The real cause of candida

Candida Albicans is a yeast that lives in our intestinal tract. It is also the yeast that causes vaginal yeast infections. It is normal to have small amounts of candida so that our body’s friendly and protective bacteria called “Acidophilus and Bifidus” can use it for food.

When something happens that kills these friendly bacteria, the candida cells begin to multiply out of control.

Candida can spread throughout the intestinal tract causing bloating, gas, food reactions and allergies, constipation, diarrhea, and a host of digestive upsets.

Candida can also spread to the vaginal area, prostate, heart, lungs, liver and cause numerous symptoms and illnesses.

The true causes of candida are not a mystery. They are also not the same for each individual person. Some people get yeast infection due to a combination of causes. To begin with, let’s look at the true causes and analyze each one.

1. ANTIBIOTICS: Antibiotics are a common cause of candidiasis. Antibiotics destroy both harmful bacteria and good bacteria. When antibiotics destroy friendly bacteria, it gives candida a chance to start multiplying. Anyone who has been treated with antibiotics for acne, major dental work, or any condition where antibiotic use has been frequent, more than 1 course of 7-10 days, is an ideal candidate for candida.

2. CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS OR DEVICES: Oral contraceptive pills are primarily the hormone estrogen.

Supplemental estrogen in synthetic form has been found to promote yeast growth. Several years ago, the Great Smokies Medical Laboratory published studies showing that hormones could affect gut bacteria.

A common complaint of women taking birth control pills is candidiasis. The copper IUD is another possible yeast promoter.

It has been noted by David Watts, Ph.D., that copper promotes yeast growth. Copper IUD users often develop excessive levels of copper in their tissues. Excess copper can depress the body’s adrenal, thyroid, and immune systems. This can make it more difficult for the body to resist the yeast.

3. EXCESSIVE STRESS AND ELEVATED CORTISOL: Stress can cause yeast growth for several reasons. Stress causes the release of a certain hormone called CORTISOL. Cortisol can suppress the immune system and also raise blood sugar. The rise in blood sugar can feed the yeast cells and allow them to grow rapidly. The depression in immune function will leave the body defenseless against the sudden rise in yeast. These two reactions tend to occur together as cortisol increases. This is the exact reason why stress causes candidiasis. Cortisol can be addictive to the body. It increases sugar and relieves inflammation. There have been some studies showing that the body can get addicted to it and try to keep it elevated. There are several simple nutrients that help bring cortisol levels back to normal by telling the nervous system to relax.

4. TAP WATER CONSUMPTION: Ordinary tap water is high in chlorine, which has been found to destroy beneficial gut bacteria. This will allow the candida to grow as stated above.

5. PARASITES AND INTESTINAL WORMS: Parasites and intestinal worms are more common than anyone would think. Some researchers have estimated that more than 85% of all people living in North America and Canada have parasites. Parasites can be large worm-like creatures or small microscopic organisms. Either type destroys friendly bacteria in the intestines, making yeast overgrowth possible.

6. CONSTIPATION: Constipation can be caused by candidiasis. However, constipation can also lead to candida. If you don’t have candida and then become constipated for whatever reason, the candida can start to grow. A digestive tract that is constipated moves slowly and becomes very alkaline. An alkaline environment is exactly what works best for candida. The more alkaline the digestive tract, the happier candida becomes.

It doesn’t matter what the cause of constipation is. Constipation for any reason can easily cause candidiasis.

7. DRUGS AND ALCOHOL: Excessive alcohol can directly destroy beneficial bacteria and allow yeast to grow. Beer can be a particular problem not because of the yeast but because of its maltose content. Maltose is a sugar that is derived from malt. Malt sugar is very potent and can feed yeast cells very quickly. People with candida also tend to develop allergies to all yeast products, whether yeast is healthy or not. This does not mean that hard liquor or excess wine is safer. Alcohol should always be used in moderation. Drugs can also cause yeast overgrowth, especially if they upset the digestive system. Any medication or drug that can cause a gastrointestinal side effect can cause fungal growth by disturbing friendly bacteria.

8. HYPOTHYROIDS: Low thyroid is very common in cases of candida. The thyroid gland has an important effect on the immune system. Proper thyroid function also helps the digestive system function properly. As noted above, a lack of proper digestive secretions can lead to a reduction in beneficial bacteria. Constipation is also common with low thyroid. Body temperature will drop if thyroid function is low. A drop in body temperature stops many different chemical reactions. Some of these chemical reactions stop the overgrowth of candida.

9. IMMUNE DEFICIENCY: Any condition that results in a weakened immune system can lead to candidiasis. The most notable are AIDS and CANCER.

Candida can be considered a side effect of these more threatening diseases.

10. HORMONAL IMBALANCE: It has long been recognized that an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone can be a factor in yeast overgrowth. To support friendly gut flora, adequate amounts of both hormones are needed. Great Smokies Medical Lab published an article several years ago that explained how these hormones are essential to the health of friendly bacteria. Any disturbance in this balance can lead to yeast overgrowth. The hormonal imbalance must be corrected after the yeast has been reduced or a relapse is sure to occur.

11. EXCESSIVE BOWEL CLEANSING: I am a strong believer in colonic irrigation and bowel cleansing. However, it happens that one can overdo the cleanliness. If someone has an excessive amount of colon without replacing the friendly bifidus bacteria that live in the colon, candida can grow. This is a rare situation, but worth noting.

12. DIABETES: This is the most difficult case to treat. It is essential that diabetes is addressed first and that the blood sugar level is controlled. It is impossible to eliminate candida while the blood sugar level is high. There are specific herbs that are antifungal and have been traditionally used to lower blood sugar. I developed this protocol 2 years ago and have used it with good results, but I feel most people should follow a diabetic protocol to lower their blood sugar before attempting to eliminate any candida.

13. The toxic metal connection: Toxic metals are constantly appearing in the candida patient. They are Mercury, Copper and Arsenic. These metals turn off the exact part of the immune system that seeks to control candida! They are often found in dental fillings and tap water. As they pass through the intestinal tract, they can stimulate the growth of more candida. Testing for them is done using a stool sample. A stool sample for toxic metals reflects the body’s ability to excrete the metals as feces through the liver in the primary route of metal excretion; urine is not a main outlet for the body to discharge metals. The stool also shows how much metal candida is exposed to!

Many doctors make the mistake of aggressively chelating or trying to remove metals from the candida patient early in treatment, thinking that managing the cause will eliminate it faster. However, this only serves to spread candida. As the huge spill of metals travels down the intestinal tract, it comes into contact with and spreads the yeast!

Metal removal should be done after the yeast is gone, in the Biamonte Method we use a substance that binds metals in the intestinal tract during the early stages of candida elimination, to keep them away from candida until we can take the patient to the 3rd phase in which the metals can be approached safely.