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Candida and Leaky Gut

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Answering yes to three (3) or more of the above questions means there is a very high probability you are suffering from an overgrowth of Candida in your body.

Candida, or Candidiasis, refers to an overgrowth of the fungus, Candida albicans. The candida organism is a normal inhabitant of our intestinal tract. Under certain conditions, however, candida proliferates out of control, forcing itself into the intestinal lining, where it destroys cells in the microvilli, passes into the bloodstream and invades tissues where it does not belong (systemic candidiasis). The destruction of cells in the microvilli reduce the permeability of the small intestine, thus creating what is commonly known as a “leaky gut”.

The symptoms of candidiasis are primarily allergic ones and can include any of the following:

Cravings for sugars, bread or alcohol
Indigestion/discomfort after eating fruits or sweets
Severe reactions to perfumes, tobacco, chemicals
Intolerance to alcohol
Hypersensitivity to certain foods
Diarrhea or constipation
Rectal itching or bladder infections
Coated or sore tongue
Chronic sore or scratchy throat, oral thrush
Feel bad all over, without apparent cause
Feeling of being in a mental fog
Hives, psoriasis or skin rash
Anxiety or depression
Tiredness, feelings of being drained
Athlete’s foot, toenail or fingernail fungus
Allergy or sensitivity to airborne molds
Allergy or sensitivity to moldy or fermented foods
Premenstrual tension, menstrual cramps
Vaginal discharge, burning itching
Endometriosis, uterine fibroids
Prostate problems, impotence
Itching of penis or groin

Most people with candidiasis have been users of antibiotics, steroid drugs, birth control pills or alcohol. These drugs destroy the beneficial microflora in the intestines that are the natural antagonists of Candida albicans and need to be avoided.

Everyone with candidiasis has acquired an allergy to the candida organism. This allergy paralyzes the immune processes that would normally keep the candida in check. The allergy can be reversed by taking a homeopathic 30C dilution of candida albicans – 10 drops under the tongue, two to three times/day, between meals. If one does nothing else other than that to treat the condition for two months, the population will likely be back to normal within six months. That time can be shortened considerably by also taking anti-fungal agents like garlic, caprylic acid, and probiotics (to displace candida in the gut).

If the candidiasis is systemic (i.e., in the bloodstream), then oregano oil will likely also be of benefit. It is very potent and needs to be taken two to three drops under the tongue, twice daily, between meals and 30 minutes after taking the homeopathic remedy.

Although candida albicans is a natural inhabitant of the digestive tract, it does not belong in the bloodstream. It can only arrive there by passing through an intestinal wall that is more permeable than it ought to be. Therefore, wherever systemic candidiasis is found, a leaky guy will likely also require attention (more on that next blog).

Symptoms of a leaky gut can include any combination of the following: