Title: Candida Albicans: The Hidden Infection - James A. Jackson, Ph.D., BCLD; Hugh D. Riordan, M. D.;Ronald Hunninghake, M. D.; Chris Revard, BS (CLS)
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Content: High cortisol or other steroid levels from stress, prescription drugs, prolonged illness and malnutrition. High estrogen levels from pregnancy, birth control pills, estrogen replacement therapy and obesity. Diets high in carbohydrates, refined sugar, yeast or yeast products, molds, fermented foods, excessive juices and diabetes. 2
If any of the conditions listed above are present, Candida overgrowth, or Candidiasis, may occur. In the yeast form, Candida reproduces by “budding”, and at this stage is usually not invasive. However, in the mycelia or fungal stage, it forms long, “rootlike” structures that can penetrate the mucus membranes. Candidiasis may occur both in men and women, but is seen more often in women and, generally, with more side effects. As stated above, the signs and symptoms of yeast overgrowth are many and may masquerade as almost any chronic illness. These include yeast vaginitis (itching, burning and discharge), menstrual complaints, prostatitis, impotence, bladder infections, abdominal pain, belching, bloating, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, rectal itching or irritation, nasal itching, congestion, asthma, headache, earache, “thrush” or oral Candidasis, severe depression, confusion, extreme irritability and inability to concentrate. As the disease progresses,
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