Yeast infection is a band of syndrome ranging from a solitary episode to relentless recurrence. Yeast infection caused by Candida albicans, generally begins in the digestive system and little by little spreads to other parts of the body. Candida is present all over the body in all humans. Normally, this yeast remains in a healthful balance with the other bacteria within the intestinal tract. Under conditions of extreme stress, lowered immunity or the long-term use of steroids and antibiotics, the Candida can multiply, thus disrupting the balance of the gastrointestinal flora. Prolonged use of antibiotics not only kills pathogens but also a large number of beneficial bacteria. With the depletion of the beneficial protective flora in the intestines and a weakened immune response, this opportunistic yeast can then spread and multiply beyond the intestinal tract affecting every almost every organ in the body.
Many
researchers have determined that intestinal yeast
infection could be the basis of most illnesses such
as chronic infections, chronic fatigue, allergies, and
many other ailments. This could be the result of toxins
produced by the yeast. Seventy-nine such toxins have
been identified so far. Some of the more common
intestinal yeast infection symptoms include the
following:
1) Chapped
and dry flaky skin.
2) Poor
appetite and chronic fatigue.
3) Stiff
shoulders or headaches or
arthritis.
4)
Constipation and bad breath.
5)
Bloating and indigestion, frequent intestinal
gas.
6)
Constipation or diarrhea.
7) Sexual
dysfunction.
8) Chronic
hives.
9) Craving
for sweets.
Apart from
these, symptoms like suicidal depression, autism,
worsening premenstrual syndrome, irritability and mood
swings, impotence, hyperactivity, urinary infections and
disorders, recurring vaginitis, menstrual irregularities
have also been attributed to yeast infection. As all
these yeast infection symptoms are unrelated from one
another, doctors have an extremely hard time making the
diagnosis of a Candidiasis.
Treatment
of intestinal yeast infection is aimed at
reducing the number of yeast through diet and antifungal
medications, enhancing the immune system, and
repopulating the intestinal tract with beneficial
bacteria with the help of probiotics. All these steps
may or may not relieve symptoms, so it is recommended
that intestinal yeast infections be treated by a
holistic medicine practitioner. Holistic cures enhance
the body’s own healing powers without relying on
external factors such as harmful medicines. Changes in
lifestyle, diet habits, clothes, emotional health are
all incorporated to effect permanent freedom from yeast
infections.
