Yeast/Fungal/Candida Overgrowth

The symptoms of yeast/fungal overgrowth can be far-ranging, and are the result of a compromised biological terrain. Immediately below  we provide an easy self test, along with a sample program and list of symptoms associated with yeast/fungal overgrowth.

Immediately below the self test is the list of symptoms which, as you may notice, overlap the symptoms of insulin/blood sugar imbalance, acid alkaline imbalance, inflammatory response and mycotoxins). Notice also the manner in which the last symptom in the list connects to Bechamp's "fermentation" i.e. : the feeling of being "intoxicated" which leads to a "hangover" feeling (or high/low mood or energy swings) - due to fermentation and alcohol production by yeast .

The following SELF TEST for Candida (yeast/fungal) is a reasonable starting point in determining whether you may have a problem with overgrowth, and therefore whether you may want to take remidation steps:

The self test is best done first thing in the morning, before cleaning your mouth or brushing teeth: Spit into a glass of water. If your saliva remains floating in a nice cohesive blob you're probably pretty much Candida-free. However, if after a moment your saliva begins to develop long strand-like tendrils that dissolve into the water - or if your saliva spreads out over the surface of the water, you probably have a Candida condition. 

An outstanding and very effective program for removal of Candida/yeast/fungal infections, worms or other parasites (other than ringworm) is the pre-packaged paracleanse program called "ParaCleanse with PawPaw" item number 4081-0 through our Best Herbs link. Suggested use is to take one packet twice daily before meals for 10 days, then take ten days off and take another round of two packets per day for ten days. Each program  contains enough packets for ten days.

This would be followed up with Probiotic Eleven, item 1510-1. For more difficult cases L.Reuteri item 1559-0 may be taken along with the second (and if desired the first) course of Para Cleanse. At the same time be sure to eliminate sugar and white flour along with excess favorable and unfavorable carbs. Then add "healing herbs and spices" to you diet - especially garlic, onions, oregano, cinnamon, thyme, sage, cayenne - and a high quality coconut oil.

Some very stubborn cases may need cycling in of additional herbs, including olive leaf  item #204-7 and Caprylimune item #2808-5  and perhaps Pau D'Arco which is in caps item#504-2, or as tea item #1372-7 or as an extract item #1774-2 - all available here. Using an immune system builder, including a good multi-vitamin/mineral formula along with Colostrum item #1827-7 (or fresh if available), is also very inportant.

SYMPTOMS:

• Fatigue or lethargy, Feeling of being drained
• Depression or manic depression, obsessive/compulsive disorder
  
• Unprovoked or unusual bouts of anxiety, crying, irritability, drowsiness, frequent mood swings, obsessive/compulsive disorder, panic attacks, inability to concentrate, "foggy brain"
  
• shaking or irritability when hungry
• cold hands, cold feet, low body temp
• hypothyroidism
• insomnia
• poor coordination, dizziness, loss of balance (vertigo)
• sinus problems, and/or tenderness of cheekbones or forehead
• nasal congestion or post nasal drip or nasal itching
• sore throat, laryngitis, loss of voice
• cough or recurrent bronchitis
• allergies or allergy symptoms
  
• dry mouth or throat
• mouth rashes including white tongue coating
• swollen lips/face
• lactose intolerance
• bad breath
• foot, hair or body odor not relieved by washing
• spots in front of eyes or erratic vision or burning or tearing eyes or itching eyes, chronic inflammation and irritation of the eye, conjunctiva
  
• recurrent ear infections or fluid in ears, or ear pain or deafness
• pain or tightness in chest
• wheezing or shortness of breath or other respiratory problems
  
• mucous in stools
  
• tendency to bruise easily
• skin/scalp problems such as psoriasis, eczema, hives, athlete's foot, jock itch, fungus infection of the nails, rashes, inflammation of the hair follicles (candidias folliculitis) of various parts of the body (feet, legs, arms)
• muscular and nervous system symptoms including aching or swelling in your muscles or joints, bone pain, numbness, burning or tingling, muscle weakness or paralysis (arthritis or other bone/muscle/joint diseases)
  
• Headaches
• abdominal pain - especially that which is relieved by bowel movement. Also indigestion or heartburn, constipation and/or diarrhea (irritable bowel), bloating, belching, intestinal gas and other gastrointestinal symptoms
  
• troublesome vaginal infections, vaginal burning, itching or discharge in women
• prostatitis in men
• impotence, loss of sexual desire or feeling
  
• endometriosis or infertility, or other reproductive symptoms
• cramps or other menstrual irregularities, including PMS
• cystitis or interstitial cystitis
  
• urinary frequency or urgency or burning on urination
  
• rectal itching
• lupus
• hyperactivity/attention deficit disorder
• feeling of being "intoxicated" which leads to a "hangover" feeling (due to fermentation and alcohol production by yeast)