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Candida Albicans

July 16th, 2011

Candida albicans is fungus or yeast that is found everywhere in the body especially the digestive tract and the vagina. The beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract and female urogenital system control the growth of candida. The overgrowth of candida is caused by excessive and abuse of antibiotics. Antibiotics kill the good, beneficial bacteria. Candida then begins to proliferate because the natural growth control is no longer present. This causes thrush in babies and young children and candida in adult men and women (Although candida is mostly common in women, men can be affected too).

The contraceptive pill disturbs the normal hormonal balance in the female urogenital system and can also result in excessive growth of candida.

Diabetics are also prone to candida infections as candida organisms flourish in a sugary environment – if you have problems with candida you should have a glucose tolerance test.

Treatments:

Good Nutrition, healthy lifestyle changes and taking certain supplements is absolutely important when trying to control Candida.

Lifestyle:
-Stress management
-Don’t wear tight-fitting underwear or underwear made from synthetic fabrics
-Avoid vaginal deoderants, soap, powder and perfume
-Get regular exercise

Nutrition:

Avoid:

-Refined and processed foods
-Artificial foods that contain sweeteners, additives and chemicals
-Sulfur-based preservatives. Check labels for sulfur-dioxide, sulfites, bisulfites, metasulfites or sulfates.
-Dairy products and high fat foods
-Sugar and high sugar containing foods (Absolutely no artificial sweeteners!! A good sugar alternative is Xylitol)
-Yeast containing foods (mushrooms, fermented foods like alcohol and vinegar)
-Antibioticics and HRT i.e. the pill
-The use of drugs wherever possible
- Eat oatmeal, not the instant oats you get in the box as this has less fibre and contains sugar, the good old fasioned oats – organic if possible

Supplements:
- A good quality multi vitamin and mineral
-Vitamin C
-Vitamin E
-Selenium
-Zinc
-Vitamin A (please take this under the supervision of a health care professional)
-A good probiotic containing bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus acidophilus

Herbal:
-Echinacea
-Garlic
-Grapefruit seed extract

Be patient and constant in your pursuite to control candida. Some people take longer than others but once you make the necessary changes to your diet and lifestyle you will begin to see the changes and be able to enjoy a healthier, happier you!

Megan Perry is a qualified Nutritional Therapist holding a Diploma in Clinical Nutrition, IAN Australia. Megan suffered from many illnesses as well as a number of allergies and intolerances throughout her childhood and teenage years. Desperate to find a natural alternative she became interested in Nutrition. She completed her Diploma in Clinical Nutrition and made the necessary changes to her diet and lifestyle to regain her health. She practices in Cape Town’s Southern Peninsula with a passion and hope to help others regain their health as she did. She is a member of SAANT (South African Association for Nutritional Therapy). She treats all areas of health by incorporating nutrition, detoxification, food supplements, restoring balance, lifestyle changes and working synergistically with other healthcare practitioners for an overall treatment.
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