to person.
• ThreeLac’s support may be detected as early as the first few days for some but should be noticed within seven to ten days for most people.
• ThreeLac is so easy to use in convenient, portable packets – You’ll Be Amazed and Delighted!
• Threelac is Safe. Read the Threelac FAQ and safety page HERE

Why Buy from Return 2 Health ?

• Find a better price and we will match it!
• ThreeLac ( and all of our products ) carry a 60 day money back guarantee
• At Return 2 Health ( Trading since 2003 ) we have a qualified Naturopath on staff to provide support and lots of Information to help.
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