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- The Safe Natural Remedy for Candidiasis, Candida and Yeast Infection
What
is Candidiasis?
Candida
(usually Candida albicans) is a form of fungus or yeast that is
found naturally in many parts of the healthy body, especially in
the digestive tract. Usually levels of Candida are controlled by
microbes or other substances which co-exist in the digestive tract.
However, when immune functioning is compromised, levels of Candida
in the system can increase and cause health problems. Sometimes
these can be mild and can include vaginal thrush and other forms
of yeast infection like athlete's foot. Other times Candida overgrowth
can become systemic and cause major health problems (see symptoms
below). Systemic Candida overgrowth is also known as Candidiasis.
Although there is a lot of controversy regarding Candidiasis in
the medical world, it is increasingly recognised that there are
serious strains or categories of Candidiasis which have become more
common in recent years, along with the overuse of antibiotics, the
rise of HIV/AIDS and increases in the use of invasive devices like
catheters, valves and artificial joints, all of which increase susceptibility
to Candida infection. (for more information on causes of Candidiasis,
see below) Overgrowth of Candida has been identified as
an epidemic amongst 90% of Americans and it is likely that similar
statistics apply to many other countries.
Many
people have Candida Overgrowth or Candidiasis without knowing it.
Are you one of them?
Symptoms
of Candidiasis or Candida overgrowth can include the following,
depending on severity
- Fatigue
and lethargy
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Recurring UTI, prostate and vaginal infections, sinus problems
and chronic chest congestion
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Recurring yeast infections like thrush, athletes foot, 'Dobey's
itch', fungal nail infections, etc
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Abdominal bloating, gas, indigestion, heartburn, constipation,
diarrhea or mucus in the stool
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Eye fatigue and recurring inflammation of the eye
- Depression,
anxiety, mood swings, panic attacks, poor concentration and memory
or headaches
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Muscle weakness and joint pain or swelling and fever
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Dry mouth and tongue or cracked tongue, swollen face
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Pruritis or itchy skin, especially of the anus and other damp
places of the body.
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Sugar cravings
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Candida is
known to release over 79 different types of toxins into the system,
resulting in the symptoms above. Overgrowth of Candida has also
been linked to various illnesses like arthritis, prostatitis,
ADHD, autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, diabetes, "Leaky Gut"
Syndrome, allergies, Psoriasis, asthma and many more. Treating Candida
overgrowth and following a 'Candida Diet' to control the levels
of Candida in the gut has been shown to result in significant improvement
in many conditions including high blood pressure, hormonal imbalance,
high cholesterol and diabetes.
What
causes Candidiasis or Candida overgrowth?
It
is interesting to note that Candidiasis was almost unheard of before
1940 and that it is only since the use of antibiotics became widespread
that it has become more and more common. The reason that the use
of antibiotics can result in Candida overgrowth is because, along
with the bacteria they are supposed to be killing, antibiotics also
kill off the 'friendly' micro-organisms (probiotic flora) in the
gut. As these micro-organisms are responsible for controlling Candida
levels, reduced numbers of probiotic flora will result in an overgrowth
of Candida.
The
following are some of the factors thought to contribute to Candidiasis,
yeast infections and Candida overgrowth.
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Antibiotics,
antacids, anti-ulcer medications and steroids/cortisones
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Alcohol
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Hormonal
imbalance
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Birth
control pills
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Stress
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Intestinal
parasites and worms
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Diet
high in sugar and refined carbohydrates
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Compromised
immune functioning due to HIV/AIDS and other illnesses
-
Use
of invasive devices like catheters and artificial valves and
joints.
How
is Candidiasis Diagnosed?
It
is not easy to diagnose Candidiasis and many doctors do not even
look for it when faced with a patient with the above symptoms. This
is a problem because the symptoms of Candidiasis are also common
to many other illnesses, which often leads to an incorrect diagnosis.
The patient is then often treated with antibiotics which can make
the problem worse. Untreated Candidiasis can lead to serious illness
and damage to the intestinal wall and it is very important that
it be correctly treated and the necessary dietary changes made.
The
best way of diagnosing Candida overgrowth is to have a stool sample
analyzed. Usually a stool sample is collected at home and your doctor
will send it away to a lab for analysis. Another way of determining
whether Candida overgrowth is responsible for your symptoms is to
cut out all sugars (including alcohol) and refined carbohydrates
from your diet for a few weeks. If your symptoms begin to disappear,
it is very likely that they were caused by Candida overgrowth.
NOTE:
Candidiasis can be a serious illness if not treated and you should
always consult your health practitioner if you suspect that you
have Candidiasis.
What
is the best treatment for Candida overgrowth or Candidiasis?
Many
different types of anti-fungal medicines are prescribed to treat
Candidiasis, including Amphotericin B, fluconazole, nystatin and
ketoconazole. Like many other prescription drugs, these often come
with unwanted side effects, but may be necessary in the case of
severe Candidiasis or where all other treatment options have failed.
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Natural
Remedies Can Help!
There
are fortunately a number of herbal remedies which have been shown
to have a positive effect on intestinal health and functioning,
as well as known anti-fungal properties.
Feelgood Health has chosen
the most effective of these and combined them in a unique therapeutic
formula called Candidate, especially designed
to treat Candida overgrowth, prevent topical Candida infections
such as thrush and promote the growth of healthy probiotic flora
in the digestive tract, thereby achieving lasting control
of Candidiasis.
What is Candidate and how does it work?
Candidate contains the following carefully
chosen herbs in therapeutic dosage:
1.
Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass) is known to stimulate
cell regeneration and to soothe and treat intestinal infections,
as well as pathogenic intestinal flora such as Candida albicans.
It has known anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and
can help to repair intestinal walls that have been damaged by Candida
overgrowth ('leaky gut' syndrome).
2.
Calendula officinalis, has strong anti-fungal and
anti-inflammatory properties and is also an effective liver
tonic, thereby improving overall systemic functioning and aiding
in the removal of toxins from the body.
3.Tabebuia
impetiginosa (Pau d'arco bark) contains the active constituents
Lapachol and beta-lapachone, which are also known as naphthaquinones.
Laboratory tests have demonstrated that both Lapachol and
beta-lapachone have anti-fungal properties as potent as ketoconazole,
a common antifungal drug, used in the treatment of Candidiasis
and yeast infections. Pau D'arco is not soluble in water and is
best taken in tincture form where the active ingredients have been
extracted medicinally in pharmaceutical ethanol. To prevent side
effects, it is also important that the whole bark is used in the
extraction process. This process has been followed at Feelgood Health
to bring you the strongest and most effective formula possible.
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How
long does Candidate take to work?
Candidate
gets to work immediately to eliminate Candida from the intestinal
tract and to promote intestinal health, while eliminating toxins
from the body. However, Candida is a very persistent organism and
it may take some time, even months, before your system comes back
into balance, depending on the severity of the problem. It is therefore
important to be persistent and to follow a more complete Candida
program. You can help Candidate to work faster by
eliminating sugars, alcohol and refined carbohydrates from your
diet and avoiding the use of oral antibiotics if possible. See below
for more useful tips on how to beat Candida overgrowth.
How
has Candidate helped others:
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"I
have been up and down to so many doctors for recurring thrush infections.
Each time I was successfully treated but each time it came back
again. I also had a lot of wind and burping after my food which
was very embarrassing and I used to become anxious whenever I had
to eat in public. Only when I read your information did I realise
that candida was the problem. Since I have taken a course of Candidate
I have not been to the doctor once with thrush and I no longer burp
the way I did. I can truly say that this product has changed my
life!" Hazel L. KZN
"Candidate
has helped me a lot with a whole range of symptoms that I did not
know were related to candida infection. I had the whole lot - depression,
joint pain, gas, heartburn, itches in all the wrong place! When
I read the symptoms I knew I had it bad so I took Candidate, Immunity
Plus and also went on the Candida Diet for a month. I am eating
normally now except for sugar and junk food and I feel like a young
man again. I have started gardening again and can walk upright when
I wake up in the morning which is a real miracle for me!" David.
Observatory.
"I can definitely recomend Candidate
to anyone who has these symptoms if Candida infection as I had for
years and did not know it. Please excuse my English I am Italian but I
really had to let you know how well it worked for me. My life is
different, not tired all the time, no more thrush (terrible!) and
going to the doctor. My ashma is also better and I can breath for
a change again!" Carla, Seven Oaks.
"I
had all the symptoms you list but the main thing was overweight
and I could NEVER stick to a diet. All I thought of all day was
food and I could not resist anything with sugar in it. I used to
feel guilty and worthless and weak, but now I know it was the candida
craving the sugar as you explained. I have been taking Candidate
for four weeks and I can stay away from the sugar for the first
time in my life!!!!! I can't say THANK YOU enough! PS - why don't
more doctors know about this!!!???" Lillian McF, Nottingham
Rd.
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How
do I use Candidate?
Dosage: Take 15 drops in appr. 1/4 glass water three times daily
for 6 weeks. Follow up with a 3 week course about two or three times
a year or whenever your symptoms begin to return. NB:
Following the Candida Diet will help to keep symptoms away permanently.
Candida loves sugar and starch! Also make sure to drink at least
8 glasses of water every day.
Feelgood
Tip: Use Candidate along with
Eco-Slim for maximum
weightloss benefits. (see Special Offer at the bottom of the page)
Feelgood Tip: Candidate may also be effectively combined
with ImmunityPlus to improve liver and immune system functioning.
(see Special Offer at the bottom of the page)
Feelgood
Tip: Cut out sugar safely and painlessly with Advantage, the
non-nutritive sweetener. Advantage contains NO SUGAR, NO ASPARTAME,
NO SACCHARINE, has NO UNPLEASANT AFTERTASTE and is 20 times sweeter
than sugar (only a teaspoon tip is needed!) (see Special Offer at
the bottom of the page.
How
long will a bottle last?
One bottle of Candidate will last approximately one
month, representing real value for money! See our
Special Offers below.
Caution: Safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding has not been established.
Candidate is developed with
care by our practicing Clinical Psychologist, is 100% natural, safe,
and manufactured according to the highest pharmaceutical standards.
Individual ingredients are well-researched and have been put to
the test over the years as a complement to the treatment of real
people with real problems.
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What
Else Can I Do to Beat Candida Overgrowth and Yeast Infections?
Naturopaths
understand that Candida overgrowth is a result of imbalance or dis-ease
in the body. This means that the underlying problem must be treated
as well as the Candida overgrowth itself or else the problem will
keep repeating itself and it will take a long time for treatment
to work properly. Here are some important suggestions:
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Eliminate ALL sugars,
alcohol and refined carbohydrates for one month. Thereafter
keep these to a minimum (see our Candida Diet Special Offer
below)
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Drink at least 8 glasses
of water a day to help flush out the toxins caused by Candida
as well as the Candida itself.
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Avoid the use of antibiotics,
antacids, anti-ulcer medications and steroids/cortisones if
possible.
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Use Feelgood Health
Immunity Plus Formula to boost immune functioning (see Special
Offer below)
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Take a course of Feelgood
Health Detox Drops to cleanse the system (see Special
Offer below)
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Take probiotics containing
Lactobacilli and Bifidobacterium, which help to control Candida
levels. Eat plenty of plain yoghurt (no sugar).
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To treat topical fungal
infections like athlete's foot and thrush, use a Tea Tree Oil
preparation.
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What
is the Candida Diet and how can it help me?
There
are various versions of the Candida diet available, but all follow
the same basic formula. Feelgood Health has made it easier for you
by creating an easy to follow list of what you should and what you
shouldn't eat to beat Candida. Because we care, each time you place
an order which includes Candidate, we will email you
a FREE copy of the Feelgood Health Candida Diet.
Will
the Candida Diet help me to lose weight?
The
Candida Diet is not intended for weightloss, but is specifically
designed to combat Candida, Candidiasis and yeast infections. However,
if you are overweight, you will almost certainly lose weight if
you follow the Candida Diet! Overgrowth of Candida causes intense
cravings for sugar and starch, which is why many people cannot follow
a weightloss diet. Controlling levels of Candida in your digestive
tract will help you to stick to your weightloss plan, while eliminating
sugar and refined carbohydrates will help you lose weight, while
eating a healthy diet.
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Revised:
November 09, 2007
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with a medical or health professional. Do not make any changes or
additions to your prescription medicine without first consulting
your doctor. Should symptoms persist, please consult your doctor.
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