When does the Candida
overpopulate?
If you disturb the natural balance of your
system, the Candida will quickly swap its role from
saviour to conqueror. In fact, when the Candida turns
invasive to your body, it is simply a message to you
that one or more aspects of your body need to strike
balance. Such aspects could be-
·
pH (power of Hydrogen) level: It indicates
the acidity-alkalinity of the internal environment. An
acidic environment boosts unwanted Candida
growth.
·
Immunity: Immunologically compromised bodies
include not only HIV positive patients, but also people
with low immunity in general.
·
Concentration of probiotics: Absence of
probiotic bacteria (the ‘good’ bacteria) leads to
unchecked Candida growth.
·
Dietary toxins and waste-accumulation: This
occurs due to lack of natural ability of the body to
detoxify.
·
Hormonal imbalance: It is caused due to
stress, sexual activity, the sexual cycle (in women),
consumption of birth-control-pills and
steroids.
It might be noted that yeast infection can
also spread through sexual intercourse if the genitals
are not cleaned immediately after sexual activity with a
Candidiasis-affected person. Changing bed sheets after
sexual interaction can check the spread of this yeasty
fungus.
Adaptive strategy of the Candida
albicans
What makes this yeasty fungus so notorious is
its capability to genetically diversify and quickly
adapt to changing conditions. It undergoes a process
known as ‘phenotypic switching’ in which prototypes of
different cellular morphology occur at a time.
Chromosomal rearrangements in the Candida albicans
genome ensure that the organism can quickly develop
resistance to most chemical anti-fungal agents. Thus,
treating the symptoms of Candida infection merely brings
a temporary relief, while the root-problem re-fosters
with more vengeance than ever.
What are the associated
symptoms?
The invasive form of the Candida is
morphologically equipped with leg-like structures called
rhizoids which pierce the intestinal wall boring tiny
holes in it. As the faecal ingredients pass by, various
wastes, toxins, pathogens, and yeast escape through
these holes and are released into the mainstream of the
circulatory system – the blood. Once the blood becomes
the carrier, these dangerous elements reach different
parts of the body in almost no time. A weak immunity and
an acidic pH further intensify the condition. This is
manifested in the following symptoms (in varying degrees
of severity)-
·
Vaginal or penile swelling, itching, and
burning, accompanied by abnormal white discharge along
the vaginal area.
·
Cyclic vulvo-vaginitis, i.e. periodic
itching, swelling, and burning sensation in vagina
during menstruation.
·
Leaky gut syndrome, which causes disorders in
bowel movements and bowel formation, sensitivity to
food, and even asthma.
·
Skin eruptions, rashes, and
allergy.
·
Brain fog.
·
Other conditions like difficulty in
swallowing, oral thrush, heartburn, heart murmur, fever,
and nausea. Chronic Candida infection in the eye can
even cause blindness.
When Candidiasis manifests itself in the
genital tract, it is referred to as ‘localised’. As it
spreads to the other parts of the body, the infection
becomes ‘systemic’ (i.e. affecting the entire system).
Even a localized Candida infection is a clear hint that
the fungus has already overgrown itself in heavy
proportions and it needs to be curbed with immediacy. A
systemic manifestation implies that chronic levels have
been reached and drastic steps need to be taken to
eliminate the symptoms AND the
root.
Candida yeast infection
can be embarrassing, dangerous, and it is also known to
cause morbidity and mortality in humans. Not only are
quick-fix medications patchy, temporary and ineffective,
but also they come bundled with a host of side effects,
and trigger the Candida to become chemically more
resistant. A holistic treatment of your body deals with
ALL the causes that contribute to yeast overgrowth,
restores your natural vitality and immunity, and creates
a hostile environment for this fungus. It is the only
effective solution available to eliminate the infectious
form of this microbe completely, and that too without
any side-effects.
