Candida Albicans

Candida albicans is a type of yeast that is present in the gut, the digestive enzymes and friendly bacteria usually kept it in check. If the balance of the microflora or secretions of digestive enzymes in the gut are upset by factors such as stress or taking antibiotics and steroids, then the Candida can take advantage and multiply causing Candidiasis and allergies. When a substance is in a mycelial form it means that it puts out filaments, when the conditions in the gut are good for candida albicans to begin to grow and multiple it grows in a mycelial form because it is a fungus. The filaments of candida albicans grow into and onto the bowel wall, as it grows it penetrates the bowel wall just like mould or fungus does on a piece of old food. As the candida albicans grows and penetrates the bowel wall it damages it, making it permeable which then lets pieces of undigested foodstuff through into the blood stream which then eventually enters the liver. The exposure of the liver and immune system to incomplete molecules create many allergy problems. As the yeast grows in the bowel it creates fermented gas called acetaldehyde which turns sugar and starch into alcohol. Women are more prone to Candida albicans than men; it can show up as a variety of symptoms affecting any body systems, these symptoms range from abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, wind, bloating, indigestion, heartburn, rectal itching to recurrent vaginal yeast infection, nasal congestion, bad breath, skin rashes, allergies, chemical sensitivities, depression, headaches, dizziness, muscle aches, and sinus problems. 20 symptoms of Candidiasis are: 1. Headaches 2. Cystitis (infected bladder) 3. Mood swings 4. Vaginitis (inflammation of vagina or thrush) 5. Fungal infections (e.g. athletes foot) 6. Bad breath 7. Extensive food allergies 8. Anal itching 9. Feeling ill after eating yeast or sugary foods 10. Nasal itch or congestion 11. Craving for sugary things 12. Abdominal distension or bloating 13. Diarrhoea, constipation or both 14. Depression 15. Fatigue 16. Poor memory 17. Lack of sexual desire 18. Craving for bread or alcohol 19. Menstrual cramp or pain 20. Muscle aches