There is a Fungus Among us! – The Truth About Yeast

  • Many people have a yeast-fungal infection and don’t even know it. This yeast, also known as candidiasis can invade the body just about anywhere. From the skin to your digestive tract. This toxic yeast overgrowth can cause a long list of health issues such as:

    • Depression
    • Anxiety attacks
    • Mood swings
    • Lack of concentration
    • Drowsiness
    • Poor memory
    • Headaches
    • Insomnia
    • Fatigue
    • Bloating
    • Constipation
    • Bladder infection
    • Menstrual cramps
    • Vaginal itching
    • Muscle and joint pain and inflammation
    • Skin problems

    Many of these symptoms are rarely correlated to an internal yeast infection which goes undetected and untreated for years. You can develop  candida overgrowth by consuming to much sugar, carbohydrates, alcohol, caffeine, prolonged antibiotic use, birth control pills and estrogen therapy, cortisone use, and chronic stress.

    Candida produces 79 different toxins that diminish the immune system and degenerate the gastrointestinal tract, leading to conditions like leaky gut syndrome, Irritable bowel syndrome, dysbiosis, and overall poor digestion. It can present with obvious conditions such as nail fungus, acne, athletes foot, jock itch, dandruff, and even diaper rashes.  It has also been implicated in fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, allergies, food intolerance, and even auto-immune diseases.

    Candida also contributes to hormonal imbalances. Candida waste products act like “false estrogens” confusing your body into thinking it has made enough estrogen which signals a reduction in the production of your own real estrogen. This elevation of “false estrogens” can increase skin, digestive tract, and vaginal infections . This can be a viscious cycle because estrogen further feeds the yeast overgrowth making the candida infection worse. Birth control pills and estrogen therapy put women at a greater risk of candida overgrowth and recurring infections. Similar messages can also confuse the Thyroid and reduce the thyroxin hormone production leading to or worsening a hypothyroid problem.

    The key to ridding yourself of candida is to not feed it and starve it out of your body. I suggest a comprehensive detoxification program that will help the body eliminate the toxins and that has a guided fasting period to starve the yeast.  However, a word of caution there may be cold and flu-like symptoms. As the yeast dies off it lets off toxins that can make you feel hung-over. This shall pass as your body heals. Always take a pro-biotic to restore the good bacteria and avoid antibiotic use. If you are on the pill or estrogen therapy talk to your doctor about other alternative therapies such as natural supplements that support estrogen/progesterone production.

    Tips to eliminating Yeast/Candida infection: Avoid acid producing foods; eat/drink foods that create an alkaline environment to balance your PH levels.

    1. No sugar this includes fruit
    2. Eat plain yogurt (no sugar added)
    3. No alcohol
    4. Low carbohydrate diet
    5. No caffeine

    Follow for 4 to 8 weeks – how fast yeast clears depends on how much yeast you have and how well you stick to the program. If symptoms persist consider consulting with a clinical nutritionist that has experience and consider getting a gastrointestinal health test.

    There are many natural solutions and simple dietary changes that will rid your body of toxic yeast overgrowth.  If you have any of the above symptoms or conditions yeast may be playing a role without you even knowing it. It’s time to starve out the yeast and allow your body to heal and restore function. Don’t be the fungus among us!


    April 2nd, 2011 | Dr. Joanne Connors | Comments Off | Tags: , , , ,

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Dr. Joanne Connors

Dr. Joanne Connors is a Duluth, GA Chiropractor serving Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Suwanee and North Atlanta. She received her nutrition degree at Georgia State University, then continued her studies at Life University to become a Doctor of Chiropractic. She is certified in various chiropractic techniques in addition to physiotherapeutics and yoga. She brings a wealth of experience in nutrition and detoxification to round out a total patient care model at Holisticare. Her belief in whole mind and body is supported by a natural approach to health care and well-being. Other specialties involve sports training and injury rehab.

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